Starting from the Back of the Grid: Misadventures Inside Formula One's Flying Circus

Starting from the Back of the Grid: Misadventures Inside Formula One's Flying Circus is a humorous and personal account of the author's experiences in the glamorous world of Formula One, including encounters with motorsport legends, A-list celebrities, and the super-rich.

Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 06 November 2023
Publisher: Pitch Publishing Ltd

Starting from the Back of the Grid: Misadventures Inside Formula One's Flying Circus is a hilarious and endearing tale of how an academic misfit with a remarkable talent for finding himself in awkward situations manages to thrive in the glamorous world of Formula One.

The author, a TV producer, and occasional cameraman, offers a unique perspective on F1's Flying Circus, getting up close and personal with motorsport legends, A-list celebrities, and the super-rich. He shares his encounters with the sport's greatest drivers and most intriguing behind-the-scenes personalities, recounting the rivalries, tragedies, and scandals that have shaped the sport.

He charts his own comedic journey, from a rough sleeper on a rubbish tip in Hong Kong to the paddock in Monte Carlo, where his first words to Michael Schumacher caused the racing legend to burst with rage. However, a few traumatic days later, he finds himself sipping champagne high above the track on race day.

If you have a fondness for Formula One and a sense of humor, this book is a must-read.

Weight: 572g
Dimension: 162 x 243 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781801506472