How F1 Works
The Sport Explained
Will be published approx. on 30. July 2026
Book
Hardback
384 pages
978-1-910505-97-7 (ISBN)
Description
F1 racing has never been more popular, with many grands prix attracting record attendances of several hundred thousand, 80 million people watching each race on television, and social media followers exceeding 100 million. The appetite for 'behind-the-scenes' access has grown as well - hence this book. How F1 Works shines a spotlight on every area of the sport, from the minutiae of team operations to the construction of a circuit, from the workings of the 'cost cap' to the intricacies of hosting a race. The book then looks at how all the various elements and roles come together over a race weekend to put on the spectacle of a grand prix. All F1 fans will find this book a deeply rewarding and informative companion that will enhance their appreciation of the world's most glamorous sport.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Sherborne
United Kingdom
Illustrations
380 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 210 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-910505-97-7 (9781910505977)
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Person
Steve Rendle was bitten by the F1 bug as a child, and his passion for the sport was reinforced after attending the 1981 British Grand Prix. As a one-time technical author and editor at Haynes Publishing, he combined his interest in motorsport and engineering with a curiosity for finding out how things work to write three Haynes Manuals about F1 cars, namely the Red Bull RB6 (2010-14), the Williams FW14B (1992) and the McLaren MP4/4 (1988), before writing Formula 1 Technology: The engineering explained for Evro. Grandprix+ said of his Formula 1 Technology book: 'This is without question the book with all the answers... ground-breaking.' Now a freelance writer and editor, he has brought together his enthusiasm for F1 and thirst for behind-the-scenes knowledge in his latest book. He lives in Somerset.