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 Jenson Button, Fernando Alonso, Sebastian Vettel and 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 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 appreciate the incredible capabilities of the modern racing car. Part of Carton's highly successful and market-leading "Complete Encyclopedia" sporting reference books series, "The Complete Encyclopedia of Formula One" is an authoritative and fact-packed celebration of the glamorous world of Formula One, as well as an essential purchase for fans of this fastest-moving sport.