Formula 1 in Camera 1970-79, Volume 2 (HB)

Formula 1 in Camera 1970-79, Volume 2 (HB) Paul Parker?s In Camera titles about motor racing have been so acclaimed by pundits and book buyers that he is returning to where he started ? Formula 1 in Camera 1970?79 ? by compiling ?Volume 2?, containing a completely fresh selection of 250 images. Meticulously researched, rare photographs (most in colour) are brought to life through the author?s well-observed and atmospheric commentary to create a visually stunning and highly nostalgic record of the decade. The decade started with the tragic 1970 season that saw two deaths at F1 races: Piers Courage at Zandvoort, Holland and Jochen Rindt ? the sport?s only posthumous World Champion ? at Monza, Italy. Until his retirement in 1973, Jackie Stewart, driving for Tyrrell, was the biggest star of the period, winning World Championship titles in 1971 and 1973. Emerson Fittipaldi, who achieved a permanent seat with Team Lotus after Rindt?s death, was also a double World Champion, in 1972 driving a Lotus 72 and in 1974 driving a McLaren M23. Perhaps the decade?s most dramatic season came in 1976 when Niki Lauda (Ferrari), despite a brave comeback after suffering serious burns in a crash at the N?rburgring, lost the World Championship title battle to Britain?s James Hunt (McLaren) at the final race of the year. Lauda was a third double World Champion during the decade, winning the crown in 1975 and 1977 driving for Ferrari. In terms of technical innovation, the decade concluded much as it had started ? with Lotus at the forefront. Lotus?s Colin Chapman perfected the concept of ?ground-effect? aerodynamics with the Lotus 79, which carried Mario Andretti to the World Championship in 1978. Jody Scheckter, one of the period?s most exciting young talents, was World Champion in 1979, driving for a resurgent Ferrari team.

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