What Doesn't Kill You...

Johnny Herbert rose to the top of motor racing as a driver of rare gifts, yet he has survived more than most of his rivals. He won the British Junior Karting Championship despite losing part of a finger along the way, then took the 1987 Formula 3 crown for Eddie Jordan. A Formula 1 debut seemed certain until a multi-car collision at Brands Hatch threatened to finish his career before it had properly started. He came back from that crash and went on to win the British Grand Prix in 1995, to great public affection.

Herbert then spent 25 years in competitive motorsport. He is the only British driver to have won the 24 Hours of Le Mans and also a Grand Prix. Throughout, he raced in constant pain, and he is the first and only disabled driver in Formula 1 history.

In this autobiography, Herbert recounts his life behind the wheel in a light, playful voice. He shares stories from the sport's harder edges, including his time alongside Michael Schumacher, his battles with Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost, Damon Hill, Martin Brundle and Nigel Mansell, and the grim accidents he witnessed and endured. His deep knowledge of and affection for the sport run through every chapter.