{"product_id":"formula-one-racing-for-dummies-isbn-9781394206384","title":"Formula One Racing For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA crash course in the exciting world of professional motor racing\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFormula One Racing For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e has all the information you need to start following this exciting motor sport. You’ll learn the basic dynamics and rules of F1, and you’ll get a primer on the drama, strategies, politics, and rivalries that have turned the sport into a global sensation. Written by an industry expert, this book is full of fun anecdotes that will get beginners and die-hards alike excited for the next race. Get to know the contemporary F1 scene, with profiles of current team managers and drivers, info on the best media coverage and F1 news sources, and the latest rules and technical regulations. For fans who watch F1 on TV and those who attend the races in person, this fast-paced Dummies guide is a perfect way to bolster your enjoyment of the sport. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover the anatomy of Formula One racecars, including hybrid engines and modern safety systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn what goes on behind the scenes, so you know what’s at stake when you watch races\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet to know the most popular drivers, their racing styles, and their backstories\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFamiliarize yourself with the championships, pit stops, and new tracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing F1 is a lot more exciting when you have a little knowledge about the sport. \u003ci\u003eFormula One Racing For Dummies, \u003c\/i\u003ethe Grand Prix of racing guides, will teach you the ins and outs. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Speeding through the Basics 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Just the Formula One Facts 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: The Most Popular Sport in the World 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: The Big Business of Formula One 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Following the Rulebook 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Teams, Drivers, and Their Cars 55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Understanding a Formula One Car 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: The Race Team 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Who’s in the Driving Seat? 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: What Happens On (and Off) the Track 111\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Getting in the Race 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Race Day Strategies 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Life in the Pits 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Winning It All 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Safety in Formula One 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Understanding Formula One Tracks 181\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Track Basics and Racing Circuits 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Track and Driver 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: A Look at Formula One’s Tracks 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: You and Formula One: A Day at the Races 235\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Going to a Race 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Following Formula One from Home 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: The Part of Tens 273\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: The Ten Greatest Formula One Drivers 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: The Ten Best Formula One Races 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Ten Things to Do During the Season 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Ten Famous Names from the Past 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Ten Future Stars of Formula One 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 7: Appendix 311\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Formula One Jargon 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 329\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJonathan Noble\u003c\/b\u003e has been the F1 editor for Motorsport.com since 2015. 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