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Jul 7
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How Cadillac Are Secretly Building an F1...

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About this episode

Graeme Lowdon is a seasoned motorsport executive best known for co-founding the Marussia F1 Team. 


In this episode, Graeme dives into the heartbeat of Formula One as the ultimate team game. He shares how success isn’t just about speed or strategy, but about having a diverse group of talented individuals united by a common purpose. 


Graeme also opens up about the difficult moments that come with the sport, especially handling loss and uncertainty. He talks candidly about the emotional impact when a team member is hurt and the importance of resilience and trust during those times.


This episode offers a rare, honest look at what it takes to build and lead in one of the toughest environments in sport.


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