Ross Brawn's new book
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Doesn't sound like he's going to be pulling any punches.
Looks very much like a must-read
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/37708335
Looks very much like a must-read
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/37708335
stemll said:
Doesn't sound like he's going to be pulling any punches.
Looks very much like a must-read
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/37708335
Amazon have the release date for the book as Nov 3rd. Nice Xmas present, probably.Looks very much like a must-read
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/37708335
ELUSIVEJIM said:
As a total outsider looking in I would tend to believe Ross Brawn over Wolf and Lauda.
Brawn started at the bottom, doing electronics for Williams in the early 80's. He worked his way to the top.He's done basically everything in F1 short of driving the car, has won for Ferrari and also with his name over the door.
He's got nothing to prove to anyone, and he's not actively in F1 any more.
As a consequence of all these things, and the fact that he's just one of those guys who I'd be inclined to trust, I am inclined to believe him over quite a few people. He's not a slimy political type to me (plenty in F1 are), and I don't think the book will contain anything other than the truth as he sees it.
rubystone said:
I don't know anyone in the world of motor racing with a negatiive comment about RB. Every time I've met him he's been unfailingly polite (even at silly o clock in Changi Airport) and refreshingly honest and direct. Is this the book he's written with Adam Parr? (Another good guy)
YupDr Z said:
Austria 2002 happened under his watch, but also he comes across as a pretty fair individual to drivers, until a team result is threatened. I like his style. Looking forward to reading the book.
Ferrari hasn't really ever been a team with two equal-status drivers, and at the time there weren't rules about team orders.In other words, you can only piss with the cock you have. I don't ascribe blame to Brawn over that, it's just how Ferrari are (and were).
CraigyMc said:
Dr Z said:
Austria 2002 happened under his watch, but also he comes across as a pretty fair individual to drivers, until a team result is threatened. I like his style. Looking forward to reading the book.
Ferrari hasn't really ever been a team with two equal-status drivers, and at the time there weren't rules about team orders.In other words, you can only piss with the cock you have. I don't ascribe blame to Brawn over that, it's just how Ferrari are (and were).
Anyhow, the book should be a fascinating read if he gives some insights into his thinking on these matters.
amgmcqueen said:
Would anyone here buy a used car from Wolff or Lauda...?
Nicki would probably stick a 3 pointed star on a Lada and convince you it was a new C Class, Wolff would have to keep popping off to ask his manager and leave you waiting 30 minutes each time while he got the figures, and you'd sign the paperwork just to get out of there.Pickled said:
Nicki would probably stick a 3 pointed star on a Lada and convince you it was a new C Class, Wolff would have to keep popping off to ask his manager and leave you waiting 30 minutes each time while he got the figures, and you'd sign the paperwork just to get out of there.
Sounds spot on to me I found it amusing when Hamilton won his drivers championship with Mercedes in 2014, and Niki trying to take the plaudits for getting Hamilton to join the team.
With the question asked to Lewis alittle later, he made it pretty evident it was Ross that came to his house for a cup of tea and a chat, and walking out with him pretty much signed up to joint the Mercs.
With the question asked to Lewis alittle later, he made it pretty evident it was Ross that came to his house for a cup of tea and a chat, and walking out with him pretty much signed up to joint the Mercs.
stemll said:
Doesn't sound like he's going to be pulling any punches.
Looks very much like a must-read
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/37708335
Ordered from Amazon - thanks for the heads up - so that's 3 F1 books from Santa - Damon's, Jonny' and Ross's - question is which one first?Looks very much like a must-read
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/37708335
Leroy902 said:
I found it amusing when Hamilton won his drivers championship with Mercedes in 2014, and Niki trying to take the plaudits for getting Hamilton to join the team.
With the question asked to Lewis alittle later, he made it pretty evident it was Ross that came to his house for a cup of tea and a chat, and walking out with him pretty much signed up to joint the Mercs.
Ross is such a nice bloke, an engineer at heart and thus tends to deal in facts only. I can totally believe that it was he who persuaded Lewis to make the move. He's not prone to hyperbole. I look forward to reading the book.With the question asked to Lewis alittle later, he made it pretty evident it was Ross that came to his house for a cup of tea and a chat, and walking out with him pretty much signed up to joint the Mercs.
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