A review by danadoesbooks
How to Win a Grand Prix by Bernie Collins

informative inspiring fast-paced

5.0

Thank you Quercus and NetGalley for the eARC of How to Win a Grand Prix!  All opinions in this review are my own.

The more I learn about Formula 1, the more amazed I am by the people who choose to work in this sport.  While she started out as an engineer, Bernie Collins eventually became a strategist.  I loved the deep dive into this role on an F1 team and learning about her firsthand experiences!

I also really appreciated her chapters on the difference between working at the factory compared to working at the race.  Collins explains that if you are at the races, you have all the traveling, but if you work at the factory, the curfew doesn't apply to you so end up working more hours.  These chapters really opened my eyes to how dedicated the people who work in F1 are to their jobs and how much they must sacrifice to work in this field.

If you are an F1 fan, this is a fascinating read.  I loved learning about Bernie's experiences throughout her career and how honest is she when discussing the amount of energy that goes into the job.