The Business of Winning Podcast

This week on The Business of Winning, we’re joined by Jennie Gow, an accomplished motorsport journalist and broadcaster with a unique perspective on Formula 1. Jennie shares her thoughts on the early stages of F1 testing, reflecting on the cars hitting the track and what fans should be watching for as the season unfolds.

Mark and Jennie also discuss the buzz surrounding the F175 launch at O2, diving into fan, media, and team reactio...

This week on The Business of Winning, we’re joined by Christian Klien, a former Formula 1 driver who raced for Jaguar and Red Bull Racing before building a successful career in sports car and GT racing. With a front-row seat to Red Bull’s rise from an underdog team to a dominant force, Christian shares his reflections on those early years, his relationship with team founder Dietrich Mateschitz, and what made Red Bull Racing so succ...

This week on The Business of Winning, we’re joined by Neil Martin, a pioneer in Formula 1 race strategy and data analytics. Having worked with teams like McLaren, Ferrari, and Red Bull Racing, Neil played a key role in revolutionising how teams use data to gain a competitive edge.

Beyond motorsport, Neil shares the business lessons leaders can take from F1’s data-driven approach—how real-time decision-making, risk management, and pr...

This week on The Business of Winning, we’re joined by Bradley Scanes, performance coach to World Champion Max Verstappen between 2019 and 2023, one of the team responsible for helping the Dutch ace to secure multiple titles. From his start in the NHS to working with world-class athletes on Harley Street and in the high-pressure environment of F1 pit lanes, Brad’s career journey is nothing short of fascinating.

In this episode, Brad ...

This week on The Business of Winning, we’re joined by Jonathan Legard, a renowned Formula 1 commentator and journalist with decades of experience covering the pinnacle of motorsport. Jonathan offers his expert analysis on the standout stories of the 2024 season and the key developments shaping the sport’s future, alongside host Mark Gallagher.

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Part 1 - This week on The Business of Winning, we’re joined by Otmar Szafnauer, one of the most experienced and influential leaders in Formula 1. With over three decades in motorsport, Otmar shares his insights on the evolution of team leadership, organisational culture, and the business dynamics that keep F1 at the forefront of global sports.

In this episode, Otmar discusses the standout moments of the 2024 season, including McLare...

Part 2 - This week on The Business of Winning, we’re joined by Otmar Szafnauer, one of the most experienced and influential leaders in Formula 1. With over three decades in motorsport, Otmar shares his insights on the evolution of team leadership, organisational culture, and the business dynamics that keep F1 at the forefront of global sports.

In this episode, Otmar discusses the standout moments of the 2024 season, including McLare...

This week, we’re joined by Claire Ritchie, a leading figure in motorsport business and commercial partnerships. Claire shares her journey from working at Nortel to founding SQN, a company with over 20 years of success in motorsport, including key partnerships in Formula 1. She also discusses her role at Revolution, the company’s impact on F1, and the importance of diversity in the industry.

Claire gives an insider’s perspective on t...

This week, we’re joined by Professor Raymond Boyle, a renowned expert in sports media, whose research has shaped the way we understand the intersection of sports and broadcasting. In this episode, Professor Boyle delves into his new book, Streaming the Formula 1 Rivalry: Sport and the Media in the Platform Age, unpacking the impact of digital platforms on Formula 1 and the sport’s media evolution.

With host Mark Gallagher,...

This week, we’re joined by Ruth Buscombe, a leading race strategist in Formula 1, known for her work with teams like Ferrari, Haas, and Alfa Romeo. In this episode, Ruth shares her unique insights into the 2024 F1 season, the intense rivalry at McLaren, and the development challenges Red Bull faces.

With guest host Toby Moody stepping in for Mark Gallagher, Ruth reflects on her career journey, the camaraderie in F1 teams, ...

Julien Simon-Chautemps

This week we are joined by Julien Simon-Chautemps, the engineering mastermind behind some of Formula 1’s most thrilling moments. With over 14 seasons, 265 Grands Prix, and a championship-winning partnership with Kimi Räikkönen,

Julien’s expertise in F1 data analysis, strategy, and teamwork sets him apart.

Tune in with our host Mark Gallagher for behind-the-scenes stories and insights into high-performance leader...

This week, we are excited to welcome Toby Moody as our guest on the podcast. Toby brings a wealth of insight from his experience as a seasoned motorsport commentator and former lead commentator for MotoGP broadcasts. 

Tune in with our hosts Diana Binks and Mark Gallagher for behind-the-scenes stories and insights into high-performance leadership, teamwork, innovation, risk management, safety and technology - all drawn from...

In this episode, we are delighted to welcome Günther Steiner. Günthers tenure as Haas F1 team principal has left an indelible mark on the sport. Join hosts Diana Binks and Mark Gallagher as they explore the triumphs and challenges of Günthers leadership as well as exploring his thoughts as the 2024 F1 season gets underway. 

Tune into behind-the-scenes stories and insights of high-performance leadership, teamwork, innovation, risk ma...

In this episode we welcome Paddy Lowe, one of Formula 1’s most successful technical directors, having led the technical team at McLaren and then joining Mercedes to help deliver those remarkable championship successes when Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg were teammates.  Paddy Lowe is one of the most respected, award-winning engineers in Formula 1, today he has also reinvented himself as an entrepreneur, launching Zero Petroleum, a...

This week we are joined by Matt Bishop, former Chief Communications Officer for both the McLaren and Aston Martin Formula 1 teams. Matt is a founder ambassador of Racing Pride, which was set up to promote LGBTQ+ inclusivity within the motorsport industry. 

Tune in with our hosts Diana Binks and Mark Gallagher for behind-the-scenes stories and insights into high-performance leadership, teamwork, innovation, risk management, safety an...

In this episode, we welcome Karun Chandhok, one of only two Indian F1 drivers – and now a Sky Sports commentator. Karun is a member of Motorsport UK’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee and sits on its Racial Diversity Sub-Committee. As a member of the FIA Drivers’ Commission, he is an advocate for the rights and views of drivers across the world. 

Tune in with our hosts Diana Binks and Mark Gallagher for behind-t...

This week, we are thrilled to have Nicole Bearne as our guest on the podcast. Nicole brings a wealth of knowledge from her roles as a leading communications expert and former Head of Internal Communications at the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team. 

Tune in with our hosts Diana Binks and Mark Gallagher for behind-the-scenes stories and insights into high-performance leadership, teamwork, innovation, risk management, s...

This week we are excited to be joined by Marc ‘Elvis’ Priestley, former race mechanic for McLaren F1 team. Marc has worked with an impressive list of drivers including many World Champions such as Mika Hakkinen, Fernando Alonso, Kimi Raikkonen, Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton. 

Tune in with our hosts Diana Binks and Mark Gallagher for behind-the-scenes stories and insights into high-performance leadership, teamwork, innovation, ris...

In our latest episode, we're thrilled to have the legendary two-time Formula 1 World Champion, Mika Hakkinen. Our hosts Diana Binks and Mark Gallagher delve into stories and business insights from Hakkinen's iconic Formula 1 journey. 

Tune into behind-the-scenes stories and insights of high-performance leadership, teamwork, innovation, risk management, safety and technology - all drawn from decades of Formula 1 e...