{"product_id":"formula-1-75-years-benetton-2-book-set","title":"Formula 1 75 Years \u0026 Benetton 2 Book Set","description":"\u003cb\u003eCelebrate 75 years of Formula 1 racing, from 1950 through the modern era, with this riveting pictorial history.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is Formula 1, and then there are all other forms of motorsport. F1 is what every competition driver aspires to, whether they admit it or not. Top drivers, top teams, top racing cars, top tracks. It is the pinnacle of motor racing. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFormula 1 marks its 75th anniversary in 2025. Established as the top motorsport category in Europe in 1950, its grand-prix roots go back to the earliest days of the automobile. There was the first car, then there was the second car. The racing commenced shortly thereafter. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten by top F1 journalists Stuart Codling and James Roberts, \u003ci\u003eFormula 1 75 Years\u003c\/i\u003e takes you on a thrilling ride through it all with: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA full history of the teams and their cars\u003c\/b\u003e, from the return of pre-war greats like Alfa Romeo, Mercedes, and Lancia to the rise of new specialists like Ferrari, Lotus, and Cooper up through today’s top competitors like Red Bull, Williams, and McLaren\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLegendary drivers\u003c\/b\u003e, including Juan Manuel Fangio, Jim Clark, Jackie Stewart, Niki Lauda, Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost, Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSidebars\u003c\/b\u003e highlighting key events, behind-the-scenes machinations, legendary cars, and every champion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStunning historic and contemporary photography\u003c\/b\u003e, with image selection and captions by top automotive photographer James Mann\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis engaging and beautifully designed overview of the world’s greatest motorsport is a must-have for every fan’s collection.\n\u003cb\u003eUnconventional, flamboyant, ground-breaking, colourful, controversial — the Benetton Formula 1 team was all of those things.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Defying perceptions as the rebels of Formula 1, Benetton achieved great success, particularly in the two glorious seasons of 1994 and 1995 when the team swept aside the big names — Williams, McLaren and Ferrari — to claim back-to-back World Championship titles for up-and-coming Michael Schumacher. This book tells the entire 1986–2001 history of the Benetton team for the first time with insightful contributions from many of the key participants, including Flavio Briatore, Alessandro Benetton, Pat Symonds and Rory Byrne.\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Beginnings: after three seasons in F1 as a sponsor, Benetton purchases ailing Toleman and creates its own BMW-powered team for 1986, taking a first win that year with Gerhard Berger. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Growing in stature: with Flavio Briatore arriving to run the team and using Ford engines, Benetton edges towards consistently strong performances, including two consecutive wins for Nelson Piquet at the end of 1990. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The key driver: the inspired signing of Michael Schumacher takes Benetton closer to glory during a 1992–93 high-tech period that sees the Williams team reign supreme. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The breakthrough year: Following tragedy, black flags, disqualifications, a pitlane inferno and political maneuvring, the tumultuous 1994 season ends with Schumacher sealing the World Championship title for Benetton after a controversial clash with rival Damon Hill. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The best year: Transferring to Renault engines, Benetton dominates in 1995, Schumacher taking a second consecutive crown thanks to nine wins and Johnny Herbert supporting to help deliver the constructors’ title too. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The hangover: After Schumacher’s departure to Ferrari and the loss of factory Renault engines, Benetton struggles to maintain its status in 1996–97 with Gerhard Berger and Jean Alesi, achieving just one win in those two seasons. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Farewell: A prolonged period of decline concludes with Renault’s purchase of the team at the end of 2001. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e With a lavish array of images accompanying the authoritative text, \u003ci\u003eBenetton: Rebels of Formula 1\u003c\/i\u003e will delight all Formula 1 enthusiasts.","brand":"Midlife Classic Cars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52101063246104,"sku":"KIT9780760394434\/9781910505588","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/kit97807603944349781910505588.jpg?v=1779556290","url":"https:\/\/www.midlifeclassiccars.com\/cs\/products\/formula-1-75-years-benetton-2-book-set","provider":"MidlifeClassicCars.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}