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Выход на русском языке книги профессора Сида Уоткинса «За пределом», о которой наверняка слышали все поклонники и болельщики Формулы 1, их несомненно порадует. С присущим ему юмором и любовью к этому экстремальному спорту автор рассказывает о перипетиях сезона Миллениума, его героях, таких как Хаккинен, Шумахер, Култхард, Эрвайн, Баррикелло, легендарных гонщиках, со многими из которых был знаком и дружен (среди них — Ники Лауда, Дэймон Хилл, Иннес Айрлэнд, Джеки Стюарт и многие другие).
224 pages, Hardcover
First published May 25, 2001
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June 9, 2018
As a huge fan of F1 for over 30 years I really liked Beyond The Limit, although not quite as much as the first book, Life At The Limit.
In this book Prof Watkins starts by giving a brief overview of F1 from 1996 to 1999 before a more in depth account of the 2000 season in which he describes many of the medical/safety inspections & procedural practices undertaken by himself & the relevant medical officials at each Grand Prix. He also shares anecdotes about the drivers, teams, medical professionals & even Bernie E from each race, delivered with the sense of humour & wit I previously enjoyed so much.
He then goes on to describe some of the relationships/friendships he has developed during his time in F1. He also shares his thoughts & feelings regarding many high profile members of the paddock starting with the more recent (2000/01) characters & then harking back to such legends as Juan Manuel Fangio & Jim Clark.
To finish there are 3 appendixes, the first of which details the safety research & initiatives he was involved with from 1994 to 2000 including extensive data, graphs & charts cataloguing the work that was done & the results. The second shows a detailed chart of all the safety regulations introduced by the FIA from 1963 to 1999 along with the number of races, km raced, accidents, injuries & fatalities during each period. The final appendix lists injury statistics for F1 from 1978 to 2000, fatality statistics in (4 wheeled) motorsports from 1961 to 1996 & finally accident statistics for F1 from 1963 to 1992.
Overall Beyond The Limit is another good book from the now sadly departed Professor Sid Watkins & I would definitely recommend it to any F1 fan.
In this book Prof Watkins starts by giving a brief overview of F1 from 1996 to 1999 before a more in depth account of the 2000 season in which he describes many of the medical/safety inspections & procedural practices undertaken by himself & the relevant medical officials at each Grand Prix. He also shares anecdotes about the drivers, teams, medical professionals & even Bernie E from each race, delivered with the sense of humour & wit I previously enjoyed so much.
He then goes on to describe some of the relationships/friendships he has developed during his time in F1. He also shares his thoughts & feelings regarding many high profile members of the paddock starting with the more recent (2000/01) characters & then harking back to such legends as Juan Manuel Fangio & Jim Clark.
To finish there are 3 appendixes, the first of which details the safety research & initiatives he was involved with from 1994 to 2000 including extensive data, graphs & charts cataloguing the work that was done & the results. The second shows a detailed chart of all the safety regulations introduced by the FIA from 1963 to 1999 along with the number of races, km raced, accidents, injuries & fatalities during each period. The final appendix lists injury statistics for F1 from 1978 to 2000, fatality statistics in (4 wheeled) motorsports from 1961 to 1996 & finally accident statistics for F1 from 1963 to 1992.
Overall Beyond The Limit is another good book from the now sadly departed Professor Sid Watkins & I would definitely recommend it to any F1 fan.
March 17, 2019
I didn’t realize this wasn’t Professor Watkins first book - I don’t usually like to read books out of order - but I got this via ILL (so I was on a time crunch to read this) and it really didn’t matter that it was his second book. You can read them independently and all will be fine. I like the race recaps, but I love his little excerpts about particular drivers. The statistics in the back are also great to look at and think about.
May 28, 2019
Šī grāmata arī ļoti ilgi nostāvēja manā grāmatu plauktā, līdzīgi kā tā par Sennu, ko tikko pabeidzu lasīt. Domāju - ja reiz esmu šai sērijai pieķēries, tad jāturpina.
Sids Votkins, kā zināms, ilgus gadus bija F1 galvenais ārsts, un šajā grāmatā viņš apraksta daudzus no saviem pieredzējumiem F1 trasēs, avāriju vietās un tamlīdzīgi.
Sids Votkins, kā zināms, ilgus gadus bija F1 galvenais ārsts, un šajā grāmatā viņš apraksta daudzus no saviem pieredzējumiem F1 trasēs, avāriju vietās un tamlīdzīgi.
