How to Build a Car is the bestselling autobiography and engineering memoir by Adrian Newey, widely regarded as one of the greatest racing car designers in the history of Formula One. Combining personal stories with technical insights, the book chronicles Newey's remarkable career from his childhood fascination with cars and engineering to designing championship-winning race cars for teams including March, Williams, McLaren, and Red Bull Racing. Rather than being a conventional autobiography, the book provides a rare behind-the-scenes look at the creative process of designing Formula One cars, explaining how aerodynamics, chassis design, suspension, weight distribution, safety, regulations, and innovation influence performance on the racetrack.

Newey also recounts his collaborations with legendary drivers such as Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Ayrton Senna, Mika Häkkinen, Sebastian Vettel, and Max Verstappen, sharing fascinating stories about championship battles, engineering breakthroughs, and the constant pursuit of speed. Richly illustrated with technical sketches, engineering drawings, personal photographs, race images, and design concepts, the book offers readers an accessible yet detailed understanding of motorsport engineering while revealing the passion, creativity, and relentless problem-solving behind Formula One success. It is considered an essential read for motorsport enthusiasts, engineers, automotive designers, and anyone interested in high-performance technology.