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50s : right royal occasion -- 60s : Lotus Blossoms -- 70s : on a wing and a prayer -- 80s : the man in the white suit -- 90s : changing of the guard -- 00s : in excess -- 10s : the cost of winning -- 20s : crisis and innovation
Summary: An account of the F1 phenomenon, telling the complete story of one of the world's most popular, thrilling, and glamorous sports. Bringing together a superbly written account of the history of the sport by acclaimed author Maurice Hamilton, and an exceptional selection of images from across seven decades of F1 racing, the book charts the FIA Formula One World Championship, decade by decade, from its first race at Silverstone in May 1950 right through to end of last season's championship.