Pitlane Lessons

Packed full of great stories, expertise and insight – Jake HumphreyFormula One is a sport of high stakes and split-second decisions. But behind every choice made and every lap turned is a lifetime of lessons in every conceivable area of personal and collective responsibility. Marc knows what it takes to win on track and has dedicated his life to discovering how the experiences of those who have changed the game can help us navigate our own lives – Will BuxtonIn Formula One, high performance lives in the delicate balance between engineering excellence and human performance. My father, Dr Aki Hintsa, deeply enjoyed his interactions with individuals like Marc who could cross that chasm – the engineers who saw not just the car, but the person driving it. This book is a tribute not only to performance, but to the conversations that changed lives – Annastiina HintsaMarc takes key learnings from his years in the pitlane and applies them to everyday life. With lessons that, in turn, will change your life – Jennie Gow

Marc Priestley worked for McLaren from 2000-2009, winning the World Championship with Lewis Hamilton in 2008. Under Ron Dennis, he worked with Championship-winning drivers Fernando Alonso, Kimi Raikkonen and Mika Hakkinen. His memoir, The Mechanic, was published in 2017. Since leaving McLaren he has worked with businesses as a keynote speaker and consultant. Marc provides expert analysis as part of the BBC’s F1 commentary team and is the co-host of Wheeler Dealers. He hosts his own podcast, Pitlane Life Lessons.