Racing for Mercedes-Benz by Hartmut Lehbrink
Of the vast number of drivers who have competed for Mercedes-Benz and its ancestors in the past 115 years, famous and obscure, the 240 fastest are examined in this volume. A unique insight into some of the quickest drivers the world has ever seen.
"As the title suggests this is more of a reference book than a story, but it's a fascinating readA very comprehensive look at Stuttgart's finest." New Zealand Classic Car "
For author Hartmut Lehbrink, compiling this book was more of an opportunity than an assignment. At home at the race track ever since he can remember, even as a schoolboy Hartmut Lehbrink never spared any effort to watch races such as the 1952 Nürburgring Anniversary Grand Prix for Sports Cars, or Juan Manuel Fangio’s triumphant drive to win the 1954 German Grand Prix. To this day, Lehbrink remains actively involved with the sport as a Grand Prix journalist. Early in his career, Mercedes-Benz inevitably became one of Hartmut’s favourite teams, and since 1971, writing on behalf of Auto motor und sport and ADAC Motorwelt, he has documented the exploits of his heroes from the pre-war era – drivers like Manfred von Brauchitsch, Hermann Lang or Hans Stuck – and the Mercedes pilots of the second “Silver Arrows” period: Karl Kling, Hans Herrmann and Stirling Moss. Today, he is eyewitness to a third great era, one featuring protagonists like Heikki Kovalainen and Lewis Hamilton.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781845840440 |
| ISBN 10 | 1845840445 |
| Title | Racing for Mercedes-Benz |
| Author | Hartmut Lehbrink |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | David & Charles |
| Year published | 2009-10-15 |
| Number of pages | 250 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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