After the most sensational debut in Formula 1 history, Lewis Hamilton has become a household name and front-page news around the world. Right from the start of the 2007 F1 season Hamilton caused a huge stir, finishing third in his first race and then scoring his maiden victory, in the Canadian Grand Prix, in only his sixth race and his second a week later at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The 22-year-old Englishman has revitalized Formula 1: his lack of arrogance and cool-headedness seem at odds with the traditional make-up of Formula 1 stars, and his supreme confidence, self-control and natural talent suggest that his status as a sporting icon is already assured.

Leading F1 journalist David Tremayne unravels the mysteries of modern Grand Prix car design in this fascinating all-color book. Using information gleaned from the sport's leading designers, the authoritative, extensively illustrated text, written with the armchair enthusiast in mind, explains just how a Formula 1 car works. The philosophy and technology behind the chassis, engine, transmission, electronics, steering, suspension, brakes, tyres and aerodynamics are analyzed, and the important question of how these parts and systems interact is explored. An absorbing insight into the secretive and technology-driven world of Formula 1 car design.