Formula 1 Technical Analysis 2006-07 [Paperback]

Giorgio Piola (Author)

Book Description

Series: Formula 1 Technical Analysis | Publication Date: February 15, 2008

2006 was the second consecutive Formula One World Championship for Fernando Alonso and his team Renault, who also won the Constructors Championship. It was also that year that 7 time world champion Michael Schumacher retired. Alonso and Schumacher and their teams Renault and Ferrari fought to the last race for the prestigious constructors title.

To analyze the technical evolution of the 2006 championship, the book illustrates the various phases of development carried out by the various teams. The engine chapter, and those on the regulations, tires, aerodynamics and chassis complete the book, with more than 300 color technical drawings, this book has become a must have for the Formula 1 enthusiast.

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Book Description

2006 was the second consecutive Formula One World Championship for Fernando Alonso and his team Renault, who also won the Constructors Championship. It was also that year that 7 time world champion Michael Schumacher retired.  Alonso and Schumacher and their teams Renault and Ferrari fought to the last race  for the prestigious constructors’ title. To analyze the technical evolution of the recently concluded championship, the book illustrates the various phases of development carried out by the various teams. The engine chapter, and those on the regulations, tires, aerodynamics and chassis complete the book, with more than 300 color technical drawings, this book has become a must have for the Formula 1 enthusiast.

About the Author

Giorgio Piola was born in Genoa in 1948 and since 1969 he has been a journalist and TV and technical commentator on all Formula One World Championships. Since 1994, he has been the author of the book “Formula One Technical Analysis”, in which he analyzes the evolution of the cars year-by-year. He is also contributor to numerous magazines on the subject.

Product Details

• Paperback: 120 pages
• Publisher: Giorgio Nada Editore; 2006-07 edition (February 15, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 8879113984
• ISBN-13: 978-8879113984
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 9.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,475,347 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Almost like being there, February 16, 2008

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C. Derian (SF Bay area, CA) - See all my reviews
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I've been reading these books since the late 90's and I don't get bored. Giorgio Piola does an amazing job following the aero trends from race to race. I like how he even includes many of the reasons for developments, even if they are reverse-engineered. I couldn't give it 5 stars though because I was expecting it to have descriptions of more mechanical developments. Excellent book though, really gives an inside look at the technical developments

5.0 out of 5 stars F-1 car review, April 24, 2008

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Michael J. Smith (Spring Hill, TN--USA) - See all my reviews
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This is a great source of information on the construction and design of modern Formula One cars. Highly recommended.