McLaren CEO Zak Brown On F1 And Business Strategy At 200 Miles Per Hour

This episode of Bold Names features an interview with Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing, discussing his career, his book "Seven Tenths of a Second," and lessons learned from racing that apply to business. Brown shares insights on leadership, the importance of teamwork, transparency, and fan engagement. He also discusses the impact of Netflix's "Drive to Survive" on Formula One's popularity, the challenges of managing star drivers, and the upcoming changes to Formula One in 2026, as well as the recent Apple deal to stream Formula One. The conversation also touches on a formative experience Brown had as a young boy with baseball legend Mickey Mantle and how McLaren recovered from a failed venture into IndyCar racing.