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The Science of Speed: Today's High-Tech World of Formula 1 - Hardcover

Tremayne, David

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9781859606506: The Science of Speed: Today's High-Tech World of Formula 1

Synopsis

This fully-updated second edition of Tremayne's authoritative book explains the technical changes imposed since Alain Prost won the 1993 World Championship, following developments right through to the 2000 season. Contents cover: grooved tires, special materials that enabled some 1999 engines to rev at over 17000rpm, aerodynamic problems behind rear wing failures, design processes, wind tunnels, structural integrity, driver and circuit safety, current regulations, mandatory crash tests, and the often contradictory perspectives of the various contenders.

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About the Author

David Tremayne\u2019s passion for the history of the water speed record was fired by Donald Campbell\u2019s last effort, and since then he has interviewed many of the leading proponents. A respected author and world-recognized expert on record breaking, he is the biographer of Donald Campbell and Richard Noble. He lives in Darlington, England.

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