Formula One Racing For Dummies

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

Auteur
Jonathan Noble is Grand Prix Editor for Autosport magazine, the world's foremost motor sport publication. Mark Hughes is a Grand Prix writer for Autosport magazine.

Résumé
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

Contenu

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