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The Pits: The Real World of Formula One Paperback – 10 Feb 2005

by Beverley Turner (Author)
4 out of 5 stars 5 customer reviews
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  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Atlantic Books; Second Edition, Revised and Updated edition (10 Feb. 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1843542382
  • ISBN-13: 978-1843542384
  • Product Dimensions: 13 x 1.7 x 19.9 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 646,389 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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'An incredibly well researched, erudite look at all areas of Formula One... the side of F1 that only insiders could see... Candid in a way few F1 books are.' Barbara Ellen, Observer 'Another view of what Formula One racing is really all about... Turner was the only female racing commentator for ITV for three years, and certainly knows her subject. She paints a less than flattering picture of a sport where team spirit is non-existent, and the image of glossy glamour has to be promoted at all costs.' Independent 'Highly entertaining' Sue Mott, Daily Telegraph 'The Pits has confirmed Beverley Turner is not just a pretty face.' Jon Henderson, Observer Sports Monthly 'In Turner's TV role it was difficult for her to speak her mind. In fact, it was difficult for her to demonstrate that she even had a mind. Her book serves to do so, and it will therefore take many by surprise... The Pits has hit a very raw nerve.' Richard Moore, Scotsman

About the Author

Beverley Turner has been a regular face on British television for the last four years, hosting sports broadcasts such as ITV's F1, NBA and Tour de France, as well as various music, entertainment and lifestyle shows. She has written about sport, travel and women's health issues for the Daily Telegraph, the Mail on Sunday, Glamour and Marie Claire. She is married to the Olympic rower James Cracknell. The Pits is her first book.

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3.0 out of 5 starsA quick tyre change
By Pub Landlord on 11 Jun. 2010
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An easy , quick read if you have a spare afternoon.
Although not the most imaginative layout for a book , going through the season chronologically , she does put her views across quite well. But it is a very negative view ofthe world of F1 . Yes we all dolike to moan about previous jobs we have had in the past but as you get half way through the book you feal it is a rant . Its like when a friendcomes round and starts complaining about his/her, job/boss. You make a cup of tea and listen and you agree or feal sympathetic to them but after 45min plus of this you wish they would shut up and go away .
I would of been a better book if she shows the positive side of F1 and have more of a grip of what the real world is like . i.e. She complained that when a pretty girl walked into a garage she would get staired at and wolf whistled . So this only happens in F1??? If a girl walks into a bar/pub by herself all the men are going to look and some of them enjoy it.
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3.0 out of 5 starsA book of contrasts
By Harty on 22 Nov. 2010
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An interesting read from a female point of view, full of interesting and amusing anecdotal reportage. There is some truth bending used to reinforce her journalistic angle and a few howlers too - F1 engines most emphatically do not have 10 valve engines! Miss Turner clearly had a hard time with her job/colleagues, but really should not have got into a personal rant; I found that unneccessary. Her insights on female drivers, however, are interesting, and I fully agree that F1 would really benefit from some woman drivers, pretty, or not! Any one talking to Sabine Shmitz?
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5.0 out of 5 starsThe Pits
By Rob Edwards on 1 Feb. 2013
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Great book, by a great writer. Back to back in record time. Good photo's too. A must read for any petrol head
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4.0 out of 5 starsAn Education
By lisa on 8 May 2013
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Having been brought up in an F1 dominated world, i found this book to be an honest and fasinating review of the 'other side' of F1. The politics, effects on the people of local tracks and the elitism of the whole F1 ethos. Highly reccomend this book. Well done Ms Turner.
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5.0 out of 5 starsBrilliantly-written, very revealing book
By A. Read on 20 Nov. 2008
Format: Paperback
This is a really good book that I'd definitely recommend. It's well-written, very interesting, and gives a behind the scenes look at what really goes on in the F1 world.
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