The Fastest Show on Earth: The Mammoth Book of Formula One™

The Fastest Show on Earth: The Mammoth Book of Formula One™

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 FIA Formula One World Championship vividly to life for everyone from first-time race-goers to avid fans wanting to delve even further into the Fastest Show on Earth. Experts from within the industry share their insights into the effect that recent revolutionary changes to regulations have had on engines, tyres, brakes, aerodynamics, fuel, safety and the use of data in a whole new era of racing. Races, rule changes and drivers are brought up to date in a comprehensive guide to the world's most viewed sport. This book is a superb technical guide, including circuit diagrams, team histories, driver profiles and a comprehensive glossary that offers fascinating insights into the inner workings of a world that offers everything from tragedy to thrilling triumph. From the cut-throat intrigue of the Piranha Club to the unsung heroism of pit lane, every aspect of Formula One is covered in compelling detail. Much more than just a sport and far more than a business, Formula One is a world of larger-than-life personalities and razor-sharp business people. The book also offers a window into the new Liberty Media regime and what the future may hold for the sport under new ownership. This extensive guide includes the official FIA circuit diagrams, team histories, driver profiles, circuit facts, technical braking profiles, a special section on the history of Formula One in the US and the most comprehensive glossary of Formula One terms ever compiled. The comprehensive insiders' guide to the Fastest Show on Earth In the quest for ultimate speed, Formula One(TM) combines human drama, cutting-edge technology 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 the first-time race-goer and casual viewers through to to avid fans and hardcore aficianados in a fully revised and updated edition. Every driver, team and circuit is covered extensively, complete with technical diagrams, records, statistics and fascinating fast facts, alongside in-depth technical chapters and an A-Z glossary. From behind-the-scenes insights to the history of Formula One(TM) in the US and the brave new era under new owners Liberty Media, every aspect of Formula One(TM) is covered in compelling detail. Chicane is the acclaimed industry publication dedicated to the three pillars of the sport's on-track and off-track future: innovation, technology and sustainability. A pioneering magazine, it provides a fresh and unique perspective on both the sport and the business of Formula One.