Aimed at newcomers as well as enthusiasts, this book focuses on world famous racing circuits, the history of the sport since 1900 and a behind-the-scenes look at the work of designers, engineers and constructors. It profiles world champion drivers such as Damon Hill and Michael Schumacher; provides photographs of the world's best racing cars; displays technical specification panels detailing the performance capabilities of each featured car and provides an illustrated guide to the leading marques featuring cars from Ferrari and Porsche.