Senna Versus Prost: The Story of the Most Deadly Rivalry in Formula One by Malco

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As the great rivals raced to victory, their relationship deteriorated badly, beginning with the breaking of a gentleman's agreement, and public spats followed, culminating in Prost accusing Senna of deliberately trying to ride him off the circuit, and fearful that the Brazilian would get someone killed with his daring overtaking feats.

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The behind-the-scenes story of the most deadly rivalry in world sportIn the late eighties and early nineties, Formula One was at its most explosive, with thrilling races, charismatic drivers, nail-biting climaxes - and the most deadly rivalry ever witnessed in sport. Two of Formula One's most honoured champions and iconic figures drove together for McLaren for two seasons, and their acrimonious and hostile relationship extended even after one of them had left the team.ALAIN PROST, France's only F1 world champion, the intelligent, smooth driver with the epithet 'Le Professeur'.AYRTON SENNA, the mercurial kid from a privileged background in Sao Paolo who would become the most intense and ruthless racing driver the world has ever seen.It was a story that would have a tragic ending.As the great rivals raced to victory, their relationship deteriorated badly, beginning with the breaking of a gentleman's agreement, and public spats followed, culminating in Prost accusing Senna of deliberately trying to ride him off the circuit, and fearful that the Brazilian would get someone killed with his daring overtaking feats. And the final, sad act of this drama happened at the San Marino Grand prix at Imola in May 1994, when Senna was killed.Featuring a rare interview with Prost, and insight from Martin Brundle, Damon Hill, Sir Frank Williams, Bernie Ecclestone, Derek Warrick, Johnny Herbert, Gerhard Berger, plus McLaren insiders and other F1 figures, Malcolm Folley provides us with a breath-taking account of one of the all-time classic sporting rivalries.

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A behind-the-scenes look at one of the most deadly rivalries in the sporting world, which resulted in a tragic ending. During the late 80s and early 90s, these two charismatic drivers were engaged in a hostile relationship, with public arguments and accusations of deliberate dangerous driving. Featuring a host of interviews with drivers and insiders, including a rare interview with Prost, this is an account of the sporting rivalry.

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In the late eighties and early nineties, Formula One was at its most explosive, with thrilling races, charismatic drivers, nail-biting climaxes - and the most deadly rivalry ever witnessed in sport. Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna - two of Formula One's most honoured champions and iconic figures - drove together for McLaren for two seasons, and their acrimonious and hostile relationship extended even after one of them had left the team. It was a story that would have a tragic ending. As the great rivals raced to victory, their relationship deteriorated badly, culminating in Prost accusing Senna of deliberately trying to ride him off the circuit. And the final, sad act of this drama occurred at the San Marino Grand prix at Imola in May 1994, when Senna was killed. Featuring a rare interview with Prost, and insight from Martin Brundle, Damon Hill, Sir Frank Williams, Bernie Ecclestone, Derek Warrick, Johnny Herbert, Gerhard Berger, plus McLaren insiders and other F1 figures, Malcolm Folley provides us with a breath-taking account of one of the all-time classic sporting rivalries. 'excellent ... A familiar story is still worth telling if done well. In this case, it's mission accomplished' Motor Sport 'a superb insight into antagonism between F1 team-mates ... brilliant' Daily Mirror

Author Biography

Malcolm Folley is an award-winning sports writer who was Chief Sports Reporter for the Mail on Sunday for over twenty two years. With over thirty-nine years' experience as a staff writer on national newspapers, he has travelled the world reporting tennis, football, formula one, rugby, and thirteen Olympic Games.He has written six books, including Senna versus Prost, a chronicle of the greatest rivalry in F1 history.He lives in Surrey with his wife Rachel and has two daughters, Si n and Megan.

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Great rivalries are among the glories of sport, and Malcolm Folley's book Senna Versus Prost ... examines one of the most fascinating * Guardian *The writing is excellent, which is no surprise coming from this seasoned journalist. The narrative is intelligent ... A familiar story is still worth telling if done well. In this case, it's mission accomplished * Motor Sport *Thanks to Folley, we have Alain Prost's account of a time when F1 ran red from the pit stop to the podium to enlighten us on one of racing's greatest rivalries * GQ *... for a superb insight into antagonism between F1 team-mates, read Malcolm Folley's brilliant new book Senna Versus Prost, which charts the rivalry between two of the sport's greatest-ever drivers * Daily Mirror *With the inside track of having covered the sport for a number of years, Folley writes with authority as he weaves a picture of the sporting greats lives and rivalry * Press Association *

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The behind-the-scenes story of the most deadly rivalry in world sport

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Great rivalries are among the glories of sport, and Malcolm Folley's book Senna Versus Prost ... examines one of the most fascinating

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"For a superb insight into antagonism between F1 team-mates, read Malcolm Folley's brilliant new bookSenna Versus Prost, which charts the rivalry between two of the sport's greatest-ever drivers." --Daily Mirror From the Hardcover edition.

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The behind-the-scenes story of the most deadly rivalry in world sport

Details ISBN0099528096 Author Malcolm Folley Short Title SENNA VERSUS PROST Language English ISBN-10 0099528096 ISBN-13 9780099528098 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2010 Publication Date 2010-05-06 Imprint Arrow Books Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 796.720922 Subtitle The Story of the Most Deadly Rivalry in Formula One UK Release Date 2010-05-06 AU Release Date 2010-05-06 NZ Release Date 2010-05-06 Birth 2020 Affiliation University of Memphis Position Novelist Qualifications PhD Pages 416 Publisher Cornerstone Alternative 9781409061922 Audience General We've got this

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