For fans all over the world the thrilling partnership of Silverstone and Formula 1 has long represented one of the pinnacles of motor sport. Here the broad sweep of Silverstone's Formula 1 history, a kaleidoscopic pageant of great cars and drivers, is explored in a new and highly accessible way through nine specific eras, each one delightfully and freshly illustrated: The First Grand Prix and International Trophy (1948 49) Forza, Alfa! Forza, Ferrari! (1950 51) The Front-Engined Finale (1952 59) Clark s Dark Golden Age (1960 68) The Stewart Dominance (1969 73) The Hunt-Lauda Epoch (1973 79) Three Titans: Prost, Mansell and Senna (1981 93) The Schumacher Era (1994 2006) New Heights: Hamilton and The Wing (2007 onwards)This photographic history of Silverstone and Formula 1 should appeal to motor racing fans everywhere, as it neatly captures the essence of what the highest level of a most demanding sport has meant to this very special venue.
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978-1-3981-0485-3 (9781398104853)
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