THE STORY OF MCLAREN'S REMARKABLE RISE TO THE TOPThe perfect Christmas gift for Formula 1 fans – an enthralling account from Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing, tackling life and leadership in the high-stakes world of F1‘The best leadership book I read this year’ INC.COM‘Packed with life lessons, personal growth insights, and the management principles he relies on as he leads the team’ The MANUAL--THE STORY AND SECRETS OF ZAK BROWN, LEADER OF MCLAREN: DOUBLE WINNERS OF BOTH THE 2025 CONSTRUCTORS' CHAMPIONSHIP & DRIVERS' CHAMPIONSHIPMcLaren 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.
Format: Paperback / softback
CONTRIBUTORS: Zak Brown
EAN: 9781405982979
COUNTRY: United Kingdom
PAGES: 400
WEIGHT: 500 g
HEIGHT: 198 mm
PUBLISHED BY: Penguin Books Ltd
DATE PUBLISHED: 2026-04-09
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GENRE: BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Motivational, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Leadership, SPORTS & RECREATION / Motor Sports / Automobile Racing, SPORTS & RECREATION / Business Aspects
WIDTH: 129 mm
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Book Themes:
Management: leadership and motivation, Sporting events and management, Car racing
Born and raised in California, Zak Brown raced professionally around the world for 10 years before developing his skills in motorsport’s business and commercial worlds. In 1995, he founded JMI, which grew to become the largest and most successful motorsport marketing agency in the world. As Chief Executive Officer of McLaren Racing, Zak Brown has led the transformation of the brand and culture of the McLaren Formula 1 team and put in place the people, resources, infrastructure and mindset that has enabled McLaren to return to racing at the front of the F1 grid. He is married with two sons and several dogs, lives in Surrey in the UK and can be found on the golf course on his rare days off.
