Exclusive and unrestricted access to the history of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 Team.

"A penetrating and inspiring documentation of what it takes to compete at the top, in the most thrilling sport in the world." – Will Buxton

"This book is essential for all F1 enthusiasts." – Greg James

"Matt's access to the inner workings of Formula 1 racing is unmatched." – Gareth Southgate

"This book reveals what life inside our team is really like and is based on unprecedented access – no one has ever come so close to what happens behind the scenes." – Toto Wolff

With exclusive and unprecedented access to the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 team, award-winning author Matt Whyman follows the journey of the Silver Arrows as they face their greatest challenge: returning to the top. Once unstoppable, the seven-time Drivers’ World Champions and eight consecutive Constructors’ World Champions confront the reality that they are no longer the top of F1.

Whyman, fully embedded during the 2023 and 2024 seasons, observes the distinguished drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell, team principal Toto Wolff, and the remarkable men and women who design, build, and race the team’s cars as they fight to return – both on and off the track.

From the intensity of pre-season testing to the excitement and glamour of race weekends – including iconic events like Silverstone, Monaco, and the first Las Vegas Grand Prix – the book offers an exciting insight into the world’s fastest sport and one of its most successful teams.

Whyman reveals the stressful environment of elite competition, shares team secrets and high-performance strategies, and highlights the Remarkable individuals pushing limits in their quest for victory. The book will also include unpublished photos from inside the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 team.

Pages: 384, Dimensions: 12.9x12.9cm