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Rush to Glory

Formula 1 Racing's Greatest Rivalry

By Tom Rubython

Length
9 hrs and 9 mins
Release date
08-12-13
Language
English
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The greatest duel in Formula 1 history: the 1976 season between Austrian Niki Lauda and Britain’s James Hunt. As the ’75 season ended, Hunt was out of Formula One racing while Lauda was world champion and the odds-on favorite for ’76 with a year’s contract ahead of him and Enzo Ferrari begging him to sign a multi-year deal. James Hunt, without a drive until Emerson Fittipaldi broke his McLaren contract, grabbed the McLaren drive with both hands and the help of friend John Hogan. The result? Two drivers in an epic 16-race battle across the globe for the ’76 title, ultimately decided by a single point.

Fame, wealth, drugs, sex, and the rest of globe-trotting 1970s Formula 1 racing are encompassed in the Lauda vs. Hunt duel. At the ’76 German Grand Prix, Lauda nearly died in a fiery crash, only to emerge six weeks later, severe burns on his face and head, to pursue his rivalry with Hunt. It all came down to the last race, a rain-soaked affair in Japan, where Hunt won the championship by the slimmest possible margin. The book is a study in contrasts during an era of Brut aftershave and disco sex parties. James Hunt, legendary philanderer and Formula 1 rock star, versus supernatural racer Niki Lauda, who in ’75 set the first sub-seven minute lap around the ring…

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Length
9 hrs and 9 mins
Release date
08-12-13
Language
English
Category
Sports & Outdoors Motor Sports

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  1. 5.0(1)

    The Playboy and The Rat

    Thankfully I’d read this, The 24 Hour War, and Go Like Hell long before the movies hit the screens (for the uninitiated the ‘other’ flick being Ford v Farrari). I’d like to take this moment to publicly apologize to my girlfriend for chiming in every 30 seconds to correct a silver screen omission / liberty / embellishment/ etc. Long live Motorsport.

    Cheryl Doherty · June 10, 2023

  2. 5.0(1)

    Better than the movie

    The movie was good but as with most books you get a lot more details.

    Selina Thomas · June 8, 2023

  3. 5.0(1)

    Best Formula 1 story

    This is one of the greatest stories of all time...especially in Formula 1. I was 13 when this happened. Listening to ithe story brought it back it like it was yesterday. It has fun, excitement and drama all in one season. Do you like F1, do you want to learn about the history? Well, listen to this story. You will enjoy it from the beginning to the end.

    Ava Gross · August 27, 2022

  4. 5.0(1)

    captivating

    great book to listen to for people passionated by the world of f1 and behind the scene

    Yesenia Davenport · March 29, 2022

  5. 5.0(1)

    Excellent listen

    Follows the movie Rush or vice versa. Much more detail. Enjoyed it thoroughly. Highly recommend it.

    Joan Duarte · January 8, 2022

  6. 5.0(1)

    Don’t worry about if you have seen the movie or not

    I learned a lot about the season, as well as both Niki and James both. Wonderful book for F1 fans and a good reading as well.

    Avery Bauer · August 23, 2021

  7. 5.0(1)

    Amazing Story

    This book is amazing. It is a truly in-depth look at the 1976 Formula One racing season and the lives of James Hunt and Nikki Lauda. Well narrated with a driving story. A must read for Formula One fans!

    Laans · February 24, 2021

  8. 5.0(1)

    great story and well written

    I am a racing fan and knew of this before the movie and this book humanizes the characters in a way that the Hollywood version can't. The short stories of the Drivers antics and the close look into racing politics is easy to understand and well written.

    Charity Dobson · November 1, 2019

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