Formula 1 racing represents the pinnacle of automotive engineering and human performance—a world where split seconds separate victory from defeat and every decision matters. For fans who have watched the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Team dominate the sport for years, there's always been a burning question: what really happens behind the scenes of F1's most successful squad?
This book pulls back the curtain on one of motorsport's most iconic teams during their greatest challenge. Once untouchable winners of seven Drivers' Championships and eight consecutive Constructors' titles, Mercedes found themselves facing a new reality—their position at the top of the grid was no longer guaranteed. Award-winning writer Matt Whyman embedded with the team across the entire 2023 and 2024 seasons, capturing every moment of their fight back to the front.
Follow the journey as Whyman shadows Lewis Hamilton and George Russell, both decorated drivers pushing their limits, alongside Team Principal Toto Wolff and the extraordinary men and women who design, build, and race the team's cutting-edge machines. You'll experience the tension of pre-season testing, the strategic battles during qualifying, and the raw emotion of race weekends from Austin to Miami to the historic first-ever Las Vegas Grand Prix.
This isn't just about what happens on track—it's about the incredible teamwork, high-performance culture, and personal sacrifices required to compete at the highest level. The book reveals the secrets of how one of the world's most successful sporting organizations operates, the intense pressure cooker environment of elite competition, and the remarkable individuals who dedicate their lives to the pursuit of victory.
As Toto Wolff himself states, "nobody has ever been this close to what happens behind the scenes." This exclusive access gives you unprecedented insight into the world's fastest sport, with never-before-seen photographs that bring the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS garage to life. Whether you're a lifelong F1 fan or new to the sport, this book offers the most illuminating look at inner workings of an F1 team to date.
