The most prestigious and high profile motor-racing sport is brought to life in this fully illustrated full-colour guide to Formula One. Written by a world-renowned expert on the subject, it is jampacked with insider knowledge and up-to-the-minute information. The book opens with an historical account of every racing decade from the early years of international and Grand Prix competition to the Formula One championships of the present day. It includes two separate A-Z guides of past and current teams and drivers as well as racetracks and their history, design, development and golden years. An overview of driver/team statistics completes this no-nonsense guide to the fastest sport in the world. Illustrated on every page with colour photographs and original archive material, this is an essential guide to the world of Formula One Grand Prix racing.