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Starting from the Back of the Grid|Kris Henley

Starting from the Back of the Grid : Misadventures Inside Formula One's Flying Circus

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The hilarious and endearing story of how an academic flop with a prodigious talent for getting into embarrassing situations somehow succeeds in the glamorous world of Formula One.

The author, a TV producer and occasional cameraman, gives a distinctive perspective on F1's Flying Circus, up close and personal with motorsport legends, A-list celebrities and the super-rich. He tells of his encounters with its greatest drivers and most intriguing behind-the-scenes personalities, and recalls the sport's rivalries, tragedies and scandals.

He charts his own comedic career path from rough sleeper on a rubbish tip in Hong Kong to the paddock in Monte Carlo where his first words to Michael Schumacher caused the racing legend to inflate with rage. But a few traumatic days later he is sipping champagne high above the track on race day.

If you love Formula One and have a sense of humor, you will want to read this book.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781801506472
  • ISBN-10: 1801506477
  • Publisher: Pitch Publishing
  • Publish Date: June 2024
  • Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.23 pounds
  • Page Count: 320

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