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| The Science of F1 Design: Expert analysis of the anatomy of the moderen Grand Prix car | 
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Sales Rank: 717422
Category: Book
Author: David Tremayne
Publisher: Haynes Publishing
Studio: Haynes Publishing
Manufacturer: Haynes Publishing
Label: Haynes Publishing
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 160
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 10.6 x 8.4 x 0.8
ISBN: 1859609996
Dewey Decimal Number: 796
EAN: 9781859609996
ASIN: 1859609996
Publication Date: November 6, 2004
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Product Description
Leading F1 journalist David Tremayne unravels the mysteries of modern Grand Prix car design in this fascinating all-color book. Using information gleaned from the sport's leading designers, the authoritative, extensively illustrated text, written with the armchair enthusiast in mind, explains just how a Formula 1 car works. The philosophy and technology behind the chassis, engine, transmission, electronics, steering, suspension, brakes, tyres 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 Formula 1 car design.
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 Great first F1 book November 16, 2008
Lots of good information and high quality pictures. Not so in depth that you could duplicate the technology of an F1 car in your garage or anything but a close enough look that you would know where to go next for a book on carbon fiber lay up or suspension design if you wanted to.
Good coffee-table reading May 12, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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
3 out of 3 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 15, 2007
3 out of 4 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
18 out of 19 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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