Complete Encyclopedia Formula 1

The Complete Encyclopedia of Formula 1 chronicles the history of the world championship, from Giuseppe Farina's victory for Alfa Romeo at Silverstone on 13 May 1950 to the present day. The accompanying DVD - a unique collection of mini-documentaries - takes speed-hungry viewers from motor sport's earliest moments on film to the glorious Technicolour era of James Hunt and Niki Lauda. All the best-loved and respected drivers are profiled, along with the most innovative and successful teams and marques that have made the sport a multimillion-pound industry. The popularity of the sport has meant that F1 has become truly global, a fact that is reflected in the number of new circuits that have been added to the F1 calendar over the years. These new circuits, as well as those well-established tracks are illustrated and the daring deeds performed on them narrated. The history of Formula 1 is a story of ingenuity and endeavour, rivalry and camraderie, triumph and tragedy, in pursuit of the greatest prize in motor sport.