About the Book: F1 Mavericks
F1 Mavericks is the story of the grandest, most influential, and most fondly
remembered era in Formula 1 racing as seen through the lens of master
motorsports photographer, Pete Biro. The period from 1960 to 1982 saw the
greatest technological changes in the history of Formula 1 racing: the
transition from front engines to rear engines, narrow-threaded tires, massive
racing slicks, zero downforce, and neck-shredding ground effects--and, of
course, a staggering increase in performance and reduction in lap times. In
short, the period saw the creation of the modern Formula 1 car.This is also the
time when legendary names who defined F1 were