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30 Minute Sports: Formula One: The 30 Minute Guide To The World's Fastest And Most Exciting Sport
Paperback
Series: 30 Minutes Sport
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jul 15 2026
Pages: 94
Weight: 0.22
Height: 0.19 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Think Formula One is just fast cars driving in circles? Think again.
30 Minutes Sport: Formula One is the perfect introduction to the world's fastest and most technologically advanced motorsport. In just half an hour, you'll discover how Formula One really works, from the rules and race strategies to the incredible cars, legendary drivers and famous circuits that have made it one of the world's greatest sporting spectacles.
Learn how a Grand Prix unfolds, why pit stop strategy can decide a race, how teams use cutting-edge engineering to gain tiny performance advantages, and what separates world champions from the rest of the grid. You'll also meet the icons of the sport, including Juan Manuel Fangio, Ayrton Senna, Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.
Packed with fascinating facts, unforgettable moments, bizarre stories and simple explanations, this book is designed for complete beginners as well as sports fans who want to understand Formula One without getting lost in technical jargon.
Inside you'll discover:
- The history of Formula One from 1950 to today
- The rules, flags, qualifying and championship system
- How Formula One cars really work
- The roles of drivers, engineers and pit crews
- The greatest drivers and most famous races
- Incredible stories from Formula One history
- How to watch a Grand Prix like an expert
- A quick reference guide, essential facts and glossary
Whether you're preparing to watch your first Grand Prix or simply want to understand why millions of people around the world are captivated every race weekend, 30 Minutes Sports: Formula One will give you everything you need to enjoy the sport with confidence.
Fast, informative and entertaining-this is Formula One made simple.
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