--- product_id: 4519739 title: "The Mechanic's Tale" price: "COP 167879" currency: COP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co/products/4519739-the-mechanics-tale store_origin: CO region: Colombia --- # The Mechanic's Tale **Price:** COP 167879 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Mechanic's Tale - **How much does it cost?** COP 167879 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co](https://www.desertcart.co/products/4519739-the-mechanics-tale) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A fascinating insider's look at life behind-the-scenes at Formula One. 'An essential read' AUTOSPORT 'A must for the real inside story' FORMULA 1 RACING ' Recommended for anyone interested in F1 on the inside' MOTORING NEWS Formula One Grand Prix mechanic Steve Matchett takes the reader on a compelling journey through his life in the pit-lane, from his beginnings as a young apprentice, through his time at Ferrari and BMW to his later success with Benetton. He gives eye-witness views of the great drivers, including Michael Schumacher, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna. He also talks of key Benetton personalities, and explains how the team was transformed into a strong, competitive organisation, winning three World Championships. His determination and frustration in trying - and eventually succeeding - to break into the high-pressure world of Formula One leaps off the page. Review: A very worthy read for the F1 buff - I really enjoyed this book. I've read a lot of books on F1, and as Matchett mentions in his book, most center around the drivers and the race action. There's very little very good material that allows one to explore what happens with the rest of the team, especially, the mechanics, those men taking care of the car. I found this book to be an excellent read. Matchett is a rounded individual and quite a well developed personality. These qualities empowered him to write with a very insightful point of view. With a point of view that successfully reaches the heart and minds of non-technical readers. I highly recommend this book for all those with a deep interest in the sport. I'll no longer be looking in the pit garage at the mechanics and the ongoing work around a pitstop in the same way. Much respect is due to the mechanics and the hard work they put into a successful F1 team. Review: Great inside look of a formula one team - This is my first kindle ebook purchase and I have to say I enjoyed the book to a great extent. Steve definitely knows how to write and convey his thoughts (especially his personal thoughts) in an informative and open-minded way. I was a little supprised on how much a formula one mechanic actually makes, but consider the year he had worked in the industry and inflations, etc., I guess it's a fair amount given the criteria. One thing I would've like to see was the different countries and cities Steve had travelled with the team. But the fact that during a typical race weekend, the team really doesn't have any time to waste other than working on the car. However, a world tour of different cities and culturals would be nice. As I share some of the same feeling about working and life in general with the author. Overall,I enjoyed the book and looking forward to read some of other works from the author. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,320,365 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #201 in Automotive Racing #689 in Motor Sports (Books) #1,167 in Sports Biographies (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,055 Reviews | ## Images ![The Mechanic's Tale - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81CCRiTux0L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A very worthy read for the F1 buff *by M***K on October 31, 2008* I really enjoyed this book. I've read a lot of books on F1, and as Matchett mentions in his book, most center around the drivers and the race action. There's very little very good material that allows one to explore what happens with the rest of the team, especially, the mechanics, those men taking care of the car. I found this book to be an excellent read. Matchett is a rounded individual and quite a well developed personality. These qualities empowered him to write with a very insightful point of view. With a point of view that successfully reaches the heart and minds of non-technical readers. I highly recommend this book for all those with a deep interest in the sport. I'll no longer be looking in the pit garage at the mechanics and the ongoing work around a pitstop in the same way. Much respect is due to the mechanics and the hard work they put into a successful F1 team. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great inside look of a formula one team *by W***L on August 21, 2011* This is my first kindle ebook purchase and I have to say I enjoyed the book to a great extent. Steve definitely knows how to write and convey his thoughts (especially his personal thoughts) in an informative and open-minded way. I was a little supprised on how much a formula one mechanic actually makes, but consider the year he had worked in the industry and inflations, etc., I guess it's a fair amount given the criteria. One thing I would've like to see was the different countries and cities Steve had travelled with the team. But the fact that during a typical race weekend, the team really doesn't have any time to waste other than working on the car. However, a world tour of different cities and culturals would be nice. As I share some of the same feeling about working and life in general with the author. Overall,I enjoyed the book and looking forward to read some of other works from the author. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great read and great story about the inside of Formula 1 *by M***R on January 18, 2018* Steve Matchett knows how to tell a great story, that's for sure. I've watched him for years as a Formula 1 commentator so I was very interested in reading this book. His prose style is wonderful and makes for very pleasurable reading, and the story itself is an excellent look into the path of a mechanic who started out working at dealerships in England and wound up as a top mechanic in a world championship winning F1 team. If you're a racing fan at all, this is a really entertaining read. I've since read a couple more of his books and they all measure up as very well-written. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co/products/4519739-the-mechanics-tale](https://www.desertcart.co/products/4519739-the-mechanics-tale) --- *Product available on Desertcart Colombia* *Store origin: CO* *Last updated: 2026-06-02*