Mark Hughes (journalist)
Mark Hughes | |
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Born | Mark P. Hughes |
Nationality | British |
Occupation(s) | Motorsport journalist, Author |
Known for | Grand Prix editor: Motor Sport magazine |
Mark P. Hughes is the
When Hughes worked for Autosport, his Formula One race reports were widely acclaimed for their combination of cockpit insight, technical understanding, and vivid prose; veteran motorsport author Eoin Young has described Hughes as "a talent with an amazing ... ability", and has compared him to Ernest Hemingway.[3] Hughes has had several Formula One-related books published. Speed Addicts (published by HarperCollins) was awarded Best Illustrated Book at the 2006 British Sports Book Awards.[4] Hughes is also the author of the 2008 book Lewis Hamilton, The Full Story.[5] His co-authored book with racing driver Tommy Byrne, Crashed And Byrned, won the 2008 William Hill Irish Sports Book of the Year.[6] His brother is the racing driver Warren Hughes, and he is married.
References
- ^ "Analysis: The MP4-27". Sky Sports. 1 February 2012. Archived from the original on 4 February 2012. Retrieved 1 February 2012.
- ^ "BBC's Formula One team". BBC Sport. 5 March 2009. Retrieved 5 March 2009.
- ^ It Still Beats Working – Eoin Young, Transport Bookman Publications, 2003
- ^ "Previous winners". British Sports Book Awards. Retrieved 29 March 2020.
- ISBN 978-1840469370.
- ^ "Crashed and Byrned is the William Hill Irish Sports Book of the Year for 2008". PR.com. 14 December 2008. Retrieved 5 March 2009.