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Ross Brawn book - "Total Competition: Lessons in Strategy from Formula One"


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#1 RPM40

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Posted 07 November 2016 - 06:07

Was released last week. Looks like a good read, anyone had a chance to check it out yet?



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#2 HoldenRT

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Posted 07 November 2016 - 06:39

Ferrari need to read it.



#3 loki

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Posted 07 November 2016 - 07:03

It didn't come out over here until a few days ago.  I'll go download it now.



#4 SenorSjon

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Posted 07 November 2016 - 10:39

Ferrari need to read it.

 

Their strategy monkeys can't read.



#5 blownturbo

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Posted 07 November 2016 - 11:06

Read over 40% of it and, so far, has exceeded my expectations. Really worth it.



#6 robefc

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Posted 07 November 2016 - 11:23

Read over 40% of it and, so far, has exceeded my expectations. Really worth it.

Worth it as a good read about F1 or also for how you can apply lessons to life/work etc?



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Posted 07 November 2016 - 16:21

Worth it as a good read about F1 or also for how you can apply lessons to life/work etc?

The book has strategy lessons in it, that of course apply to F1, but also valid elsewhere. That is what I value the most.



#8 robefc

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Posted 07 November 2016 - 16:32

The book has strategy lessons in it, that of course apply to F1, but also valid elsewhere. That is what I value the most.

 

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#9 Augurk

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Posted 07 November 2016 - 16:32

I've ordered it, hope to be getting it soon. 



#10 Tony Mandara

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Posted 07 November 2016 - 16:45

Wasn't this book co-written by Brawn and Adam Parr?

#11 Maustinsj

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Posted 07 November 2016 - 17:44

Read over 40% of it and, so far, has exceeded my expectations. Really worth it.


Read the rest yet?

#12 blownturbo

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Posted 07 November 2016 - 18:28

Read the rest yet?

I expect to finish it by the Brazilian GP weekend, will keep you posted about my final opinion.



#13 shonguiz

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Posted 07 November 2016 - 18:42

Does it bring anything new for the people who really have extensive knowledge of F1 state affairs ?



#14 Timstr11

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Posted 07 November 2016 - 19:15

Just downloaded the ebook. I'm on page 23 now (Introduction) and I have to say it's quite candidly written. Parr doesn't hold back when explaining the rationale for this book. Especially Bernie does not come off well.

#15 LiftAndCoast

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Posted 07 November 2016 - 19:17

Keith Collantine's review here -

http://www.f1fanatic...-parr-reviewed/

#16 SophieB

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Posted 07 November 2016 - 19:21

Just downloaded the ebook. I'm on page 23 now (Introduction) and I have to say it's quite candidly written. Parr doesn't hold back when explaining the rationale for this book. Especially Bernie does not come off well.


I don't think Parr does either. So far the yelled subtext is 'I don't like to talk about how brilliant I am but I guess I did achieve a hell of a lot and yes, other people might say I am pretty hot shit but modesty forbids, also buy my other book.'



#17 Marklar

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Posted 07 November 2016 - 21:35



#18 milestone 11

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Posted 07 November 2016 - 22:53

Kindle edition €2.99, very cheap indeed. Once I've read it will decide whether to get a hard copy. I'm sceptical, not a fan of Adam Parr.

#19 DeVol

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Posted 08 November 2016 - 10:41

Reading it now, interesting stuff.



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#20 Nathan

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Posted 08 November 2016 - 16:24

Kindle edition €2.99, very cheap indeed. Once I've read it will decide whether to get a hard copy. I'm sceptical, not a fan of Adam Parr.

 

Gaah :well:  Kindle version in Canada is equivalent to €12


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#21 bill p

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Posted 08 November 2016 - 17:03

Gaah :well:  Kindle version in Canada is equivalent to [/size]€12[/size]


Interesting book

£5.99 plus postage from Amazon in the UK

#22 exmayol

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Posted 08 November 2016 - 19:21

Read it pretty much in one go. Great stuff with lots of insight!

#23 Augurk

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Posted 08 November 2016 - 20:48

I just found the Amazon package in my mailbox.  :clap:  :clap: Can't wait to burn through this book. 



#24 milestone 11

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Posted 08 November 2016 - 21:01

Gaah :well:  Kindle version in Canada is equivalent to [/size]€12[/size]


€12.63 here today and £9.99 in uk. It was a one day special offer at €2.99, was also $2.99 at amazon.com. I had a notification showing the 24hr offer.

#25 NotAPineapple

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Posted 09 November 2016 - 11:58

Can't we fix the spelling mistake in the thread title?



#26 FullThrottleF1

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Posted 09 November 2016 - 12:13

Can't we fix the spelling mistake in the thread title?

I agree - it should be "Formula 1"