A reader-friendly primer to the world' s second-most televised sport, explaining Formula One' s complicated new rules to the newcomer and die-hard fan alike.
Formula 1 is the pinnacle of four-wheeled motor sport, but it' s more than just man and machine pitched into battle around the globe; it' s about personalities, incredible technology, multi-million dollar budgets and a script that wouldn' t disgrace a soap opera. "Formula One Racing For Dummies is an insider' s guide to the contemporary Formula 1 scene written by two industry experts, filled with insights into the world' s most-watched sport after football.For the armchair race fan, there' s an overview of the sport for the uninitiated and plenty of insider anecdotes for the die-hard enthusiast. There' s also a simple-to-read guide of the not-so-simple rule changes affecting the 2003 season, and an account of the strategies, politics and rivalries that have turned the sport into a global drama acted out in 17 different countries each year. For the technical enthusiast, the book helps to explain the incredible performance of a Formula One car and why each one costs $1 million to build and $20,000 "per mile to run! There' s also easy-to-understand account of the science of aerodynamics as well as the space-age technology that goes into protecting the driver in high-speed crashes.
"Formula One Racing for Dummies will also serve as a helpful guide to anyone attending a Formula One race, either as a fan or a guest of a sponsor.
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