Surviving to Drive: A Year Inside Formula 1

by Guenther Steiner

‘No. The reason he is so good is because I trained him to be me. That is why.’ ‘Nothing to do with being a good actor, then?’ ‘No. It is my work.’ ‘OK, then. Congratulations!’ ‘Thank you, Guenther. I’m glad you enjoyed my film.’

Gene pays me to run the team, which means I’m accountable for any risks I take. It’s part of what I do.

Most importantly, though, I learned that by working hard and having the confidence to push yourself forwards you can achieve something in life.