This is an engrossing, fast-paced read, written by well-known TV sports presenter Steve Rider. Rider s passion for motorsport has stayed with him from his first foray into sports reporting in 1978 for Anglia TV, through his time as one of the BBC s leading sports presenters and highly successful spells anchoring Formula 1 coverage for both the BBC and ITV. With plenty of page-turning appeal, Rider takes us through numerous illuminating experiences both on track and in the studio, recounting insightful and often amusing stories about the true greats he has encountered from Ayrton Senna and Nigel Mansell to Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button.
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Steve Rider has been prominent in televised sport for over 30 years, for many years presenting the BBC biggest sports programmes Grandstand, Sportsnight and BBC Sports Personality of the Year as well anchoring coverage of Formula 1 and the Olympic Games. After leaving the BBC, he anchored ITV s Formula 1 coverage from 2006 to 2008. For 2012, he is back in Formula 1, as part of the Sky Sports team alongside Martin Brundle a mark of the reverence in which he is held as a master of his craft.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By Rallyman
Format:Hardcover
I've worked with Steve on many occasions over the years and have always enjoyed his easy style and dry wit, delivered with impeccable comic timing.
He has carried this over into this book which will surely become a 'must-read' for anyone that has followed motorsport over the past few decades.
Steve has wisely skipped over the details that are already in the public domain and has written in a way to take the reader backstage on a private tour of the things happening behind the scenes. He tells it like it is, using his warm humour and self-deprecating wit to keep it light, just stopping short of delivering the killer punch when dealing with things you can guess were not completely to his taste.
Perfect Christmas gift for any motorsport fan.
He has carried this over into this book which will surely become a 'must-read' for anyone that has followed motorsport over the past few decades.
Steve has wisely skipped over the details that are already in the public domain and has written in a way to take the reader backstage on a private tour of the things happening behind the scenes. He tells it like it is, using his warm humour and self-deprecating wit to keep it light, just stopping short of delivering the killer punch when dealing with things you can guess were not completely to his taste.
Perfect Christmas gift for any motorsport fan.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Hurleylodge
Format:Hardcover
Couldn't put it down - it brings an intriguing insight into what goes on both in front of and behind the scenes of motor racing which will fascinate all who have even a passing interest in the sport. I never appreciated just how those who have been first-hand witnesses to the many highs and lows of the sport have had to deal with the tragedies and triumphs they have presented to us, the viewers, and Steve through his stylish writing has continued to amuse and amaze. If you buy it for a present, make sure you read it first before wrapping it up.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Prosperity
Format:Hardcover
A fasinating insight into the world of TV and motorsport. Written by a presenter who has a been there and done that and has the T shirt! From 1978 to date, the author describes how the sport has changed through technology and commerce. Full of wonderful anecdotes and great humour . A brilliant read .
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Really enjoyed it
Great read even if only a little bit interested in Motorsport as I am. Always thought Steve Rider was a brilliant presenter and someone you can trust with the facts. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Luly
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fascinating behind the scenes view of the F1 TV media world
Unlike Jake Humphries book which purports to be a "behind the scenes" look at his and his TV crew's life during the Grand Prix series Steve Rider's book really is just... Read more
Published 1 month ago by MickyD
3.0 out of 5 stars
Too many errors...
Made it to page 84 and already have stumbled across several errors. Apparently the '86 Spanish GP was won by Mansell (when it was Senna), that Mansell won the British GP 5 times... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mace
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absorbing read
I have just finished Steve Riders book and it is one of the most absorbing reads ever. The detail is excellent and to the point. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Historics driver
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great book which is let down by poor editing
I found the book a fascinating read, a learned a lot about how Motorsport came to be televised on British TV. Read more
Published 4 months ago by A sport bookworm
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