A terrible passion, speed

"For as long as I can remember, I've been captivated by speed. Not speed as such. But the kind that demands daring."

Writer, journalist, test driver, pilot, co-pilot... Johnny Rives is all this and a little more. A close friend of the greatest champions - from Fangio to Senna, not forgetting all the French aces behind the wheel - and a remarkable and respected witness to the evolution of motor racing from the 60s to the 90s, Johnny Rives has commented with acuity, finesse and objectivity on so many jousts in this terrible, dangerous, almost addictive sport, which devours those who get close to it.

In this book, taking a step back, Johnny has opened up more than usual, delivering here a personal touch, sharing there his emotions, lifting the veil on some pit secret, making visible the invisible... without ever relinquishing that modesty and benevolence that characterize him so well.