Marc Priestley

Marc Priestley

• Successful McLaren F1 Pit Crew, Author and Broadcaster
• McLaren pitstop crew member who was also involved in team management.
• Author of “The Mechanic”. The book gives unique insights into the behind-the-scenes workings of a racing team.
• Co-host of Wheeler Dealers on the Discovery Channel

A successful Formula One McLaren Pit Crew, broadcaster Marc “Elvis” Priestley worked as a pitstop crew member and in team management for McLaren Racing for over a decade.He has stood in the pitlane watching a car approach at motorway speeds, only to stop within centimetres of where he stood. Working together in perfect synchronicity, he and his team would change tyres in less than three seconds to get the car back into the race.

His time at McLaren saw Marc Priestley become one of the team’s most experienced pit crew members. He undertook every conceivable job about racing cars. His experiences give him a unique perspective on analysing the dynamics of teamwork, communication, management, and strategy under pressure. Amongst the lengthy list of drivers and world champions he has worked with, he includes the likes of Fernando Alonso, Kimi Räikkönen, Lewis Hamilton, and Mika Hakkinen.

After leaving the racing circuit, Marc Priestley embarked on a new career. He is a popular broadcaster who has written for various websites and magazines. He is a commentator for various sports broadcasters, including the BBC.

In 2014, Marc Priestley became involved in ITV’s presentation team for the coverage of the Formula E electric racing series. He has become adept at speaking about electric vehicle technology and the general disruptive concept of electric vehicles.

Besides his regular broadcasting, Marc Priestley is the successful author of “The Mechanic”. The book gives unique insights into the behind-the-scenes workings of a racing team, as well as anecdotes and insights into achieving successful results.

Since 2021, Marc has been the co-host of Wheeler Dealers, which has a global audience via the Discovery Channel.

Marc Priestley – Speaker – Consulting – Host

He is a sought-after keynote speaker, sharing lessons on teamwork, performance under pressure, and innovation drawn from his experiences in F1. He lives in the UK and presents in English.

In addition to Marc’s speaking experience, he is often requested to deliver a series of further masterclasses in the months that follow to specific teams within the organisation based upon his knowledge gained working within Formula One.

Speaking Topics

• Leadership – Leaders as visible figureheads
• High performance when under pressure
• Sustainable development within motorsport
• Teamwork
• Marginal gains, rapid productivity
• Data analysis for strategy optimization
• Brand image