- Paperback: 294 pages
- Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (Nov 11 2003)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0764570153
- ISBN-13: 978-0764570155
- Product Dimensions: 19 x 2 x 23.4 cm
- Shipping Weight: 726 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #415,177 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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“…ideal for both newcomers and fanatics, it’s simple explanation of the complex rule changes make it essential reading…” (Dorset Echo, 19 November 03)
“…filled with the strategies, politics and rivalries that have turned the sport into a global drama…essential reading…” (William Hill.com, November 03)
“…ideal for both newcomers and fanatics…essential reading…” (Western Morning News, November 03)
“…an excellent guide to how everything in the world of F1 operates…” (Top Gear Onlne, Nov 03)
“…essential reading for this years race…simple yet comprehensive explanations on all aspects of the sport…” (Greenock telegraph, Nov 03)
“…Jonathan Noble and mark Hughes are to be congratulated on producing such an excellent, easy-to-understand insider’s guide to understanding Formula One…” (Derby Evening Telegraph, 12 December 2003)
“…an irreverent but highly informative look at the glory that is – and was – Great Brirtain…” (Shields Gazette, December 2003)
“…ideal for people who want to know all about the support…makes a perfect gift…” (Performance BMW, January 2004)
“…the format is bright and chatty and easily browsed…” (Yorkshire Post, November 2003)
“…apart from the depth and simplicity of its information, the book’s strength is its user-friendly index…the perfect dipper’s guide…” (Worcester Evening News, January 04)
“…an insiders guide to the racing scene, ideal for both newcomers to the event and its fanatical followers…” (York Evening press, February 04)
“…Formula One Racing For Dummies? Instant expert, more like…” (Newcastle Herald, 14 February 2004)
“…another high quality addition to the series….highly recommended…” (M2 Best Books, May 04)
Product Description
Get to know what Formula One racing is all about
This book delves into the strategy, technology, and spirit needed to win a Formula One race. Every angle of a race weekend is covered in detail, from scrutineering to pitstops to podium. You’ll also read about the rivalries and politics that have turned the sport into a global televised drama. Illustrated with black and white photographs, Formula One Racing For Dummies will serve the die-hard spectator or armchair fan alike.
Discover how to:
- Identify race strategies
- Understand the role of each team member
- Master the latest rules and regulations
- Appreciate a Formula One car’s cutting-edge design
- Enjoy Formula One from the stands and on TV
The Dummies Way
- Explanations in plain English
- "Get in, get out" information
- Icons and other navigational aids
- Tear-out cheat sheet
- Top ten lists
- A dash of humour and fun
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Formula One racing is, as its name suggests, the pinnacle of motor racing around the world. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
Formula One racing is, as its name suggests, the pinnacle of motor racing around the world. Read the first page
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Good for the Formula 1 Challenged, Dec 23 2006
By Calvin Walker - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Formula One Racing For Dummies (Paperback)
This is actually not a bad book. If you don't know much about Formula 1, this book will inform you. Very informative yet simple and easy reading.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Needs Updating!, May 13 2010
By Don Pritchett - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Formula One Racing For Dummies (Paperback)
At one level, the book is a good basic summary of F1 racing -- the cars, history, tracks, teams and drivers, tips on attending a race, and some of the strategies involved. If you're a F1 junkie like I am, its all good.More objectively though, the book is dated... with info current up to about 2003/04, which is many respects is ancient history for F1 (new different changed teams/drivers/tracks/rules now), so if I was just getting into F1 as a viewer, this book would be really confusing since so much of the info is out of date.
3.0 out of 5 stars
RACE TO THE TOP, Sep 9 2011
By NICHIBEI - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Formula One Racing For Dummies (Paperback)
I TEACH ENGLISH EACH WEEK TO TWO RACE CAR DRIVERS. ONE IS A FORMULA RACE DRIVER AND THE OTHER IS A SUPER GT RACE DRIVER. AS I AM A NOVICE AT RACING I PURCHASED THIS BOOK AND FOUND IT FILLED WITH SO MUCH INFORMATION COMPLETELY NEW TO ME. IT IS AN ENGLISH LESSON AND THE DRIVERS SMILE WHEN I QUESTION THINGS I DON'T UNDERSTAND. I AM INVITED TO THE MACAU GRAND PRIX AND WILL BE USING MY DUMMIES BOOK TO UNDERSTAND WHAT IS HAPPENING. HOWEVER AS A TEXT FOR LEARNING ENGLISH IT IS FAR TOO COMPLICATED EXCEPT FOR THE PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS WHO LIVE THEIR LIVES RACING. IT IS A CASE OF THE STUDENTS TEACHING THE TEACHER SO I NEED RACING DUMMIES FOR SURVIVAL.
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