The Encyclopedia of Formula 1 - Tim Hill & Gareth Thomas - 2014 - 978-1-4723-6427-2

The Encyclopedia of Formula 1 chronicles the dramatic history of the world championship, from Giuseppe Farina's victory for Alfa Romeo at Silverstone on 13 May 1950 to the present day. All the best-loved and respected drivers are profiled, along with the most innovative and successful teams and marques that have made the sport a multimillion-pound industry. The popularity of the sport has meant that F1 has become truly global, a fact that is reflected in the number of exciting new venues that have been added to the calendar over the years. These new circuits, as well as those well-established tracks, are illustrated and the heroic deeds performed on them narrated. The history of Formula 1 is a story of ingenuity and endeavour, rivalry and camaraderie, triumph and tragedy, in pursuit of the greatest prize in motor sport.