F1 Mavericks: The Men and Machines that Revolutionized Formula 1 Racing

F1 Mavericks is the story of the grandest, most influential, and most fondly remembered era in Formula 1 racing as seen through the lens of master motorsports photographer, Pete Biro.The period from 1960 to 1982 saw the greatest technological changes in the history of Formula 1 racing: the transition fromfront engines to rear engines,narrow-treaded tires,massive racing slicks,zero downforce, andneck-wrenching ground effectsand, of course, a staggering increase in performance and reduction in lap times. In short, the period saw the creation of the modern Formula 1 car.This is also the time when legendary names who defined F1 were out in full force: Jim Clark, Jack Brabham, Dan Gurney, Sir Jackie Stewart, Graham Hill, Niki Lauda, James Hunt, Bruce McLaren, Jody Scheckter. Well see and meet all of them. But F1 Mavericksalso focuses on thedesigners and engineers behind the carsmen like Colin Chapman, Sir Patrick Head, Maurice Philippe, Franco Rochhi, Gordon Murray, and many others. Well hear directly from many of them, including a foreword from 1978 F1 World Champion, Mario Andretti.Every chapter is aphotographic accountof key races throughout the period,supplemented with sidebars featuring key designers and technologies, likewings, ground effects, slick tires, turbochargers, and the Brabham fan suction car.F1 Mavericks isan international story, and includes loads of information on designsfrom Japan (Honda), Britain (McLaren, Tyrrell, Cooper, BRM) Italy (Ferrari, Maserati, Alfa Romeo), France (Matra, Ligier, Renault), Germany (Porsche, BMW) and the United States (Eagle, Shadow, Penske, Parnelli).Strap yourself in for thestory of the greatest era in Formula 1 racingit's all here inF1 Mavericks. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…