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​​Developments within Supersede Control -
​from track work to publication.
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This includes observations gathered in practice, updates on releases,
and how the framework continues to evolve over time.

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Book Review - Shamal  Kassie

21/5/2026

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Hi Pierre

Just started reading Supersede Control.

I am enjoying the read so far.


What is weird is I am visualising driving and my actions through a corner or on the track as I am reading.

Questioning and feeling how the car feels. Its like I can relate to certain lines and learn from other lines as I read.


Im enjoying it so far. I am also trying to absorb as I read.

I am not rushing this one. Will take my time to get the max out of your wisdom.

-  Shamal Kassie  -
KZN, South Africa


 
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“SSC Words Behind Me Like a Guiding Voice”

18/5/2026

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​One of the strangest and most rewarding parts of releasing Supersede Control - A Mind at Speed has been discovering how differently the book resonates with different readers.
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Recently, I received the following WhatsApp exchange from Udhveer Sookrajh. I asked his permission to share it publicly because, quite honestly, it captures the spirit and intent of SSC more accurately than any formal review possibly could.
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​Udhveer Sookrajh:
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“Actually sir I’m on my 3rd read. It’s basically my bible. I read a bit before the Sunday racing (MotoGP F1 BTC) - I’m a student for life and it’s my textbook.

I enjoy the style by which you have penned something technical to poetry. It ranks up there with Ayrton Senna’s Principles of Race Driving and Ben Collins’ How to Drive. And I am a student of Bob Bondurant’s and SSC exceeds that!!!

Have you read The Art of War? It’s The Art of War for driving.”
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Pierre Martins:

“That means more to me than you probably realise.

SSC was written exactly for minds like yours — students of the craft.
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Thank you for taking the work seriously enough to read it three times.
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​Udhveer Sookrajh:

“Pierre! It’s us that should say thank you.

Honestly - I grew up a fan of Ayrton Senna even though he had passed while I was a kid. But he made me obsessed with cars and driving. My first car was a beat up old Honda but importantly came with the Senna suspension.

I have done every driving course I could, trained with SAPS and other tactical driving units for the pure love of driving… at the same time cars have evolved. They have changed into PlayStation on wheels. Something has been lost along the way.

Your book is a lifetime of the evolution of driving. In it is a textbook of the fundamentals of driving, the triangle of grip. It’s the catalyst that reignites the muscle memory I have been fortunate enough to learn and more importantly expose me to the fun…

You won’t believe. I turned on the PlayStation last night and decided to have a few laps around Brands Hatch. SSC words behind me like a guiding voice. Yeah it’s only PlayStation but it was fun and it made me happy.

Thank you.”
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​There are moments during the long process of writing, refining and publishing a book where you genuinely wonder whether the deeper intent behind the work will fully transmit to another person.

Messages like this remind me why Supersede Control was written in the first place.

Not merely to explain driving technique, but to reconnect the reader to the deeper consciousness of driving itself — rhythm, feel, integration, anticipation, awareness and ultimately, joy.

​Thank you, Udhveer. Your words will stay with me for a very long time.

-  Pierre Martins  -
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Book Review - Mark Saunders

14/5/2026

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Hello Pierre.

​I have finished reading Supersede Control.

I think that it is very well laid out and contains a very good framework and philosophy for learning how to become a more accomplished and complete racing driver. 

The anecdotes you provide are informative as well as entertaining. 

The most benefit for someone would be the book plus your personal coaching.

-  Mark Saunders  -

Cascais, Portugal

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Book Review - Keenan  é silva

6/5/2026

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Supersede Control - Book Review:

Your book Supersede Control is far more than a story about racing --
it is a masterclass in performance, awareness, and discipline under pressure.

I've known Pierre for years, I remember in 2003 we went out to Kyalami race track for a track day event. We were in the pit and Pierre pulled out a map of the track running through each corner, about braking points, gear shifts, turning in points and exit points.

Once I understood the plan we then headed out in a Porsche 911 SC.

I remember before we exited the pit lane Pierre looked at me and said
"Now don't be a cowboy!"

The first lap was a calm drive getting to know the tracks layout.
Then lap two I was picking up pace we hit the main straight and headed in towards Nashua left handed corner, I locked up and spun 180 degrees, with 911's and Ferrari's splitting past us. I dropped a coil in that moment.

Pierre told me take a breath and let's carry on. The next lap same corner I spun again. Pierre then told me to pit on that lap.

When we got to the pits Pierre said you not getting back on the track until you can tell me what you did wrong. Well over an hour went by and I was trying to figure out what I did wrong, now as a young dude you're itching to get back in and drive, but Pierre was teaching me a valuable lesson.

Eventually I approached Pierre and he looked at me and said, "So have you managed to dissect what you did wrong". I said I locked up due to letting the clutch out to quickly and not maintaining the revs up correctly. He smiled and said get your helmet. We headed out on the track and we were flying, well to me at least.

I remember we were taking on a Lamborghini and this guy just couldn't pass me, before each corner Pierre was instructing me where to brake, gear selection, apex points and this Lambo couldn't shake us down. It was the best feeling in the world.

We came down the mineshaft full tilt and hit the right hander and the bottom, that was the first time I knew what slip was, the rear stepped out but it was controlled and Pierre shouted "Now that's how you dance with a 911".

Those lessons on that day stuck with me still today. 

What struck me most is how you’ve taken something as fast and visceral as motorsport and translated it into a structured philosophy of control. The way you break down performance — not as instinct, but as something constructed layer by layer — is both powerful and thought-provoking. It challenges the reader to rethink not only how they drive, but how they operate in any high-pressure environment.

Your storytelling is exceptional. The experiences you share are vivid, honest, and immersive, but they never feel like they’re there just for entertainment. Each story carries weight and purpose, reinforcing the deeper principles behind the Supersede Control framework. The balance between technical insight and human experience is handled with real precision.

What makes this book stand out is its universality. While it is rooted in racing, its lessons extend far beyond the track — into leadership, decision-making, and personal control under stress. The idea that “performance under pressure reveals what has been built beforehand” is something that will stay with me for a long time.

Most importantly, the book feels authentic. It’s clear this isn’t theory — it’s lived experience, refined over years, and articulated with clarity and intent.

You’ve created something that doesn’t just inform — it elevates the reader’s thinking.

I genuinely believe this book has the potential to impact not just drivers, but anyone who operates in environments where precision, control, and composure matter.


-  Keenan é Silva  -
GP, South Africa


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book review - johan smit

23/4/2026

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Supersede Control - Book Review:

What a great book Pierre!

It describes many of the things you have taught me,
and some of the things I (surprisingly) instinctively do, so well.

It leaves me with a couple of impressions:

I will have to re-read this many times - so much to absorb.

⁠Much more to learn. I thought I had reached my limit at Dezzi with my car, now I'm not so sure.

I need to experience other platforms / cars, especially those without drivers aids and with manual boxes. 

I think it's time for some dedicated coaching.

Cannot wait to get back on track to try and implement the lessons from the book.

-  Johan Smit  -
GP, South Africa


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