The Science of Formula 1 Design. Expert Analysis of the Anatomy of the Modern Grand Prix Car.

TREMAYNE, DAVID.

ISBN 10: 1859609996 / ISBN 13: 9781859609996

Published by Haynes, Yeovil, 2004

About this Item

Dustwrapper, 4to, pp.160. Illustrated. The technology of Grand Prix car design. Very slight creasing to wrapper top margin, and to rear inside sleeve, with last few text pages having a very slight crease also. Contents clean and crisp. Near fine in like dustwrapper. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Science of Formula 1 Design. Expert Analysis of the Anatomy of the Modern Grand Prix Car.
• Publisher: Haynes, Yeovil
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1859609996
• ISBN 13: 9781859609996
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

About this title

Synopsis

Leading F1 journalist David Tremayne unravels the mysteries of modern Grand Prix car design in this fascinating all-color book. Using information gleaned from the sport's leading designers, the authoritative, extensively illustrated text, written with the armchair enthusiast in mind, explains just how a Formula 1 car works. The philosophy and technology behind the chassis, engine, transmission, electronics, steering, suspension, brakes, tyres and aerodynamics are analyzed, and the important question of how these parts and systems interact is explored. An absorbing insight into the secretive and technology-driven world of Formula 1 car design.

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.