F1: The Pinnacle Book

Book - F1: The Pinnacle Formula 1: The Pinnacle tracks a history of the changes which have taken F1 from its rudimentary beginnings to the exhilarating high octane spectacle it is today, with a foreword by Guenther Steiner - Team Principal of the Haas Formula One Team. As Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc battle it out head-to-head in the most hotly contested championship in years, this in-depth book, with a foreword from Haas team principal Guenther Steiner, tells the story of how the sport evolved into the exhilarating high octane spectacle it is today. Technical changes aimed at levelling the playing field for the teams combined with the sportÆs tightening budget cap have made the races closer than ever. Simon Arron and Tony Dodgins have identified the 100 most significant changes to the series since its inception in 1950. Formula One is unrecognizable from its debut season, where drivers raced around on old bomber training aerodrome in Northamptonshire with oil drums to mark the corners and straw bales the only concession to safety. The book will link technical progress with the personalities involved, indeed many of the swiftest changes have come about as a result of accidents or tragedies û the death of Roland Ratzenberger at Imola in 1994, the same weekend as Ayrton Senna, could have been avoided by the HANS safety device. The introduction of the halo saved Romain GrosjeanÆs life in Bahrain last year, but only came about because of the tragic accident that claimed Jules Bianchi in Japan. A must-read for completists or for those new to the sport, F1: The Pinnacle is a fascinating insight into one of the most exciting and dangerous sports in the world. Hardcover, 240 pages, 300+ colour photos. Size: 9.7 in Wdth | 12 in Lgth