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The Mechanic
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  • Published: 25 January 2018
  • ISBN: 9781473559349
  • Imprint: Vintage Digital
  • Format: Audio Download
  • Length: 7 hr 16 min
  • Narrator: Marc 'Elvis' Priestley
  • RRP: $19.99
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The Mechanic

The Secret World of the F1 Pitlane

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2 Nov 2017
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25 Jan 2018
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15 Nov 2018
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Find out what really happens in the heat of a Formula One garage from McLaren's former Number One mechanic.

Random House presents the audiobook edition of The Mechanic, written and read by Marc 'Elvis' Priestley.

In the high octane atmosphere of the Formula One pit lane, the spotlight is most often on the superstar drivers. And yet, without the technical knowledge, competitive determination and outright obsession from his garage of mechanics, no driver could possibly hope to claim a spot on the podium. These are the guys who make every World Champion, and any mistakes can have critical consequences.

That's not to say the F1 crew is just a group of highly skilled technical engineers, tweaking machinery in wind tunnels and crunching data through high spec computers. These boys can seriously let their hair down. Whether it be parties on luxury yachts in Monaco or elaborate photo opportunities in gravity-defying aeroplanes, this is a world which thrills on and off the track.

Join McLaren's former Number One mechanic, Marc 'Elvis' Priestley as he tours the world, revealing some of Formula One's most outrageous secrets and the fiercest rivalries, all fuelled by the determination to win.

This is Formula One as you've never seen it before.
  • Published: 25 January 2018
  • ISBN: 9781473559349
  • Imprint: Vintage Digital
  • Format: Audio Download
  • Length: 7 hr 16 min
  • Narrator: Marc 'Elvis' Priestley
  • RRP: $19.99
Categories:

About the author

Marc 'Elvis' Priestley

Marc 'Elvis' Priestley worked for McLaren Racing as a Formula One mechanic and member of the pitstop crew from 2000-2009. He worked with a distinguished list of drivers including Mika Hakkinen, David Coulthard, Kimi Raikkonen, Jean Alesi, Juan Pablo Montoya, Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton.

Following his retirement from McLaren, Elvis's first broadcast role was as pitlane reporter for BBC Radio 5 Live, where he was able to share his vast technical experience of the cars and equipment with listeners. Since then, Elvis has become an integral part of Sky's F1 coverage. He is now a co-host on the channel’s studio-based chat show, The F1 Report, as well as attending a number of Grand Prix events.

Twitter: @f1elvis

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