Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #200931 in Books
• Published on: 2008-03-06
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 192 pages

Synopsis
If you want a heated debate among motor racing enthusiasts, then just throw into the conversation the name of the Formula 1 driver you think is the best the sport has ever seen, and watch the sparks fly. Well, to fuel the fires of disagreement further, legendary F1 journalist Alan Henry now reveals his top 100 Grand Prix drivers of all time. Although skills behind the wheel and the resultant success are obviously notable factors, Henry gives his subjects a much more rigorous assessment. He also considers the qualities of dignity, tenacity and the ability of a driver to inspire the team around him - basically every part of the complex mix which goes into making a truly great practitioner of motor racing's most senior category. But who will make it into that coveted number one spot proffered by one of the sport's most respected authorities? Whether they agree with his choice or not, there will be motor racing fans across the world waiting to find out ...

Customer Reviews

Hamilton on front cover??
Why on earth is Lewis Hamilton on the front cover? I could understand it being Senna or Schumacher. But Hamilton has had one year in F1; a good year yes, but he is a long way off being compared to the likes of Senna

Errors that should have been picked up in proof-reading
A little disappointed with some of the factual errors that have crept into an otherwise good read.

For example, Jean Alesi's 2001 season was split between Prost and Jordan, but Henry misses that, stating that he ended his career with the Prost team.

Under Felipe Massa's listing, Henry states that Raikkonen left McLaren to succeed Schumacher at the end of the '05 season - it was 2006.

René Arnoux apparently drove for Renault for 13 years, from 1970 - 1982.

They're just the few that stick out at the moment - I've not finished reading the book yet. Not the quality I'd expect from someone as respected as Alan Henry when writing about motor racing .