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Enzo knows he is different from other dogs: a philosopher with a nearly human soul (and an obsession with opposable thumbs), he has educated himself by watching television extensively, and by listening very closely to the words of his master, Denny Swift, an up-and-coming race car driver. Through Denny, Enzo has gained tremendous insight into the human condition, and he sees that life, like racing, isn't... (more)

An Independent Man: The Autobiography

by Eddie Jordan

Eddie Jordan funded his first move into motor sport by selling smoked salmon well past its sell-by date to rugby fans leaving Lansdowne Road; when stopped for speeding by a policeman, he ended up selling him his car. He enjoyed racing, but soon set up his own team and then began to manage other drivers' careers. Eventually, having helped groom a whole series of future Grand Prix drivers such as Damon Hill and... (more)

Mark Donohue: Technical Excellence at Speed

Mark Donohue: Technical Excellence at Speed

by Michael Argetsinger

To a generation of fans in the 1960s and 1970s, Mark Donohue embodied a new, uniquely American spirit in motor racing. Donohue was not only blindingly fast he was also smart, with a background in engineering and a unique talent for studying and setting up a race car. Together with his like-minded team owner, Roger Penske, he brought a new level of technical sophistication and preparation to nearly every type of... (more)

Michael Schumacher: Driving Force

by Michael Schumacher

Since 1994 Michael Schumacher has dominated Grand Prix, winning the FIA World championship in five of the last nine seasons. In 2001 / 2002 he broke almost every motor racing record and is now the most successful Formula One driver of all time. Now, in the official Schumacher book, we discover for the very first time the real Michael Schumacher -- through extensive first person material, as well as a narrative by... (more)

Working the Wheel

by Martin Brundle, Maurice Hamilton

An entertaining and visceral account of the adrenaline rush of Formula One car racing as told by the sport’s best analyst. Together with F1 journalist Hamilton, Brundle brings his infallible humour and insight, his experiences and opinion to each of Formula One’s classic races.

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

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

by Steve Matchett

A top Grand Prix mechanic’s firsthand account of the personalities and performances that make or break a Formula One racing team, featuring 60 color photos.

The Science of Formula 1 Design: Expert analysis of the anatomy of the modern Grand Prix car

The Science of Formula 1 Design: Expert analysis of the anatomy of the modern Grand Prix car

by David Tremayne

Leading F1 journalist David Tremayne unravels the mysteries of modern Grand Prix car design in this fascinating all-color book. Using information gleaned from the sport's leading designers, the authoritative, extensively illustrated text, written with the armchair enthusiast in mind, explains just how a Formula 1 car works. The philosophy and technology behind the chassis, engine, transmission, electronics,... (more)

Extreme Speed, Total Control

by Tilly Greene

Winning Is Not Enough

by Jackie Stewart

One of the most highly regarded names in racing, Sir Jackie Stewart is the winner of three F1 World Championships and 27 Grand Prix races, and is ranked in the top five drivers of all time. In the 1960s and 1970s, with his black cap, sideburns, and aviator shades, Stewart was an unmistakable icon and his life was one of excitement, tragedy, controversy, and stunning success. On retiring from the circuit, he went... (more)

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The Art of Racing in the Rain

by Garth Stein