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In the late eighties and early nineties, Formula One was at its
most explosive, with thrilling races, charismatic drivers,
nail-biting climaxes - and the most deadly rivalry ever witnessed
in sport. Two of Formula One's most honoured champions and iconic
figures drove together for McLaren for two seasons, and their
acrimonious and hostile relationship extended even after one of
them had left the team. ALAIN PROST, France's only F1 world
champion, the intelligent, smooth driver with the epithet 'Le
Professeur'. AYRTON SENNA, the mercurial kid from a privileged
background in Sao Paolo who would become the most intense and
ruthless racing driver the world has ever seen. It was a story that
would have a tragic ending. As the great rivals raced to victory,
their relationship deteriorated badly, beginning with the breaking
of a gentleman's agreement, and public spats followed, culminating
in Prost accusing Senna of deliberately trying to ride him off the
circuit, and fearful that the Brazilian would get someone killed
with his daring overtaking feats. And the final, sad act of this
drama happened at the San Marino Grand prix at Imola in May 1994,
when Senna was killed. Featuring a rare interview with Prost, and
insight from Martin Brundle, Damon Hill, Sir Frank Williams, Bernie
Ecclestone, Derek Warrick, Johnny Herbert, Gerhard Berger, plus
McLaren insiders and other F1 figures, Malcolm Folley provides us
with a breath-taking account of one of the all-time classic
sporting rivalries.
**THE ONLY DEFINITIVE ACCOUNT OF THE WORLD'S GREATEST RACE - FULL
OF EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS WITH NIKI LAUDA, ROSS BRAWN, DAMON HILL,
DAVID COULTHARD, SIR JACKIE STEWART, OLIVER PANIS AND 2016 WORLD
CHAMPION NICO ROSBERG** Circuit de Monaco. Monte Carlo. The
ultimate race in the Formula One calendar. When you think of
Formula One, you think of Monaco. Once a year, yachts jam the
harbour, celebrities fill the stands and luxury sports cars litter
the streets as of thousands of people gather from across the world
to watch the greatest, and one of the oldest, races in motorsport.
Monaco is glamorous, prestigious and seductive. But for the
drivers, it is the most demanding race of the year. The narrow
streets, tight corners and sharp elevations make it the ultimate
test of driving skill. It is physically draining and mentally
exhausting. Proposed today, the race would not exist but it remains
the jewel in the crown for every Formula One driver. There is
simply no other race like it. Win at Monaco and your name is etched
in history. You will join the likes of Graham Hill, Jackie Stewart,
Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost, Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton.
With exclusive interviews and insight from drivers and a wealth of
F1 insiders, award-winning sportswriter Malcolm Folley goes behind
the scenes to discover what it's really like to drive and live and
breathe this iconic circuit. He reveals along the way a unique and
definitive portrait of the circuit, and recreates in thrilling
detail its most extraordinary weekend, when only three cars
finished.
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