About the Book
The first edition of this book was groundbreaking: an entire book dedicated to F1 records and trivia, which proved hugely popular with F1 enthusiasts and fans of racing statistics. This new second edition is fully updated, with up-to-date stats, and an extended narrative including many amusing, and some serious, stories from the history of F1. There are performance records of every driver, every car constructor, and every engine make to have taken part, a detailed insight into the variety of qualifying procedures throughout the years, a summary of regulation changes since 1950 and a quick reference guide to every grand prix result.
Performances are analysed by nationality, youngest/oldest, fastest/slowest, consecutive wins, poles, most wins at different circuits, and lots more. It’s not just focused on drivers and cars, but circuits, engines and tyres too. A comprehensive photographic section depicts the changing scene of Formula 1 since its inception in 1950.
This book will be an invaluable reference book, that will both entertain and provide definitive data at your fingertips.
What reviewers said about the 1st edition:
“This is the most amazing book. In this latest thing, the author has surpassed himself. This book gives you the facts about every aspect of Formula 1 you could possibly want to know, and a good deal more besides.” – Bulletin of the British Racing Drivers’ Club
“The most comprehensive compilation of Formula 1 ever. Simply outstanding - you may know a lot about F1 - but here you have more, completely undiscovered items, oceans of F1 trivia to explore.” – Gran Turismo, Sweden
“A magnificent book. You can get to know absolutely everything on F1, rigorously documented compilation of the most exciting moments of F1 history. Essential for the 'geek' library all Formula 1. A new way of understanding F1.” – Auto-Hebdo Sports, Spain
“Weird triumphs, heroic failures, unfeasible stats, beyond belief coincidences! It’s the story of f1 like you’ve never read it before. A fest of nerdy entertainment as well as definitive data.” – Car Magazine
“Every Formula 1 fan will be amazed by this book, simply because they will discover so much they didn’t know. A treat for all fans. Nothing less than the best book for Formula 1 statistics and curiosities.” – Speedweek.com, Switzerland
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1 - Coincidences
Chapter 2 - Car Numbers
Chapter 3 - When & Where
Chapter 4 - World Champion Drivers
Chapter 5 - Race Starting Drivers
Chapter 6 - Winning Drivers
Chapter 7 - Podium Drivers
Chapter 8 - Pole Position Drivers
Chapter 9 - Front Row Drivers
Chapter 10 - Fastest Lap Drivers
Chapter 11 - Point Scoring Drivers
Chapter 12 - Race Leading Drivers
Chapter 13 - Miscellaneous Driver Facts
Chapter 14 - F1 Drivers Outside The World Championship
Chapter 15 - World Champion Constructors
Chapter 16 - Race Starting Constructors
Chapter 17 - Winning Constructors
Chapter 18 - Podium Constructors
Chapter 19 - Pole Position Constructors
Chapter 20 - Front Row Constructors
Chapter 21 - Fastest Lap Constructors
Chapter 22 - Point Scoring Constructors
Chapter 23 - Race Leading Constructors
Chapter 24 - Car Models
Chapter 25 - Miscellaneous Constructor Facts
Chapter 26 - Engines
Chapter 27 - Tyres
Appendix 1 - In Memoriam
Appendix 2 - Development of Formula 1 Regulations
Appendix 3 - Development of Formula 1 Qualifying Procedures
Appendix 4 - Race Results: Quick Reference Guide
About the Author :
David Hayhoe was born in Beckenham, Kent in 1954 and educated at Hawes Down Secondary School, West Wickham. His professional career as a Civil Servant began at the age of 17 in London, a career which was to last 33 years. He began in the Department of the Environment in 1971, in housing and road construction statistics, and moved to IT in 1986. He progressed to Aviation Security in 1990 and was an inspector of the airports and airlines throughout the UK from 1992 until he opted for voluntary early retirement in 2004.
Alongside his professional career, he developed a Formula 1 database and has written and contributed to numerous Formula 1 books, media guides, magazines and newspapers since the 1980s. His first book was the Grand Prix Data Book in 1989 (published by Haynes), followed by three further editions. It led to being invited to be the statistician for the prestigious Autocourse Grand Prix annual in 1991, a position he has held ever since. In 2016 he self-published the first edition of his latest venture, Formula 1 The Knowledge. This was well-received globally and has led to more ideas to make the second edition even more comprehensive.
Review :
A highly absorbing, interesting, revealing and entertaining work that gives a completely new slant and new ideas on how to look at Formula 1 past and present - Club Lotus News. It is, undeniably, Formula 1 - The Knowledge ... a worthy addition on any serious fan of Formula 1's history's bookcase - OldRacingCars.com. the most complete book of Formula 1 records and trivia ever published ... once dipped into it's an addictive 'page turner'!--Speedscene. This is a book which should be within easy reach of all Grand Prix race and F1 enthusiasts---BRDC Bulletin. it is the ultimate coffee table book for those with any interest in Formula 1. Leave it on the coffee table, and each time you sit down with a hot drink, pick it up, flick to a new page, and read a few things - you will learn something new---www.silhouet.coman. invaluable and unreservedly recommended addition to personal, professional, community, and academic library Formula 1 automotive racing reference collections--Midwest Book Review. This is one coffee table book that will not gather any dust. As soon as it's spotted, taken to hand, it will not be left down---Fleet Car Magazine. What makes Formula 1 - The Knowledge so special is the fact that it is not an simple book ... It's a book that goes far beyond the obvious--Almanaque da Formula 1. A must have for any F1 enthusiast interested in statistics and data painstakingly chronicled over F1's journey--Team Chequered Flag. now I know where I can find answer to any possible statistical question about our amazing sport--Sinisa (Seas) Linicthere's so much more in here, including anecdotes and F1 oddities to go with the hard facts. F1 Racing --- Not the kind of thing you'll want to read on the 7.24 from Orpington to London Victoria, but worth a gentle amble while you're cradling a brandy globe of an evening. Motor Sport --- its meticulously researched and detailed deconstruction of Formula 1 by every metric you can think of. And not a `bad stat' in sight. F1 Fanatic --- it is a treasure for those who need deeper analysis than the results of a race ... Seriously, for the avid enthusiast this is a superb title for your book shelf. Auto Tradition. Any Formula 1 fan will be amazed at this book, simply because they can discover so much that was previously hidden. If you are interested in numbers and curious facts about the GP sport and would like to get to know the Grand Prix sport in a completely different way, you will not want to miss out on "Formula 1 The Knowledge". - Speedweek. Perfect for the statistician, this in-depth F1 bible has all the facts, numbers and records you could ever wish for. It includes a vast array of amazing pub facts, too. - Classic Car Weekly. This is very much a book for the hardcore fan to build a greater understanding of champion drivers and those who weren't able to make the grade. - Autosport. A wonderful collection piece for any fan of the sort. - Motorsport Week. The updated second edition goes even further to impress the most stat-driven fan, with every conceivable piece of information presented in a wonderfully easy to follow format. - Classic & Sports Car. --- It’s essentially a reference book that will answer almost any question for F1 fans - but learning it cabby style would give you an instant specialist subject on Mastermind, and some great pub quiz zingers.- New Zealand Classic Car
