A guide to the motor racing circuits of the world such as the grand-prix and sportscar race tracks. Covers 50 North American, 100 European, 30 Asian, and 5 African circuits.

This book tells the story of the globally successful FIA Formula 1 World Championship from its roots before the Second World War to the present day. Early chapters cover the growth of motor sport from the first recorded race in 1894 through the 1990s. Despite the credit crunch and worldwide recession Formula 1 has still managed to retain its position as a powerful global sport as the calendar heads towards a twenty race season.

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 49. Chapters: Nurburgring, Circuit Paul Ricard, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Donington Park, Silverstone Circuit, Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Brands Hatch, Circuit de la Sarthe, Autodromo Internacional do Algarve, Mugello Circuit, Hockenheimring, Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Oran Park Raceway, Hungaroring, Red Bull Ring, Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, Miller Motorsports Park, Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours, Mosport International Raceway, EuroSpeedway Lausitz, Kyalami, List of Superbike World Championship circuits, Autodromo do Estoril, TT Circuit Assen, Motorsport Arena Oschersleben, Losail International Circuit, Circuito de Jerez, Brainerd International Raceway, Masaryk Circuit, Scandinavian Raceway, Misano World Circuit, Manfeild Autocourse, Circuit Ricardo Tormo, Circuito del Jarama, Balatonring, ACI Vallelunga Circuit, Salzburgring, Autodromo di Pergusa, Sportsland SUGO, Circuito de Albacete, Johor Circuit. Excerpt: Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca (previously known as Laguna Seca Raceway) is a paved road racing track used for both auto racing and motorcycle racing, originally constructed in 1957 near both Salinas and Monterey, California, USA. The current racetrack is 2.238 miles (3.602 km) in length with a 300 foot (91 m) elevation change. It has eleven turns, including the famous "Corkscrew" at Turns 8 and 8A. A variety of racing, exhibition and entertainment events are held at the raceway, ranging from superkarts to American Le Mans racing to music festivals. The name Laguna Seca is Spanish for "dry lake." The area where the track is was originally a lake. The course was originally built around the lake, which has since dried up entirely. An artificial pond has since been added. Laguna Seca Raceway from between Turns 1 and 2 Mario Andretti at Laguna Seca, 1991.The earliest development of the...

More than just a topographical description of the 70 or so motor racing tracks around the world, this illustrated guide provides much information on the greatest races, drivers and personalities of world motor sport'

A thrilling illustrated history of Formula 1 racing, from its fascinating origins and inner workings to the top drivers of the twentieth century and today, by a celebrated motorsports broadcaster and star of Formula 1: Drive to Survive “A valuable and welcome addition to the library of any lifelong F1 fan, as well as for any curious individual new to the world of F1.”—Mario Andretti Over its seventy-plus years of history, Formula 1 racing has grown from a niche motorsport with just a few events per season into a global phenomenon followed by more than a billion fans. With just twenty drivers competing at speeds of over 220 miles per hour on more than twenty of the world’s most glamorous and challenging racetracks, Formula 1 is the ultimate test of machine and humankind. To become a champion means to be counted among the most elite athletes the world has ever known. As the lead commentator on Netflix’s breakout series Formula 1: Drive to Survive, Will Buxton has emerged as the most prominent journalist covering the sport for the new generation of fans. Grand Prix chronicles the past, present, and future of F1 in an engaging and easily digestible format. You’ll be introduced to historical heroes, such as Formula 1’s very first world champion, Giuseppe Farina, through every decade and every champion of the sport, including the iconic Lewis Hamilton and reigning champion Max Verstappen. You’ll meet the drivers these great champions did battle with and discover the teams they raced for and the tracks they mastered. Packed with incredible stories and epic races, this captivating collection also contains features on every aspect of the sport today, along with how modern teams operate from their factories to race weekend garage setups, car design, the development of the sport through the lens of automotive evolution and safety, the art of the pitstop, and the future of motor racing. Filled with immersive and engaging information with illustrations as dynamic and bold as the sport itself, Grand Prix is the definitive introduction to the world's fastest sport.