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

• The moment Calum decided to leave the Red Bull pit crew

• Why your background doesn’t have to determine your future
  

If you’re feeling stuck in your career or lacking the motivation to get where you want, this episode will give you the inspiration and impetus to go after your goals. 

Credits:

Podcast Content Producer - Jon Weeks

AV Technical Manager - Ayo Ige
AV Technical Manager - Tom Shaw

Social Media Agency - Your Social Currency
Social Lead - Yasmin Coonjah
Social Producer - Adeola Oladeji

Talent Booker - Jo Sheinman

Designer - Ben Watkins

Production Assistant - Emily Spungin

Production Manager - Sarah Nicholls

Executive Producer - Finn Ryan

Head of Production - Cat Moran

Chief Creative Officer - Lucie Cave