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As with previous years, 2015 was one in which Mercedes-Benz dominated both the drivers' and constructors- championships. The German manufacturer confirmed the technical advantage it had derived from the introduction of the revolutionary power unit, which first appeared in 2014. In place of Red Bull, which fell into disgrace after a media conflict with engine supplier Renault, it was Ferrari that attempted to stand up to the Silver Arrows. Side issues were the stories of a Williams wanting to come back and battle for the title; McLaren with a new but not very effective Honda engine, which touched the lowest point in the Japanese manufacturer's long history in F1; and the other leading teams of a season that ended with the official announcement of Renault's return, having acquired Lotus. Offering a precise analysis of this latest F1 championship, especially from the technical point of view, there is once again Giorgio Piola. A hundred or so all-colour illustrations document the development of the various cars throughout the Formula 1 World Championship, and offer - as always - a wealth of information anticipating the 2016 season.

Radical changes in terms of technology and regulations marked the 2014 season, with the cars being equipped with 1600 cc, six-cylinder turbocharged engines with dual internal combustion and electrical power delivery (the so-called Power Unit) in place of the classic naturally aspirated V8s.

The revolutionary modifications to the regulations decided on by the Federation before the 2009 F1 World Championship, have had severe repercussions on the progress of the season. An anomalous but no less intense championship, told by expert Giorgio Piola. The text is completed by a section on protagonist cars of 2010.

The 2008 Formula 1 World Championship saw a repeat of the historic duel between Ferrari and McLaren. The Maranello-based team was led by the in-form Felipe Massa with Lewis Hamilton, his closest rival. It was, of course, Hamilton who took the Drivers’ Championship, with Ferrari settling for the Constructors’ title. The Polish driver Robert Kubica also enjoyed a very productive season that saw him score a maiden-Formula 1 win for BMW in the Canadian Grand Prix and finish high up the championship table. Mention also has to be made of the very young Sebastian Vettel, the winner at Monza in the Toro Rosso. Once again the expert Giorgio Piola recounts and, above all, illustrates the secrets and technical advances behind these feats in the 2008-2009 edition of Formula 1Technical Analysis in which he examines the various development phases conducted by the teams during the championship. The chapter devoted to the engines, written by Mauro Forghieri and Mauro Coppini, and those dealing with the regulations, tires, aerodynamics, cockpits and chassis complete what has become a “classic” of Formula 1 literature. As always, an extensive section devoted to the leading cars of the 2009 season enhances the book.

This is, by now, a traditional technical analysis of the previous season, which saw Ferrari and Michael Schumacher win again the World Drivers' and Constructors' championships. The mechanics and chassis of each team's cars are described in great detail, race after race: cockpits, steering wheels, pedals and brakes, tires, suspension, load and nose-cones. All with rich arrays of extremely attractive and useful sketches and technical designs signed by Piola, which contribute to making this analysis of the maximum Formula clearer and more legible, even for the less expert. GP of Monaco One of the many modifications made specifically for the tortuous Monte Carlo circuit was to increase the steering angle (2) of the car to about 22 To do that, the front suspension arms of many cars were modified to avoid them coming into contact with the wheels. Williams adopted arms (1) altered in the area near the upright, which was decidedly tapered. Note the double air flow deviators (3) that begin in the area on the inside of the wheels. As with most cars, Williams substituted the barge boards mounted behind the wheels on the major part of the cars.

Check out this in-depth analysis of the 2001 Formula 1 racing season. It includes all F1 cars in the circuit, team by team and race by race. Technical sketches show mechanical and chassis evolutions introduced during the year; and chapters discuss new regulations, cockpit designs, tires and brakes, down force, and the Constructor's Championship. Tables list race-by-race results, engine and chassis specifications and team personnel.

The last edition of an automotive literary the technical analysis of Formula 1 penned by Giorgio Piola. After 25 years of publication, the historic draughtsman is bringing the curtain down on this experience with a volume that examines the last three seasons, from 2016 to 2018, as always reviewing the principal technical innovations in the spheres of chassis and engine design. This three-year analysis is appropriately completed with a retrospective of some of Piola’s most important drawings from a 50-year career that began back in 1969.Formula 1 Technical Analysis is the only book of its kind that unveils all the technical secrets - even the most carefully hidden ones - of the Formula 1 World Championship cars. Engines, chassis, brakes, tires, this is an especially rigorous analysis of the car, but also their steering wheels and suspension. An essential for real Formula 1 enthusiasts for almost 30 years, this annual , this book also reviews in its second part the main new technical developments devised by the various teams during the covered seasons. The book is illustrated by more than 500 color technical designs, created by Piola himself.

The 2007 Formula One season has been one of the hardest fought of recent years, with the renewal of the duel between Ferrari and McLaren. Although without Michael Schumacher, the team from Maranello was able to win the World Constructors’ championship, (even if thanks to Mc Laren’s disqualification) and the Drivers’ title, conquered by Kimi Raikkonen in the last Grand Prix of Brazil. Nevertheless, the true revelation of 2007 resulted from the debut of Lewis Hamilton, McLaren’s young British driver, who established for himself the role of leader. Giorgio Piola analyzes the technical evolution of the sport in 2007, revealing the secrets of the leading cars and also looking ahead to the key new developments for 2008. The author looks closely at the various phases of development carried out by all the teams during the season, while the chapter on engines is by Mauro Forghieri and Mauro Coppini. Those relative to the regulations, tires, aerodynamics and chassis complete this book, which has now become a literary classic devoted to the fascinating world of Formula One.

2006 was the second consecutive Formula One World Championship for Fernando Alonso and his team Renault, who also won the Constructors Championship. It was also that year that 7 time world champion Michael Schumacher retired. Alonso and Schumacher and their teams Renault and Ferrari fought to the last race for the prestigious constructors title.To analyze the technical evolution of the 2006 championship, the book illustrates the various phases of development carried out by the various teams. The engine chapter, and those on the regulations, tires, aerodynamics and chassis complete the book, with more than 300 color technical drawings, this book has become a must have for the Formula 1 enthusiast.

Long awaited Giorgio Piola's annual technical analysis of Formula One reveals all the secrets of the cars that competed for the 2005 Formula One World Championship, which saw Fernando Alonso and Renault take the drivers' crown for the first time. More than 300 full color technical illustrations show the cars' various stages of evolution during the course of the season and stems from the meticulous collation of information by Giorgio Piola throughout the sporting year. Each chapter of the book focuses a specific sector of development, including the sport's new regulations, the cars' chassis, cockpits and aerodynamics. Each team has its own chapter, analyzing its cars' technical development in even greater detail. As with previous editions, Mauro Coppini and Mauro Forghieri gave their contribution (engines).