December 6, 2020
Clear and humane book about the life of Formula 1 doctor Professor Sid Watkins. A not-often-seen view of racing from the point of view of the medical team. With emphasis on the 2000 season. Technical details well explained and some fascinating insights into the character of some of the drivers.
December 7, 2017
Was a good read about drivers and circuits .but to much statistics at the end which I'M not much into.
January 12, 2021
Definitely not as good as the first one.
May 7, 2022
I really love the dry and sarcastic tone of Watkins writing and loved visiting the ins and outs of races I was too young to appreciate! But it did become a lil repetitive.
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October 23, 2023"my opinion of you has fallen so far. what the fuck is happening?" - Finn after I whacked this out at the pub
November 17, 2025
Man kā cilvēkam, kas deviņdesmito beigās cītīgi sekoja līdzi F1, bija grūti lasīt - pārāk daudz personāžu, grūti izsekot līdzi.
October 7, 2014
Basically, this is part two of Prof. Watkins's autobiography, covering the time from 1996 to the end of the season in 2000, and some memories of older drivers. The writing sounds like him, wry and unflappable, which makes sense if you're having to minister medicine to the speed freaks and weirdos involved in F1. It does lead to a certain distance, and it's less frantic than you'd imagine. But he's the Prof and we love him. I enjoyed the book but I'm not sure how much someone who isn't an F1 geek would get out of it. Then again, I'm not sure why someone who isn't interested in F1 would be reading this. Either way, I'm definitely going to try to get the first of his books, 'Life At The Limit'.
I'm giving the book an extra half a mark because the appendices actually covers the physics and anatomy of F1 injuries, and gives actual equations and numbers. I will always give extra marks for numbers.
I'm giving the book an extra half a mark because the appendices actually covers the physics and anatomy of F1 injuries, and gives actual equations and numbers. I will always give extra marks for numbers.
June 20, 2015
This really just picks up where the last one left off. If you read the first one, then you'll know what to expect. The variation here is a complete race by race review of the entire 2000 series.
There's small pen portraits of most the main characters around the paddock, a lot of which may be familiar from the first book.
There's pieces on the checks before the races, the issues with helicopters, hospitals etc, along with the set up of the medical cars during the races.
It does feel a bit disjointed at times, it could have done with a heavier editing hand on it, but saying that the enthusiasm shines through. Definitely worth the read.
There's small pen portraits of most the main characters around the paddock, a lot of which may be familiar from the first book.
There's pieces on the checks before the races, the issues with helicopters, hospitals etc, along with the set up of the medical cars during the races.
It does feel a bit disjointed at times, it could have done with a heavier editing hand on it, but saying that the enthusiasm shines through. Definitely worth the read.
February 25, 2014
Sid Watkims, más cónocido como el profesor en F1 ha conocido de cerca las situaciones y a los pilotos así como las interioridades de este espectáculo.
No me ha gustado excesivamente en la parte central cuando habla carrera por carrera de lo que sucedió el año 2000, pero sí cuando habla del carácter de algunos piltos, detalles desconocidos que harán las delicias de los amantes de la F1.
Recomendado para médicos a los que guste la F1 o gente a la que simplemente, le guste la F1.
No me ha gustado excesivamente en la parte central cuando habla carrera por carrera de lo que sucedió el año 2000, pero sí cuando habla del carácter de algunos piltos, detalles desconocidos que harán las delicias de los amantes de la F1.
Recomendado para médicos a los que guste la F1 o gente a la que simplemente, le guste la F1.
February 19, 2012
A poor follow-up to Life At The Limit. The book lacks a decent structure, and the Golden Oldies section just feels like filler. The prose descriptions of qualifying results and points tallies were dull and repetitive, and detracted from the original, far more interesting brief of 'life as a Grand Prix doctor'.
June 24, 2014
An extremely short book that is more a review of the 2000 season than the triumphs and tragedies of f1 as the previous one was. As a die hard f1 fan, I found it absorbing in places, but if you are a casual fan this will not be for you. Check out 'life at the limit' instead. That is the best sports book I've ever read.
April 22, 2015
No where near as good as the Prof's first book, this one was basically a personal review of the 2000 F1 season with a little bit of a driver biography thrown onto the back to pad it out a little bit more.
April 29, 2009
An interesting book about the doctor for Grand Prix drivers, and their accidents.
September 11, 2016
A nice follow-up to his first book
Sid Watkins continues were he left off with his last book on F1. He introduces you to mo I would recommend this book.
Sid Watkins continues were he left off with his last book on F1. He introduces you to mo I would recommend this book.
July 31, 2014
Brilliantly written and a must read for any Formula 1 fan.
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