The Science of Formula 1 Design: Expert analysis of the anatomy of the modern Grand Prix car (Hardcover)

by David Tremayne (Author)

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'a great insight' Daily Express 'minimum jargon and brilliantly illustrated...a fascinating read' Auto Express --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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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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Product Details Hardcover: 176 pages Publisher: Haynes Publishing; 2 edition (November 30, 2006) Language: English ISBN-10: 1844253406 ISBN-13: 978-1844253401 Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.7 inches Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #350,296 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Haynes Publishing; 2 edition (November 30, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1844253406
• ISBN-13: 978-1844253401
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #350,296 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Science of F1 book, March 21, 2006

By	Robert Lara (West Hills, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Science of F1 Design: Expert analysis of the anatomy of the moderen Grand Prix car (Hardcover)

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.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good coffee-table reading, May 12, 2008

By	Shashikant Penumarthy - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very educational book, May 6, 2007

By	K. O'Grady "Hondakevin21" (USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Science of F1 Design: Expert analysis of the anatomy of the moderen Grand Prix car (Hardcover)

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.