Deadly Obsessions Author:Phil Shirley Formula One pushes its drivers to the limits of endurance and skims the edges of death with every race. Even with every safety precaution in place, the lives of the drivers still depend on their split-second concentration at speeds of over 200 miles per hour. What motivates drivers to risk injury and death for their sport? How do they cope when ... more »their friends die in fatal crashes? In Deadly Obsessions, journalist Phil Shirley probes the thoughts and emotions of the stars of Formula One racing, including Michael Schumacher, Mika Hakkinen, Jacques Villeneuve, Damon Hill, and Martin Brundle. The result is a unique insight into this international sport, as top drivers speak openly of their approach to life and death, about their beliefs and superstitions, and the psychological and spiritual impact of driving so close to death.« less