The Art and Science of Grand Prix Driving

by Niki Lauda, David Irving (Translator)

In this book Niki Lauda, 1975 World Driving Champion, personally takes you on a tour of his exotic Formula One . he analyzes and explains the theories and functions of the car's technical aspects--toll center, roll axis, center of gravity, etc. And he discusses its various components, such as the transmission, engine, suspension, racing tires. and more.

Genres: Nonfiction, Racing

245 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1977

Reviews

[Carlos Otero · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read it as an automotive enthusiast, not a racing driver, and its easy to understand, very simple to read. Great collection of pictures. It's not always about racing techniques, it also mentions his history in F1 and his accident. This must have been a base for the Rush movie script.
The translation to English makes it odd at times, but still understandable. Great book overall.

[William · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very detailed, but ultimately interesting take on F-1 driving and career by one of the most intriguing, yet arrogant and distasteful drivers of his era! I skimmed through a lot of the technical set up descriptions, but enjoyed it as a whole!

[Carl Clark · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fantastic explanation of what it takes to drive a pre electronic Formula One car. Many would say this book is obsolete, but I bet Shumacher, Button, Senna, Villeneuve, and anyone else would get upset if you said that to their face. If you want to be a truly knowledgeable and FAST driver, this should be your bible.

[Craig · Rating 4 out of 5]

The kinda thing you'll like if you like this kinda thing. Published in the '70s so all the technical stuff is obsolete, but its well written and loaded with great color photos of--now mostly dead-- race car drivers.