Description
Meet Marc "Elvis" Priestley, former number one mechanic for the McLaren team and architect of the successes of the best Formula 1 drivers. The mechanic reveals scandals and secrets, as well as the rivalries between drivers and teams. The book follows Priestley on his travels around the circuits where he worked in the high-octane atmosphere of F1 pits. While fans often focus on the star drivers, it is the mechanics who create world champions, and every mistake they make can have fatal consequences. Marc tells a story in which highly skilled mechanics not only fine-tune intricate techniques and analyze data on cutting-edge computers. These guys know how to let loose. Whether it's parties on luxury yachts or photo shoots in zero gravity aboard an airplane, the world of Formula 1 is thrilling both on and off the track. "Marc was fortunate to work alongside giants like David Coulthard, Mika Häkkinen, Fernando Alonso, and Lewis Hamilton, but it is his collaboration with Kimi Räikkönen that reveals the most about the world of this sport... Every F1 fan must read this book, and I highly recommend it." Sarah Merritt, Badger GP "Formula 1 is not just about drivers and individual champions. It is...
Information
Author: Priestley Marc 'Elvis'
Publication date: October 7, 2022
Manufacturer: mamaš
Genres: Books, Sport, Non-fiction literature, Health, weight loss, and sports
Type: Hardcover books
Pages: 248
ISBN/EAN: 9788082680327

