F1 books!

[MarcusDerek]

I am searching for good, worthy to read F1 related books. Does someone have any recommendations for me?
I don´t care if it´s something about F1 history, or a drivers biographie or some other stuff.

Just finished Sid Watkins´"Beyond the limit". Was very interesting and worthy a read.
"Felipe stands for what Ferrari are all about in my opinion, and that is passion, commitment and determination - and above all a sense of what it means to be part of team Ferrari." - Tifosi

[scuderiafan]

Lucky.

I went down to my Local Book shop, and there is at least 5 books on Lewis Hamilton, a lot of them written by James Allen.
There are now even more books for Button, but not one for either Ferrari Felipe or Fernando.

[brembo man]

The Mechanic's Tale: Life in the pit lanes of F1, author is Steve Matchett. Great reading!

The Piranha Club: Power and influence in F1, author Timothy Collings. You won't believe what goe's on!

[Alessandra]

One of my favourite books on F1 is "The Pits' by Deborah Turner. She was a BBC commentator and journalist I believe at some point. It's not bang up to date but very very revealing about the underbelly of F1. I think it must be pre 2005 so recent events aren't there, but a woman's view of the sport is unusual in itself, hers is informed and intelligent. She eventually turned her back on F1 because she could no longer view it as a decent sport, saying "It's the drvers I feel sorry for". I think I must read it again to see if things have changed!

Scuderiafan
I went down to my Local Book shop, and there is at least 5 books on Lewis Hamilton, a lot of them written by James Allen.
There are now even more books for Button, but not one for either Ferrari Felipe or Fernando.

I see your location is Scotland so I'm surprised you didn't find at least 100 copies of David Coulthard's 'autobiography at your local bookshop;-). I think you need to be a real Coulthard fan to find the book totally absorbing ,but reading it makes me hopeful for the racing commentary on BBC TV in 2011 alongside Martin Brundle. Not only understanding about how the modern driver and the tracks work but chauvenistically pretty neutral - he actually knows these men, has spoken to them rather than interviewed them, has a sympathetic feeling for their problems and sensitivites: difficult times with McLaren's favouritism, the sainted Damon Hill's invitation to him to step outside the garage to continue a discussion, a surprising take on Fernando Alonso's facial resemblance to a certain Hollywood actor!

Adn , of course, as mentioned above, James Allen's "The Edge of Greatness" on M Schumacher.

[epiclyaddicted]

Christopher Hilton's "Ayrton Senna: The Whole Story" is an absolute must read for anyone who's ever been remotely interested in motorsport. Love or hate Senna, this book is a must read.

[FerrariF60]

Christopher Hilton's "Ayrton Senna: The Whole Story" is an absolute must read for anyone who's ever been remotely interested in motorsport. Love or hate Senna, this book is a must read.

i've never read the book, but i MUST say that Senna was an absolute genius when it comes to F1 driving...NO ONE has ever come close to his driving style and perfectness in either WET or DRY...

SENNA WAS, AND WILL ALWAYS BE A LEGEND IN MY BOOKS..

[epiclyaddicted]

i've never read the book, but i MUST say that Senna was an absolute genius when it comes to F1 driving...NO ONE has ever come close to his driving style and perfectness in either WET or DRY...

SENNA WAS, AND WILL ALWAYS BE A LEGEND IN MY BOOKS..

I've always viewed Senna as a legend as well, but having never had the chance to see him race live, this book was an absolute revelation for me. I would strongly strongly recommend you to read it (even if you are not into reading books a lot). It's just amazing, really showed me why he was and always will be the God of motorsport. And particularly Hilton's minute-by-minute account of Imola '94 is just heart-wrenching.

If there's one book you're going to read in 2011, make it this one. You won't regret it. :-)

[scuderiafan]

One of my favourite books on F1 is "The Pits' by Deborah Turner. She was a BBC commentator and journalist I believe at some point. It's not bang up to date but very very revealing about the underbelly of F1. I think it must be pre 2005 so recent events aren't there, but a woman's view of the sport is unusual in itself, hers is informed and intelligent. She eventually turned her back on F1 because she could no longer view it as a decent sport, saying "It's the drvers I feel sorry for". I think I must read it again to see if things have changed!

Scuderiafan
I went down to my Local Book shop, and there is at least 5 books on Lewis Hamilton, a lot of them written by James Allen.
There are now even more books for Button, but not one for either Ferrari Felipe or Fernando.

I see your location is Scotland so I'm surprised you didn't find at least 100 copies of David Coulthard's 'autobiography at your local bookshop;-). I think you need to be a real Coulthard fan to find the book totally absorbing ,but reading it makes me hopeful for the racing commentary on BBC TV in 2011 alongside Martin Brundle. Not only understanding about how the modern driver and the tracks work but chauvenistically pretty neutral - he actually knows these men, has spoken to them rather than interviewed them, has a sympathetic feeling for their problems and sensitivites: difficult times with McLaren's favouritism, the sainted Damon Hill's invitation to him to step outside the garage to continue a discussion, a surprising take on Fernando Alonso's facial resemblance to a certain Hollywood actor!

