Technology of the F1 Car (Autocourse Technical Series, No. 1) [Paperback]

Nigel MacKnight (Author)

Book Description

Series: Autocourse Technical Series, No. 1 | Publication Date: June 1998

Nigel Macknight guides the reader through a tour of the many aspects of technology involved in the design, development, construction, testing and racing of the modern Formula 1 car. Throughout the book, glorious color photography illustrates the processes involved in bringing a car from the design studio to the race track, focusing on the many different parts of an F1 car and capturing the spectacle and excitement of racing cars in action.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Hazleton Pub Ltd (June 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 187455787X
• ISBN-13: 978-1874557876
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 8.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,630,203 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good overview of 1998 F1 technology., February 17, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Technology of the F1 Car (Autocourse Technical Series, No. 1) (Paperback)

Excellent informative color photos throughout. First chapter on chassis engineering highly enlightening. Provides insight into forces behind continuing car design advancements and rules changes. Very easy reading. Prefer greater engineering aspects yet the book is still informative.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book to know how technology relates to racing cars, August 4, 2000

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Alfredo Manrique (Cd. Madero, Tamps. Mexico) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Technology of the F1 Car (Autocourse Technical Series, No. 1) (Paperback)

When first started my search looking for resources that better talk about "the inside story" of why F1 cars are constantly faster and more maneuverable, I found this title. Personally never thought it would give me more than I already knew on this issue, but this material gets you truly into what you ever wanted to know, giving you something extra. It tells you about many of the key elements to establish a competitive F1 car, in a very understandable manner, starting with the chassis conception and construction through the cockpit environment. Also taking care of the aerodynamics, engines, brakes, transmissions, suspension, wheels and tires, giving you also a great idea of which and why every chassis must take crash testing too, as an increasingly important issue for the FIA. However, it doesn't comply with the latest technology, because it reviews 97 & 98 seasons with its technology elements, but pretty much gives you the picture. I found great value added items, the many pictures used are all in great color and related to the topic of the section, the great quality on the printed materials, and the text was very good linked within itself. If you're looking for a bibliography about open wheel racing technology, and not so complicated, you should consider this book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good book, August 14, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Technology of the F1 Car (Autocourse Technical Series, No. 1) (Paperback)

Not an eye - opening book, but had lots of information packed into a small book. Would recomend it for someone who wants to learn more about the sport. I would have liked more information about the workings of F1 engines and transmissions, but the other sections packed in a lot of informaton some of which I had no idea about (like the crash testing that is preformed).