The Business of Winning Podcast
Welcome to The Business of Winning Podcast.
Behind the speed, strategy and spectacle of Formula 1 are the people who make it all happen.
Hear the stories of the engineers, strategists and leaders who drive success at the highest level of motorsport and how their experiences can teach us about performance in business and life.
Hosted by Mark Gallagher, we uncover the lessons in leadership, teamwork, high performance and innovation that define what it means to win, both on the track and beyond it.
Brought to you by Performance Insights, connecting impactful keynote speakers from the world of Formula 1 to global events.
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Episodes
38 episodes
Behaviour and Leadership with Xevi Pujolar and Nash Mayuela.
This week, we’re joined by Xevi Pujolar and Nash Mayuela.Xevi, best known for leading trackside operations at Sauber, lifts the lid on life on the pit wall: rapid-fire decision-making, pressure resilience, and the teamwork required to ex...
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50:35
Annastiina Hintsa: The Human Performance Engine Behind Formula 1
What can Formula 1 teach us about human performance, wellbeing and sustaining success under immense pressure? This week we are joined by CEO Annastiina Hintsa.The groundbreaking partnership between her father, Dr Aki Hintsa, and Mika Häk...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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48:48
Safety, Speed and the Pursuit of Performance with Marcin Budkowski
What can Formula 1 teach us about engineering excellence, leadership and staying calm under pressure? Former FIA executive and F1 team leader Marcin Budkowski joins host Mark Gallagher to share insights from a career spent ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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55:30
Pit Lane Lessons with Marc Priestley
What can Formula 1 teach us about life, work and winning? Former McLaren mechanic and Wheeler Dealers presenter Marc Priestley joins host Mark Gallagher to share lessons from his new book Pit Lane Lessons: What F1 Can Tea...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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44:31
Guenther Steiner & Mark Gallagher - Melbourne
This week on The Business of Winning, we’re coming to you live from the Melbourne Grand Prix with Mark Gallagher and Guenther Steiner!Recorded after the first practice session of the 2025 season, Mark and Guenther dive into the ...
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Jennie Gow
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...
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Christian Klien
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 Bul...
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Neil Martin
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 ...
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Bradley Scanes
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 s...
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Jonathan Legard
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 o...
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55:59
Otmar Szafnauer - Part 1
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...
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Otmar Szafnauer - Part 2
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...
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Claire Ritchie
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 k...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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Professor Raymond Boyle
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, Strea...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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Ruth Buscombe
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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Julien Simon-Chautemps
Julien Simon-ChautempsThis 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 w...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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38:41
Toby Moody
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 o...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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Guenther Steiner
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 Günther...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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31:24
Paddy Lowe
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 Ni...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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Matt Bishop
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 motorspor...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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51:16
Karun Chandhok
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. A...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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38:04
Nicole Bearne
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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25:43
Marc Priestley
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,...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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