Silverstone and Formula 1

For fans all over the world the thrilling partnership of Silverstone and Formula 1 has long represented one of the pinnacles of motor sport. Here the broad sweep of Silverstones Formula 1 history, a kaleidoscopic pageant of great cars and drivers, is explored in a new and highly accessible way through nine specific eras, each one delightfully and freshly illustrated: The First Grand Prix and International Trophy (194849) Forza, Alfa! Forza, Ferrari! (195051) The Front-Engined Finale (195259) Clarks Dark Golden Age (196068) The Stewart Dominance (196973) The Hunt-Lauda Epoch (197379) Three Titans: Prost, Mansell and Senna (198193) The Schumacher Era (19942006) New Heights: Hamilton and The Wing (2007 onwards) This photographic history of Silverstone and Formula 1 should appeal to motor racing fans everywhere, as it neatly captures the essence of what the highest level of a most demanding sport has meant to this very special venue.