MotoGP has never been seen like this before, in a unique visual study of motorcycle grand prix racing's past and present. "MotoGP Yesterday and Today" is a stunning illustrated book where vintage photographs are shown alongside related images from the modern era. The themes covered include the legendary champions, famous tracks, great races and life away from the track, and the result is a unique record that shows MotoGP from a new and revealing perspective. Written by leading MotoGP journalist, Michael Scott, MotoGP Yesterday and Today reveals how much the sport has changed over the years but also how many of the fundamentals of motorcycle racing remained unaltered.
Details: Formula One racing is one of the most spectacular and talked about sports in the world and The Official BBC Sport Guide: Formula One 2014 is the essential resource for the season ahead. It ensures that F1 fans are fully up to speed with detailed examinations of all eleven 2014 teams (from Ferrari and Red Bull to Sauber and Caterham), all 24 drivers (from Hamilton and Vettel to Raikkonen and Button) and all 20 tracks (from Monaco and Silverstone to the new races in New Jersey, USA, and Sochi, Russia). It also reviews the season past, highlights major updates to the regulations for 2014 (especially the change to turbo-engined cars) and discusses the talking points of the exhilarating season to come. Idea for: Perfect Formula One Guide for men and women of all ages who have a keen interest in the sport. This paperback measures: 24.6 x 18.7 x 0.8cm. Pages: 128
The Complete History of F1. Delve into the world of speed and high-octane horsepower with this collection of all things Formula 1. From the engineering precision of the race cars to the continental streets of Monte Carlo, this book provides an all-access pit stop for fans of this high-pressure sport and is a must-have for F1 enthusiasts. Also included are 5 pieces of timeless memorabilia, with collectable postcards, iconic photographs and a replica newspaper covering Senna's tragic crash.
Relive the thrills of the early Grands Prix and great endurance races from the golden age of motorsport. The glamour and exhilaration of those days cannot be matched, ringing with the names of famous international marques: Bentley, MG, ERA and Aston Martin; Bugatti, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Auto Union and Alfa Romeo. Using extracts from contemporary race-reports along with expert advice on competitive driving and vintage advertisements, this new title takes a light-hearted look at motor racing from its earliest origins up to the beginnings of Formula 1. Featuring great names like Juan Fangio and Malcolm Campbell; eccentric personalities like the Siamese racing Prince 'Bira'; famous races such as the Mille Miglia and the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and iconic tracks from Brooklands to the Nurburgring, The Racing Driver s Pocket Book evokes the unique spirit and ?lan of the period. It also focuses on the cars that achieved lasting fame, such as the famous German silver arrows of the 1930s, and explains racing terminology and tactics outlining track rules and regulations, as well as providing a few pointers on appropriate racing attire.