Marc Priestley

Marc Priestley is an industry-leading speaker, business consultant, coach and mentor, drawing on his experience from the high-performance world of Formula One. He is also a television presenter, Formula One commentator, award-winning author and host of the highly successful Pitlane Life Lessons podcast.

Marc spent more than a decade with the globally renowned McLaren Group, holding senior roles in engineering and leadership within one of Formula One’s most successful teams. During this time, he was part of the elite pit crew responsible for executing race-winning pit stops in under two seconds and contributed to multiple World Championship campaigns alongside drivers including Lewis Hamilton.

Following his career in Formula One, Marc has become a sought-after advisor to organisations worldwide, translating the lessons of elite motorsport into practical strategies for business. His work focuses on high-performance culture, leadership under pressure, decision-making at speed and delivering consistent excellence in fast-moving environments.

Drawing on first-hand experience from the pit lane, Marc demonstrates how teams can operate with precision, trust and accountability while performing under extreme pressure. His insights help leaders and teams sharpen focus, reduce errors, respond decisively and maintain performance when the stakes are highest.

Marc delivers keynote presentations, workshops and advisory programs for organisations seeking to embed high-performance principles, drive cultural alignment and achieve sustainable success in competitive environments.