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First published by HarperCollinsPublishers 1997
© Jane Nottage 1998
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This book is dedicated to Paul Wiget, with thanks for four wonderful years and with much love for a very happy future for him and his four lovely children, Phil, Isobel, Kevin and Anna, and Phil’s beautiful girlfriend Anette.
Contents
1996 SEASON
Chapter One THE LEGEND LIVES ON
Chapter Two ON A WING AND A PRAYER
Chapter Three THE SUMMER OF DISCONTENT
Chapter Four THE ROAD TO VICTORY
1997 SEASON
Chapter Nine SEPTEMBER DOLDRUMS
Chapter Ten IN THE DEEP MIDWINTER
1998 SEASON
Chapter Eleven THE 1998 SEASON BEGINS
Chapter Twelve A WINNING COMBINATION
Chapter Thirteen MID-SEASON BLUES
Chapter Fourteen AN UPTURN IN FORTUNES
Chapter Fifteen THE FINAL COUNTDOWN
Winning one World Championship with Ferrari is a special feeling. Winning two is simply unforgettable. Enzo Ferrari, like his cars, came out of a unique mould. He was sometimes difficult and intransigent, but above all he was the driving force behind one of the greatest racing teams of all time. We had some memorable run-ins during my four years at Ferrari, but my respect for this giant of motor racing and what he accomplished eclipses all else. Having later started my own company, Lauda Air, I understand the effort required to build up and maintain a successful business.
There are many good memories from my time as a Ferrari driver, but one or two are outstanding, such as the first time I won a Grand Prix with Ferrari. It happened at Jarama (in Spain) in 1974 and after this I understood what it was like to feel the warmth of the passionate tifosi, who were overjoyed.
Winning my first Formula One Drivers’ Championship with Ferrari was one of the highlights of my life. When it actually
