The Business of Formula 1

The Business of Formula 1

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The Business of Formula 1 episodes

  • Robin Fenwick - Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Right Formula

    For the latest episode of The Business of Formula 1 podcast, we speak to Robin Fenwick Founder and CEO of global sports marketing agency Right Formula.

    The discussion covers the growth of Right Formula from the ground up to become one of the most influential agencies working in F1 today.

    This episode is brought to you in partnership with RPM, a new technology company that is building the first prediction market specifically for motorsport. We also speak to RPM Founder Benjamin Jarrett about the thinking behind the new business and why F1 provides the perfect platform for his plans.

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    59 min
  • James Bower - Commercial Director, Atlassian Williams F1 Team

    Sector50 is live.

    A list of fifty individuals who have had a defining impact on the commercial side of Formula 1 over the past twelve months.

    Rebecca and Mark spoke to James Bower, Commercial Director at Williams, who is one of the names on Sector50.

    Given a strong commercial year for the Grove-based team, Bower talks through some of the key partnership deals, why Williams now has a base in New York and the reasoning behind capping its partnership portfolio.

    Visit sector.world for the full Sector50 list and all of the business news and insight from F1.

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    35 min
  • Ellen Jones - Head of Environmental, Social, and Governance, F1

    For the latest episode of The Business of Formula 1 podcast, we speak to F1’s Head of ESG Ellen Jones.

    In partnership with Aggreko, F1's Official Temporary Power Solutions Provider, this episode examines how the sport is striving to achieve its goal of becoming Net Zero by 2030.

    It comes as Formula 1 has published its 2026 Sustainability Report outlining its huge progress in this area.

    Rebecca and Mark discuss this with Ellen, covering calendar restructuring, sea versus air freight, the development of regional hubs and how innovation is allowing F1 to push further with its plans.

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    36 min
  • Zak Brown - Chief Executive Officer, McLaren Racing

    The Louis Vuitton Monaco Grand Prix will see McLaren reach a milestone 1000th F1 race.

    The team has been transformed in recent years from a fallen giant into a powerhouse, both at the front of the grid and in terms of its commercial clout.

    McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown sat down with Rebecca and Mark ahead of the landmark weekend in Monte Carlo.

    Speaking at the McLaren Live event in Miami, Brown discussed the connection between commercial and on-track success, inheriting a 'blame' culture, and the Novak Djokovic conversation that shaped his approach to leadership under pressure.

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    33 min
  • Katharina Nowak - President, Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix

    Katharina Nowak was just 28 when she was named President of the Miami Grand Prix.

    She sat down with Rebecca and Mark in the shadow of Hard Rock Stadium ahead of the 2026 race weekend.

    They discussed her journey to the top job, how Miami is positioning itself as a 'launchpad' for F1 teams and partners and how a new fan fest is opening the sport up to an audience in the local area.

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    33 min
  • Jonny Haworth - Director of Commercial Partnerships, F1

    The Business of Formula 1 starts here - and we've gone straight to the heart of how F1 sells itself to the world.

    In this debut episode, Sector's Rebecca Clancy and Mark Mann-Bryans sat down with Jonny Haworth, Formula 1's Director of Commercial Partnerships.

    They discussed the latest F1 partners, the commercial opportunities for the returning Turkish Grand Prix and how the sport has changed the way it activates with its partners - from KitKat to Marsh, PepsiCo to LEGO.

    Rebecca and Mark also dig into the Liquid I.V. and Fanatics deals signed by McLaren and Haas' groundbreaking workforce study alongside its Official Healthcare Partner, the University of Chicago Medicine.

    Please remember to rate and review The Business of Formula 1 and visit sector.world for all the business news and insight from the sport.

    33 min
  • Introduction

    Mark Mann-Bryans and Rebecca Clancy welcome listeners to Sector's podcast series - The Business of Formula 1.

    3 min

About The Business of Formula 1

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Hosted by Sector Editor Mark Mann-Bryans and respected F1 journalist Rebecca Clancy, this podcast explores the commercial side of Formula 1 through conversations with the decision-makers shaping it.