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Pitlane Life Lessons Podcast

Marc Priestley

82 episodes

6 months ago

Formula 1 is the pinnacle of motorsport. But what lessons can the elite world of F1 racing teach us to get the best out of ourselves?

To live life to the max, enjoy success and thrive.

Join host Marc Priestley (@f1elvis), a former key member of the McLaren Formula One Team, working alongside Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso as he delves deep into the lessons that Formula 1 can teach us about our own lives.

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Formula 1 is the pinnacle of motorsport. But what lessons can the elite world of F1 racing teach us to get the best out of ourselves?

To live life to the max, enjoy success and thrive.

Join host Marc Priestley (@f1elvis), a former key member of the McLaren Formula One Team, working alongside Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso as he delves deep into the lessons that Formula 1 can teach us about our own lives.

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Episodes (20/82)

Pitlane Life Lessons Podcast

The Hidden Nuances Behind Red Bull's 2nd Driver Problem | E81

Welcome back to Season 8 of the Pitlane Life Lessons Podcast! In today's episode Marc goes into detail about the ongoing Red Bull 2nd driver problem. How can such an established organization get something so wrong for so long? There's more to it than meets the eye.

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6 months ago

31 minutes 2 seconds

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EXCLUSIVE: An Unfiltered Conversation With Ted Kravitz | E80

Welcome back to Season 8 of the Pitlane Life Lessons Podcast! In today's episode, Marc sits down exclusively with Sky Sports F1 punditry legend - Ted Kravitz. Reflecting on his almost 30 year career in the sport, Ted opens up on his journey to date, his passions outside of Formula 1, and the impression left upon him by some of the sports most legendary names. We hope you enjoy the conversation.

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6 months ago

1 hour 24 minutes 4 seconds

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Haas CIO Gary Foote: Has Technology & AI Made Formula 1 Too Predictable? | EP79

Welcome back to Season 8 of the Pitlane Life Lessons Podcast! In today's episode, Marc sits down with Haas F1 Team's Chief Information Officer Gary Foote. They discuss the relationship between technology and humans in Formula 1, AI's increasing impact on organizational efficiency, and how F1 minds have been responsible for technological breakthroughs outside the space - from bobsleigh to air traffic control, bicycles to refrigeration units. We hope you enjoy the conversation.

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6 months ago

1 hour 9 minutes 14 seconds

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The Science Behind Negative Self-Talk & How It Can Sabotage Performance | EP78

Welcome back to Season 8 of the Pitlane Life Lessons Podcast! In today's episode Marc discusses the science based psychology behind negative self talk. How Lando Norris needs to be careful not to convince himself that his often disparaging comments towards himself are true.

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6 months ago

40 minutes 19 seconds

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How Surviving A Plane Crash Changed David Coulthard's Perspective On Life & Formula 1 | EP77

Welcome back to Season 8 of the Pitlane Life Lessons Podcast! In today's episode Marc welcome's former McLaren colleague, 13 time F1 race winner David Coulthard. They discuss all things motorsport, business, and reflect on the plane crash that almost claimed David's life in the year 2000. Enjoy!

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6 months ago

46 minutes 24 seconds

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Ex-Red Bull Pit Crew Calum Nicholas Reflects On His 13 Year Career In Formula 1 | EP76

Welcome back to Season 8 of the Pitlane Life Lessons Podcast! In today's episode Marc sits down with Ex-Red Bull Senior Engine Technician Calum Nicholas. He details his journey from Marussia to Red Bull Racing, the challenges he faced along the way, and paints the picture of an F1 paddock significantly less divided than Drive To Survive would have us believe. I hope you enjoy our conversation.

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7 months ago

1 hour 5 minutes 53 seconds

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Jennie Gow: The Inspiring Story Of Her Stroke Recovery Journey + Return To F1 Broadcasting | EP75

Welcome back to Season 8 of the Pitlane Life Lessons Podcast! In today's episode we have a wonderful chat with Jennie Gow. Jennie has made a long and successful career for herself within the motorsport broadcasting world, from MotoGP to Formula 1. Then one day in December 2022, without warning, she suffered a sudden and severe stroke. Jennie recounts her recovery journey, and describes the determination she found within herself to not to allow this life altering condition prevent her returning to the broadcasting world. I hope you enjoy our fascinating conversation.

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7 months ago

1 hour 5 seconds

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"His Relationship Affected His Performance" My Experience Working With Lewis Hamilton | EP74

Welcome back to Season 8 of the Pitlane Life Lessons Podcast! In today's episode we focus in on Lewis Hamilton, a driver I've worked with in the past during our time at McLaren, and seen first hand just how emotional a human being he can be.

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7 months ago

48 minutes 15 seconds

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James Allen: The Full Story Behind "IS THAT GLOCK??" + Nigel Mansell's Untold Legacy | EP73

Welcome back to Season 8 of the Pitlane Life Lessons Podcast! In today's episode we have James Allen, former Formula 1 Commentator alongside Murray Walker & Martin Brundle. We discussed his famous "IS THAT GLOCK??" moment, why Nigel Mansell's brilliance is so often overlooked, and what the future holds for Formula 1.

