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Discover the thrilling world of Formula 1 with 'F1 Mavericks,' a captivating photographic journey through the sport's most transformative years from 1960 to 1982. This brand new hardcover edition, featuring stunning images by veteran motorsports photographer Pete Biro, captures the essence of an era that forged the modern Formula 1 car. Experience the exhilarating technological advancements, including the shift from front to rear engines, and the introduction of massive racing slicks and ground effects that revolutionized high-speed racing. Delve into the lives of legendary drivers such as Jim Clark, Niki Lauda, and James Hunt, and learn about the visionaries behind the designs, including innovators like Colin Chapman and Gordon Murray.
Each chapter presents a meticulously curated photographic account of iconic races while highlighting key figures, technologies, and design philosophies that define Formula 1. From turbochargers to the unique Brabham 'fan' car, F1 Mavericks provides fans and historians with a comprehensive overview of the sport's evolution. This book is perfect for motorsport aficionados and newcomers alike, offering a deep dive into both the engineering marvels and the personal stories that shaped Formula 1 as we know it today.
Delivery is available worldwide, ensuring that no fan misses the chance to own this essential book. Experience the adrenaline of Formula 1 racing with 'F1 Mavericks' today!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780760362211
Year: 2019
Publisher: Quarto US
Pages: 240
Description:
Take a lap through one of Formula 1's most exciting and influential eras with F1 Mavericks, featuring the photos of veteran motorsports photographer, Pete Biro.
The period from 1960 to 1982 saw the greatest technological changes in the history of Formula 1 racing: the transition from front engines to rear engines, narrow-threaded tires, massive racing slicks, zero downforce, and neck-shredding ground effects-and, of course, a staggering increase in performance and reduction in lap times. In short, the period saw the creation of the modern Formula 1 car.
This is also the time when legendary names who defined F1 were out in full force: Jim Clark, Jack Brabham, Dan Gurney, Sir Jackie Stewart, Graham Hill, Niki Lauda, James Hunt, Bruce McLaren, Jody Scheckter. We'll see and meet all of them. But F1 Mavericks also focuses on the designers and engineers behind the cars-men like Colin Chapman, Sir Patrick Head, Maurice Philippe, Franco Rochhi, Gordon Murray, and many others. We'll hear directly from many of them, including a foreword from 1978 F1 World Champion, Mario Andretti.
Every chapter is a photographic account of key races throughout the period, supplemented with sidebars featuring key designers and technologies, like wings, ground effects, slick tires, turbochargers, and the Brabham "fan" suction car. F1 Mavericks is an international story, and includes loads of information on designs from Japan (Honda), Britain (McLaren, Tyrrell, Cooper, BRM) Italy (Ferrari, Maserati, Alfa Romeo), France (Matra, Ligier, Renault), Germany (Porsche, BMW) and the United States (Eagle, Shadow, Penske, Parnelli).
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Each chapter presents a meticulously curated photographic account of iconic races while highlighting key figures, technologies, and design philosophies that define Formula 1. From turbochargers to the unique Brabham 'fan' car, F1 Mavericks provides fans and historians with a comprehensive overview of the sport's evolution. This book is perfect for motorsport aficionados and newcomers alike, offering a deep dive into both the engineering marvels and the personal stories that shaped Formula 1 as we know it today.
Delivery is available worldwide, ensuring that no fan misses the chance to own this essential book. Experience the adrenaline of Formula 1 racing with 'F1 Mavericks' today!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780760362211
Year: 2019
Publisher: Quarto US
Pages: 240
Description:
Take a lap through one of Formula 1's most exciting and influential eras with F1 Mavericks, featuring the photos of veteran motorsports photographer, Pete Biro.
The period from 1960 to 1982 saw the greatest technological changes in the history of Formula 1 racing: the transition from front engines to rear engines, narrow-threaded tires, massive racing slicks, zero downforce, and neck-shredding ground effects-and, of course, a staggering increase in performance and reduction in lap times. In short, the period saw the creation of the modern Formula 1 car.
This is also the time when legendary names who defined F1 were out in full force: Jim Clark, Jack Brabham, Dan Gurney, Sir Jackie Stewart, Graham Hill, Niki Lauda, James Hunt, Bruce McLaren, Jody Scheckter. We'll see and meet all of them. But F1 Mavericks also focuses on the designers and engineers behind the cars-men like Colin Chapman, Sir Patrick Head, Maurice Philippe, Franco Rochhi, Gordon Murray, and many others. We'll hear directly from many of them, including a foreword from 1978 F1 World Champion, Mario Andretti.
Every chapter is a photographic account of key races throughout the period, supplemented with sidebars featuring key designers and technologies, like wings, ground effects, slick tires, turbochargers, and the Brabham "fan" suction car. F1 Mavericks is an international story, and includes loads of information on designs from Japan (Honda), Britain (McLaren, Tyrrell, Cooper, BRM) Italy (Ferrari, Maserati, Alfa Romeo), France (Matra, Ligier, Renault), Germany (Porsche, BMW) and the United States (Eagle, Shadow, Penske, Parnelli).
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