Examines how Formula One race cars are designed to go fast and keep drivers safe. Includes a page of fun facts, a glossary, resources for further information, and color photographs.
"Young readers will love this ... in-depth yet accessible look at Formula one race cars, including how they work, the special equipment they need, and how they zoom around the track at blinding speeds"--Provided by publisher.
Provides a history of Formula One racing from an unorganized group of drivers who raced the earliest automobiles in the 1900s to one of the most popular sports in the world.