- Hardcover: 352 pages
- Publisher: J H Haynes & Co Ltd; illustrated edition edition (15 Sep 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1844252388
- ISBN-13: 978-1844252381
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 16 x 3.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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Foreword by Sir Jackie Stewart Jo Ramirez is one of the best-liked and most respected Formula 1 personalities of recent years, and is held in high esteem both inside and outside the Grand Prix paddock. Here is his personal account of his life in motor racing, told with humour, warmth and joy, and providing an honest insight into the highs and lows of a career that saw him work with many of the sport's greatest heroes, although he is perhaps best known for his many years as Team Co-ordinator at McLaren, including the legendary Prost/Senna era. A compelling story that will delight all fans of motor racing.
About the Author
Jo Ramirez is now enjoying his retirement, but keeps in regular touch with his many friends and former colleagues in motorsport. He divides his time between his homes near Oxford in the UK and Malaga in Spain.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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The author is living proof that there are occasionally decent, honest guys working in F1. Jo Ramirez is a top man and many always knew there was a great book waiting inside him for when he retired, and here it is. It is fascinating to read of all the changes Jo has seen and experienced in Formula One over the decades. From his early days working with the Rodriguez brothers, through his time with Stewart and Cevert at Tyrrell, managing the Fittipaldi's Copersucar team and then onto McLaren for many years, working close up during, for example the Prost/Senna rivalry - and much more. His is a fascinating insiders story, written with humour and sometimes emotion, a must read for all motor sport fans.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Its simply the best book on F1. the full f1 life from an insider of all ages of F1. if you are a real F1 fan, dont think it twice, buy it now!!!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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This is a great book, well written and informative. So much fact, and a few home truths about some star names in the sport.
One of the sport's few really good guys. Well worth the price.
One of the sport's few really good guys. Well worth the price.
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Ron Dennis was wrong
When Ron Dennis told Jo Ramirez not to write a book he was dead wrong. This book is interesting, spans several decades and jumps straight in to the action. Read more
Published 7 months ago by SB
Great Insight of Behind-The-Scenes in F1 From a Legend
Interesting and amusing insight to what life is like behind the scenes in F1 from the total legend that is Jo Ramirez. Read more
Published 9 months ago by T. Wright
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Great book! For once, a motor racing book that is worth reading. Jo Ramirez has a very long history in motor sport, and the story of his career is well detailed. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Gearsau
"Simply the best"
Simply the best book i have read in my life. Talks about all his life and about how the F1 is falling. Jo ramirez an inspiration for us who dream of some day work on the sport.
Published on 4 Feb 2006
The Truth behind Formula One
A fantastic book from the good ol days of F1.
Written by the nicest and most honest man to come out of it.
great stuff.
Written by the nicest and most honest man to come out of it.
great stuff.
Published on 16 Nov 2005 by b m tucker
From another racing man
Great guy, great book. It was a priviledge to work with him for 17 of his 18 years at McLaren. To an insider, no surprises, but admiration for Jo having the courage to write the... Read more
Published on 20 Oct 2005
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