Mechanic's Tale: Life in the Pit-Lanes of Formula One

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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 ...
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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.
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  • ISBN-13: 9780752827834
  • Publisher: Orion Publishing Group, Limited
  • Publication date: 2/28/2000
  • Pages: 232
  • Sales rank: 143,377
  • Product dimensions: 5.00 (w) x 7.70 (h) x 0.75 (d)

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  • Posted March 8, 2013

    This book is a lot like it's writer (Steve Matchett), invigorati

    This book is a lot like it's writer (Steve Matchett), invigorating and captivating. His writing style uses colloquialisms and conundrums that vastly exceed any expectations I had before having the pleasure to read this book. It is mainly about his experiences, trials, and tribulations of being a mechanic for Ferrari and BMW. The majority of the book portrays his career as an important part of the Benetton Grand Prix team. This book has many inspiring moments and useful real-life parlances and metaphors. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to study grand prix racing or just just wants to sit down and reading a book that will hold their attention throughout.   

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