Ross Brawn's new book
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NM62 said:
stemll said:
Doesn't sound like he's going to be pulling any punches.
Looks very much like a must-read
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/37708335
Ordered from Amazon - thanks for the heads up - so that's 3 F1 books from Santa - Damon's, Jonny' and Ross's - question is which one first?Looks very much like a must-read
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/37708335
Rich_W said:
NM62 said:
stemll said:
Doesn't sound like he's going to be pulling any punches.
Looks very much like a must-read
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/37708335
Ordered from Amazon - thanks for the heads up - so that's 3 F1 books from Santa - Damon's, Jonny' and Ross's - question is which one first?Looks very much like a must-read
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/37708335
I rated him as a driver (as many others did) and to try and get an idea of what drives somebody to get back into something that previously nearly killed them.
Have you heard bad things about the book?
CraigyMc said:
Brawn started at the bottom, doing electronics for Williams in the early 80's. He worked his way to the top.
He's done basically everything in F1 short of driving the car, has won for Ferrari and also with his name over the door.
He's got nothing to prove to anyone, and he's not actively in F1 any more.
As a consequence of all these things, and the fact that he's just one of those guys who I'd be inclined to trust, I am inclined to believe him over quite a few people. He's not a slimy political type to me (plenty in F1 are), and I don't think the book will contain anything other than the truth as he sees it.
I thought he started as a machinist on a lathe at Williams.He's done basically everything in F1 short of driving the car, has won for Ferrari and also with his name over the door.
He's got nothing to prove to anyone, and he's not actively in F1 any more.
As a consequence of all these things, and the fact that he's just one of those guys who I'd be inclined to trust, I am inclined to believe him over quite a few people. He's not a slimy political type to me (plenty in F1 are), and I don't think the book will contain anything other than the truth as he sees it.
I recall him saying that his F40 is too fast for the road, good on the track. But he doesn't much care for driving fast.
In 86 he's here working in the Beatrice-Ford:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RCdRKkt4ds
about 25mins in. Its a cracking watch, by the way.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RCdRKkt4ds
about 25mins in. Its a cracking watch, by the way.
CraigyMc said:
ELUSIVEJIM said:
As a total outsider looking in I would tend to believe Ross Brawn over Wolf and Lauda.
Brawn started at the bottom, doing electronics for Williams in the early 80's. He worked his way to the top.He's done basically everything in F1 short of driving the car, has won for Ferrari and also with his name over the door.
He's got nothing to prove to anyone, and he's not actively in F1 any more.
As a consequence of all these things, and the fact that he's just one of those guys who I'd be inclined to trust, I am inclined to believe him over quite a few people. He's not a slimy political type to me (plenty in F1 are), and I don't think the book will contain anything other than the truth as he sees it.
Spot the Brawn........
https://youtu.be/e0RvjBG4HT0
Nice, that's one for book pile 
. Thanks OP.
BTW, Ross currently interviewed on R5L: http://www.bbc.co.uk/5live
Edit: podcast for download here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04f1xx2
. Thanks OP. BTW, Ross currently interviewed on R5L: http://www.bbc.co.uk/5live
Edit: podcast for download here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04f1xx2
Edited by Kolbenkopp on Thursday 3rd November 22:01
Whilst I don't disagree with you, I think it's more a reflection on the fact that Amazon are quite happy to sell a book with not even a penny profit on it.
Many small independent booksellers (you know, the sort with a shop on the highstreet) find it is cheaper to buy books from Amazon than from trade suppliers or direct from the publishers. Amazon are able to offer the books so cheap because of their buying power with the publisher.
Many small independent booksellers (you know, the sort with a shop on the highstreet) find it is cheaper to buy books from Amazon than from trade suppliers or direct from the publishers. Amazon are able to offer the books so cheap because of their buying power with the publisher.
It's now on the bookshelf of shame. Which contains all the books I have bought (great literary novels, modern economics, Booker prize winners, and a couple of autobiographies) that I haven't yet got around to finding the time to read.
This is mainly because I spend too much time posting on here, or watching Amazon/Netflix boxsets.
It's the curse of modern life.
This is mainly because I spend too much time posting on here, or watching Amazon/Netflix boxsets.
It's the curse of modern life.
CraigyMc said:
suffolk009 said:
got mine 3 hrs ago.
Presumably you've read it already. Is it any good?Kolbenkopp said:
Nice, that's one for book pile . Thanks OP.
BTW, Ross currently interviewed on R5L: http://www.bbc.co.uk/5live
Edit: podcast for download here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04f1xx2
Thanks for sharing that's a great interview.. Thanks OP. BTW, Ross currently interviewed on R5L: http://www.bbc.co.uk/5live
Edit: podcast for download here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04f1xx2
Edited by Kolbenkopp on Thursday 3rd November 22:01
TVR1 said:
Downloaded on Wednesday and finished last night. Very interesting stuff, particularly the Honda/Brawn story, crashgate, Pirrelligate, why Audi didn't end up buying Red Bull etc. etc. etc......
So, did lauda and wolf lie to him and stitch him up ?No no, don't tell me, on my Christmas list !
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