This is the inside story of the glamorous world of motor racing, giving an authentic close-up look at the men, their machines, and what makes them run. With photographs, informative graphics and technical statistics, this book gives a driver's eye-view of the evolution of Formula 1 racing. It reveals the technology of the modern engine, introduces the personalities, the world teams, the race officials, and gives a suggestion of what it is like to be behind the wheel and in the pits. Special features include an analysis of all the Grand Prix circuits, the action in the pits and in the cockpit. The book also contains diagrams of the world's Formula 1 racetracks with an in-depth study of the innovative materials used in the construction of the modern Formula 1 car and there is a section on the safety aspects of car design that protect the drivers in the event of a high-speed crash.