Damon Hill: Through the eyes of Damon Hill
Paperback, 222 pages
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Editorial Reviews
Amazon.co.uk ReviewDrivers come and drivers go, but few have caught the imagination of Formula One fans like Damon Hill, the 1996 world champion.
Hill's decision to walk away from the pit lane and hang up his gloves, after a lacklustre start to the 1999 season, left the sporting public awaiting the arrival of a new talent to fill his seat and take to their hearts.
But Damon retired from the track safe in the knowledge that he has emerged from the shadows of his late father, double world champion Graham Hill, to command his own place in history alongside the greats on the grid.
F1 Through the Eyes of Damon Hill is a frank account written during his first season with the Jordan team--a year which started sluggish but ended in ultimate triumph at Spa-Francorchamps.
Looking back, the 1998 campaign was a roller-coaster one which in many ways mirrored Hill's own career behind the wheel.
The pages are glossy and packed with superb colour photographs by Keith Sutton, which are worth the cover price on their own. And Hill's observations and explanations give the reader a probing insight of what goes on inside that distinctive blade racing helmet.
There really is something for everyone--Hill openly writes about the highs and lows, his rivalry on the track, the cloak-and-dagger way teams operate and, of course, his family.
Alas, the chance to see Hill competing on the F1 stage is history, but this winning book keeps the memories ticking over and will merit pole position on any sports reader's bookshelf.
Reviews
(Rated 5 out of 5)
There is little more I can add to the comments made in the previous reviews. An excellent book, even fans of Michael Schumacher will enjoy this!
(Rated 5 out of 5)
After reading Damons other publications and F1 material in general, I didn't think this book would offer me anything new! How wrong can you be!?!?!?! After recieving the book and reading it from front to back then again I found this book to be absolutely superb. It touches on aspects of Damon's career and F1 drivers careers that other books fail to.
Any doubts I had about Damons hunger for victory and his commitment to F1 have been completely dispelled.
Keep it up Damon!
If you only by one F1 book this year, make it this one!
(Rated 5 out of 5)
Hill is without doubt one of the most talentled drivers in F1, known for his ability to test cars and communicate with the engineers. What this book demonstrates is his continued desire to win, and his belief that another championship is possible with Team Jordan. Being the oldest driver on the grid, he is well aware of the competitive nature of the sport, but he is undeterred. Keith Sutton's pictures perfectly capture the magic of F1, and Damon offers a fascinating insight into a successful racing career. A must for all fans.
(Rated 5 out of 5)
With startling insights and profound clarity, Damon Hill writes from his heart, sharing with us more than a fleeting glimpse of what his life in F1 is like.
I think Hill has one of the most centered and intelligent minds in motorsports, and it's truly a privilege to be able to sample his thoughts.