{"product_id":"the-formula-1-unofficial-companion-ferrari-car-by-car","title":"The Formula 1 Unofficial Companion \u0026 Ferrari Car by Car","description":"\u003cp\u003e\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\u003e F1 expert Stuart Codling \u003c\/b\u003eis your guide to all things F1. \u003ci\u003eThe Formula 1 Drive to Survive Unofficial Companion\u003c\/i\u003e is a \u003cb\u003efeature-rich \u003c\/b\u003eguide that takes you \u003cb\u003ebeyond the series’ personalities and off-track drama\u003c\/b\u003e to present further context. Topics covered include:\u003cbr\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePeople\u003c\/b\u003e – Who does what to keep F1 teams rolling? 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