For Art of the Formula 1 Race Car, master automotive photographer James Mann brings a selection of these spectacular machines into the studio, and through his lens we see not just the engineering brilliance of these cars, but also their inherent beauty: They are works of art, the fascinating results of Formula 1’s mix of competition, creativity, and human ingenuity. With historical and technological profiles by noted F1 journalist Stuart Codling and commentary from championship-winning car designer Gordon Murray, this book is the ultimate homage to the ultimate breed of race car.
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A feast for the eyes of motorsports fans and photography aficionados alike, Art of the Formula 1 Race Car profiles sixteen Grand Prix cars, covering nearly sixty years of Formula 1 history. From the Alfa Romeo 158 that carried Giuseppe Farina to the first F1 world championship in 1950 to Lewis Hamilton’s 2008 title-winning McLaren MP4-23, every era of the sport’s history is covered with breathtaking photography by James Mann, engaging historical profiles by Stuart Codling, and insightful commentary from championship-winning designer Gordon Murray.
Cars profiled
Alfa Romeo 158
Maserati 250F
Mercedes-Benz W196 streamliner
Lancia D50
BRM P57
Brabham BT20
Lotus 49B
Lotus 72
Tyrrell 003
Tyrrell P34
Ferrari 312T3
Williams FW07
McLaren MP4/4
Leyton House CG901
Jordan 191
Williams FW14
Ferrari F1-2000
McLaren MP4-23
Formula 1: the pinnacle of motorsport. This is the world’s most popular form of racing, featuring the world’s greatest drivers competing in the most technologically advanced cars ever created, machines designed and built by some of history’s most brilliant engineering minds. For Art of the Formula 1 Race Car, master automotive photographer James Mann has brought a selection of these spectacular machines into the studio, and through his lens we see not just the engineering brilliance of these cars, but also their inherent beauty. They are works of art, the fascinating results of Formula 1’s mix of competition, creativity, and human ingenuity. With historical and technological profiles by Formula 1 writer Stuart Codling, and commentary from multiple-championship-winning designer Gordon Murray, this book is the ultimate homage to the ultimate breed of race car.
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