The Complete Book of Formula One: All Cars and Drivers Since 1950, 3685 Photographs, Comprehensive Data - Hardcover

Arron, Simon; Hughes, Mark

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0760316880 ISBN 13: 9780760316887

Publisher: Motorbooks Intl, 2003

Synopsis

The ultimate guide to the world of Formula One at a critical moment in the sport's history. Every car and all the drivers since 1950 are described and illustrated in this stunning new book. The Complete Book of Formula One is the first ever encyclopedia covering all the cars and drivers that have raced in Formula One. The author has had the exclusive co-operation of the Haymarket LAT Archive, a collection of nine million outstanding motorsport images dating back to 1896. No other archive is as comprehensive, and many of the images in this book have never been seen before.

About this title

From the Inside Flap

As the title implies, The Complete Book of Formula One is exactly that. Never before has there been as thorough a chronicling of Formula One history. From the inaugural season of 1950 through the 2008 season, every detail of every race is organized in a reference book that is both easy to use and exciting to read. The careers of every driver, the results of every race, and the champions of every season are all here, with over 4,000 color and archival black and white photos. With season overviews, narratives, and analysis introducing each chapter, gain insight into the drama and rivalry that defines Formula One racing.

Simon Arron has been infatuated with cars since childhood and has written about them for more than 20 years. A former editor of Motor Sport, he turned freelance in 1997 and contributes regularly to publications all around the world, including The Daily Telegraph and Motorsport News.

Mark Hughes is one of the most highly respected and authoritative writers in contemporary motor sport. He combines an acute understanding of present-day Formula One with an intuitive feel for the past and his work appears in a wide variety of magazines, including Autosport.

Both writers attend every round of the FIA Formula One World Championship.

From the Back Cover

This is the ultimate guide to the world of Formula One. The elite class of motorsports for over 50 years, it boasts a global audience numbering millions. With exclusive access to the world’s largest motorsport library, the authors have assembled over 4,000 images to create the definitive chronicle of Formula One history.

The results of every race, driver, car, and track are organized in complete detail through the 2008 season. The statistical records are brought to life by analysis and narrative, from the early dominance of Fangio and the emergence of new youthful drivers, through the brilliance of Senna and on to the mastery of Michael Schumacher.

As a thorough reference guide and an exciting story of racing history, The Complete Book of Formula One simply can’t be beat.

Edition details

• Publisher: Motorbooks Intl
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0760316880
• ISBN 13: 9780760316887
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 488