Car Building Guide

Adrian Newey OBE, the world's foremost designer in Formula One, is arguably one of Britain's greatest engineers. His fascinating and powerful memoir, "How to Build a Car," explores the story of his unrivaled 35-year career in Formula One through the prism of the cars he has designed, the drivers he has worked alongside, and the races in which he's been involved.

Described by Damon Hill as a man with a unique gift for understanding drivers and racing cars, Adrian is ultra-competitive, but never forgets to have fun. He is an immensely likeable individual, known for his shark-like purity of purpose – to make the car go faster.

Even in his adolescence, Adrian's thoughts naturally emerged in shape and form. He began sketching his own car designs at the age of 12 and took a welding course during his school summer holidays, showcasing his early passion for engineering and design.

From his early career in IndyCar racing and on to his unparalleled success in Formula One, the book delves into comprehensive, engaging, and highly entertaining details on how a car actually works. Adrian has designed for the likes of Mario Andretti, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Damon Hill, David Coulthard, Mika Hakkinen, Mark Webber, and Sebastian Vettel, always striving for the perfect combination of style, efficiency, and speed.

Beautifully illustrated with never-before-seen drawings, "How to Build a Car" encapsulates, through Adrian's remarkable life story, precisely what makes Formula One so thrilling – the potential for the total synchronicity of man and machine. The book also explores the deep tragedies that have marked Adrian's career, most notably the death of Ayrton Senna during his time at Williams in 1994.

As a true engineering genius, Adrian's memoir provides a unique insight into the technical intricacies of Formula One, while also offering a captivating personal narrative that celebrates the passion, dedication, and innovation that have defined his illustrious career.

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