Niki Lauda: The Biography by Maurice Hamilton (English) Paperback Book

Description: Niki Lauda by Maurice Hamilton Niki Lauda was one of the greatest stars in motor racing – a superb driver on the track and a much-loved personality off it. From his famous rivalry with James Hunt in 1976, as depicted in the film Rush, to working with Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes, his career helped define modern Formula One. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Six weeks after the 1976 crash at the notorious NÜrburgring that left him burned and receiving the last rites while obituaries were written, Niki Lauda stepped back into his Ferrari at Monza to defend his first World Champion title. Jackie Stewart called it the most courageous thing I have ever witnessed in sport. Lauda and Hunt were playing cat-and-mouse for the championship. At the final race of the season in Japan, the weather was appalling and conditions treacherous. Lauda had a narrow lead and an agonising decision to make – high-speed drama at its best. Following his extraordinary recovery from the accident, Lauda won the title in 1977 and again, following a return from retirement, in 1984 with McLaren. When he eventually hung up his helmet for good, he started his own airline and had to deal with the horrendous aftermath when one of his aircraft crashed, killing all 223 on board. He later returned to the sport in various management roles and successfully persuaded Lewis Hamilton to join Mercedes. Author Biography Maurice Hamilton is an award-winning motorsport journalist and broadcaster, who has worked at the Guardian, the Independent and, now, the Observer. He is the F1 summariser for BBC Radio Five Live and has written more than 25 books on the subject, having attended more than 500 Grands Prix in his career. Review By the end of this thoroughly gripping biography, what is abundantly clear is that statistics tell only half the story... This was a man who was forged in fire... Some of the most engrossing passages in this book, big on anecdote and reportage, have nothing to do with Laudas racing career. Hamilton...reveals a man who is far more riveting and intelligent than his ability to pilot an F1 car very swiftly around a circuit may suggest. This biography is a fitting tribute to him. -- Justin Marozzi * Sunday Times *Hamiltons book is the one wed recommend. As great as To Hell and Back remains, the new biography adds greater detail from other perspectives... Autobiographies are not necessarily the definitive word on a subject. Hamilton adds a nice personal touch... His use of less familiar period interviews adds vivid colour... What really makes this new biography compelling are the chapters after 1985... It was Niki Laudas humanity that was his true driving characteristic, and thats the running thread that pulls his authoriative book together. -- Damien Smith * Motor Sport *Petrolheads will enjoy Hamiltons expert analysis of car construction…for the rest of us, there is more than enough to savour in Laudas singular character, especially his amusing bluntness -- Matt Dickinson * The Times *A comprehensive and enlightening biography -- Damien OMeara * RTE *A compelling character study -- Nick Greenslade * Sunday Times, Sport Books of the Year * Review Quote LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR PRIZE 2020The definitive biography of a racing driver who won three World Championship titles Matt Dickinson, The Times, Sports Books of the YearThoroughly gripping...a fitting tribute Justin Marozzi, Sunday Times Promotional "Headline" Maurice Hamilton first came across Lauda in 1971 and in this definitive biography tells his remarkable story. Based on interviews with friends, family, rival drivers and colleagues, it is a superb tribute to a brave, supremely talented and much-missed star of Formula One. Details ISBN1471192040 Author Maurice Hamilton ISBN-10 1471192040 ISBN-13 9781471192043 Format Paperback Year 2021 Publication Date 2021-06-02 Short Title Niki Lauda Pages 384 Language English Subtitle The Biography DEWEY 796.72092 Audience General/Trade Publisher Simon & Schuster Ltd UK Release Date 2021-05-13 Imprint Simon & Schuster Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations 16pp colour plates AU Release Date 2021-06-02 NZ Release Date 2021-06-02 Alternative 9781471192913 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133210846;

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