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. Visit www.performanceinsights.co.uk for more. Join the conversation using #BusinessofWinning and follow @P1nsights for updates.

The Business of Winning Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 39 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts The Business of Winning Podcast, a sports show with 39 episodes published.

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  Martin Donnelly - A Career Lost, A Life Won: the inspirational storyline behind F1 The Movie

  Dec 23, 202538 minS0

  <p>In this episode of The Business of Winning, we sit down with former Formula 1 driver Martin Donnelly to explore one of the most extraordinary journeys in motorsport.<br/><br/>From his racing roots in Belfast to fighting his way onto the Formula 1 grid, Martin reflects on the grit, ambition and sacrifice required to reach the top. He shares candid insight into the political realities of elite motorsport, the pressure of competing against established teammates and the mindset needed to seize opportunity.<br/><br/>Martin recounts his life-altering accident at the 1990 Spanish Grand Prix, an incident that ended his Formula 1...

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  Behaviour and Leadership with Xevi Pujolar and Nash Mayuela.

  Dec 4, 202551 minS0

  <p>This week, we’re joined by Xevi Pujolar and Nash Mayuela.</p><p>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 execute at the highest level of motorsport.</p><p>Nash brings a complementary perspective, breaking down the behavioural science behind elite performance and how data-driven insights can be transformed into practical frameworks for teams in any industry.</p><p>A fascinating conversation for anyone interested in leadership, performance and the mindset behind winning.</p><p>Performance Insights specialises in br...

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  Annastiina Hintsa: The Human Performance Engine Behind Formula 1

  Nov 27, 202549 minS3

  <p>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.</p><p>The groundbreaking partnership between her father, Dr Aki Hintsa, and Mika Häkkinen sparked a movement that now sees Hintsa’s world-renowned coaches supporting more than 60% of today’s Formula 1 grid. Annastiina offers a rare inside look at the holistic approach that has powered multiple World Championships and reshaped how elite drivers prepare, perform, and recover.</p><p>She reflects on her father’s legacy, the creation of Hintsa’s renowned “Circle of Success” mo...

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  Safety, Speed and the Pursuit of Performance with Marcin Budkowski

  Nov 20, 202556 minS3

  <p><b>What can Formula 1 teach us about engineering excellence, leadership and staying calm under pressure?</b> Former FIA executive and F1 team leader <b>Marcin Budkowski</b> joins host <b>Mark Gallagher</b> to share insights from a career spent at the heart of the sport’s technical and safety evolution.</p><p>From analysing the dramatic Gabriel Bortoleto crash in São Paulo to breaking down Max Verstappen’s remarkable consistency and Oscar Piastri’s recent challenges, Marcin offers an insider’s view of the 2025 season and the unseen work that keeps drivers safe and teams competitive.</p><p>He also...

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  Pit Lane Lessons with Marc Priestley

  Nov 13, 202545 minS3

  <p>What can Formula 1 teach us about life, work and winning? Former McLaren mechanic and Wheeler Dealers presenter <b>Marc Priestley</b> joins host <b>Mark Gallagher</b> to share lessons from his new book Pit Lane Lessons: What F1 Can Teach You About Life and Work.</p><p>From the pressure of two-second pit stops to the relentless pursuit of perfection under Ron Dennis, Marc reveals how elite teams maintain motivation across a 24-race season, celebrate small wins, and build cultures that thrive under pressure.</p><p>He also explores how innovation in F1 isn’t just about technology...

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