Pitlane Life Lessons Podcast

Oct 15 2024 72 ep. 56 mins 214
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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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Harry Benjamin On Becoming A Lead F1 Commentator at 27 & Getting Shot Down By Fernando Alonso | EP71

Oct 15 2024 59 mins  
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

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

Oct 08 2024 66 mins  
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva

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

Oct 01 2024 74 mins  
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Sep 24 2024 52 mins  
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Sep 17 2024 54 mins  
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? Hosted on Acast. See

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

Sep 10 2024 28 mins  
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. Hosted on A

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

Sep 03 2024 81 mins  
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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Aug 27 2024 47 mins  
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Aug 20 2024 46 mins  
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Aug 13 2024 34 mins  
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.