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PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Publishers
FORMAT: Hardback
ISBN: 9780008136604
RRP: £30.00
PAGES: 304
PUBLICATION DATE:
October 8, 2015
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Grand Prix Circuits: Maps and Statistics from Every Formula One Track
Maurice Hamilton
Foreword by Sir Jackie Stewart Discover the course and history of every Formula One Grand Prix circuit. A map, images, commentary and key statistics for every F1 circuit is included. Formula One Grand Prix racing is the ultimate motor racing challenge and has been a global competition since 1950. It attracts the best drivers in the world and is raced on some of the toughest courses. Seventy circuits have held Formula One races with seven to twenty circuits used each season. Former courses, along with historical photographs, are shown, including Dallas (U.S.A), Le Mans (France), Mosport Park (Canada) and Kyalami (South Africa). Today’s state-of-the-art courses are included, such as Hockenheim (Germany), Interlagos (Brazil), Monza (Italy), Silverstone (U.K.) and Yas Marina (Abu Dhabi). Each course map is accompanied by statistics with the following details for each circuit: * Total length * Dates it has held Grand Prix * Lap records and lengths * Winners Relive the thrills and spills of F1 racing and find out more about the seventy courses and almost 100 years of motor racing history.
Maurice Hamilton
Full-time Formula One journalist since 1977, and has attended over 500 Grand Prix as a working journalist. Previously an award-winning writer for leading British newspapers, including The Observer, The Guardian and The Independent; Grand Prix editor for Racer magazine; editor of the Autocourse Grand Prix annual; and Commentator for BBC Radio 5 Live at Grand Prix events, Hamilton is also the author of more than twenty books.