Formula 1 Encyclopedia
One of the strengths of Formula 1 motor racing over the world's other racing series is its long history, from its founding in 1950. Find out how it all started, who were the legendary drivers, the most important moments, records and other people who left their mark.
Retromobile: A History of Formula 1 Cars
For over 30 years the annual Retromobile car show has presented the world's finest old cars. This year there were many cars from both eras of Grand Prix racing, pre-F1 and F1, including the centrepiece Auto Union D-Type car that won the French Grand Prix in 1939 and Gilles Villeneuve's Ferrari Formula 1 car with which he won the Canadian Grand Prix in 1978. The latter belonged to the finest single collection at the show, that of Nick Mason, the drummer of the Pink Floyd rock band.
For over 30 years the annual Retromobile car show has presented the world's finest old cars. This year there were many cars from both eras of Grand Prix racing, pre-F1 and F1, including the centrepiece Auto Union D-Type car that won the French Grand Prix in 1939 and Gilles Villeneuve's Ferrari Formula 1 car with which he won the Canadian Grand Prix in 1978. The latter belonged to the finest single collection at the show, that of Nick Mason, the drummer of the Pink Floyd rock band.
Formula 1 Encyclopedia on GrandPrix.com
Among the better, easier to use quick reference historical sources for Formula 1 racing is the online encyclopedia at GrandPrix.com. Laid out clearly under headings for races, drivers, constructors, circuits, people, sponsors, engines, fuel companies and tires, it is maintained and written by Joe Saward, who is not only a longtime F1 journalist, but a trained historian.
Among the better, easier to use quick reference historical sources for Formula 1 racing is the online encyclopedia at GrandPrix.com. Laid out clearly under headings for races, drivers, constructors, circuits, people, sponsors, engines, fuel companies and tires, it is maintained and written by Joe Saward, who is not only a longtime F1 journalist, but a trained historian.