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Formula 1 Technology (Hardcover)

by Peter Wright (Author)

4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Hardcover: 600 pages
Publisher: Society of Automotive Engineers,U.S. (Jun 2001)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0768002346
ISBN-13: 978-0768002348
Product Dimensions: 26.2 x 18.5 x 3 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 320,183 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Anyone interested in Formula One has endless sources of information, including specialist publications, books, television programs, and the daily press. However, none of these gives much idea about how modern Formula One cars really work. These sources touch on various technical details, but the overall picture remains a mystery. As a result, some of the most interesting aspects of Formula One are lost to all but the initiates who actually work in the paddock. This book is likely to change all that. It is the first systematic explanation of the technical side of modern Grand Prix racing. As such, it will be essential reading for any serious follower of Formula One and of immense help to aspiring drivers and engineers in other forms of racing. CONTENTS INCLUDE: The Racing Objective; Evolve or Die; The Chassis and Its Dynamics; Engines; Transmissions; Tires; Aerodynamics; Suspension; Brakes; Measurement, Control, and Data Systems; Simulation and Design Tools; Test Rigs; Banned Technologies; Safety; Track Testing and Racing; The British Motorsport Industry; Formula 1 Now and in the Future; The Technical Regulations and Policing Them; Four Appendices; and References.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A fascinating and very detailed insight into how formula 1, 8 Feb 2002

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This is the only book I've ever read that really goes into the details of fomula one cars and how they are designed. Its very comprehensive and detailed but what really makes the book are the excellent illustrations by Matthews, to see what I mean just look at the front cover!

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Technical F1 Book....?, 4 Jun 2004

By	IR Marks "ianrobertm" (Rugby, UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I always wanted a real, technical book on F1 Car. When I saw Peter Wright's book listed, I knew it would be good (he is formerly of both BRM & Lotus, and was one of the key people behing Ground Effect - along with the late Tony Rudd).

The moment I got the book, I had no further doubts. It is a very good book, full of all the detail you always wanted to know (but couldn't find...) - and more. It is a technical book though. Having some prior Engineering knowledge may help (but not essential, in my view).

Highly recommended. Buy it - you won't regret it. Oh, and it has great diagrams and pictures too...!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant explanation of the technology without the maths!, 7 Sep 2005

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An excellent book written by an actual Formula One engineer rather than a university professor who usually only touch on the subject of F1 before going onto in depth engineering analysis. The detail is very good and the book offers that little bit more than just talking about the technology, not a full on engineering textbook with high-level mathematics but not the skimpish presentations by Martin Brundle on ITV F1 either! I thought the quotes at the start of every chapter were a very nice touch. I did however feel the aerodynamics section left me wanting a bit more, it skims through a bit on that aspect and maybe a bit more technical coverage would have been good, but a minor point.
Easy to follow for anyone who has done upto AS-level maths/physics, but anyone can get into it with a bit of thinking/external reading. Actually used this book as a discussion point in my Cambridge University interviews for Engineering (I got in by the way). Very helpful as a stepping stone for young wannabe engineers wanting to get into F1, with a useful bridge between A-levels to degree course.
Definately recommend to anyone with an interest in F1 and its good to know that Peter's work has been suppported by the tinker man himself Max Mosley. With his constant changing of the F1 rules, this book is a must for even the most die-hard F1 fan!

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