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Watching the Wheels
- My Autobiography
- Narrated by: Paul Panting
- Length: 14 hrs and 19 mins
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Summary
The year 2016 marks the 20th anniversary of Damon Hill's coronation as Formula One world champion. For the first time ever, he tells the story of his journey through the last golden era of the sport, when he took on the greats, including Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher, and emerged victorious as world champion in 1996, stepping out of the shadow of his legendary father, Graham Hill.
Away from the grid, Watching the Wheels: My Autobiography is an astonishingly candid account of what it was like to grow up as the son of one of the country's most famous racing drivers. It also tells the unflinching story of dealing with the grief and chaos that followed his father's tragically early death in an aircraft accident in 1975, when Damon was 15 years old.
Formula One drivers have always been aware of their mortality, and the rush that comes with the danger of racing was as intoxicating for Hill as it had been for his father's generation, until he came face-to-face with catastrophe when his teammate, Ayrton Senna, was killed in 1994. Hill was faced with swirling emotions in light of the death of Senna, which was a defining moment for his generation of drivers, and for the first time ever Hill talks candidly about the impact that Senna had on his life, even as he watched his own son step into motor racing.
Courageously honest and hugely rewarding, Watching the Wheels is a return to the last golden era of F1 racing, whose image still burns ferociously for those who love the sport for what it reveals about human skill in the face of or near certain death.
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- rob
- 24-11-16
great listen
Very good insight to Damons life.
the tears laughter and cheers for are F1 Champion.
only problem about chapter 20 Narrator ends the book ....
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- textlad
- 13-03-21
Don't be put off by the sluggish start!
When I started listening to this book I was a little concerned it might not live up to expectations, but once you get into it you'll find it is a very compelling listen.
I think it really benefitted from Damon having time to really assess his life to date before writing it.
A wonderful window into the remarkable story of attaining world championship success against all the odds.
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- Kindle Customer
- 23-06-21
Thank you Damon
It is great to have the chance to understand you idol better and what it took to be as he is.
Thank you for all the emotions during your racing career, thank you for sharing your life and your weaknesses!
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- Conrad
- 01-08-18
Fantastic
Well done Damon !! A very emotional story of yours and your family’s life you made it through ...
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- Iulian - Easy coaching? for men
- 23-04-20
Great book and a great story.
I can understand more now from F1 racing.
A great story told by a great and normal man.
Thanks Damon
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- D J Oakes
- 26-01-20
Brilliant
Gripping truly inspirational thank you for sharing your life experience with everyone.
I understood your life or I though I did until you put in its full context in the book. Also that not everything in life is as it seams and Dark places are always lurking to try and bring you down thank goodness for the people who love you the most.
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- Christopher
- 09-10-17
Enhanced my opinion of Damon
I loved this audio book. I grew up watching Damon as a kid, but never fully understood aspects of the sport as I do now. It has enhanced his reputation, and made me understand him as a person more, and the sport, and his earlier life and troubles. I missed the opportunity to say hi to Damon once at Oulton Park, and wouldn't pass up the chance now. Fascinating!
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- Phil A
- 14-08-19
Outstanding
incredible warts and all story of an ordinary guy who was fought for greatness. he pulls no punches and leaves no stone unturned. highly recommended
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- adam
- 12-04-17
Great insight, dodgy production.
A great insight into the upbringing and maturing of Damon through the years we knew him and the ones we didn't.
Frustratingly a little let down at times with the poor editing and production meaning that half a chapter it seems is inserted randomly in another dialogue completely irrelevantly.
Overall very good.
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- Andrew
- 11-08-23
Great book, very honest and interesting
Interesting biography, a great read, even if you don’t have an interest in F1 racing
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