Niki Lauda - His Competition History

“There have been many books written by, and on, Niki Lauda. But none quite like this… This one is not a retelling of Niki’s life story and exploits. Instead, it’s an intensively researched work which covers his driving career chronologically, literally race-by-race… even the most obscure early events and venues in what has clearly been a labour of love… John Watson provides an amusing foreword recalling fondly his old friend and team-mate… and in a stroke of genius Niki’s first entrant and mentor Kurt Bergmann adds a lovely afterword… I loved all of the aforementioned facets, but I think the thing that appealed most besides the depth of Saltinstall’s excellent research was the originality and execution of the concept... Unquestionably, this is an essential tome for any enthusiast’s bookshelf.”
David Tremayne, GrandPrix+

“Brilliant.”
Motor Sport

“I have about 600 motor sports books, including about 100 biographies, but this book is by far the best biography I’ve ever seen… Chapeau, Chapeau, Chapeau!”
Christian Sandler, motorsport historian

“Most impressive is the sheer depth of research… Even the more obscure events that Lauda took part in (many of which I did not know about) are reported in detail, and the choice and quality of the accompanying images are outstanding… fantastic pictures abound… Perhaps most importantly though, it really is a well-written book. Concise and well-balanced, it is a joy to read… I was quite moved when I finished reading.”
Wolfgang Thomas, The Nostalgia Forum

“In the case of Lauda, I set the bar just about as high as it will go, and any book about him needs to do him full justice. I am delighted to say that this book, nine years in the making and completed mere weeks before Lauda’s death, is a worthy addition to the canon of Lauda literature… Reading Saltinstall’s meticulous reportage I was reminded of how much I have forgotten… Saltinstall deserves much credit for this book, and the huge amount of research that must have gone into its creation. Publisher Evro is also to be congratulated for producing a high-quality book that feels worth its considerable price. The book is a recommended read for everyone who followed Grand Prix racing in the 1970s and ’80s. But it is an essential read for those who already respect and admire Lauda.”
speedreaders.info

“What a treat… Congratulations to Jon Saltinstall and publishers Evro who have produced my favourite motor sport title of 2019.”
Martin Bull, The Nostalgia Forum

“There is a quality feel throughout this 376-page book, both in the writing and the colour image quality.”
Retro-Speed

“Comprehensive and richly illustrated… with a delightful foreword by John Watson.”
ourmanbehindthewheel.com