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2 Book Box Set
The first Formula 1 season saw drivers racing around a bomber training aerodrome with oil drums and straw bales for safety. This set covers the evolution of the sport from those early days to the modern era. You get a technical breakdown of championship cars and a history of the 100 most significant changes since 1950. Having both books on the bench gives you the full picture of how engineering and regulations shaped the pinnacle of motorsport.
Book 1 of 2
Stuart Codling writes about the world-class racer-athletes and the complex machines they command. This book covers over 75 years of engineering development and the specific cars that secured historic wins. It features technical specifications for each championship car alongside historic and contemporary photography.
The history covers pre-World War II greats like Alfa Romeo and Mercedes-Benz. It tracks the rise of specialists like Ferrari, Lotus, and Cooper up to today's giants like Red Bull, Williams, and McLaren. You can see the machines driven by legends including Juan Manuel Fangio, Jim Clark, Jackie Stewart, Niki Lauda, Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost, Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton, and Max Verstappen.
Book 2 of 2
Simon Arron and Tony Dodgins identify the 100 most significant changes to the series since its 1950 debut. This book explains how the sport became a high-octane spectacle, including the 2022 rules and the tightening budget cap. It covers the introduction of sprint races trialled in 2021 and the impact of the Drive to Survive series.
The text links technical progress with the personalities involved, including the safety changes born from tragedy. It covers the HANS device, the halo, and the death of Jules Bianchi. You also get the history of commercial changes and the controversies involving breakaway series threats.
Midlife Classic Cars
One Foot in the Grave, One Foot on the Throttle.
Author: Stuart Codling, Tony Dodgins
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
