Book excerpt: The Complete Encyclopedia of Formula One is the lavishlyillustrated story of the world?s most thrilling motor sport, fromthe first motor race in France back in 1894 to today?s superpowerfulvehicles driven by world superstars such as MichaelSchumacher and Fernando Alonso, men who exchange paintwith one another at incredible speeds on circuits all round theworld. This book tells you everything you need to know aboutF1, with information not only on the top teams and legendarydrivers, but also on the great races, the most testing circuitsand the rise and fall of all the big names. Technology isanother area covered in depth, allowing the reader to rideshot gun at racing speed with the top drivers and witness theincredible capabilities of the modern racing car from the safetyof his/her own armchair. This is an authoritative and factpackedcelebration of Formula One, as well as an essentialpurchase for fans of the world?s fastest-moving sport.