The Mechanic's Tale. Life in the pit-lanes of Formula One

Essential reading for anyone interested in life behind-the-scenes at Formula One.

Formula One Grand Prix mechanic Steve Matchett takes the reader on a compelling journey through his life in the pit-lan…

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