Chicane Knihy

This book includes contributions from F1 journalists, bloggers, F1 teams and management, hard-core aficionados, and sports agencies and covers every facet of the sport. It includes: team and circuit histories, F1 rejects (teams which have entered, but then left the championship), Bernie Ecclestone and the Piranha Club, engineering breakthroughs, female drivers, scandals and crashes. Clear and readable explanation of rules and regulations will enable any new fan attending a Grand Prix for the first time to follow and enjoy the race. Watching is much more fun when aware of the politics, the high-tech engineering, the challenges posed by rules, and all the great triumphs and costly failures going on behind the scenes

.. In the quest for ultimate speed, Formula One combines human drama, cutting-edge technological innovation and high-stakes finance in a thrilling global circus watched by half a billion avid fans. The Fastest Show on Earth brings the World Championship vividly to life for everyone from first-time race-goers to avid fans wanting to delve even further into Formula 1. It is both a superb technical guide - including circuit diagrams, team histories, driver profiles and a comprehensive glossary - and a fantastic collection of writing offering fascinating insights into the inner workings of a world that offers everything from tragedy to thrilling triumph ... -- Page [4] of cover