Formula One Racing is motorsport at its highest level. Combining technological brilliance with glamor and extreme danger, it is the stuff of dreams and legend. The engineering may have become more advanced over the years, and demands on the teams more intense, but the attraction of Formula One remains what it always was: man and machine in the ultimate test of skill, speed and guts. The Unofficial Complete Encyclopedia of Formula One is the definitive guide to Formula On racing. Starting with how it all began, the book traces the story of the world's richest and most powerful sport back to the first true car race in 1895, and apans the landmark events from the inauguration of the World Drivers' Championship in 1950, right up to the 2005 season. Special features on the movers and shakers and construction developments through the eras give a snapshot view of progress as it happened. Next, in a line-up of the legendary teams and drivers we profile the talents and personalities whose influence on the sport has made it so addictive to its worldwide audience. There are profiles, too, of the Grand Prix circuits - scenes of triumph and tragedy, which are imbued with an aura unlike anything else in the sporting world. Finally, a statistical round-up records the fastest and the greatest over six decades of the sport. Written by one of Formula One's top writers, and illustrated on every page with color photographs and original archive material, The Unofficial Complete Encyclopedia of Formula One is the ultimate reference guide to Grand Prix racing. Book jacket.

The Complete Encyclopedia of Formula One is the ideal guide to Grand Prix racing. Exciting photography alongside the text brings to life everything you need to know about this world of wealth, glamor and cutting-edge technology.

Bringing together many of the most influential scholars in sport and media studies, this book examines the diverse ways that media influences our understanding of the world’s most important sport events, dubbed sports mega-events. It sheds new light on how these events have been changed by the media, and have, in turn, adapted to media to further their brand’s cultural influence. Focusing on the central concept of "mediatization" – the permeation of media into all spheres of contemporary life – the book presents original case studies of major events including the Olympics, FIFA, rugby and cricket World Cups, Tour de France, Super Bowl, World Series, Monaco Grand Prix, Wimbledon, and many more. Written from a truly international perspective, this is a seminal work in sport and media studies that reveals the growing political, economic, and cultural influences of sport mega-events in contemporary society. Sport, Media and Mega-Events is an essential text for any course on the sociology of sport, event management, sport marketing, or featuring a cultural, communication or media studies approach to sport.

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Written by a field expert and lifelong enthusiast, this illustrated guide is packed with insider knowledge and up-to-the-minute information on Formula One.