Life in the Pitlane
Published on 27. February 2025
Book
Hardback
288 pages
978-0-349-44343-0 (ISBN)
Description
'A fascinating journey through Nicholas's pre-F1 life and his experiences since joining Red Bull' Autosport
Life in the Pitlane is an inspiring memoir from Red Bull's senior engineer Calum Nicholas that will open up the world of Formula 1 like never before.
Replete with all the high-octane tales and behind the scenes details you'd expect from a life lived next to the fast lane, Life in the Pitlane will detail the realities of life off the track; the good and the bad, with a particular spotlight on diversity and inclusion within the sport, and all the entertaining stories and behind the scenes details fans of F1 will be looking for.
Life in the Pitlane brings a brand-new perspective to the sport, as Calum reflects on his career so far, how the sport has changed for those working in it, the realities of life on the road and the future he hopes lies ahead.
Life in the Pitlane is an inspiring memoir from Red Bull's senior engineer Calum Nicholas that will open up the world of Formula 1 like never before.
Replete with all the high-octane tales and behind the scenes details you'd expect from a life lived next to the fast lane, Life in the Pitlane will detail the realities of life off the track; the good and the bad, with a particular spotlight on diversity and inclusion within the sport, and all the entertaining stories and behind the scenes details fans of F1 will be looking for.
Life in the Pitlane brings a brand-new perspective to the sport, as Calum reflects on his career so far, how the sport has changed for those working in it, the realities of life on the road and the future he hopes lies ahead.
Reviews / Votes
This memoir is rich in anecdote as it tracks a fascinating journey through Nicholas's pre-F1 life and his experiences since joining Red Bull. * Autosport *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Little, Brown Book Group
Product notice
Trade binding
Illustrations
8pp colour
Dimensions
Height: 238 mm
Width: 153 mm
Thickness: 35 mm
Weight
574 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-349-44343-0 (9780349443430)
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Person
Calum Nicholas is the Senior Power Unit Assembly Technician at Red Bull Racing and is responsible for making sure the car's various systems are operating and optimal for race day. Calum also forms part of the all-important pitstop crew that up until 2023 held the world record for an F1 pitstop.
Since joining Red Bull Racing in 2015, Calum has been part of the team that has brought Red Bull back to its winning ways. Red Bull have won four consecutive World Championships with driver Max Verstappen and in 2022 and 2023 they won the Constructors' Championship.
Since joining Red Bull Racing in 2015, Calum has been part of the team that has brought Red Bull back to its winning ways. Red Bull have won four consecutive World Championships with driver Max Verstappen and in 2022 and 2023 they won the Constructors' Championship.