Pitlane Life Lessons Podcast
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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- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 56 minutes
- Episodes
- 82
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
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 some…
00:31:02 |
Wed 14 May 2025
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 …
01:24:04 |
Wed 07 May 2025
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 techno…
01:09:14 |
Wed 30 Apr 2025
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 con…
00:40:19 |
Wed 23 Apr 2025
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, b…
00:46:24 |
Wed 16 Apr 2025
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 B…
01:05:53 |
Wed 09 Apr 2025
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 motorspo…
01:00:05 |
Wed 02 Apr 2025
"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 j…
00:48:15 |
Wed 26 Mar 2025
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 "I…
00:57:01 |
Wed 19 Mar 2025
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'…
00:45:06 |
Wed 12 Mar 2025
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 Radi…
00:59:01 |
Wed 16 Oct 2024
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, …
01:06:43 |
Wed 09 Oct 2024
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 inc…
01:14:34 |
Wed 02 Oct 2024
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 …
00:52:37 |
Wed 25 Sep 2024
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 ab…
00:54:12 |
Wed 18 Sep 2024
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, an…
00:28:03 |
Wed 11 Sep 2024
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 …
01:21:31 |
Wed 04 Sep 2024
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,…
00:47:19 |
Wed 28 Aug 2024
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 …
00:46:47 |
Wed 21 Aug 2024
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…
00:34:43 |
Wed 14 Aug 2024
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