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Thousands of pieces of curious information on drivers, constructors, layout, statistics, categories, milestones, nationalities, regulations, are provi
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ded in this fun book, set in chronological order from the initial race, in 1923, until the present time. The book is illustrated with photographs of some of the most representative cars that raced in the event. It is written in easy to read English, so it can be understood even by people who are not fluent English speakers. All the players, and many obscure drivers and constructors are featured: Ferrari, Jaguar, Bentley, Toyota, Audi, Matra-Simca, Porsche, Ford, Aston Martin, Peugeot, Alfa Romeo, Bugatti, Chenard et Walcker, Lorraine Dietrich, Mazda, Mercedes Benz, BMW, Rondeau, Gordini, Jacky Ickx, Tom Kristensen, Phil Hill, Woolf Barnato, Derek Bell, Bob Wollek, Yannick Dalmas, Frank Biela, Sebastien Buemi, Bruce McLaren, Chris Amon, A.J. Foyt, Dan Gurney, Olivier Gendebien, Emanuele Pirro, Luigi Chinetti, Raymond Sommer, Tazio Nuvolari, Jean-Pierre Wimile, Hans Stuck, Hurley Haywood, Andre Lotterer, Gerard Larrousse, Graham Hill, Maurice Trintignant, Mike Hawthorn, Stirling Moss, etc.
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