"The Complete Encyclopedia of Formula One" is the lavishly illustrated story of the world's most thrilling motor sport, from the first motor race in France back in 1894 to today's super-powerful vehicles driven by world superstars such as Michael Schumacher and Fernando Alonso, 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 and legendary drivers, but also on the great races, the most testing circuits and the rise and fall of all the big names. Technology is another area covered in depth, allowing the reader to ride shot gun at racing speed with the top drivers and witness the incredible capabilities of the modern racing car from the safety of his/her own armchair. This is an authoritative and fact-packed celebration of Formula One, as well as an essential purchase for fans of the world's fastest-moving sport.