The Art of the Formula 1 Race Car

by Stuart Codling
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Good Books rating 4.17
Art, Design, and Photography
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  • ID: 9200
  • Added: 2025-12-23
  • Updated: 2025-12-23
  • ISBN: 9780760346075
  • Publisher: Motorbooks
  • Published: 2014-05-15
  • Reviews: 3

The Art of the Formula 1 Race Car showcases the most beautiful and successful Formula 1 race cars in history, presented in a unique and captivating way. Master automotive photographer James Mann brings these spectacular machines into the studio, highlighting not just their engineering brilliance but also their inherent beauty. This updated edition features even more astounding racing vehicles, from the Alfa Romeo 158 to modern models from Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Lotus, Ferrari, McLaren, and more. With historical and technological profiles by Formula 1 writer Stuart Codling and insightful commentary from designer Gordon Murray, this book offers a comprehensive homage to the ultimate breed of race car. Discover the perfect blend of pictures, analysis, and racing history that makes these remarkable machines true works of art.

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Reddit - r/formula1 · 2025-12-23
insightful 4.50

They found the book very well written and insightful. The book provides incredible insight into F1.

This reviewer is currently reading the book and highly recommends it. They found it very well written and insightful, providing incredible insight into the world of Formula 1. The reviewer appreciates the depth of information and the way it is presented, making it a great read for anyone interested in F1. They also mention that the book is a great addition to any F1 enthusiast's collection.

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    It's very well written and gives incredible insight into F1.

    I'm currently reading it and came here to recommend it.

    It's a great addition to any F1 enthusiast's collection.

eBay · kenneth7591 · 2015-11-03
nice 4.00

They liked the book's design and its explanation of the highly technical world of F1. The book is very nicely designed.

This reviewer appreciated the book's design and its explanation of the highly technical world of F1. They found the book to be very nicely designed, making it a great read for anyone interested in the technical aspects of Formula 1. The reviewer also mentioned that the book is a great addition to any F1 enthusiast's collection, providing a unique perspective on the sport.

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    Very nicely designed, explaining the highly technical world of F1.

    The book is a great addition to any F1 enthusiast's collection.

    It provides a unique perspective on the sport.

F1-Nut · Stuart Codling · 2013-10-26
great 4.00

They liked the book, but think some of the plot is thin. The book is a great collection of historic F1 cars with commentary from designers.

This reviewer really enjoyed the book, especially the collection of historic F1 cars and the commentary from designers. However, they felt that some of the plot was a bit thin. They appreciated the way the book was presented, with beautiful and successful Formula 1 race cars in history shown in a unique way. Overall, they found the book to be a great read for any F1 enthusiast.

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    Great collection of historic F1 cars with commentary from designer.

    The book is a great read for any F1 enthusiast.

    The way the book was presented, with beautiful and successful Formula 1 race cars in history shown in a unique way.

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