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Formula One: The Pursuit of Speed

Author : Maurice Hamilton

Publisher : Aurum

Page : 272 pages

File Size : 45,64 MB

Release : 2016-11-01

Category : Photography

ISBN : 178131649X

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The adrenaline-fueled, high-octane world of Formula One has created some of the greatest moments in sporting history. From the intense rivalries between teams and drivers, such as Alain Prost and Arton Senns and 2015's Rosberg and Hamilton, to the infamous tracks that have created moments of tragedy and triumph -- F1's greatest moments read like a film script. The Cahier Archive has captured the drama from the 1950's to the present day including Lewis Hamilton's 2015 winning season. It is fulled with stunning behind-the-scenes shots, from pit stops to personal moments, beautiful portraits of the drivers and atmospheric shots of the racing in action. Structured around three sections: Drivers and Rivalries, Teams and Cars, and Tragedy and Triumph of the Circuits, Formula 1: The Pursuit of Speed captures the intensity and beauty of the sport. Each sectionis introduced with vivid essays by F1 correspondent Maurice Hamilton, and filled with the Cahier's beautiful and resonating photographs, many unpublished giving a behind-the-scenes look at the world of F1.



Formula One on This Day

Author : Rob Burnett

Publisher : On This Day

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 32,28 MB

Release : 2009

Category : Reference

ISBN : 9781905411634

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Formula One is the pinnacle of motorsport with the fastest cars and the best drivers in the world. This book charts the glamorous history of the sport from the pre-Championship days of road racing and riding mechanics to Lewis Hamilton's stunning last-lap Championship victory in 2008. The drivers, the cars, and the crashes are all here--a different story for each day of the year.



Grand Prix Data Book

Author : David Hayhoe

Publisher :

Page : 584 pages

File Size : 26,59 MB

Release : 1995

Category : Grand Prix racing

ISBN : 9780952512103

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The Piranha Club

Author : Timothy Collings

Publisher : Virgin Books Limited

Page : 348 pages

File Size : 45,97 MB

Release : 2004

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 9780753509654

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Now fully revised and updated, The Piranha Club is the first serious study of Formula One's most fascinating and influential figures - the men who wield the real power. Author Timothy Collings has written a riveting analysis of the Formula One paddock, explaining how it works, who runs it, how it makes money and what sort of people exist there.



Formula One

Author : Bruce Jones

Publisher : Carlton Books

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 13,47 MB

Release : 2018-09

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 9781787391420

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"Formula One: the illustrated history tells the story of the world's most popular motorsport from the earliest days of the drivers' world championship to the present day. From the ecstasy of victory to the anguish of defeat Formula One: the illustrated history captures every moment of significance in the epic saga of the world's most compelling and most-watched motorsport. Featuring an evocative collection of archive photographs and including specially commissioned interviews with seven of the sport's biggest names, this book recounts every twist and turn of 68 dramatic years of life in the fast lane"--Back cover



Formula 1 Racing

Author : José Rosinski

Publisher :

Page : 243 pages

File Size : 22,69 MB

Release : 1974

Category : Automobile racing

ISBN : 9780448115627

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Michael Schumacher

Author : M Shumacher

Publisher : Blurb

Page : 116 pages

File Size : 12,47 MB

Release : 2019-08-12

Category :

ISBN : 9780464183587

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Michael Schumacher, born on 3rd January 1969, Hürth, North Rhine-Westphalia, West Germany, is a retired racing driver who raced in Formula One for Jordan Grand Prix, Benetton and Ferrari, where he spent most of his career, followed by Mercedes upon his return to the sport. Widely regarded as one of the greatest Formula One drivers ever, Schumacher is the only driver in history to win 7 Formula One World Championships, 5 of which he won successively. Michael also holds the records for the most Grand Prix wins (91), the most fastest laps (77) and the most races won in a single season (13), being "statistically the greatest driver the sport has ever seen" at the time of his retirement from the sport, as stated on the official Formula One website.



Formula One: The Champions

Author : Maurice Hamilton

Publisher : Ivy Press

Page : 243 pages

File Size : 16,69 MB

Release : 2020-03-03

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 1781319464

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Bask in Formula One glory with this 240-page, large-format tribute to all 34 F1 World Champions, featuring exhilarating photography and expert commentary. Since the Grand Prix’s start in 1950, just 34 men have achieved the accolade of F1 World Champion. For the first time, legendary F1 commentator Maurice Hamilton and award-winning photographers Bernard and Paul-Henri Cahier bring the heroes of this iconic sport together, in a stunning photographic portrayal of the poise, skill and winning mindset that separates the fast from the furious, the elite from the talented. Formula One and its champions are brought to life with: An exquisitely written profile of each of the 34 F1 World Champions, with key details from the driver’s life and F1 career Stunning photography of the drivers and their cars, both on and off the track Historic interviews with the sport’s lost heroes, including James Hunt and Ayrton Senna Exclusive quotes from icons such as Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg A foreword by Bernie Ecclestone, former chief executive of the Formula One Group Debate has raged over which driver is the best of the best. It is impossible to say. But that will not deter energetic and informed discussion, usually predicated on a personal preference swayed by affection. Each of these champions will have experienced and delivered pulse-raising performances many times over. With this handsome homage to the most ferocious of sports and the incredible sportsmen who drive at the edge in pursuit of greatness, it is time to choose your favorite F1 Champion.



Formula 1 - world champions

Author : Rainer W. Schlegelmilch

Publisher : TeNeues

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 21,85 MB

Release : 2012-01-05

Category : Photography

ISBN : 9783832796129

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Bernie Ecclestone described Formula One as the most thrilling show on earth, and he couldn't be more right. The excitement, the drama, the suspense of race day--indescribable. And the spectrum of dare-devil heroes emerging out from the heat of the track ranges from the charismatic maturity of Juan Manuel Fangio to the impetuous youthfulness of Sebastian Vettel. In this luxury art book, illustrious F1 photographer, Rainer Schlegelmilch presents stunning documentation of every man to have ever been crowned world champion. Drawing on a portfolio that spans 5 decades worth of experience in the field, Rainer Schlegelmilch's photographic documentation will help you recall the glorious triumphs of serial winner Michael Schumacher, as well as the tragic accidents of drivers like Jim Clark and Ayrton Senna with his exquisite camera work. This book will draw you in to the epicenter of all the action from the last sixty-two years whether cockpit or pit lane."



Formula 1 Legends

Author : Pierre Menard

Publisher : Chronosports Editeur

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 25,11 MB

Release : 2004-10-18

Category : Transportation

ISBN : 9782847070620

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Four World Championships, 51 victories, 33 pole positions, plus 41 best laps documented during the races. Alain Prost has become the best example for modern day racing excellence. His methods of understanding the race and the track conditions made him legendary. He was always very quick and capable of managing his career with dexterity, placing himself in the best position to win World Championships. This book is part of the Legends series, a collection of the best and most popular drivers of the Formula One Championship.