{"product_id":"brawn-bgp-001-02-formula-1-drive-to-survive-2-book-set","title":"Brawn BGP 001\/02 \u0026 Formula 1 Drive to Survive 2 Book Set","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBrawn BGP 001\/02 – The Autobiography of Jenson Button’s World Championship Winner\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the remarkable and thrilling journey of one of Formula 1’s most astonishing triumphs. \u003cstrong\u003eBrawn BGP 001\/02\u003c\/strong\u003e dives deep into the unprecedented success story of the underdog Brawn GP team, which shocked the racing world by winning both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships in its debut and only season. This book celebrates the car that carried British F1 star Jenson Button to his 2009 World Championship victory—a feat that is unlikely to ever be repeated in motorsport history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAuthored by renowned F1 journalist David Tremayne, this book offers an unparalleled insight into the creation and dominance of the Brawn BGP 001\/02, through exclusive interviews with key team members including Ross Brawn and Jenson Button, and never-before-seen official documentation. Perfect for motorsport enthusiasts, collectors, and fans of racing history, this is the definitive account of a story that encapsulates resilience, innovation, and supreme engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eOver 300 never-before-seen photographs\u003c\/em\u003e documenting the Brawn GP team and the legendary BGP 001\/02.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eExclusive interviews\u003c\/em\u003e with Jenson Button, Rubens Barrichello, Ross Brawn, Nick Fry, and the key engineers behind the car’s success.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eComprehensive race-by-race reviews of all 17 Grand Prix events from the 2009 season, written by the author.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTechnical diagrams and official Brawn GP documents that provide unique insights into the car’s groundbreaking design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBeautifully illustrated with studio photographs of the car as it stands today, showcasing its timeless design and engineering excellence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eJacketed Hardcover | 320 pages | 285mm x 235mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eISBN: 978-1-913089-97-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePublished by Porter Press International | Summer 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume is a must-have for any serious Formula 1 collector or fan of Jenson Button’s iconic World Championship win.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhether you are a new or longtime Formula 1 fan, here is your ultimate, unofficial armchair companion to the popular Netflix series \u003ci\u003eFormula 1: Drive to Survive\u003c\/i\u003e, providing deeper insight into the players, tech, and history that drive the show’s plot points.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eF1 expert Stuart Codling \u003c\/b\u003eis your guide to all things F1. The\u003ci\u003e Formula 1 Drive to Survive The Unofficial Companion\u003c\/i\u003e is a feature-rich guide that \u003cb\u003etakes you beyond the series’ personalities and off-track drama\u003c\/b\u003e to present further context. Topics covered include:\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePeople\u003c\/b\u003e – Who does what to keep F1 teams rolling? From personal trainers to race engineers, mechanics, pit crew, and team principal, what does it take to succeed in F1? Sidebars and callouts include significant past players and great rivalries including that between Toto Wolff and Christian Horner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eF1 History in 20 Cars\u003c\/b\u003e – From Fangio’s postwar Alfa Romeo to Max Verstappen’s Honda-powered Red Bull and Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes, all the great teams feature: Ferrari, Williams, McLaren, Lotus, and more. Callouts features driver gear and great past drivers like Andretti, Brabham, Moss, Schumacher, and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTechnology\u003c\/b\u003e – Who designs and builds today’s mind-bending cars and engines and what does the process entail? Side journeys explore safety features, technology behind key components, and big ideas that flopped.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eF1 Circuits\u003c\/b\u003e – A look at F1 race course in today, along with features on circuit design, past circuits, and notorious circuit features like Loew’s Hairpin at Monaco and Eau Rouge at Spa Francorchamps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRace Strategy\u003c\/b\u003e – The rules and strategies of race day. 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