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How to Build a Car
- Narrated by: Richard Trinder
- Length: 12 hrs and 26 mins
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Publisher's Summary
The world's foremost designer in Formula One, Adrian Newey OBE is arguably one of Britain's greatest engineers and this is his fascinating, powerful memoir.
How to Build a Car explores the story of Adrian's unrivalled 35-year career in Formula One through the prism of the cars he has designed, the drivers he has worked alongside and the races in which he's been involved.
A true engineering genius, even in adolescence Adrian's thoughts naturally emerged in shape and form - he began sketching his own car designs at the age of 12 and took a welding course in his school summer holidays. From his early career in IndyCar racing and on to his unparalleled success in Formula One, we learn in comprehensive, engaging and highly entertaining detail how a car actually works. Adrian has designed for the likes of Mario Andretti, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Damon Hill, David Coulthard, Mika Hakkinen, Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel, always with a shark-like purity of purpose: to make the car go faster. And while his career has been marked by unbelievable triumphs, there have also been deep tragedies: most notably Ayrton Senna's death during his time at Williams in 1994.
How to Build a Car encapsulates, through Adrian's remarkable life story, precisely what makes Formula One so thrilling - its potential for the total synchronicity of man and machine, the perfect combination of style, efficiency and speed.
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Critic Reviews
‘Quite superb…This book pulls off the remarkable feat of being a first-class autobiography and textbook all in one. For those studying the evolution of the F1 car between the late ‘80s and now, it decodes all the mysteries previously hidden by competitive secrecy while revealing the man behind most of the greatest cars of that time period.’ Motorsport Online
‘In this gripping memoir, Newey reveals the highs and lows of his race to the top.’ Mail on Sunday Books of the Year
‘The greatest Formula One designer of his – or any other – age.’ Sunday Times
‘Newey has a legitimate claim on the title of "Britain’s greatest living engineer".’ Daily Telegraph
‘Adrian Newey has created more winners than all the super-brain computers in Formula One put together.’ The Times
‘Creative genius… the leading Formula One designer of his generation… refreshingly honest.’ Guardian
‘The most accomplished man in the world’s most glamorous sport… The Michelangelo of motorsport.’ New Yorker
‘If you love finding out how things work, if you’re a car nut, if you’re intrigued by the sport’s politics and even if your interest in Formula 1 is but a passing one, you absolutely must read this book.’ Octane Magazine
‘How to Build a Car encapsulates through Adrian’s remarkable life story, precisely what makes Formula 1 so thrilling.’ Car Mechanic
‘How to Build a Car gives a tremendous insight…fantastically entertaining.’ Daily Express
‘Honest…hilarious…inspirational.’ Motorsport Magazine
‘Illuminating reading.’ F1 Racing Magazine
‘How to Build a Car is an emphatic hit. It’s one of the most enjoyable F1 books I’ve read in quite some time.’ WTF1
‘How to Build a Car is an essential read for all fans of motor racing.’ F1 Fanatic
‘Adrian Newey is one of Formula 1’s finest technical brains… The prose is sharp, punchy… you learn almost without realising.’ Autosport
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- Amazon Customer
- 10-05-2019
it was good. bit repetitive
amazingly good recollection of the challenges for each years car. I enjoyed it. good for F1 fans
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- Anonymous User
- 17-01-2020
amazing insight into the man that is Adrian Newey
Amazing listen, easily finished, a few good laughs while reading this book recommendation for any F1 Fan
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- Sam Dekker
- 04-11-2022
super interesting.
love it. easy to follow. would love an update since the time of writing to red bull now dominating again
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- Matt
- 15-12-2022
Fascinating insight
This is a fascinating insight into the world of Formula 1 through the eyes of Adrian Newey, possibly the greatest F1 designer of all time. I really enjoyed hearing some of the details that we couldn't see from watching, as well as hearing of the backroom negotiations for his services.
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- Richard
- 23-07-2023
Fantastic
For an F1 nerd it a great book. It’s fantastic to hear from someone who is so passionate and influential to modern F1. More please!
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- Vik
- 08-01-2020
Great Book for F1 Fans
This is a great book and shows a different side of the story for the fans. If you are a fan of the sport this is a great listen.
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- Dylan
- 30-12-2018
Brilliant
Wasn’t expecting much I wasn’t the biggest F1 fan, once I started I could stop. Loved it
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- Anonymous User
- 10-06-2018
Fantastic Book
fantastic insight into the man and his stellar career. A must for any F1 fan.
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- Anonymous User
- 23-03-2022
Fantastic read
Whether an F1 fanatic or a curious car enthusiast, this will get your engine revving!! I really enjoyed this. I loved it so much I went and got a hard copy too!!!!
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- Anonymous User
- 20-11-2022
This was so interesting
U would love to meet this man and be him
This book was great I absolutely loved it
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