Total Competition Hardcover – November 3, 2016

Fantastic book. It's written like an interview between Parr and Brawn. Parr states in the introduction that he kept the dialogue raw, which seems to be true. That can make some parts a little slow to read, but it adds to the overall feeling of the book. Brawn reflects on his career and lessons learned. Brawn and Parr discuss the strategy that Brawn employed which led him to so much success in racing. He is never boastful, tempering what he says with humility. He often points out that luck and hard work have contributed more to his success then innate ability has.It's not an academic book by any means, but I considered it to be a case study of sorts. As a racing fan and a student of leadership (I have a Master's of Arts in Leadership), I find this personally and professionally valuable.

Names of Ross Brawn and Adam Parr make this a must read for any F1 fan but when you turn the last page and think about how you liked it, the best thing is to adjust your expectations. This is NOT a book of best kept secrets of F1. This book revolves around how Brawn and Parr think about/apply strategy and give real world examples from F1. Definitely an enjoyable read, especially parts about events leading to Brawn's departure from Mercedes. I'm just saying know what to expect when buying this book

Author is well equipped to provide a great view of the inside of F-1 from the design of the cars, company politics, team dynamics, FIA fiddling , honor, betrayal and drivers.A great read and deserving of a place on the bookshelf of any serious follower of the sport. Also a great read in management and leadership

This is Adam Parr trying to make a book about competition and performance Not limited to racing, using Sun Tzu's Art of War as a framework for a discussion with Ross Brawn as exemplar. Parr wants F1 to be able to teach us more generally inasmuch as it such an epic crucible. But I think the book comes up short of his vision for it, and the anecdotes and experience Brawn shares don't quite make up for it. Did I come away with anything that useful going forward? Not really. And that disappoints me. But their discourse, as thoughtful and modest as it is, just isn't what I can only term in context as "championship winning". That said, it does have redeeming features...both men admit and discuss their failures, something I always value and respect. The discussion necessarily addresses what readers of Autosport and Motorsport will expect about the difficulty of integrating such large engineering and manufacturing enterprises as F1 teams have become. You'd get the impression from this book that Brawns exemplary success at this is as much due to his adherence to straightforwardness and decency as to a sophisticated managerial regime - the value of personal skills figure prominently in the story of his success, and the limits of their value in the story of his failure and departure from Merc. It's not an expensive book and you can get thru it pretty fast. I recommend it if you enjoy the higher level politics of F1 and tales of the personalities involved at the team principal and technical director level. If you think this might be a good read on management and strategy you might want to look elsewhere for better.

First rate. Insightful. Much enjoyed the dialogue format, letting RB speak for himself. The Parr contribution was most interesting and informed and his subject lends itself well to F1. I wonder what RB's role will be in F1's future? It needs him. I was gripped. At last, that's how RB does what he does so sublimely. A book with high levels of aerodynamic and mechanical grip. A must read not just for fans but I can think of a number of managers who could glean some tips from RB's way of doing things.

There are three angles that keep you engaged in reading this book.1. How F1 is no different from other businesses, taking apart the glamour surrounding it.2. Lots of recent F1 history anecdotes that if you like the sport we have been witnesses.3. The connection with War, what are the dots you need to interconnect to achieve the ultimate goal....winning.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I like the idea of strategy being a process towards achieving goals. This really explains why leaders must ensure that all resources are geared towards achieving goals over and over again to survive in the long term but also keep reaching the heights they set for themselves.

This book was very in-depth, and extremely well written! It shows all aspects of Formula one, from the on-track battles, behind the scene tactics, and much more! It also gives the readers insights to how Sun Tsu’s “Art of War” can apply to Motorsports!