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Formula 1 Drive to Survive The Unofficial Companion
The Stars, Strategy, Technology, and History of F1
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Explore the roles behind the scenes—from mechanics to team principals—and uncover the rich history through 20 iconic cars. Understand the design and engineering of today's cars, and examine the circuits and legendary race features. The book also dissects race-day strategies and the business aspects behind F1’s multi-billion-pound spectacle. Filled with photos and contextual commentary tied to series episodes, it is a comprehensive armchair companion for all levels of fans.
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Ideal for Formula 1 enthusiasts, fans of the Netflix series, and newcomers eager to deepen their understanding of the sport's technology, history, and behind-the-scenes action. Suitable for those who appreciate detailed, illustrated guides that complement sports documentaries.
The Stars, Strategy, Technology, and History of F1
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The ideal book for fans of Netflix's wildly popular sports docuseries.
The Formula 1 Drive to Survive Unofficial Companion takes new and longtime F1 fans beyond the personalities and drama to contextualise technology, rules, strategy, and history.
Whether you are a new or longtime Formula 1 fan, here is your ultimate, unofficial armchair companion to the popular Netflix series Formula 1: Drive to Survive, providing deeper insight into the players, tech, and history that drive the show's plot points.
F1 expert Stuart Codling is your guide to all things F1. The Formula 1 Drive to Survive Unofficial Companion is a feature-rich guide that takes you beyond the series' personalities and off-track drama to present further context. Topics covered include:
People: Who does what to keep F1 teams rolling? From personal trainers to race engineers, mechanics, pit crew, and team principals, what does it take to succeed in F1? Sidebars and callouts include significant past players and great rivalries, including that between Toto Wolff and Christian Horner.
F1 History in 20 Cars: From Fangio's postwar Alfa Romeo to Max Verstappen's Honda-powered Red Bull and Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes, all the great teams feature: Ferrari, Williams, McLaren, Lotus, and more. Callout features include driver gear and great past drivers like Andretti, Brabham, Moss, Schumacher, and more.
Technology: Who designs and builds today's mind-bending cars and engines, and what does the process entail? Side journeys explore safety features, technology behind key components, and big ideas that flopped.
F1 Circuits: A look at F1 race courses today, along with features on circuit design, past circuits, and notorious circuit features like Loew's Hairpin at Monaco and Eau Rouge at Spa Francorchamps.
Race Strategy: The rules and strategies of race day. Sidebars explore things like tyre strategy, the anatomy of a pit stop, and the role of analytics.
Business: Who pays for the multibillion-dollar spectacle on display in Drive to Survive and how is it possibly profitable? Features and callouts explore the evolution of sponsorship, driver salaries, and backroom deals.
Where relevant, Codling relates content to specific seasons and episodes, providing even more context for the reality series. The visuals include scores of action and off-track photos. The result is a visually stunning guide to accompany a wildly popular TV series, and an engaging history spanning seventy-plus years of the world's most popular motorsport.
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Speedreaders.info praises the book for its thorough coverage from track design to sponsorship deals and highlights the useful index. Car and Driver recommends it for both new and seasoned F1 fans, appreciating the readability and engaging photography. Automoblog calls it a must-have for enthusiasts seeking to understand the personalities and complexities behind F1 racing and an excellent gift for fans. LACar.com notes the book's seamless integration of F1’s historic highlights with current events, timing its release well for the ongoing popularity of the series and races.
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ISBN: 9780760380673
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 25 May 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: Motorbooks
Illustration: 150 color photos
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 216.0mm
Height: 254.0mm
Weight: 794g
Pages: 192
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About the Author
Stuart Codling is a respected motorsport journalist and broadcaster who covered sports car racing in the United States before joining F1 Racing, the world's biggest-selling Formula 1 magazine, in 2001. He has appeared as an F1 expert on TV and radio, hosted for Renault F1, and contributes to F1 Racing, Autosport, Autocar, and the Red Bulletin. Codling is the author of several Motorbooks titles, including Real Racers: Formula 1 Racing in the 1950s and 1960s, Art of the Formula 1 Race Car, Art of the Classic Sports Car, and The Life Monaco. Stuart lives in Farnham, Surrey, England.
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