Silverstone And Formula 1 Av Anthony Meredith, Gordon Blackwell

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 Silverstone's 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 (1948-49)* Forza, Alfa! Forza, Ferrari! (1950-51)* The Front-Engined Finale (1952-59)* Clark's Dark Golden Age (1960-68)* The Stewart Dominance (1969-73)* The Hunt-Lauda Epoch (1973-79)* Three Titans: Prost, Mansell and Senna (1981-93)* The Schumacher Era (1994-2006)* 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.