Full Description
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
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
