{"product_id":"ford-grand-prix-formula-1-drive-to-survive-2-book-set","title":"Ford Grand Prix \u0026 Formula 1 Drive to Survive 2 Book Set","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;font-family:'Avenir Next',Avenir,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:#232323;background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#232323;padding:22px 24px;border-bottom:4px solid #E9C75B;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0;font-size:26px;line-height:1.3;color:#FFFFFF;font-weight:700;\"\u003eFord Grand Prix \u0026amp; Formula 1 Drive to Survive 2 Book Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0 0;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#E9C75B;font-weight:600;\"\u003e2 Book Box Set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:22px 24px;border-left:6px solid #E9C75B;background:#FAF6E8;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0;font-size:20px;color:#B21E28;\"\u003eWhy This Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#232323;\"\u003eThe Ford Cosworth DFV engine won 13 Drivers' Championships in just 16 seasons between 1967 and 1983. This two-book set covers the technical dominance of the DFV and the modern business of Formula 1. You get the engineering history of the DFV alongside a breakdown of the people and tech behind the Netflix series. Having both on your workbench means you understand the mechanical evolution of the sport from the golden era to today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:28px 0 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#232323;padding:12px 18px;border-left:6px solid #B21E28;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#E9C75B;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBook 1 of 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:4px 0 0 0;font-size:20px;line-height:1.3;color:#FFFFFF;\"\u003eGrand Prix Ford: Ford, Cosworth and the DFV\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:18px 18px 4px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#232323;\"\u003eThe Ford Cosworth DFV engine ruled Formula 1 from 1967 to 1983. This book tracks how the engine went from exclusive use by Lotus in 1967 to widespread dominance with teams like McLaren, Matra, and Williams. It covers the partnership between Lotus, Ford, and Cosworth that brought this revolutionary power plant to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#232323;\"\u003eAuthor Graham Robson covers technical engine design, performance advances, and the role of specialist rebuilders. You can see how the DFV faced resistance from Ferrari and other rivals. The book also explores the legacy of the engine through its turbocharged descendants like the DFX, DFY, DFZ, and DFR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#232323;\"\u003eThe text features over 300 rare archival images from Ford's own historical archives. It covers the people, teams, and victories that shaped 13 championship-winning seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border:0;border-top:2px solid #E9C75B;margin:12px 0 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:28px 0 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#232323;padding:12px 18px;border-left:6px solid #B21E28;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#E9C75B;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBook 2 of 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:4px 0 0 0;font-size:20px;line-height:1.3;color:#FFFFFF;\"\u003eFormula 1 Drive to Survive The Unofficial Companion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:18px 18px 4px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#232323;\"\u003eStuart Codling acts as a guide to the people and technology behind the Formula 1: Drive to Survive series. The book explains who keeps the teams rolling, from personal trainers and race engineers to the pit crew and team principals. It features sidebars on past players and rivalries like the one between Toto Wolff and Christian Horner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#232323;\"\u003eThe content covers 20 cars ranging from Fangio's postwar Alfa Romeo to Max Verstappen's Honda-powered Red Bull. It explores the technology behind components, safety features, and big ideas that flopped. You can also find details on circuit design and notorious features like Eau Rouge at Spa Francorchamps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#232323;\"\u003eThe book covers race strategy, tire strategy, and the anatomy of a pit stop. It also looks at the business side, including sponsorship evolution, driver salaries, and backroom deals. 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