Marc Priestley - Former F1 Mechanic, Partying with Kimi Räikkönen, Host of Wheeler Dealers | EP 53
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- čas přidán 7. 06. 2024
- In this episode of the Track Limits podcast, we are joined by one of the most recognizable and accomplished F1 mechanics, Marc Priestley.
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Marc is a multifaceted personality whose journey through Formula 1 has been nothing short of exhilarating. From his days as an F1 mechanic working alongside legends like Lewis Hamilton, Kimi Räikkönen, and Fernando Alonso to his current roles in journalism, television hosting on Wheeler Dealers, and even lending his voice to the F1 video game as the engineer, Marc shares a trove of experiences that paint a vivid picture of the world behind the pit lane.
Marc Priestley's career trajectory is a testament to versatility and expertise. As a former F1 mechanic, he was intricately involved in the high-stakes world of motorsport, witnessing firsthand the precision, dedication, and teamwork required at the pinnacle of racing.
In this episode, Marc takes us on a thrilling journey, recounting anecdotes from his time in the pit lane, sharing insider stories of working with some of the sport's most iconic drivers and providing a unique perspective on the inner workings of Formula 1.
But his story doesn't stop there. Marc delves into his transition from the pit lane to the media world, exploring his roles as a journalist, TV show host on Wheeler Dealers, and even as the voice behind the engineer in the immersive F1 video game experience.
This episode isn't just about the technicalities of racing; it's about the people, the stories, and the passion that drive the motorsport world. Marc Priestley's insights into the human side of Formula 1, his multifaceted career, and his unwavering love for the sport shine through in every engaging story he shares.
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0:00 Episode Teaser
1:59 Guest Introduction
3:13 Q1 - Marc’s Career In Motorsport (Mechanic IN F1, Working With Legendary Drivers, Working At McLaren, Transitioning To Journalism, Hosting A TV called Wheeler Dealers)
23:03 Q2 - Marc’s Personal Journey (Watching F1 At Brands Hatch As A Kid, Switching Into Engineering From Arts, Leaving F1 To Pursue Consulting & Speaking, Author of The Mechanic, The Voice Behind F1 Video Game, His Love For Cars)
46:52 Q3 - Fire Round (Favourite Track, Greatest Driver, Embarrassing Moments, and Many More)
56:06 Marc’s Legacy
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Raikkonen in the tyre war was the fastest driver I've ever seen. Period.
He adapted to the Michelins better than anyone, and was in his prime physically too.
He deserved 2 titles with McLaren. Car unreliability let him down.
Mate, I know you make Kimi vids, how's about making one with the Priestley stating Kimi is fastest driver in those two podcasts, also Andrea Stella. Deserves to be out there in case these podcasts disappear etc.
10:55 onwards - happy that Marc still gives Kimi his props to this day - Kimi in his prime was absolutely insane. Faster than them all. I remember those races, it was a great joy to watch Raikkonen, because he would drive the wheels off the car. If only Mclaren and Mercedes gave him a more reliable and consistent car year on year. He would've had had multiple world championships against Schumi, Alonso and Montoya.
Yessss Marc is a McLaren legend himself! 🤩
Yes he is!
He, you "asked Elvis"
Mark is such a likable guy. He has a way of painting a vivid picture of his experience in the sport. He had one of my favorite post race podcasts.
Good job with the interview boys .
Mark has a lot of good stories.
Marc was so gracious throughout the whole interview! He is a legend
Imagine working with so many F1 legends 😮 thanks for coming on Marc!
The stories you can tell would never stop ;)
He's active on LinkedIn! I had my sights on him for awhile. So so glad you guys got him on the podcast!
He is an awesome keynote speaker and we learned a lot from him in terms of media production. :)
Amazing interview, well done guys . ❤
Thank you so much!
Thank you Marc for sharing amazing stories with us!
The stories are amazing!
Love the cake eater part!
And 17:55.
So many miss it, but the way things are packaged now is easily overlooked because everyone thinks it's clickbait tactics.
It's not, it;s simply presenting the subject matter in a way where your audience understands it. It's lazy thinking to say "oh the sport is too complex" thats why it's not big. Loving the podcast so far, great stuff by Marc!
Marc is well versed in the world of media and production, learned a lot from him outside this podcast too :)
Kimi Raikkonen 2003-2005 was so insanely fast driver, it's not even real. I have watched some laps from that era and that is not human. Too bad McLaren reliability was trash, he'd have 3 titles. He was never, ever again the same driver at Ferrari.
Bono would be a good guess :)
Drive To Survive would be all over these drivers if it aired back then haha
Every episode would have been about Kimi's extracurricular activities haha
ELVISSSS!
The one and only in motorsports haha
Fastest over a lap is extremely far from best driver FWIW.
I agree you can’t go purely by results, but with a guy like Schumacher, I think the results reflect the total package.
Then there’s a guy like Hamilton. Unquestionably a great driver, but seven WDCs on teams that scored the most points nine times.
Cant believe he said Lewis and Alonso are the same skill wise...
He meant it in an overall career wise and not going head to head.
I can. If you aren't a bias fan its quite clear those 2 along with michael and ayrton may be the 4 most naturally talented drivers ever. You can throw jim clark in there too.
@@tukamadafukacan’t forget Maximum Verstappening
@@langbuddha2798 idk about Max, we hear about how he was raised and how much he was pushing himself and his father also pushing him. He is an incredible talent but that makes it hard to say if it was natural or whether he worked on it etc.
Damn Kimi being fastest is a hot take...
Over one lap, there is a debate for it!
Not at all. Especially if you watched him at his peak.
Watch his laps 2002-2005. Kimi in his prime. That is not human, how fast he was. Ron Dennis himself said that Kimi was the fastest driver he has ever seen. And that from a guy who had Senna, Prost, Lauda, Hakkinen in his team. Kimi was never again the same driver at Ferrari. Not even close.
Hated his voice in the F1 game 😂
Trauma for many 😂