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'Adrian has a unique gift for understanding drivers and racing cars. He is ultra competitive but never forgets to have fun. An immensely likeable man.' Damon Hill



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‘Quite superb…This book pulls off the remarkable feat of being a first-class autobiography and textbook all in one. For those studying the evolution of the F1 car between the late ‘80s and now, it decodes all the mysteries previously hidden by competitive secrecy while revealing the man behind most of the greatest cars of that time period.’ Motorsport Online

‘In this gripping memoir, Newey reveals the highs and lows of his race to the top.’ Mail on Sunday Books of the Year

‘The greatest Formula One designer of his – or any other – age.’ Sunday Times

‘Newey has a legitimate claim on the title of "Britain’s greatest living engineer".’ Daily Telegraph

‘Adrian Newey has created more winners than all the super-brain computers in Formula One put together.’ The Times

‘Creative genius… the leading Formula One designer of his generation… refreshingly honest.’ Guardian

‘The most accomplished man in the world’s most glamorous sport… The Michelangelo of motorsport.’ New Yorker

‘If you love finding out how things work, if you’re a car nut, if you’re intrigued by the sport’s politics and even if your interest in Formula 1 is but a passing one, you absolutely must read this book.’ Octane Magazine

‘How to Build a Car encapsulates through Adrian’s remarkable life story, precisely what makes Formula 1 so thrilling.’ Car Mechanic

‘How to Build a Car gives a tremendous insight…fantastically entertaining.’ Daily Express

‘Honest…hilarious…inspirational.’ Motorsport Magazine

‘Illuminating reading.’ F1 Racing Magazine

‘How to Build a Car is an emphatic hit. It’s one of the most enjoyable F1 books I’ve read in quite some time.’ WTF1

‘How to Build a Car is an essential read for all fans of motor racing.’ F1 Fanatic

‘Adrian Newey is one of Formula 1’s finest technical brains… The prose is sharp, punchy… you learn almost without realising.’ Autosport

How to Build a Car The Autobiography of the Worlds Greatest Formula 1 Designer

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      Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
      Publication Date: 10/1/2019 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780008352479, 978-0008352479
      ISBN10: 000835247X

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      'Adrian has a unique gift for understanding drivers and racing cars. He is ultra competitive but never forgets to have fun. An immensely likeable man.' Damon Hill



      Trade Review

      ‘Quite superb…This book pulls off the remarkable feat of being a first-class autobiography and textbook all in one. For those studying the evolution of the F1 car between the late ‘80s and now, it decodes all the mysteries previously hidden by competitive secrecy while revealing the man behind most of the greatest cars of that time period.’ Motorsport Online

      ‘In this gripping memoir, Newey reveals the highs and lows of his race to the top.’ Mail on Sunday Books of the Year

      ‘The greatest Formula One designer of his – or any other – age.’ Sunday Times

      ‘Newey has a legitimate claim on the title of "Britain’s greatest living engineer".’ Daily Telegraph

      ‘Adrian Newey has created more winners than all the super-brain computers in Formula One put together.’ The Times

      ‘Creative genius… the leading Formula One designer of his generation… refreshingly honest.’ Guardian

      ‘The most accomplished man in the world’s most glamorous sport… The Michelangelo of motorsport.’ New Yorker

      ‘If you love finding out how things work, if you’re a car nut, if you’re intrigued by the sport’s politics and even if your interest in Formula 1 is but a passing one, you absolutely must read this book.’ Octane Magazine

      ‘How to Build a Car encapsulates through Adrian’s remarkable life story, precisely what makes Formula 1 so thrilling.’ Car Mechanic

      ‘How to Build a Car gives a tremendous insight…fantastically entertaining.’ Daily Express

      ‘Honest…hilarious…inspirational.’ Motorsport Magazine

      ‘Illuminating reading.’ F1 Racing Magazine

      ‘How to Build a Car is an emphatic hit. It’s one of the most enjoyable F1 books I’ve read in quite some time.’ WTF1

      ‘How to Build a Car is an essential read for all fans of motor racing.’ F1 Fanatic

      ‘Adrian Newey is one of Formula 1’s finest technical brains… The prose is sharp, punchy… you learn almost without realising.’ Autosport

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