Inside Mercedes F1: Life in the Fast Lane

The official, no-holds-barred inside story of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 Team

This book lifts the lid on what life is really like inside our team and it has been based on unprecedented accessnobody has ever been this close to what happens behind the scenes.Toto Wolff

With exclusive access to the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, award-winning writer Matt Whyman charts the journey of the Silver Arrows as they face their greatest challenge: the race back to the front of the grid. Once untouchable, the winner of seven Drivers World Championships and eight consecutive Constructors World Championships confront the reality of no longer being F1s top dog. Whyman, fully embedded across the 2023 and 2024 seasons, follows decorated drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell, Team Principal Toto Wolff, and the extraordinary men and women who design, build, and race the teams cars as they fight backon and off the track.

From the tension of pre-season testing to the thrill and glamour of race weekendsincluding Austin, Miami, and the first-ever Las Vegas Grand Prixthe book provides fascinating insight into the world of the fastest sport on earth and one of its most successful teams. Whyman reveals the pressure cooker environment of elite competition, shares the secrets of teamwork and high performance, and foregrounds the remarkable individuals who push to the limits in their quest for victory. The book will also include never-before-seen photographs of life inside the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team.