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<p>Introduction 1</p> <p><b>Part I: Speeding through the Basics 7</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Just the Formula One Facts 9</p> <p>Chapter 2: The Most Popular Sport in the World 19</p> <p>Chapter 3: The Big Business of Formula One 31</p> <p>Chapter 4: Following the Rule Book 45</p> <p><b>Part II: Teams, Drivers, and Their Cars 55</b></p> <p>Chapter 5: Understanding a Formula One Car 57</p> <p>Chapter 6: The Race Team 77</p> <p>Chapter 7: Who’s in the Driving Seat? 93</p> <p><b>Part III: What Happens On (And Off) the Track 109</b></p> <p>Chapter 8: Getting in the Race 111</p> <p>Chapter 9: Race Day Strategies 123</p> <p>Chapter 10: Life in the Pits 139</p> <p>Chapter 11: Winning It All 149</p> <p>Chapter 12: Safety in Formula One 161</p> <p><b>Part IV: Understanding Formula One Tracks 173</b></p> <p>Chapter 13: Track Basics and Racing Circuits 175</p> <p>Chapter 14: Track and Driver 183</p> <p>Chapter 15: A Look at Each Circuit 191</p> <p><b>Part V: You and Formula One: A Day at the Races 221</b></p> <p>Chapter 16: Going to a Race 223</p> <p>Chapter 17: Following Formula One Events 243</p> <p><b>Part VI: The Part of Tens 253</b></p> <p>Chapter 18: The Ten Greatest Formula One Drivers 255</p> <p>Chapter 19: The Ten Best Formula One Races 263</p> <p>Chapter 20: Ten Things to Do During the Season 271</p> <p>Chapter 21: Ten Famous Names from the Past 277</p> <p>Chapter 22: Ten Future Stars of Formula One 283</p> <p><b>Part VII: Appendixes 289</b></p> <p>Appendix A: Formula One Jargon 291</p> <p>Appendix B: Formula One World Championship Statistics 305</p> <p>Index 313</p>

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<b>Jonathan Noble</b> is Grand Prix Editor for Autosport magazine, the world’s foremost motor sport publication. <b>Mark Hughes</b> is a Grand Prix writer for Autosport magazine.

Formula One racing is the pinnacle of motor racing around the world. These days, the sport is a truly global circus. At almost every race on the calendar, more than 120,000 spectators cram into the grandstands and spectator banking, all vying for a view of the millionaire superstar drivers. At the same time, in 150 countries worldwide, more than 300 million people tune in to watch the fight for glory in the comfort of their front rooms. <p><i>Formula One Racing For Dummies</i> shares insight into why this sport attracts so much interest and so many devotees – whether the fans be following drivers, worshipping cars, satisfying their fascination with technology, or simply soaking up the atmosphere at the track. This spirited guide gives you the nitty-gritty on this wildly popular race, answering questions like</p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Why do Formula One cars have wings and why are they covered in logos?</li> <li>How does a race begin without a green light to signal the start?</li> <li>How do Formula One drivers prepare, mentally and physically, for a race?</li> <li>How can I get an autograph of my favorite driver?</li> <li>What strategies do drivers and their teams use during a race?</li> <li>How does Formula One compare with other forms of motor racing?</li> <li>Why is a Formula One car still a car, even though it has no roof, doors, or bonnet?</li> <li>Why is the business side of the sport so important and what's the role of the sponsor?</li> <li>Besides the driver, who are the other people on the team?</li> <li>What does winning feel like and how do drivers go about doing just that?</li> </ul> <p>Considering that Formula One racing is matched only by the Olympics and the football World Cup in terms of worldwide fans, this engaging reference is a must-have for finding the information you're after without plodding through reams of pages or stalling out in a cover-to-cover read. You can speed through the basics or take time relishing a look at each circuit. And for those who want more than words to bring the race to life, a full-color insert celebrates the sheer spectacle of the great race – from crowds to crashes, incredible skill and technology to amazing finishes! </p>

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