Mechanics Tale By Matchett Steve

by Steve Matchett

Essential reading for anyone interested in life behind the scenes at Formula One Formula One Grand Prix mechanic Steve Matchett takes the reader on a compelling journey through his life in the pit lane from his beginnings as a young apprentice through his time at Ferrari and BMW to his later success with Benetton He gives eye witness views of the great drivers including Michael Schumacher Nigel Mansell Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna He also talks of key Benetton personalities and explains how the team was transformed into a strong competitive organisation winning three World Championships His determination and frustration in trying and eventually succeeding to break into the high pressure world of Formula One leaps off the page Formula One Grand Prix mechanic Steve Matchett takes the reader on a compelling journey through his life in the pit lane from his beginnings as a young apprentice through his time at Ferrari and BMW to his later success with Benetton He gives eye witness views of the great drivers including Michael Schumacher Nigel Mansell Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna He also talks of key Benetton personalities and explains how the team was transformed into a strong competitive organisation winning three World Championships His determination and frustration in trying and eventually succeeding to break into the high pressure world of Formula One leaps off the page Originally published in 1999 this is the inside story of Formula One racing A Grand Prix mechanic gives his views of the key personalities and performances that make or break a racing team in his new book Formula One Grand Prix mechanic Steve Matchett offers the reader an inside look at his life as a pit crew mechanic from his beginnings as a young apprentice through his time at Ferrari and BMW to his later success with Benetton There are eyewitness accounts of the great drivers including Michael Schumacher Nigel Mansell Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna He a

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About the author

Steve Matchett was a commentator for American cable TV on various F1 programs. Prior to that, he was a mechanic with Bennetton Formula Ltd.
He has published a semi-autobiographical trilogy based around his years in the F1 pit lane.
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