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The Mechanic
- The Secret World of the F1 Pitlane
- Narrated by: Marc 'Elvis' Priestley
- Length: 7 hrs and 15 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Random House presents the audiobook edition of The Mechanic written and read by Marc 'Elvis' Priestley.
In the high-octane atmosphere of the Formula One pit lane, the spotlight is most often on the superstar drivers. And yet, without the technical knowledge, competitive determination and outright obsession from his garage of mechanics, no driver could possibly hope to claim a spot on the podium. These are the guys who make every world champion, and any mistakes can have critical consequences.
That's not to say the F1 crew is just a group of highly skilled technical engineers, tweaking machinery in wind tunnels and crunching data through high-spec computers. These boys can seriously let their hair down. Whether it be parties on luxury yachts in Monaco or elaborate photo opportunities in gravity-defying aeroplanes, this is a world which thrills on and off the track.
Join McLaren's former number one mechanic, Marc 'Elvis' Priestley, as he tours the world, revealing some of Formula One's most outrageous secrets and the fiercest rivalries, all fuelled by the determination to win.
This is Formula One as you've never seen it before.
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- Looshbaby
- 07-09-2018
A fantastic insight.
Very enjoyable and not typical of a racing book, giving insight more into the behind the scenes with some truly honest and shocking revelations. Good job Elvis.
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- Britpop
- 29-08-2021
Thoroughly enjoyable and endearing insights
Great overview of life from the pit Lane - from power brokers of F1 to drivers to the mechanics and technical teams.
Easy listening narration, fun stories and an engaging listen
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- Shen
- 19-05-2020
awesome book
great insight to know all the behind the scene stuff of a f1 garage and more.
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- russell findlay
- 15-05-2018
Incredible book
Great read
Especially that Elvis reads it himself you can really feel the emotion in him and store too are the incredible five stars all the way
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- Norbert
- 09-03-2019
Well done Elvis
Great insight into the world of Formula One. From the practical jokes to the serious aspect of F1.
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- Alex Scarlett
- 22-08-2018
World Class
What a recount of such an amazing time in the sport. All of the juicy parts of F1 that we all wish we could be a fly on the wall for are in this book. Well worth it
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- Anonymous User
- 09-05-2021
Great insight into a wild lifestyle
Thoroughly enjoyable and made more entertaining by the fact Elvis narrated it himself, would definitely recommend to all motorsport fans.
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- Thomas
- 16-08-2019
A human insight into the wild world of F1
After following Marc on YouTube for some time, his book peaked my interest and didn't disappoint throughout.
Recommending to not only F1 fans, but any professional dedicated to their craft.
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- Anonymous User
- 02-03-2020
loved it
thanks for the great listen Marc! your insight is like none other. You are the reason I watch F1 and find it so interesting, so thank you
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- Samuel
- 23-05-2020
awesome thanks
the book is z great insight into the competitive world of f1. It is a must read for any motorsport fan.
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