Get instant access to the history, technology, drivers, rivalries, racing circuits, and business of Formula 1 in this beautifully designed and illustrated essential guide from Motorbooksrsquo; Speed Read series.#160;The world racing championship that now encompasses 20 (and counting) annual races across five continents started in the European racing scene between the first and second world wars. Itrsquo;s been a long road from the early races held in redundant airfields bounded by old oil drums to todayrsquo;s extravagant spectaclesmdash;a road marked by glory, championships, iteration, technology, and speed. #160;#160;In sections divided by topic, yoursquo;ll find the history of the sport, biographies of major drivers and figures who have dominated the sportrsquo;s long and storied history, a rundown of the incredible technology that makes its cars so fast, an account of racing accidents and the safety measures they inspired, and more.Each section ends with a glossary of related terms, and informational#160;sidebars provide fun facts, historical tidbits, and mini-bios of key people in Formula 1. Sleek illustrations of the cars, technology, and drivers impart the visual feel of F1 throughout.#160;With Motorbooksrsquo; Speed Read series, become an instant expert in a range of fast-moving subjects, from Formula 1 racing to the Tour de France. Accessible language, compartmentalized sections, fact-filled sidebars, glossaries of key terms, and event timelines deliver quick access to insider knowledge. Their brightly colored covers, modern design, pop artndash;inspired illustrations, and handy size make them perfect on-the-go reads.
