Formula 1 Circuits: Maps and statistics from every Grand Prix track

Description

Explore the unique stories behind every Grand Prix track in this fully updated second edition. Written by award-winning journalist Maurice Hamilton and complete with bespoke digital maps of each course, this is the ultimate guide to the circuits of Formula One. Each venue is listed in chronological order from the first time it hosted a Grand Prix, starting with Monza, then taking in renowned locations such as Spa, Nurburgring, Monaco and Silverstone, all the way up to F1's latest destination: Miami. Uncover little-known facts about famous circuits and discover the story behind some of the sport's lesser-known venues. This fully updated second edition includes: * All 77 Formula 1 circuits, featuring six additional venues from the previous edition * Bespoke digital maps of every racetrack * Statistics including circuit lengths, lap records, and names of corners and straights * Alphabetical and 'by country' indices for ease of reference

Maurice Hamilton is one the most respected motor racing journalists on the circuit. A writer for the Observer and Motorsport News, he is also the sport's correspondent on BBC Radio 5 Live. His previous books include the Autocourse annual and collaborations with Eddie Irvine and the Jordan and Stewart racing teams. He has followed Ken Tyrrell's career since 1977, having written press releases for the Tyrrell team from 1976 to 1979 as well as several features on his life.

Praise for the previous edition 'A perfect petrolhead Christmas present. A beautifully collated collection of the 71 venues to have hosted an F1 race since 1950. It is a chance to revel in some of the great lost circuits.' The Observer, Sports Writers Picks of 2015 "Racetracks have a life and personality of their own, and this book, beautifully conceived, reflects that fact." New York Times 'A petrol head's dream' Daily Star 'This is a handsome tome. The diligence of [Hamilton's] research is faultless and the result is an excellent book, complete with maps and statistics for the 71 tracks that have been used in F1.' Guardian 'For avid F1 fans as well as the casual viewer, [this] book is a chance to learn more about the often forgotten unsung heroes of F1.' Planet F1