Formula One Racing For Dummies - Softcover

Noble, Jonathan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1394206380 ISBN 13: 9781394206384

Publisher: For Dummies, 2023

Synopsis

A crash course in the exciting world of professional motor racing

Formula One Racing For Dummies has all the information you need to start following this exciting motor sport. You’ll learn the basic dynamics and rules of F1, and you’ll get a primer on the drama, strategies, politics, and rivalries that have turned the sport into a global sensation. Written by an industry expert, this book is full of fun anecdotes that will get beginners and die-hards alike excited for the next race. Get to know the contemporary F1 scene, with profiles of current team managers and drivers, info on the best media coverage and F1 news sources, and the latest rules and technical regulations. For fans who watch F1 on TV and those who attend the races in person, this fast-paced Dummies guide is a perfect way to bolster your enjoyment of the sport.

• Discover the anatomy of Formula One racecars, including hybrid engines and modern safety systems
• Learn what goes on behind the scenes, so you know what’s at stake when you watch races
• Get to know the most popular drivers, their racing styles, and their backstories
• Familiarize yourself with the championships, pit stops, and new tracks

Following F1 is a lot more exciting when you have a little knowledge about the sport. Formula One Racing For Dummies, the Grand Prix of racing guides, will teach you the ins and outs.

About this title

About the Author

Jonathan Noble has been the F1 editor for Motorsport.com since 2015. Jonathan is also a member of the Guild of Motoring Writers. Jonathan has won multiple awards for journalism, including the prestigious Medaglia d’Oro at the Lorenzo Bandini Awards, for his contribution to F1 journalism.

From the Back Cover

Get carried away with F1^® racing

Formula One^® is the fastest sport out there, and now is the best time to get in on the excitement. Formula One^®Racing For Dummies shows you the basics of F1 racing, breaking down the cars, the tracks, the teams, and the drivers. Read about racing rules, strategies, and safety protocols, and gain the behind-the-scenes knowledge you’ll need to understand what’s what on race day. This fun guide even has tips on how to enjoy yourself in the stands, should you choose to follow the action all the way to the racetrack.

Inside…

• Formula One facts and rules
• Understanding the F1 car
• Drivers and racing teams
• Qualifying and winning races
• Each racing circuit, explained
• All-time best drivers & races
• How to follow key F1 events
• Promising drivers to watch

Edition details

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2023
• ISBN 10: 1394206380
• ISBN 13: 9781394206384
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 368