Opis: Jenson Button - Alan Henry, A Henry

In Brawn GP's sensational debut season, Jenson Button has finally achieved his lifelong ambition to become Formula 1 World Champion. Here is the complete story of Jenson's racing career, from his debut in schoolboy karting to the World Championship crown eventually secured with a superb drive in the 2009 Brazilian Grand Prix. Fully illustrated in colour throughout, this carefully researched book by one of F1's leading journalists includes interviews with friends, family and leading F1 personalities, including Frank Williams, Patrick Head, Ron Dennis, Alain Prost, Flavio Briatore, Jacques Villeneuve, Giancarlo Fisichella, David Richards and Ross Brawn.Formative years in Somerset; karting with support from his father, who prepared his karts; graduation to Formula Ford in 1998 and F3 in 1999. F1 with Williams, frequently putting established team-mate Ralf Schumacher under pressure. Tough times during his first year driving for Renault in 2001, followed by a year of maturing and picking up the pace. To BAR-Honda, facing up to team-mate Jacques Villeneuve and eventually gaining the upper hand to consolidate his role as team-leader for 2004. After controversy over contract negotiations, the up-and-down 2005 and 2006 seasons, including Jenson's sensational debut win in Hungary in 2006. Character-building 2007 and 2008 seasons driving an uncompetitive Honda - followed by Honda's withdrawal from F1 and an uncertain future for Jenson. The fairytale 2009 season race-by-race, from dominant debut win in Australia, to clinching the Drivers' and Manufacturers' World Championships with a stunning drive in Brazil, and including the final round at Abu Dhabi.

Szczegóły: Jenson Button - Alan Henry, A Henry

Tytuł: Jenson Button
Autor: Alan Henry, A Henry
Producent: Haynes Publication
ISBN: 9781844259366
Rok produkcji: 2009
Ilość stron: 176
Oprawa: Twarda

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