Grand Prix von Will Buxton, Stefano Domenicali

Grand Prix ist ein umfassender Ratgeber, der die faszinierende Geschichte der Formel 1 beleuchtet. Verfasst von Will Buxton, einem anerkannten F1-Journalisten und bekannt aus der Netflix-Dokumentation "Drive to Survive", bietet dieses Buch einen tiefen Einblick in die Welt des Formel 1-Rennsports. Es deckt die Ursprünge, die Entwicklung und die bedeutendsten Fahrer des zwanzigsten Jahrhunderts bis heute ab. Die Leser werden mit historischen Persönlichkeiten wie Giuseppe Farina und Niki Lauda sowie modernen Legenden wie Lewis Hamilton und Max Verstappen vertraut gemacht. Das Buch umfasst über siebzig Jahre voller spannender Geschichten, technischer Einblicke und der einzigartigen Kultur des Motorsports. Mit dynamischen Illustrationen und fesselnden Informationen ist "Grand Prix" eine unverzichtbare Einführung in den schnellsten Sport der Welt.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A thrilling illustrated history of Formula 1 racing, from its fascinating origins and inner workings to the top drivers of the twentieth century and today, by a celebrated motorsports broadcaster and star of Formula 1: Drive to Survive “A valuable and welcome addition to the library of any lifelong F1 fan, as well as for any curious individual new to the world of F1.”—Mario Andretti HONORABLE MENTION: PARIS DESIGN AWARD FOR ILLUSTRATION/DESIGN Over its seventy-plus years of history, Formula 1 racing has grown from a niche motorsport with just a few events per season into a global phenomenon followed by more than a billion fans. With just twenty drivers competing at speeds of over 220 miles per hour on more than twenty of the world’s most glamorous and challenging racetracks, Formula 1 is the ultimate test of machine and humankind. To become a champion means to be counted among the most elite athletes the world has ever known. As the lead commentator on Netflix’s breakout series Formula 1: Drive to Survive, Will Buxton has emerged as the most prominent journalist covering the sport for the new generation of fans. Grand Prix chronicles the past, present, and future of F1 in an engaging and easily digestible format. You’ll be introduced to historical heroes, such as Formula 1’s very first world champion, Giuseppe Farina, through every decade and every champion of the sport, including the iconic Lewis Hamilton and reigning champion Max Verstappen. You’ll meet the drivers these great champions did battle with and discover the teams they raced for and the tracks they mastered. Packed with incredible stories and epic races, this captivating collection also contains features on every aspect of the sport today, along with how modern teams operate from their factories to race weekend garage setups, car design, the development of the sport through the lens of automotive evolution and safety, the art of the pitstop, and the future of motor racing. Filled with immersive and engaging information with illustrations as dynamic and bold as the sport itself, Grand Prix is the definitive introduction to the world's fastest sport.