Higham, Peter
Formula 1 Car by Car 1950-59
- ISBN 13:
- 9781910505441
- author:
- Higham, Peter
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Evro Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 28 x 23.5 centimetres
- Genre:
- Sports & Recreation,Motor Sports, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Formula 1: Car by Car 1950-59 explores the pivotal years of Formula 1's early history. During this period, Italian cars dominated the sport, with Alfa Romeo, Ferrari and Maserati leading the way.
The decade saw a shift in power towards British cars, with Vanwall and Cooper emerging as key players. Meanwhile, drivers like Juan Manuel Fangio stood out for their exceptional talent, claiming multiple World Championships during this time. This book provides a comprehensive look at each season, covering the teams and their cars in depth.
From Alfa Romeo's supercharged 2.5-litre cars to Maserati's iconic 250F, every aspect of Formula 1 is examined in detail. With its year-by-year treatment, this book offers a fascinating insight into the sport's formative years and the key players who shaped its early history.