{"product_id":"formula-e-racing-for-the-future-behind-the-scenes-insight-into-the-worlds-premier-all-electric-racing-series-hardcover","title":"Formula E: Racing for the Future: Behind-The-Scenes Insight Into the World's Premier All-Electric Racing Series - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSam Smith\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormula E is leading the way for the future of motorsport, promoting electric power for a sustainable future while providing thrilling racing. \u003ci\u003eFormula E: Racing For The Future\u003c\/i\u003e, produced with the full cooperation of Formula E, gives the reader an access all areas pass to provide a fascinating insight into the series and its inner workings. The official book looks at the origins and history of Formula E, follows the evolution of the series, examines the design, engineering and technology of the cars, collects views from drivers and engineers about the challenges involved, and takes a close-up look at the organisation of a race weekend. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Formula E story: origins of the concept; its DNA of city-centre racing worldwide; anatomy of the original Spark-Renault SRT_01E Gen 1 car; the sporting regulations; summary of seasons from the start in 2014\/15.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormula E's development moves into its second phase: the new Gen 2 car introduced for the 2018\/19 season, with increased range (eliminating mid-race car swaps), more power and added aesthetic flamboyance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Gen 2 car described and analysed in detail: chassis, bodywork, aerodynamics, powertrain, battery, electrical equipment; suspension, steering, brakes, wheels and tyres, cockpit controls and safety equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe engineer's view (Jaguar racing technical manager Phil Charles): vehicle dynamics and car set-up; a small, well-drilled team; scrutineering and technical checks; procedures through a race weekend; the importance of braking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe driver's view (long-time Formula E driver Oliver Turvey): cockpit controls and settings; the driving challenge; the importance of the simulator; practice and qualifying; and finally the race itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForewords by Jean Todt, President of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), and Alejandro Agag, Chairman and Founder of Formula E.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTabular details of car specifications and season results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e This is a must-have book for all fans of Formula E as well as those coming to the series for the first time and wanting to know more about it.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSam Smith\u003c\/b\u003e is a motorsport journalist and PR specialist with extensive experience in Formula-E, F1, WEC sportscar racing and Champ Car, as well as other categories. He has attended all but six Formula-E races since the start of the series in 2014, and has reported on Formula-E for \u003ci\u003eAutosport \u003c\/i\u003eand the e-racing 365 website.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 10.8 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 31, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767537860896,"sku":"9781910505687","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/cd5dc62455b81f77fe640ef8781a6ca4.webp?v=1780312814","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/formula-e-racing-for-the-future-behind-the-scenes-insight-into-the-worlds-premier-all-electric-racing-series-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}