Cigar clenched between his teeth, Giuseppe "Nino" Farina became the first Formula One World Drivers' Champion behind the wheel of an Alfa Romeo in 1950. Thus began the F1 Circus, minting legends both man and mechanical for nearly 75 years. F1 Heroes captures the pageantry, victory, and tragedy of the heroes of the sport. In high-quality, archival photographs, every era of F1 is represented by drivers like Alberto Ascari, Juan Manuel Fangio, Jim Clark, Jackie Stewart, Niki Lauda, Gilles Villeneuve, Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost, Michael Schumacher, Fernando Alonso, and Lewis Hamilton. The machinery is also extensively documented, along with some of the great rivalries over the years. Hand-bound in bonded leather, this tome is a must-have addition to any true follower of the sport.