Formula One Circuits From Above: Designed with Google Earth - Hardcover

Jones, Bruce

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1780975481 ISBN 13: 9781780975481

Publisher: Carlton Books Ltd, 2014

Synopsis

Experience the thrill and intensity of Formula One's greatest circuits as never before, using the breathtaking satellite photography of Google Earth. In this stunning book, 28 Formula One tracks past and present - from the glamour of Monaco to the splendour of Spa-Francorchamps, the energy of Singapore and the speed of Silverstone - are illustrated using Google Earth's exceptional satellite imagery. Featuring over 350 photographs that provide a unique aerial guide to the twists, turns and topography of each circuit, and written by leading Formula 1 authority Bruce Jones, Formula One Circuits from Above explains the history, nuances and challenges of each legendary track and is a unique visual companion to the world of F1.

About this title

About the Author

Bruce Jones, a former editor of Autosport magazine, is one of the most respected commentators and reporters on motor racing around the world. As well as the bestselling annual Formula One Guide, Bruce's other books, include Formula One: The Illustrated History, The Treasures of Formula One, Grand Prix Yesterday & Today and World Formula One Records.

From the Back Cover

The World Atlas of Formula 1 from Above designed with Google[trademark] Earth gives the reader the perfect insight into what makes Formula 1 the most exciting and dramatic of all forms of motorsport. The unique photography provided by Google[trademark] Earth shows each circuit's challenges in magnificent detail and why only the very best drivers in the world can thrive in Formula One. Television cameras, even High Definition and 3D, flatten and foreshorten racetracks making them apparently undemanding. If you were to sit at the Eau Rouge section of Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium, walk up to the Casino from the harbour at Monaco, or look out onto the desert at Sakhir, you would quickly realize that these are serious challenges - each entirely different to the other. Stunning photography and insightful and thoughtful commentary on each track, its great moments and great drivers from one of the world's most travelled Formula One commentators makes The World Atlas of Formula 1 from Above designed with Google[trademark] Earth a fantastic volume to have by your side when you watch the F1 World Championship unfold. The colour, drama and excitement of Formula One will never be better displayed than in this unique book.

Edition details

• Publisher: Carlton Books Ltd
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1780975481
• ISBN 13: 9781780975481
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 224