- Paperback: 224 pages
- Publisher: Bloomsbury (1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0747544956
- ISBN-13: 978-0747544951
- Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 13.2 x 1.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 591,093 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Richard Williams leaves no stone unturned as he examines the life and the untimely death of Formula One legend Ayrton Senna.; he gets deep into the psyche of this complex Brazilian as he analyses his character and attempts to discover the reasons behind the driver's burning desire to win. It was, Williams believes, a desire which a precious few drivers have--an inherent belief within Senna that he had the divine right to victory.
Senna's faults are covered as equally as the good side to his persona, and the author manages to accurately define the Brazilian hero's character like no other has.
The events leading up to and in the months and years following Senna's fatal crash at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix are examined in detail. The views of various experts and Formula One drivers are revealed in the book and many of their thoughts about the remarkable driver make a fascinating read.
Williams gets closer than anyone else to producing the ultimate story of a racing driver whose thirst for success and unparalleled ability led him to the heights of his chosen discipline--and ultimately his death.
This all-encompassing examination of the death of a superstar and a legend in his own right is an intimate yet pragmatic volume that will satisfy the reader's desire to discover the explanations of what really led to the death of the most thrilling driver of modern times.
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Includes an account of the trial of the Williams team by the Italian authorities.
'Many books have been written about the great Brazilian since his fateful Imola race, but few hold a candle (or a champagne bottle) to this succinct, extremely informative book. Williams knows his stuff, and I mean, really knows his stuff ... for casual racing fan it's a mighty good read, for the Senna fan it's a indispensable ... superbly written'
'This book does full and elegant justice to Formula One's greatest driver and wiliest tactician. "Few people really know me", Senna once said. Williams comes very, very close' Mail on Sunday
'Not just an insightful and pragmatic assessment of Senna as driver and complex human being, but a thorough examination of that grim weekend for F1' Financial Times
'A masterly portrait--literate, poignant and truth-seeking' Scotland on Sunday
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A cut above,
This review is from: The Death Of Ayrton Senna. (Paperback)
There are many books about the dangers of F1 and this particular tragedy, but none that I've read have come close to this. Not only is it an eloquent analysis of the accident, the trials and the subsequent changes made in Formula One, but it is also a poignant reminder of what Senna meant to the F1 world and to the people of his native Brazil. Williams covers every angle - he does not try to deify Senna, yet he still manages to write a fitting testimony to one of the greatest drivers in F1 history.For the F1 fan, an excellent read, one which I highly recommend, but for the Senna fan, an absolutely essential book - you will never read anything that paints a truer picture of your hero.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Poor choice of title,
This review is from: The Death of Ayrton Senna (Paperback)
I bought this book in the vain hope it would shed some light on the actual crash with perhaps telemetry readings and subsequent investigation.
Instead, we get a dull recap of his career, with very few insights and cursory coverage of the Williams trial. The problem is that the book is so brief (around 200+ pages)it only skims across the subject matter and Senna was a figure who defied such simplicity. If you want to understand him better, this book doesn't have the depth to do the man justice. The Christopher Hilton book "The Hard Edge of Genius" (which has now been collected into a new book, Senna - The Whole Story)is far superior in every respect. Don't waste your money when you can buy that book for around the same price
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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Superb - You'll read it in 1 sitting,
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This review is from: The Death Of Ayrton Senna. (Paperback)
Having started my obsession in F1 in '95, I had only known of Senna from his reputation and acomplishments. I wanted to know more about the man who's name is still used as the benchmark for modern F1 champions. I finished this book in 1 day, I couldn't stop reading it. This book is a traditional biography but at the same time goes into lap by lap motorsport journalism for the most significant grand prix encounters. There are some very funny episodes in the book, mostly concerning Senna's rivalry with Prost but the overall tone is that of sadness, of a man who fully realises his own kismet but is helpless in avoiding the inevitable. The account of his funeral is very moving. The book explores his personal motivations and beliefs, his upbringing and purpose. The last third of the book concentrates on the 9 minutes leading upto his death, the ensuing trial and repercussions. I would recomend this book to anyone, racing fan or not, it a beautifuly written testiment to a gifted genius.
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