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  • Published: 30 November 2025
  • ISBN: 9781847928955
  • Imprint: Bodley Head
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 320
  • RRP: $55.00
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Pitlane Lessons

What F1 Can Teach You About Life and Work





From the high-octane, high stakes world of F1, these are the key lessons learned at the top level of the sport – and how to take them out of the pitlane and make them work for you

From the high-octane, high stakes world of F1, these are the key lessons learned at the top level of the sport – and how to take them out of the pitlane and make them work for you

Foreword by Jake Humphrey, author of HIGH PERFORMANCE.

F1 teams operate at the highest level of competitive sport. With huge sums of money, global prestige and even lives on the line, they work under constant pressure to survive and succeed.

Drawing on his World Championship-winning experience working for McLaren – one of the most storied and successful F1 teams in history – Marc Priestley shows you lessons learned from and amongst the world’s best drivers, engineers, team leaders and more.

From conquering stress to building a winning team; from responding to failure to celebrating success – and much more – Marc Priestley takes you inside the pitlane to reveal the secrets of F1 success – and how to use them in your work and life.

  • Published: 30 November 2025
  • ISBN: 9781847928955
  • Imprint: Bodley Head
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 320
  • RRP: $55.00
Categories:

About the author

Marc 'Elvis' Priestley

Marc 'Elvis' Priestley worked for McLaren Racing as a Formula One mechanic and member of the pitstop crew from 2000-2009. He worked with a distinguished list of drivers including Mika Hakkinen, David Coulthard, Kimi Raikkonen, Jean Alesi, Juan Pablo Montoya, Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton.

Following his retirement from McLaren, Elvis's first broadcast role was as pitlane reporter for BBC Radio 5 Live, where he was able to share his vast technical experience of the cars and equipment with listeners. Since then, Elvis has become an integral part of Sky's F1 coverage. He is now a co-host on the channel’s studio-based chat show, The F1 Report, as well as attending a number of Grand Prix events.

Twitter: @f1elvis

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