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Watching the Wheels: My Autobiography by Damon Hill (Hardcover, 2016)
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2016 marks the twentieth anniversary of Damon Hill's coronation as Formula One World Champion. For the first time ever he tells the story of his journey through the last golden era of the sport when he took on the greats including Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher and emerged victorious as World Champion in 1996, stepping out of the shadow of his legendary father Graham Hill. Away from the grid, Watching the Wheels: The Autobiography is an astonishingly candid account of what it was like to grow up as the son of one of the country's most famous racing drivers. It also tells the unflinching story of dealing with the grief and chaos that followed his father's tragically early death in an aircraft accident in 1975, when Damon was 15 years old. Formula One drivers have always been aware of their mortality, and the rush that comes with the danger of racing was as intoxicating for Hill as it had been for his father's generation, until he came face-to-face with catastrophe when his team-mate, Ayrton Senna, was killed in 1994. The swirling emotions that Hill was faced with in light of the death of Senna was a defining moment for his generation of drivers and for the first time ever Hill talks candidly about the impact that Senna had on his life, even as he watched his own son step into motor racing. Courageously honest, and hugely rewarding, Watching the Wheels is a return to the last golden era of F1 racing, whose image still burns ferociously for those who love the sport for what it reveals about human skill in the face or near certain death.Product Identifiers
PublisherPan Macmillan
ISBN-139781509831906
eBay Product ID (ePID)223890798
Product Key Features
Book TitleWatching the Wheels: My Autobiography
AuthorDamon Hill
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
TopicMotor Vehicles
Publication Year2016
GenreBiographies & True Stories, Sports
Number of Pages384 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height242mm
Item Width162mm
Item Weight670g
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorDamon Hill
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
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- 26 Sep, 2018
Damon fighting his demons
An interesting and compelling story. Whilst quite a lot of it is about motor racing, the more interesting aspect is Damon's story of his life, the loss of his father and how this affected him, and how he battled depression and lack of confidence in his own abilities.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 30 May, 2018
Champion, son of a champion
A great read from a world champion racing driver, much better than the usual race by race with qualifying times type autobiography. His perspective as the son of a world champion is fascinating although he spends too much time on his relationship with Graham.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 19 Aug, 2020
Well written, interesting and great to read.
A fascinating, honest and revealing autobiography. It deserves the wide acclaim it has received. Tony DronVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 16 Feb, 2017
Very well written and a page-turner
Loved this book. Doesn't spend as long as I would've expected/liked on the 95-99 period (96 excepted obviously!) but otherwise excellent. Damon is a very assured writer and a wonderful insight into the man.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 11 Aug, 2020
Must have book with great price!
Great offer - very good book in best condition and great price!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 05 Feb, 2017
Watching the wheels
Arrived promptly. Very well packed. Probably a good read.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 17 Jan, 2019
book
very good seviceVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 04 Aug, 2020
Racing legend
Brilliant good readVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 08 Nov, 2016
Great read
Really interesting and informative- great interest to any F1 fanVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
