--- product_id: 94808025 title: "The Mechanic: The Secret World of the F1 Pitlane" price: "$29.25" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/94808025-the-mechanic-the-secret-world-of-the-f1-pitlane store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # The Mechanic: The Secret World of the F1 Pitlane **Price:** $29.25 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Mechanic: The Secret World of the F1 Pitlane - **How much does it cost?** $29.25 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/94808025-the-mechanic-the-secret-world-of-the-f1-pitlane) ## 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 The ultimate gift for Formula One fans – meet Marc 'Elvis' Priestley: the former number-one McLaren mechanic, and the brains behind some of F1's greatest ever drivers. Revealing the most outrageous secrets and fiercest rivalries, The Mechanic follows Priestley as he travels the world working in the high-octane atmosphere of the F1 pit lane. While the spotlight is most often on the superstar drivers, the mechanics are the guys who make every World Champion, and any mistakes can have critical consequences. However, these highly skilled engineers don't just fine-tune machinery and crunch data through high-spec computers. These boys can seriously let their hair down. Whether it's partying on luxury yachts or photo opportunities aboard gravity-defying aeroplanes, this is a world which thrills on and off the track. This is Formula One, but not like you've seen it before. Review: Great behind the scenes stories. - Fascinating tales of goings on in F1. From the days when work hard, play hard was a requirement. Great read. Review: An interesting inside account - This is an enjoyable inside account of the day to day realities of what it is like to be a mechanic in an F1 team. It is quite general so is not too technical which is positive for the casual F1 fan or those who are not mechanically minded. It casts McLaren in a new light showing that it is not entirely the ultra professional team they wish to portray and that at least the mechanics can have a laugh. It contains lots of interesting stories of what it is like to work in F1 and the camaraderie between mechanics. A bit more tell all info in places, particularly about Ron Dennis would have been nice but what there were was very interesting. It was very interesting to read a mechanic’s view of the feelings about having an unproved rookie in the form of Lewis Hamilton in the team and the challenging 2007 season. There are lots of fun stories of the mechanics behaving badly, of particular interest is the story about filling Kimi’s gloves with blue dye and Kimi’s subsequent revenge. It shows that Kimi can be a warm and friendly guy and is up for a laugh. Overall, this is a fun account of what it is like to be a mechanic and a good read for an F1 fan. A bit more serious insight in places would have been nice though. It strikes a good balance between insight and drunken tales though and is enjoyable to read. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 21,504 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 3 in Automotive Repair 15 in Racecar Drivers Biographies 20 in Formula One | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 3,532 Reviews | ## Images ![The Mechanic: The Secret World of the F1 Pitlane - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81pXLQo3HGL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great behind the scenes stories. *by S***Y on 18 May 2026* Fascinating tales of goings on in F1. From the days when work hard, play hard was a requirement. Great read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ An interesting inside account *by M***S on 16 September 2018* This is an enjoyable inside account of the day to day realities of what it is like to be a mechanic in an F1 team. It is quite general so is not too technical which is positive for the casual F1 fan or those who are not mechanically minded. It casts McLaren in a new light showing that it is not entirely the ultra professional team they wish to portray and that at least the mechanics can have a laugh. It contains lots of interesting stories of what it is like to work in F1 and the camaraderie between mechanics. A bit more tell all info in places, particularly about Ron Dennis would have been nice but what there were was very interesting. It was very interesting to read a mechanic’s view of the feelings about having an unproved rookie in the form of Lewis Hamilton in the team and the challenging 2007 season. There are lots of fun stories of the mechanics behaving badly, of particular interest is the story about filling Kimi’s gloves with blue dye and Kimi’s subsequent revenge. It shows that Kimi can be a warm and friendly guy and is up for a laugh. Overall, this is a fun account of what it is like to be a mechanic and a good read for an F1 fan. A bit more serious insight in places would have been nice though. It strikes a good balance between insight and drunken tales though and is enjoyable to read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ brilliant *by F***G on 10 June 2026* A great insight from a very different perspective that opens up some of the behind the scene world of the enigmatic world of F1 during a great time in the sports ever evolving life. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Mechanic: The Secret World of the F1 Pitlane - Inside Mercedes F1: The exclusive, must-read story of one of the most successful Formula 1 Teams - Surviving to Drive: The No.1 Sunday Times bestseller as seen on Netflix’s Drive to Survive --- ## 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.us/products/94808025-the-mechanic-the-secret-world-of-the-f1-pitlane](https://www.desertcart.us/products/94808025-the-mechanic-the-secret-world-of-the-f1-pitlane) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-07-22*