Jon Nicholson Bücher

This title should have been a record of glorious success. Instead, it turned into a thriller, the inside story of a struggle to survive in one of the most cut-throat and glamorous sports in the world. In 1998 the Jordan team set out with the intention of winning their first Grand Prix. Confidence was high. The budget was in place. So was the technology to build a winning car. Tempting Damon Hill to drive was the final step. However, it soon became apparent that finishing the race would be an achievement, never mind winning it. As the season got into its stride, Jordan were left behind. The book had been agreed before optimism had given way to disappointment. Yet Jordan permitted the authors to continue their work and record the sometimes excruciating story of a team in crisis.

Inside Unique Behind-the-Scenes Photography of the World's Greatest Motor Racing Team

'My Championship Year' is the dramatic behind-the-scenes story of Damon Hill's 1996 Formula One World Championship challenge - a tale of recovery, determination and effort, and a fascinating insight into his transition from challenger to winner.

In his own words, Damon Hill tells the story of his 1994 Formula 1 World Championship campaign.

Pays tribute not just to the elite of motor racing, but to the promising, the professional and the poorest of Grand Prix entrants. The eleven teams are united by a love of motor sport at its highest level. Col. photos, quarto.