PRIME MEMBER EXCLUSIVE | 3 Months Free Trial

Auto-renews at INR 199/mo after 3 months. Cancel anytime. Offer ends 15 July, 2026.
The Mechanic cover art

The Mechanic

The Secret World of the F1 Pitlane

 Preview
LIMITED TIME OFFER
3 Months Free Trial
Get this deal
Offer ends on 15 July, 2026 at 11:59 PM IST.
1 credit a month to use on any title.
Listen to anything from the Plus Catalogue—thousands of Audible Originals, podcasts and audiobooks.
₹199 per month after 3 months. Renews automatically. Cancel anytime. Offer ends 15 July, 2026 at 11:59 PM IST.
Download titles to your library and listen offline.

The Mechanic

Written by: Marc 'Elvis' Priestley
Narrated by: Marc 'Elvis' Priestley
Get this deal

₹199 per month after 3 months. Renews automatically. Cancel anytime. Offer ends 15 July, 2026 at 11:59 PM IST.

Buy Now for ₹649.68

Buy Now for ₹649.68

Random House presents the audiobook edition of The Mechanic, written and read by Marc 'Elvis' Priestley.

In the high octane atmosphere of the Formula One pit lane, the spotlight is most often on the superstar drivers. And yet, without the technical knowledge, competitive determination and outright obsession from his garage of mechanics, no driver could possibly hope to claim a spot on the podium. These are the guys who make every World Champion, and any mistakes can have critical consequences.

That's not to say the F1 crew is just a group of highly skilled technical engineers, tweaking machinery in wind tunnels and crunching data through high spec computers. These boys can seriously let their hair down. Whether it be parties on luxury yachts in Monaco or elaborate photo opportunities in gravity-defying aeroplanes, this is a world which thrills on and off the track.

Join McLaren's former Number One mechanic, Marc 'Elvis' Priestley as he tours the world, revealing some of Formula One's most outrageous secrets and the fiercest rivalries, all fuelled by the determination to win.

This is Formula One as you've never seen it before.

 Engineering Motor Sports Sports Transportation
adbl_web_anon_alc_button_suppression_t1

Critic Reviews

The principle is sound, as are the author’s credentials… [A] genuine attempt to reflect the day-to-day realities of a relentless life on the road. And it is relayed by someone who doesn’t feel duty-bound to toe the corporate line
Here we are privileged to have Marc’s take on the Formula 1 world from the inside… Marc was lucky enough to work alongside David Coulthard, Mika Hakkinen, Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton, among others, but it is his close relationship with Kimi Raikkonen that we gain most insight into as we read… In short, it is a must read for any F1 fan, and I can highly recommend (Sarah Merritt)
All stars
Most relevant
loved it. Elvis's insight into my favourite era of F1 is astonishing. one of the better F1 books around.

excellent insight into F1 world

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Well written and well read, this is a simple tale of a formula one mechanic. This is no power brokers tale of intrigue or driver biography. It is about what it feels like to be part of formula one as one of many. And it is a wonderful read. Do give it a chance if you enjoy racing.

An amazing look at formula one

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
loved the story of elvis and all that happened around him. A must read for those who thinks Fernando Alonso is plain toxic without knowing how big a part Lewis played in creating that image about him

Beautiful tales. A must read for all F1 fans

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Wonderful and honest review of F1.
A must for F1 fans who are passionate about the sport

Great listen

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.