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Formula 1 Circuits
Maps and Statistics from Every Grand Prix Track
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Explore the unique stories behind every Formula One World Championship circuit in this fully updated second edition. Written by award-winning journalist Maurice Hamilton and complete with bespoke digital maps of each course, this is the ultimate guide to the circuits of Formula One.
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Explore the unique stories behind every Formula One World Championship circuit in this fully updated second edition. Written by award-winning journalist Maurice Hamilton and complete with bespoke digital maps of each course, this is the ultimate guide to the circuits of Formula One.
Each venue is listed in chronological order from the first time it hosted a World Championship Grand Prix, starting with Monza, then taking in renowned locations such as Spa, Nürburgring, Monaco and Silverstone, all the way up to F1’s latest destination: Las Vegas. Uncover little-known facts about famous circuits and discover the story behind some of the sport’s lesser-known venues.
This fully updated second edition includes:
• All 77 Formula 1 World Championship circuits, featuring six additional venues from the previous edition
• Bespoke digital maps of every racetrack
• Statistics including circuit lengths, lap records, and names of corners and straights
• Alphabetical and ‘by country’ indices for ease of reference
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Formula 1 Circuits by Maurice Hamilton is highly praised for its detailed exploration of F1 race venues, celebrating the unique character and history of each track. Critics commend the book as a fantastic gift for car enthusiasts, emphasizing its comprehensive research, engaging storytelling, and stunning presentation. It offers enriching insights for both die-hard fans and casual followers of the sport.
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ISBN: 9780008554798
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 29 September 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Collins
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 28.0mm
Width: 227.0mm
Height: 271.0mm
Weight: 1580g
Pages: 336
About the Author
Full-time Formula One journalist since 1977, and has attended over 500 Grand Prix as a working journalist. Previously an award-winning writer for leading British newspapers, including The Observer, The Guardian and The Independent; former editor of the Autocourse Grand Prix annual and Commentator for BBC Radio 5 Live at Grand Prix events, Hamilton is also the author of more than thirty books.
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