Inside F1: Life Alongside Legends

From an early age, Lee McKenzie had access to a world that most rarely are allowed into. From spending time in the paddock as a teen, to becoming a highly respected F1 journalist and presenter, Lee McKenzie has been at the heart of motorsport for almost 20 years.

On the frontline of one of the most watched sports of the planet and gaining the respect of world champions with a tough but fair interview approach, Lee has shared experiences, hire cars, parties and friendships with a host of drivers from Michael Schumacher, to Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel to Jenson Button.

INSIDE F1 tells the stories of the careers of seven stars of the sport using her interviews from throughout the years. Lee's unique perspective takes us through the highs and lows, controversies and heartbreaking crashes that lead to some of the biggest and most memorable interviews in recent years. Lee's relationship with the drivers makes INSIDE F1 an enthralling behind-the-scenes account of one of the biggest sports in the world.

AUTHOR

Lee McKenzie w as in the F1 paddock from an early age. From meeting the drivers,
to washing the dishes and generally helping in hospitality to pass the time, she is
now one of the most respected F1 presenters and interviewers in the sport. Lee
has covered almost all series of motorsport around the world, but it w as w hen she
started covering F1 for BBC TV that she became know n to fans. She has competed
as a co-driver in rally events including the World Rally Championship, became the
first female to present the full F1 show in the UK and the first female recipient of the
prestigious Jim Clark Award.