ITV Sport Complete Encyclopedia of Formula One

ITV Sport Complete Encyclopedia of Formula One

by Bruce Jones (Author), NigelMansell (Foreword)

Synopsis

"The ITV Sport Complete Encyclopedia of Formula One" is the lavishly illustrated story of the world's most thrilling motor sport, from the first motor race in France back in 1894 to today's super-powerful vehicles driven by world superstars such as Jenson Button, Fernando Alonso, Felipe Massa and Lewis Hamilton, men who exchange paint with one another at incredible speeds on circuits all round the world. This book tells you everything you need to know about F1, with information not only on the top teams and legendary drivers, but also on the great races, the most testing circuits and the rise and fall of all the big names. Technology is another area covered in depth, allowing the reader to appreciate the incredible capabilities of the modern racing car. Part of Carton's highly successful and market-leading "Complete Encyclopedia Sporting Reference Books Series", "The ITV Sport Complete Encyclopedia of Formula One" is an authoritative and fact-packed celebration of the glamorous world of Formula One, as well as an essential purchase for fans of this fastest-moving sport.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 288
Edition: Revised edition
Publisher: Carlton Books Ltd
Published: Sep 2010

ISBN 10: 1847323049
ISBN 13: 9781847323040

Author Bio
A former editor of Autosport magazine, Bruce Jones has travelled the world covering Formula One motor racing. For a number of years he was a fixture in the pit lanes at every race in the World Championship and he has also covered the new A1 competition. As well as his magazine work, he has written and edited many best-selling Formula One books including The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Formula One, The Treasures of Formula One, the annual ITV Sport Grand Prix Guide and 60 Years of the F1 World Championship, Grand Prix: Yesterday & Today and Lewis Hamilton: The People's Champion. He lives in Wiltshire.