Does what it says on the tin. (F1 Racing)

Member Name: polydeuces

Product:	F1 Racing
Date:	29/05/08 (44 review reads)
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If Ronseal say 'It does exactly what it says on the tin' then F1 Racing could just as easily say it has in it exactly what the title suggests. The magazine covers F1 in a depth not equalled by any other magazine I have read.

The magazine however is committed to the coverage of current F1 only and consequently there is little written about the history of F1 and previous championship. This notwithstanding the magazine has thorough articles on every aspect of this seasons championships. Each issue has a driver profile and interview. Races are covered in detail including times for the qualifying session and practice as well as the races themselves.

Other articles are written on the drivers, the teams and the significant figures involved in F1. There are previews of the next races including information on the tracks to be used. There is plentiful use of some excellent photography both in the action sequences from the races and of the drivers and sights around the pit-lane. A couple of minor criticisms I have here is that some of the photography is arty to the extent of being useless. A second criticism would be that there is very little technical coverage for example on the aero-dynamics of the sport. There is a tendency for the magazine to be personality dominated rather than the machines.

On balance though F1 racing is a thoroughly good read and well worth the £3.40 monthly cost. It is essential reading for any F1 fan..

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