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An access-all-areas look inside the thrilling world of Formula One.
Formula One is one of the most intense, complex and secretive sports on the planet. It's also the fastest growing major sport and attracts one of the largest global television audiences.
In F1 Racing Confidential, Guardian journalist Giles Richards speaks to the men and women inside Formula One to shed new light on the hidden inner workings of the world's most glamorous motorsport. Featuring exclusive interviews with experts at every level, this book offers a complete look inside the workings of a modern F1 team, revealing industry secrets and insights from espionage controversy to what happens at a driving academy.
Perfect for both those new to F1 and for lifelong fans of this fantastic and fascinating sport, this is an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look inside Formula One teams such as Mercedes, Red Bull, McLaren and more. With a foreword by former F1 world champion Damon Hill and contributions from dozens of insiders - including Lando Norris, Christian Horner and Toto Wolff - each with their own fascinating stories, insights and revelations, F1 Racing Confidential takes you inside Formula One like never before.
About the author
Giles Richards has been a journalist at the Guardian and the Observer for more than twenty years. He is a lifelong fan of motor racing and has been reporting on Formula One for over a decade, working at the heart of the sport with which he is fascinated. As a writer and editor, he has taken advantage of his unique access to F1’s inner circle to tell the stories of the men and women who make F1 so special.
Report
A compelling glimpse behind the scenes of the men and women who keep the F1 circus on the road, sketching nineteen pen portraits of the key personnel that make up each team. It is a simple idea, but Richards executes it deftly and with a reporter's eye for a telling detail. Motorsport Magazine
