Conceived by Colin Chapman, the Lotus 72 is one of the most successful Formula 1 cars ever made. This innovative car – with its wedge-shaped profile, side-mounted radiators and inboard front brakes – was driven during 1970 by Jochen Rindt, Formula 1’s posthumous World Champion, and also gave Emerson Fittipaldi the World Champion's crown in 1972. Here, in this new Haynes Manual, is a unique perspective on what it takes to restore, maintain and race a Lotus 72, as well as an insight into the design and engineering of this legendary racing car.

This remarkable book, unlike anything previously published, has been meticulously researched and written to capture the character and essence of every one of the 859 World Championship races held since the beginning of Formula 1 in 1950. Each entry highlights the key events of each individual Grand Prix, from qualifying through to the final outcome, as well as spotlighting those incidental happenings so unique to F1 that influenced a race or an unfolding championship battle.

Di Spires is an unassuming Warwickshire woman who, with husband Stuart, travelled the world in Formula 1 for 30 years, worked with five World Champions and become 'Mum' to some of the biggest names in the pitlane, as well as hundreds of the sport's unsung heroes. In all that time she ran the team motorhome for a succession of different teams, including Lotus in the Senna era and Benetton in the Schumacher era. Her memoir looks at Formula 1 from an unusual viewpoint. As well as Formula 1 people, she has encountered personalities from every walk of life, from royalty to criminals on the run. Her stories range from the hilarious to the tragic and provide a unique insight. This is a fast-paced read packed with surprising snippets and observations, with plenty of intimate insight into what the drivers are really like.

Building on the success of Haynes’s three previous Formula 1 titles in this series, which cover the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, this book takes a nostalgic look at the 1950s. Offering informative text, race statistics and glorious photography, much of it in color, it brings alive the heroic era of Juan Manuel Fangio, Stirling Moss, Alberto Ascari, Froilan Gonzalez, Peter Collins and Mike Hawthorn driving Maseratis, Alfa Romeos, Mercedes, and Ferraris.  For many fans, this was the era when Formula 1 was at its peak – thrilling and dangerous, but still a sport.