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7 months ago

57 minutes 1 second

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Why "Arrogance" Delayed McLaren's Return to the Top of F1 | EP72

Welcome back to Season 8 of the Pitlane Life Lessons Podcast! In today's episode I speak about McLaren's recent resurgence, winning their first constructors championship in 17 years, and why it hasn't come sooner.

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8 months ago

45 minutes 6 seconds

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Harry Benjamin On Becoming A Lead F1 Commentator at 27 & Getting Shot Down By Fernando Alonso | EP71

Welcome back to the brand new season of the Pitlane Life Lessons Podcast! In today's episode we have Formula 1 Commentator Harry Benjamin - somebody I happen work with on a regular basis for BBC Radio 5 Live. He opens up on his journey that started off in the world of acting and drama, and how that lead to him becoming one of Formula 1's most prominent figures behind the microphone. I hope you enjoy our conversation.

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1 year ago

59 minutes 1 second

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Gerry Convy: How I Went From The Military, To Alonso & Montoya's Personal Trainer | EP70

Welcome back to the brand new season of the Pitlane Life Lessons Podcast! In today's episode we have Mindset & Performance Coach Gerry Convy. He holds multiple black belts, is ex Navy & the Marines, AND he's worked with David Coulthard, Juan Pablo Montoya & Fernando Alonso. He's got so many stories to tell, I hope you enjoy our chat.

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1 year ago

1 hour 6 minutes 43 seconds

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Rob Smedley: Why Felipe Massa Is "Like A Little Brother" & The Pain Of Losing In 2008 | EP69

Welcome back to the brand new season of the Pitlane Life Lessons Podcast! In today's episode I'm joined by Rob Smedley. This is a man you know as an F1 Race Engineer over many years, and had that incredibly close relationship with Felipe Massa at Ferrari & Williams.

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1 year ago

1 hour 14 minutes 34 seconds

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Everything You Need To Know About How F1 Teams Make Decisions | EP68

Welcome back to the brand new season of the Pitlane Life Lessons Podcast! In today's episode we talk decision making. The lengths F1 teams go to in order to make their best guesses possible, and why you're probably not going to always agree with them a lot of the time.

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1 year ago

52 minutes 37 seconds

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I Used To Work With Adrian Newey - So What Are The Hidden Lessons Of His $100m Move To Aston | EP67

Welcome back to the brand new season of the Pitlane Life Lessons Podcast! In today's episode, we're talking all about Adrian Newey and his recent move to Aston Martin. What could his move teach us about the impact of a "Galactico" in an organization? What if it all goes wrong? And how does an individual who has achieved so much, remain so humble and ego-less?

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1 year ago

54 minutes 12 seconds

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Stoffel Vandoorne Reflects On His "Difficult" Time At McLaren In 2017 & 18 | EP66

Welcome back to the brand new season of the Pitlane Life Lessons Podcast! In today's episode we have Stoffel Vandoorne, current Aston Martin F1 Team Reserve Driver, GP2 & Formula E World Champion, and ex McLaren F1 Team driver in 2017 & 18. He reflected on the tumultuous time in his motorsport career, and how it shaped him into the driver - and man, he is today.

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1 year ago

28 minutes 3 seconds

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Mark Arnall: The Fascinating Life Of Vettel & Raikkonen's F1 Performance Coach | EP65

Welcome back to the brand new season of the Pitlane Life Lessons Podcast! In today's episode I spoke to Mark Arnall. He was Sebastian Vettel, Kimi Raikkonen, and Mika Hakkinen's Performance Engineer across a 20+ year career in Formula 1. He's also one of my best mates. I really hope you enjoy this one!

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1 year ago

1 hour 21 minutes 31 seconds

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Why It's INEVITABLE That Norris & Piastri Will Clash At McLaren | EP64

Welcome back to the brand new season of the Pitlane Life Lessons Podcast! In today's episode Marc picks apart McLaren's journey back to the top of Formula 1, why they're not yet the finished article, and the lessons they must heed from 2007's disastrous driver dilemma.

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1 year ago

47 minutes 19 seconds

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F1TV's Laura Winter Reflects On The Challenges Of Live Broadcasting | EP63

Welcome back to the brand new season of the Pitlane Life Lessons Podcast! In today's episode we have F1TV's Laura Winter. We talk about her journey to get to Formula 1, some of the surprising things she found when she got there, and the importance of having the right people around you in work and life.

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1 year ago

46 minutes 47 seconds

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Valtteri Bottas Opens Up On His F1 Career So Far: "Somehow I Picked Myself Up" | EP62

Welcome back to the brand new season of the Pitlane Life Lessons Podcast! In today's episode, Marc sits down with Sauber F1 Driver Valtteri Bottas, and reflects on his career to date. The bosses he's worked with, the parallels between F1 and cycling, and why he considered retirement after the 2018 F1 season.

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1 year ago

34 minutes 43 seconds