Millions of us can drive a car, yet just a handful can successfully master the art of Formula One driving. In Racing Driver, well-known motorsport writer Norman Howell tries to uncover what sets these exceptional people apart. He uncovers the world of racing drivers - how they train, eat, deal with their emotions, cope with the public and private pressures and how they handle the fear of take control of their high-speed charges.

Racing Driver gives readers a unique insight into this exclusive world through a driver's eyes, heart and soul. This is a fascinating examination of what makes these people so special, and how they cope with the often cruel, demanding and dangerous world of motorsport.