Episode 15- The Fast and The Flawless: Inside the world of F1 Pit Crews with Calum Nichols

10/17/24 • 63 min

In our latest episode, we chat with Calum Nichols, Author, Senior Powertrain Technician, and member of Oracle Red Bull Racings Formula 1 pit crew. Calum gives us an insider’s look at the exhilarating world of F1 race weekends from his point of view. Get ready to dive deep into the high-stakes atmosphere of a race weekend, where every second and moment counts! Calum shares his unique experiences, little-known facts, and answers our burning questions about the intricacies of pit stops and teamwork straight out of the Pit Lane!
To learn more about Life in the Pitlane releasing February 7th 2025 see here: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Pitlane-Calum-Nicholas-ebook/dp/B0DHV31DCG

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