Calum Nicholas: Building Elite Cultures, Verstappen’s Winning Formula and The Power of Marginal Gains

How do you build a winning culture at work?

Succeeding as a team can often be overlooked within workplaces, but there’s one sector where teamwork is paramount for achieving success: Formula One.

In this episode Tim talks with Calum Nicholas, a former Senior Engine Technician at Red Bull Racing.

In 2025, he left the pits to become an ambassador for Red Bull, and launched his book about his career - Life In The Pitlane.

Tim and Calum discuss:

How hard work and networking can lead to success in your career

The winning culture at Red Bull that lead to consecutive F1 trophies

How anyone can implement Red Bull’s winning formula

What makes Max Verstappen one of the best F1 drivers

Calum’s mission for more diversity in Formula One

The performance benefits of working in a neurodiverse team

Why you should focus on being an asset in your team