It Is What It Is

I have always been a fan of DC, he seemed a hard working honest driver and is an excellent commentator. I was pretty disappointed with his book though. I am sure that a career as a driver in a top flight team must be pretty bruising but I didn't like the way most of his comment on McLaren was so negative. There was no mention of any positive team stuff like comment about his mechanics etc and surprisingly little about any racing where he wasn't upset about his team mate . Alot of the book was DC's general comments on life, and the sad fact is a guy his age and in such a focused environment doesn't have much to say that's worth hearing. He also seems to have a bizarre fascination with toilet brushes! However DC is very honest about himself and in his world he seems quite isolated and vulnerable, perhaps he would have been happier with a career where you can trust your colleagues. Finally I would have liked to let my son read this but in my impression the book was peppered with unnecessary f words and some pretty odd comments about the size of DCs appendage etc. Perhaps he is overall a pretty insecure guy trying to prove himself?

I'm still only half way through this book but its very very good indeed. DC really does tell it like it is and does not conform to the 'wont say it, in-case it upsets someone' rule. DC is a genuine guy and really tells you some eye opening things about his slightly unfair time at Mclaren, as well as good insight to some of BS that the press put his way, you could see how silly stories get believed. Very very funny and his early sex life is even mentioned in amusing ways. Good book one the best driver biogs written in my opinion.

At one point I thought the honesty alone was worth 5 stars, however having now finished it, it’s a firm 3. Honest, blunt, self-supportive and self deprecating in equal measure. However, it is a bit bloody dull. By the tenth time of reading ‘it is what it is’ I wanted to put the book down. However I continued until the very last of these signed off the book.

For all those who like to watch F1 on the television this is a very good read. It gives you an insight into the background and character of the man. Many interesting and revealing details are in the book. Compared to some other driver autobiographies, this is one of the more interesting and well written ones. It makes his TV presenter image more interesting knowing some details from his past. Would recommend it.

The book was received in good condition and was as described by the seller. It is an interesting read and gives a good insight into F1 racing when the driver had to drive the car by himself without the help that drivers today have. I have no hesetation to use this seller for a further purchase when required.

good read

Like F1? A funny, and at times sad insight into the world of travel, discipline and hard graft that makes an F1 driver tick

It is a very interesting read. To be honest there was no point when I thought it was boring. It gives a deep insight how difficult it is to get into racing at the early stage and there is a lot of self reflection. A good read for any Formula 1 fans.