**Get instant access to the history, technology, drivers, rivalries,
racing circuits, and business of Formula 1 in this beautifully designed
and illustrated essential guide from Motorbooks' Speed Read series.
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The world racing championship that now encompasses 20 (and counting)
annual races across five continents started in the European racing scene
between the first and second world wars. It's been a long road from the
early races held in redundant airfields bounded by old oil drums to
today's extravagant spectacles--a road marked by glory, championships,
iteration, technology, and speed.
In sections divided by topic, you'll find the history of the sport,
biographies of major drivers and figures who have dominated the
sport's long and storied history, a rundown of the incredible
technology that makes its cars so fast, an account of racing
accidents and the safety measures they inspired, and more.
Each section ends with a glossary of related terms, and
informational sidebars provide fun facts, historical tidbits, and
mini-bios of key people in Formula 1. Sleek illustrations of the
cars, technology, and drivers impart the visual feel of F1 throughout.
With Motorbooks' Speed Read series, become an instant expert in a
range of fast-moving subjects, from Formula 1 racing to the Tour de
France. Accessible language, compartmentalized sections, fact-filled
sidebars, glossaries of key terms, and event timelines deliver quick
access to insider knowledge. Their brightly colored covers, modern
design, pop art-inspired illustrations, and handy size make them perfect
on-the-go reads.
