Table of Contents

* The Brabham BT52 story - brief history of Brabham, design, evolution and racing history of the BT52, and subsequent Brabham story. * Anatomy - chassis, cockpit, BMW engine, transmission, suspension and steering, brakes, wheels and tyres, electrics and aerodynamics. * Owning and operating - details of the BT52s owned by former Brabham team boss Bernie Ecclestone and the BMW Museum. * Driver's view - racing in period, with input from Nelson Piquet and team-mate Riccardo Patrese, along with Piquet's recollections for being reunited with the car at the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed. * Engineer's view -insight from car designer Gordon Murray and BMW engine designer Paul Rosche, maintenance and repairs, setting up a Brabham BT52, rebuilding and maintenance of a BMW turbo engine, brief technical appraisal of rival F1 cars. * Appendices - including technical specifications and race results.

About the Author

Andrew van de Burgt is an award-winning journalist, who has been working in motorsport for over 15 years. For 10 of those he was the Editor and then Editor-in-Chief of Autosport, during which time he covered everything from F1 to NASCAR to WRC. He has written a number of books, including a biography of Lewis Hamilton.