Adn , of course, as mentioned above, James Allen's "The Edge of Greatness" on M Schumacher.

Aah that was a great book, and another i read was the 50 greatest drivers in F1. It didn't have Schumacher in the top 10, and Senna in the top5. Because they weren't nice enough. Only interesting books i have read on F1 so far

[Alessandra]

Aah that was a great book, and another i read was the 50 greatest drivers in F1. It didn't have Schumacher in the top 10, and Senna in the top5. Because they weren't nice enough. Only interesting books i have read on F1 so far

The James Allen book is very interesting and certainly not just a hagiography.
One of my favourite quotes is about MS's thoughts on his first seeing an F1 race in the flesh, he was 20 and it was Monaco. The race contained a duel between Senna and Prost. MS's response was ..........
"After a short while I no longer knew who was in what position. Aside from that it was much too loud for me".:lol

Underwhelmed to say the least and not unlike the feelings of many people seeing F1 for the first time, especially in the pre-radio and large screens, plus live commentary on aspects of the race all over the track, not just at the front, that we take for granted today.

[zakfourie]

I am searching for good, worthy to read F1 related books. Does someone have any recommendations for me?
I don´t care if it´s something about F1 history, or a drivers biographie or some other stuff.

Just finished Sid Watkins´"Beyond the limit". Was very interesting and worthy a read.
"Felipe stands for what Ferrari are all about in my opinion, and that is passion, commitment and determination - and above all a sense of what it means to be part of team Ferrari." - Tifosi

Try motorbooks.com...
They sometimes have interesting F1 books.

[vcs316]

My personal fav:

Michael Schumacher: The Rise of a Genius

by Luc Domenjoz, Jean Todt

[brembo man]

[QUOTE=vcs316;642107]My personal fav:

Michael Schumacher: The Rise of a Genius

by Luc Domenjoz, Jean Todt[/QUOTE

One of my favorite authors and drivers! Both genius' at what they do.

[mandzipop]

I fancy reading The Shunt by Tom Rubython. But I am going to save it until winter testing for the flight. I dont like flying and I will be on my own. So a good F1 book should keep me going. The reviews are good and it is going to be turned into a film. Has anyone read it?

[Mrs Alonso]

Working the Wheel by Martin Brundle is a good one but to be fair i'll read any F1 related books. Autobiographies/biographies are my favourites. Or ones about the history of f1.

[scuderiafan]

http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2011/02/24/ecclestone-book-reveals-animosity-dennis-cost-mclaren/

this is an extreact from bernies new
book. very interesting
about 2007 and a peculiar nickname for Lewis.

I now really want to buy this.

[Schumyboy83]

The edge of greatness, Michael schumacher is good read, By James allen,

Ayrton senna, The life of senna is a must

Only a small book but The death of senna by Richard williams is good

[Red-27]

scuderiafan see it to just put in my order on the paperback at less then £7 will be a good read i hope

have to say Beyond the limit was good had a job to put it down

[Suzie]

One of my favourite books on F1 is "The Pits' by Deborah Turner. She was a BBC commentator and journalist I believe at some point. It's not bang up to date but very very revealing about the underbelly of F1. I think it must be pre 2005 so recent events aren't there, but a woman's view of the sport is unusual in itself, hers is informed and intelligent. She eventually turned her back on F1 because she could no longer view it as a decent sport, saying "It's the drvers I feel sorry for". I think I must read it again to see if things have changed!



I read that a few years ago, and at the time I remember thinking that she just came across as slightly bitter and determined to put down everything about F1. From what I can recall there were chapters about the environment, sexism etc (but yet it was okay for her to waffle on about Webber looking good in a tux).
Still worth a read though - she interviews a young Alonso in it, and it does offer insight into the world of F1.

[scuderiafan]

scuderiafan see it to just put in my order on the paperback at less then £7 will be a good read i hope

have to say Beyond the limit was good had a job to put it down

deffo buy for me. I'm one of the people that actually like Bernie, as I think he is exactly the type of guy that should be running things.

wahtever you think of him, his life must be amazing and very interesting.

[Nova]

I used to have a giant collection of race books, sold the lot save about 17 of them
quite awhile back. 1 of them was an old book about the life of Rudy Caraciolla, the Auto Union/Mercedes driver
of the old days. It was really interesting and gave great insight into the life of F1 drivers and race teams
of that era. I dont think its still in print, but if anyone has it, motorbooks or a similar co may.