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Seven Tenths Of A Second

A behind-the-scenes look at McLaren’s comeback and the lessons in strategy, innovation and trust that fuel Formula 1

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Seven Tenths Of A Second

By: Zak Brown
Narrated by: Tucker McDougall
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The enthralling account from from Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing tackling life and leadership in the high-stakes world of Formula 1.

Zak Brown led one of F1’s most iconic teams to the 2024 Constructors’ Championship after over a quarter of a century. McLaren Racing’s return to the top has gone hand in hand with a well-earned reputation for team harmony, fairness and loyalty. Now Zak’s chosen to invite readers in to experience it for themselves, with all the honesty, conviction and good humour he has brought to leading one of the most storied teams in motorsport back to the front of the grid.

Seven Tenths of Second will take readers behind the scenes and into the paddock and boardroom to explore how the team has fought its way back to the top under Zak’s leadership, and shine a light on what it takes to succeed in a sport that constantly pushes the boundaries of technology, innovation and engineering.

Sharing stories and lessons acquired through a life in motorsport, Seven Tenths of a Second will offer unprecedented insights into life at McLaren Racing and beyond.

© Zak Brown 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025

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I was hoping for an insightful dive into F1 and maybe the dealmaking and complexities of a F1 team. This was not it.

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Hardly worth describing as a book. More a 6 hour ego trip about how the author thinks (knows!) he is the best manager, leader, loyal friend, boss etc etc. Don't bother with this one.

excruciatingly boring

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