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Get to know what Formula One racing is all about This book delves into the strategy, technology, and spirit needed to win a Formula One race. Every angle of a race weekend is covered in detail, from scrutineering to pitstops to podium. You’ll also read about the rivalries and politics that have turned the sport into a global televised drama. Illustrated with black and white photographs, Formula One Racing For Dummies will serve the die-hard spectator or armchair fan alike. Discover how to: Identify race strategies Understand the role of each team member Master the latest rules and regulations Appreciate a Formula One car’s cutting-edge design Enjoy Formula One from the stands and on TV The Dummies Way Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humour and fun 

Table of Contents:
Introduction 1 Part I: Speeding through the Basics 7 Chapter 1: Just the Formula One Facts 9 Chapter 2: The Most Popular Sport in the World 19 Chapter 3: The Big Business of Formula One 31 Chapter 4: Following the Rule Book 45 Part II: Teams, Drivers, and Their Cars 55 Chapter 5: Understanding a Formula One Car 57 Chapter 6: The Race Team 77 Chapter 7: Who’s in the Driving Seat? 93 Part III: What Happens On (And Off) the Track 109 Chapter 8: Getting in the Race 111 Chapter 9: Race Day Strategies 123 Chapter 10: Life in the Pits 139 Chapter 11: Winning It All 149 Chapter 12: Safety in Formula One 161 Part IV: Understanding Formula One Tracks 173 Chapter 13: Track Basics and Racing Circuits 175 Chapter 14: Track and Driver 183 Chapter 15: A Look at Each Circuit 191 Part V: You and Formula One: A Day at the Races 221 Chapter 16: Going to a Race 223 Chapter 17: Following Formula One Events 243 Part VI: The Part of Tens 253 Chapter 18: The Ten Greatest Formula One Drivers 255 Chapter 19: The Ten Best Formula One Races 263 Chapter 20: Ten Things to Do During the Season 271 Chapter 21: Ten Famous Names from the Past 277 Chapter 22: Ten Future Stars of Formula One 283 Part VII: Appendixes 289 Appendix A: Formula One Jargon 291 Appendix B: Formula One World Championship Statistics 305 Index 313


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  • ISBN-13: 9780764570155
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
  • Publisher Imprint: For Dummies
  • Depth: 25
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 22 mm
  • Width: 191 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0764570153
  • Publisher Date: 17 Oct 2003
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Height: 233 mm
  • No of Pages: 352
  • Series Title: For Dummies
  • Weight: 653 gr


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