| The Science of Formula 1 Design: Expert analysis of the anatomy of the modern Grand Prix car | 
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Sales Rank: 36931
Category: Book
Author: David Tremayne
Publisher: Haynes Publishing
Studio: Haynes Publishing
Manufacturer: Haynes Publishing
Label: Haynes Publishing
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 2
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 176
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.9
ISBN: 1844253406
Dewey Decimal Number: 629.228
EAN: 9781844253401
ASIN: 1844253406
Publication Date: November 30, 2006
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Product Description
Leading F1 journalist David Tremayne unravels the mysteries of modern Grand Prix car design in a revised and updated 2nd Edition of this fascinating all-color book. The authoritative, extensively illustrated text explains just how an F1 car works. The philosophy and technology behind the chassis, engine, transmission, electronics, steering, suspension, brakes, tires and aerodynamics are analyzed, and the important question of how these parts and systems interact is explored. An absorbing insight into the secretive and technology-driven world of racing car design at its highest level.
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 Good coffee-table reading May 12, 2008
As promised by the title, this book provides lots of information about the technology that goes into Formula 1 cars. The writing is easy to read, the photographs and sketches are well-chosen, of good quality and easy to follow. Even the constant struggle between politics, technical evolution and the need to keep the playing field level finds its place in the book.
Now that the Super Aguri F1 team has gone, if you are wondering just why the sport is so expensive, you'll find the answer here-supported by some impressive statistics.
The only downside to this book is that the author has used copious amounts of interview material verbatim. If you've seen how F1 mechanics, bosses and drivers talk during an interview, you know there is very little real meat in their words. Unfortunately this makes the book sound like an extended press-release at times.
Beware of some fairly technical passages-you will need to have some knowledge of how cars work in order to understand them.
Very educational book May 6, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I really liked it, this book gives so much insight to the world of Formula one and it's pretty easy reading. I highly recommend it.
Great Up to Date Reference January 16, 2007
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
As a Formula 1 fan I was thrilled to find this well-written and very current book on the cars. Recommended to those who follow the sport -- and those who want to learn about the cars with information current as of the 2006 season.
 Science of F1 book March 21, 2006
15 out of 16 found this review helpful
The book has good descriptions of the technology used in F1. People with a good basic understanding of F1 technology will find the book covering facts you already understand. The book is geared for those just learning about F1.
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