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2 Book Box Set
Formula 1 has crowned 34 World Champions across over 1,131 Grand Prix races. This two-book set covers the engineering of the machines and the history of the most iconic moments on the track. You get a technical breakdown of championship cars alongside a ranked list of the 100 greatest races ever run. Having both on your workbench means you understand the specs of the winners and the drama of the finish line.
Book 1 of 2
Formula 1 Champions Car by Car covers over 75 years of engineering development. Stuart Codling writes about the elite drivers and the complex race cars developed by teams of designers and aerodynamicists. The book tracks the history of world champion drivers from pre-World War II greats like Alfa Romeo and Mercedes-Benz to modern teams like Red Bull and McLaren.
You can find technical specifications for each championship car alongside historic and contemporary photography. It highlights legendary drivers including Juan Manuel Fangio, Jim Clark, Niki Lauda, and Max Verstappen. This book focuses on the specific machines that allowed these drivers to reach the top of the podium.
Book 2 of 2
Roger Smith and Kevin Turner rank the 100 greatest Grand Prix races from a pool of over 1,000 events. This book commemorates the 75th anniversary of the sport and features a foreword by former driver Karun Chandhok. It uses a meticulous rating system to organize the races into 10 dynamic themes like photo finishes and wet-weather drives.
The collection covers the sport's history from the first race at Silverstone in 1950 to the modern era. It features stunning photography and expert analysis of the most iconic moments in racing history. This premium illustrated hardcover captures the drama and strategy of the fastest sport on earth.
Midlife Classic Cars
One Foot in the Grave, One Foot on the Throttle.
Author: Stuart Codling, Roger Smith
Author Bio: NA
ISBN: 9781577157441
Publisher: Midlife Classic Cars
Binding Type: Hardback
Language: English
Pages: NA
Printing Status: In Print
Edition: NA
Country Made: NA

