Niki Lauda Michael Schumacher

Andreas Nikolaus "Niki" Lauda, born on 22nd February 1949, Vienna, Austria was a Formula One driver, a 3-time F1 World Drivers' Champion, winning in 1975, 1977 and 1984, and an aviation entrepreneur. Niki was the only driver in F1 history to have been champion for both Ferrari and McLaren, the sport's two most successful constructors, being widely regarded as one of the greatest F1 drivers of all time.

The signing of reigning World Champion Michael Schumacher as Ferrari's team leader for 1996, with Eddie Irvine as his team-mate, looks set to herald a renaissance for Grand Prix racing's most famous team since Niki Lauda won in 1975 and 1977. This is the story of the revival.

From the age of just four years old when he became the youngest member of his local karting club, it was clear that Michael Schumacher would be a star. Progressing from Junior German Kart Champion through to becoming the greatest F1 driver the world has ever seen, Michael won legions of fans along the way. This fantastic book contains over one hundred amazing facts about the legendary racing king, covering everything from his upbringing to his controversial moments, his days of unsurpassed glory and his tragic skiing accident at the end of 2013. This excellent quick-read biography is perfect for both fans of Michael and those who just want to know more about the great man.

Bestselling author Ian Stafford has run, boxed, putted, rowed, wrestled and kicked balls with the finest sportsmen in the world. Which is why he finds the doubt about his driving technique particularly galling. After one too many arguments with his wife in the car, Stafford sets out to prove that he really is up there amongst the finest drivers in the world. But after the glamour of Monaco, the freezing temperatures of Schumacher's home town, and the excitement of the first ever London Grand Prix, comes the more realistic view of life behind the wheel. Having seriously damaged his ego in a 4 x 4 in the States and crashing the car on a suburban school run, Stafford begins to wonder whether he hasn't bitten off more than he can chew by pledging to come face to face with Michael Schumacher. A brilliantly funny, sporting adventure around the world with a much-loved writer.