The Science of F1 Design: Expert analysis of the anatomy of the moderen Grand Prix car [ILLUSTRATED] (Hardcover)

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'a great insight' Daily Express 'minimum jargon and brilliantly illustrated...a fascinating read' Auto Express

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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Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Haynes Publishing; illustrated edition edition (November 6, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1859609996
• ISBN-13: 978-1859609996
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #905,330 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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)

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.

7 of 7 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)

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

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 Great Up to Date Reference, January 15, 2007

By	rkrispie (Madison WI) - See all my reviews

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

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.