The Mechanic's Tale: Life in the Pit Lanes of Formula One

About this book

Ever wonder what it takes to put together a winning F1 race car? What about the pressure that rests on the shoulders of the mechanic tasked with that responsibility? For ten years Steve Matchett was an engineer and mechanic with the Benetton Formula 1 race team. As a valued member of that organization he experienced firsthand what it takes to make a team successful in the top echelon of motorsports. In this autobiography Matchett offers an intimate view of his years as an F1 mechanic from the garages to the paddock replete with a mechanics-eye view of the key personalities and performances that make or break a successful F1 campaign.