This episode of the Game Plan Coaching Podcast features someone who’s lived the full racing dream: Mark Blundell. From a council estate and motocross, to Formula One, IndyCar, World Rally and a Le Mans 24 Hours victory, Mark’s story is anything but ordinary.
After nearly 20 years at the top of global motorsport, a BAFTA-winning stint as an F1 pundit, and now CEO of MBP, he brings a rare inside view of what real performance looks like, and what it costs.
Mark takes us into life at 200+ mph - from the iconic Corkscrew at Laguna Seca to threading an IndyCar around an oval at 253 miles an hour - and why the ultimate difference-maker isn’t horsepower, it’s processing power. He shares lessons learned alongside teammates like Martin Brundle and Ayrton Senna and explains why the most important tuning tool for any athlete sits right between their ears.
We talk about motorsport as a team sport disguised as an individual one, with his Le Mans win as the perfect example of elite preparation, clear roles and total accountability. And from 20+ years managing top drivers, Mark is honest about what keeps people at the sharp end: integrity, transparency, respect, humility and trust, plus the confidence to say “no” when the fit isn’t right.
Whether you coach racing drivers, footballers or any athlete trying to reach their best, this conversation is full of gold: handling pressure, placing risk wisely, embracing mistakes, and holding onto self-belief when the road gets bumpy.
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