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Publisher : HarperCollins
Publication date : January 1, 2017
Edition : First Edition
Language : English
ISBN-10 : 000819680X
ISBN-13 : 06
Item Weight : 2.76 pounds
Dimensions : 7.52 x 1.5 x 9.45 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #12,044 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
Customer Reviews: 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (8,535)
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Format: Hardcover
If you even have a remote interest in F1 and are ready for some technical reading on car design and aerodynamics, you will not regret it reading this. It’s informative, entertaining and a good insight into the back stage life of F1 teams.
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2025 by Swapna Patki
Format: Kindle
I thoroughly enjoyed Adrian Newey's reflections on his development from a racing-obsessed kid into one of the most prolific engineers and technical leaders of motorsport. As an aerospace engineer and aerodynamicist myself, I found many of his stories of overcoming challenges to eventually succeed to be very relevant to my own career and life experiences - his grit and ingenuity are truly inspirational. Furthermore his mention of personal/family challenges along the way make Adrian even more relatable as a person, and someone even more respectable for having achieved what he has despite going through hard times in his life. If I had to level one minor criticism at the book I would say some of the discussions get a bit technical (though they do avoid resorting to numbers and equations), and in Newey's defense he has included some figures and sketches to try and help explain things. What's really cool though is that those sketches are probably straight off of his drawing board from his successful stints at Williams, McLaren and Red Bull when working with legends such as Senna, Hakkinen, and Vettel! I highly recommend that anyone interested in motorsport as well as engineering in general pick up this book - it is well worth the read. It certainly has it's place in my library!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2025 by Vikram Aditya Kumar
Format: Kindle
This is a great book, and a sensational peek inside the world of some of the most successful teams in Formula 1 over the past 40 years. It's also a great testimony of how things have change, going from a handful of engineers tinkering with models on regular wind tunnels, to the super organizations of today, using a lot of computer power and trying to find differences in small details rather than big concepts. His depiction of Ayrton Senna is very emotional, and one of the highest points of this book. However, bear in mind that this book is written by a highly competitive individual at the peak of his career. Don't expect a thoughtful reflection on his past career, a sense of wisdom and gratefulness towards his former rivals. No no. This man is still competing, and his rivals still deserve no sympathy.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2020 by Amazon Customer
Format: Kindle
Super readable. To my pleasant surprise, Adrian's anecdotes about his life, work ethic, and the politics of F1 are as interesting as his technical insights. A quick and charming read, there's a world where this book came out very dry. Instead, it's bubbling with Adrian's goofy personality. The only things I would have wanted beyond what's on offer: an update for 2018-2021, and the current generation of cars, which for obvious reasons probably won't happen until 2026, if at all. A little more depth and explanation on the technical discussion/drawings. Adrian and his ghost writer do a pretty admirable job here, and I know there's probably a slew of valid reasons they didn't do this. Still, I think it might have been cool to have an appendix where, for example, they fleshed out the math used in figuring out a new gear box, or to elucidate some of the discrepancies between CFD, the wind tunnel, and the track that pop up at various times. Maybe that would be boring. Still, even though I loved the book I've wasted most of my review talking about it, so I guess nobody wins.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2023 by Paul Hedman-Dennis
Format: Kindle
Since my first F1 race at Watkins Glen watching Mario in a beautiful black lotus I’ve been a fan of F1. Adrian’s story telling brings so many memories of races past. I remember getting up early here in the states to watch many races over seas live, and reading this book just brought it all back again! Thank you Adrian and keep on keeping on! Happy Trails! Shawn Caffrey
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Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2025 by Shawn Caffrey
Format: Kindle
This book is great for anyone who wants to see into the mind of a real genius in the field. Both technically descriptive and easily digestible, How to Build a Car is the perfect book for anyone interested in not only Formula 1, but in the execution of excellence at the the highest levels.
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2025 by Robert Young Jr
Format: Kindle
Adrian Newey is an amazingly talented F1 car designer among other things. This “biography” is focused on the cars he’s built through his F1 career with only a bit of personal biography included. However, it’s fascinating and very interesting for anyone who enjoys cars, engineering, motor racing and/or Formula 1.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2025 by CR
Format: Hardcover
The author comes across as human with faults that he relates as well as his successes. Not particularly technical, but enough detail to satisfy most readers of racing books. Follows Newey's career primarily in F1. Some sketches showing basic design concepts but few other other illustrations. (You can find lots of photos of the cars he's designed online.) Very readable and enjoyable. Recommended.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2019 by BillH