Chapter 1.
What is Formula 1?

__ Where are the F1 races held?
__ Iconic F1 circuit
__F1 Basics
__ Grand Prix Weekend Format
__ Current race car regulations
__ safety equipment
__ Design, Development, Testing
__ Flag signal and safety car
__ tires
__ training
__ Logistics and Freight Transportation
__ FIA and F1
__ A Driver's Journey to Formula 1
__ Racing other than F1
__ Factory
__ Garage
__ Pit Stop
__ paddock
__ International broadcast
__ Pre-World War II era
__ The evolution of racing car design
__ Evolution of driver equipment
__ Evolution of the Circuit

Chapter 2.
1950s

Introduction to the __ era
__ Individual Champion Introductions
__ Other top drivers
__ Giants of the 1950s
__ The best race of the 1950s

Chapter 3.
1960s

Introduction to the __ era
__ Individual Champion Introductions
__ Other top drivers
__ Giants of the 1960s
__ The best race of the 1960s

Chapter 4.
1970s

Introduction to the __ era
__ Individual Champion Introductions
__ Other top drivers
__ Giants of the 1970s
__ Best race of the 1970s

Chapter 5.
1980s

Introduction to the __ era
__ Individual Champion Introductions
__ Other top drivers
__ Giants of the 1980s
__ Best race of the 1980s

Chapter 6.
1990s

Introduction to the __ era
__ Individual Champion Introductions
__ Other top drivers
__ Giants of the 1990s
__ Best race of the 1990s

Chapter 7.
2000s

Introduction to the __ era
__ Individual Champion Introductions
__ Other top drivers
__ Giants of the 2000s
__ Best race of the 2000s

Chapter 8.
2010s

Introduction to the __ era
__ Individual Champion Introductions
__ Other top drivers
__ Giants of the 2010s
__ Best Race of the 2010s

Chapter 9.
2020s

Introduction to the __ era
__ Individual Champion Introductions
__ Other top drivers
__ Giants of the 2020s
__ Best Race of the 2020s

Chapter 10.
The future of F1

__F1's inclusivity
__ Female drivers in F1
__ Sustainability
__ Future Technology
__ F1 in the movies

★ F1 automation, terminology, circuits, and Grand Prix format explained for beginners
★ Stories of champions, manufacturers, and race cars that have graced the 70-year history of F1.

Over its 70-year history, F1 racing has grown from a niche motorsport with a few events per season to a global phenomenon with over a billion fans.
With just 20 drivers competing at speeds exceeding 350 km/h across more than 20 of the world's most spectacular and demanding circuits, F1 is the ultimate test of both machine and man.
Being crowned F1 champion means being recognized as one of the greatest athletes in the world.

As the lead commentator on Netflix's hit series "F1: The Ultimate Race," Will Buxton has established himself as one of the most important journalists introducing F1 to a new generation of fans.
≪Grand Prix≫ captures the past, present, and future of F1 in an engaging and accessible format.
From legendary drivers like F1's first World Champion, Giuseppe Farina, to iconic F1 drivers like Lewis Hamilton and current champion Max Verstappen, we present all the champions of each era.
It also tells the story of the drivers who competed with them, the teams they were part of, and the circuits they conquered.

From the factory and garage setups of each team on a Grand Prix weekend, to race car design, the evolution of F1 through race car evolution and safety improvements, to the art of pit stops, and the future of motorsport, this captivating collection of legendary races and incredible stories covers everything about the F1 Championship today.
Packed with engaging and immersive information and illustrations as dynamic and bold as F1 itself, this book is the perfect introduction to the world's fastest sport.

★ What is Formula 1?

Formula 1, or F1, has established itself as the pinnacle of world motorsports for over 70 years and the ultimate test of both racing cars and human capabilities.
F1 holds more than twenty Grands Prix in a season in spectacular and beautiful locations around the world.
For drivers who race on the most demanding circuits, it is the highlight of their racing careers.
Achieving great success in F1 and becoming a champion means your name is listed alongside the greatest drivers in motorsport history.

F1 is a world where high speeds coexist with high risk.
F1 drivers battle it out at speeds of over 320 km/h, coming within millimeters of each other, and taking risks that could lead to disaster.
You must demonstrate your best driving skills and great courage to prove that you are the best on that day, in that race, at that moment.
Their journey to the pinnacle of motorsports begins from childhood.
If you discover your talent on the go-kart stage, you can progress through the junior open-wheel stages and even advance to the pinnacle of motorsport, F1.
In this process, your competitive spirit becomes sharper, and the passion and desire to overcome any obstacle or challenge takes root deep within you.
They develop their talents over time, gain diverse experiences, win, lose, persevere, and hone their skills.
For them, the goal is to bring all of this together and grow into the ultimate driver.

F1 drivers pilot the fastest and most advanced open-wheel race cars in history.
Like rockets on wheels, F1 race cars are built with thousands of unique parts, designed specifically for racing by teams of experts.
To win a race, the expertise of those who build the race car must be as strong as the skills of the driver in the cockpit.
And, the process of pursuing the glory of victory costs a huge amount of money, hundreds of millions of dollars.


As the race unfolds, drivers must make precise decisions amidst the heat of battle, and strategic decisions made at the pit wall can determine the outcome of the race.
The pit crew must complete a tire change without error in a matter of seconds and get the race car back on the track as quickly as possible, and all these decisions and actions must be made in the blink of an eye to hope for victory.
If you're part of a winning team, you know that on that day, in that moment, your race car was faster than anyone else's, your team was more organized than anyone else's, and your drivers were better than anyone else's.

[Author's Note]

This book is built on knowledge accumulated over many years.
For over 30 years, I've been reading the great magazines in motorsports, absorbing knowledge and learning from some of the industry's best writers.
Their insight and extensive knowledge became the foundation for my shallow knowledge.
Autosport, Motorsport News (called Motoring News in my younger days), Motorsport Magazine, F1 Racing Magazine, Autocar, Racer, Autocourse, and more recently, the online platforms Autosport.com, Motorsport.com, The Race, and F1.com have become my companions and guides.
This book and I have been greatly influenced by the Grand Prix race reporting and feature articles of Gerald Donaldson, David Tremain, Maurice Hamilton, Alan Henley, Richard Williams, Mark Hughes, Simon Aaron, Nigel Roebuck, Joe Saward, James Allen, Ed Straw and Dennis Jenkinson.