Stuart Codling

Whether you are a new or longtime Formula 1 fan, here is your ultimate, unofficial armchair companion to the popular Netflix seriesFormula 1: Drive to Survive, providing deeper insight into the players, tech, and history that drive the show's plot points.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />F1 expert Stuart Codlingis your guide to all things F1. TheFormula 1 Drive to Survive The Unofficial Companionis afeature-richguide that takes youbeyond the series' personalities and off-track dramato present further context. Topics covered include:<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><ul><li>People- Who does what to keep F1 teams rolling? From personaltrainersto raceengineers,mechanics,pit crew, andteam principal, what does it take to succeed in F1? Sidebars and callouts include significant past players and greatrivalriesincluding that betweenToto WolffandChristian Horner.</li><li>F1 History in 20 Cars- FromFangio's postwar Alfa Romeo toMax Verstappen's Honda-poweredRed BullandLewis Hamilton'sMercedes, all the great teams feature:Ferrari,Williams,McLaren,Lotus, and more. Callouts features driver gear and great past drivers like Andretti, Brabham, Moss, Schumacher, and more.</li><li>Technology- Who designs and builds today's mind-bending cars andenginesand what does the process entail? Side journeys exploresafetyfeatures,technologybehind key components, and big ideas that flopped.</li><li>F1 Circuits- A look at F1 race course in today, along with features on circuit design, past circuits, and notorious circuit features like Loew's Hairpin atMonacoand Eau Rouge at Spa Francorchamps.</li><li>Race Strategy- Therulesandstrategiesof race day. Sidebars explore things like tire strategy, the anatomy of a pit stop, and the role ofanalytics.</li><li>Business- Who pays for the multibillion-dollar spectacle on display inDrive to Surviveand how is it possibly profitable? Features and callouts explore the evolution ofsponsorship, driver salaries, and backroom deals.</li></ul><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Where relevant, Codling relates content to specificseasons and episodes, providing even more context for thereality series. The visuals includescores of action and off-track photos. The result is a visually stunning guide to accompany a wildly popular TV series, and an engaging history spanning seventy-plus years of the world's most popular motorsport.