Why Calum Nicholas Wrote About His Life In F1 | S03EP05
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In this special episode, we welcome back Calum Nicholas, Red Bull Racing’s Lead F1 Mechanic and now the author of Life in the Pit Lane. Calum joins us in London to dive into the behind-the-scenes world of modern Formula 1—sharing stories from the garage, lessons from chaotic race weekends, and what it took to write his first book while travelling with the team.
From winning world titles with Max Verstappen to dealing with race-day chaos and online misinformation, this episode delivers a raw, honest, and surprisingly emotional look at the world of F1.
🎙️ Episode Highlights
- The intense process of writing a book while working in F1
- The real story behind that 2024 Brazilian Grand Prix weekend
- Sacrifices F1 crew members make, especially with family
- How Red Bull handles pressure from fans, media, and within
- Mentoring new pit crew members and building a culture of trust
- Honest thoughts on Max Verstappen, Liam Lawson, and the 2025 season
- Practical jokes in the garage (no one is safe 😅)
- Dealing with clickbait, F1 Twitter, and correcting misconceptions
- Predictions for the Constructors’, Drivers’, and pit stop battles
- His hope that fans and future mechanics will learn from his story
🔥 Must-Watch Moments
- “I almost packed my case and left Brazil.”
- “Max is so secure, he’s happy to mentor teammates.”
- “Nobody is safe from practical jokes in our garage.”
- “If I have a bad day, it colours the way I write.”
- “I wanted this book to be brutally honest—not approved.”
0:00 – Introduction & Calum Returns to Track Limits
1:42 – Writing a Book While Working in F1
4:25 – Behind the Scenes of the Brazilian Grand Prix Chaos
7:10 – Why F1 Pit Crews Deserve More Credit
10:03 – The Mental Side of Being a Mechanic
13:20 – What Max Verstappen Is Really Like Off-Camera
16:05 – Liam Lawson, Teammate Dynamics & Red Bull's Future
19:40 – Calum on F1 Twitter, Clickbait & Misconceptions
22:55 – The Real Sacrifices of F1 Life & Missing Family Moments
27:18 – Final Thoughts on the Book & Message to the Fans
📚 Grab Calum’s new book
🎯 Life in the Pit Lane – now available wherever books are sold!
🔗 https://geni.us/LifeInThePitlane
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