The Complete Encyclopedia of Formula One" is the lavishly illustrated story of the worlds most thrilling motor sport from the first motor race in France back in 1894 to todays super-powerful vehicles driven by world superstars such as Jenson Button Fernando Alonso Sebastian Vettel & Lewis Hamilton men who exchange paint with one another at incredible speeds on circuits all round the world. This book tells you everything you need to know about F1 with information not only on the top teams & legendary drivers but also on the great races the most testing circuits & the rise & fall of all the big names. Technology is another area covered in depth allowing the reader to appreciate the incredible capabilities of the modern racing car. Part of Cartons highly successful & market-leading " Complete Encyclopedia" sporting reference books series " The Complete Encyclopedia of Formula One" is an authoritative & fact-packed celebration of the glamorous world of Formula One as well as an essential purchase for fans of this fastest-moving sport."