How F1 Works: The Sport Explained

How F1 Works: The Sport Explained by Book

F1 racing has never been more popular, with many grands prix attracting record attendances of several hundred thousand, 80 million people watching each race on television and social media followers exceeding 100 million. The appetite for ‘behind-the-scenes’ access has grown as well — hence this book. How F1 Works shines a spotlight on every area of the sport, from the minutiae of team operations to the construction of a circuit, from the workings of the ‘cost cap’ to the intricacies of hosting a race. The book then looks at how all the various elements and roles come together over a race weekend to put on the spectacle of a grand prix. All F1 fans will find this book a deeply rewarding and informative companion that will enhance their appreciation of the world’s most glamorous sport.

• The book is divided into four main sections covering ‘The F1 Team’, ‘The Circuit’, ‘The F1 Franchise’ and ‘The Race Weekend’.

• ‘The F1 Team’: team structure, personnel roles, funding, team facilities, design/build/launch of a new car, pre-season testing, team logistics.

• ‘The Circuit’: circuit requirements, the business of a race, building a new circuit, the track itself, facilities for teams, facilities for spectators, facilities for media, emergencies, preparation for a grand prix.

• ‘The F1 Franchise’: the F1 brand, rules and regulations, the F1 calendar, FIA and F1 personnel roles at races, including the race stewards and safety and medical car crews.

• ‘The Race Weekend’: the circuit, the FIA and F1, the teams, the on-track action, the F1 TV operation, post-race activity on race day.

• Appendices cover flags and marshalling signals, the points systems and penalties.

• Comprehensive illustration totalling 380 colour photos shows all sorts of intriguing behind-the-scenes detail.