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The Science of Formula 1 Design: Expert analysis of the anatomy of the modern Grand Prix car

The Science of Formula 1 Design: Expert analysis of the anatomy of the modern Grand Prix car

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Author: David Tremayne
Publisher: Haynes Publishing
Category: Book

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 5 reviews
Sales Rank: 226893

Media: Hardcover
Edition: 2
Pages: 176
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.8
Dimensions (in): 10.7 x 8.4 x 0.6

ISBN: 1844253406
Dewey Decimal Number: 629.228
EAN: 9781844253401
ASIN: 1844253406

Publication Date: November 30, 2006
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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Leading F1 journalist David Tremayne unravels the mysteries of modern Grand Prix car design in a revised and updated 2nd Edition of this fascinating all-color book. The authoritative, extensively illustrated text explains just how an F1 car works. The philosophy and technology behind the chassis, engine, transmission, electronics, steering, suspension, brakes, tires 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 racing car design at its highest level.



Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great first F1 book   November 16, 2008
D. France (Seattle, WA USA)
Lots of good information and high quality pictures. Not so in depth that you could duplicate the technology of an F1 car in your garage or anything but a close enough look that you would know where to go next for a book on carbon fiber lay up or suspension design if you wanted to.


5 out of 5 stars Good coffee-table reading   May 12, 2008
Shashikant Penumarthy
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

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.



5 out of 5 stars Very educational book   May 6, 2007
K. O'Grady (USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

I really liked it, this book gives so much insight to the world of Formula one and it's pretty easy reading. I highly recommend it.


5 out of 5 stars Great Up to Date Reference   January 15, 2007
rkrispie (Madison WI)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful

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.


3 out of 5 stars Science of F1 book   March 21, 2006
Robert Lara (West Hills, CA USA)
19 out of 20 found this review helpful

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.

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