Product Description

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #68138 in Books
• Published on: 2000-02-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 304 pages

From the Publisher
In his new book, Formula One Grand Prix mechanic Steve Matchett offers the reader an inside look at his life as a pit crew mechanic, from his beginnings as a young apprentice through his time at Ferrari and BMW, to his later success with Benetton. There are eyewitness accounts of the great drivers, including Michael Schumacher, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, and Ayrton Senna. He also talks about key Benetton personalities, revealing how the team was transformed into a strong competitive organization, winning three World Championships. In this fast–moving account, the high–pressure world of Formula One leaps off the page.

Customer Reviews

Adds depth to his commentaries
My appreciation for his comments during F1 racing on SpeedTV has expanded. His attention to detail, his race team experience and his humility as reveiled in this little book makes him much more than a talking head.
I recommend the book to those who watch auto racing and those who are starting their adult life, but don't have a plan.

How insightful
I flew through this book. I couldnt get enough. The perfect balance between technical descriptions and storyline kept me glued to the book. If you have a remote interest in racing of any kind this is a must read.

An entertaining F1 read
Finally, a book about life in F1 that looks at the mechanics and operations side of this business. Enjoyable story telling, without the reader being led down overly technical back alleys of the sport. Having enjoyed Steve's commentary for years on SpeedTV, I'm hoping for a sequel to this work that might cover the next 10 years of Steve's career from 1997 to the present.