The Science of Speed by David Tremayne
Explaining the technical changes imposed in Formula 1 since Alain Prost won the 1993 World Championship in a Williams car boasting a plethora of driver aids, this book presents the intricacies of Grand Prix car design, and the endless battle for race-winning innovation. It uses the start-up of the Stewart Grand Prix as an example of why Formula 1 costs so much today, and covers the design process, wind tunnels and structural integrity. Other topics covered in this book are: driver and circuit safety, following Ayrton Senna's fatal crash; electronics in telemetry - how the spy in the cockpit works; innovations such as Ferrari's carbon fibre gearbox casing; why teams returned to springs and rollbar suspensions in place of the electronically-controlled active systems; and regulations and the FIA's mandatory crash tests. The book also includes interviews with leading designers, and their views on safety versus speed.David Tremayne, who served as Executive Editor of Motoring News and Motor Sport for many years, is a well-known freelance journalist who has worked as a Grand Prix correspondent for the Independent on Sunday. His past Haynes works include the critically praised The Lost Generation. He resides in the county of Durham.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781852605896 |
| ISBN 10 | 1852605898 |
| Title | The Science of Speed |
| Author | David Tremayne |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Haynes Publishing Group |
| Year published | 1997-11-01 |
| Number of pages | 204 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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