Mark Preston: Pushing Boundaries in Motorsports and Beyond
- Mark Preston: Pushing Boundaries in Motorsports and Beyond Jennifer A. Garrett 43:17
Mark Preston, the motorsport director at Lola Cars, explores his background as an engineer and his passion for pushing technological boundaries. Mark shares his experiences from leading a Formula 1 team with Super Aguri to pioneering efforts in Formula E with Team Techeetah, highlighting the challenges and triumphs encountered in professional motorsports. The discussion delves into the importance of Innovation, risk-taking, and finding one’s niche in a highly competitive field. Additionally, Mark provides valuable advice for aspiring professionals in motorsports or any competitive industry, emphasizing the power of focus and specialization.
Episode Highlights:
03:12 From Passion to Profession: Mark’s Early Career and Challenges
07:30 The Formula 1 Adventure: Arrows to McLaren and Beyond
14:48 The Super Aguri F1 Challenge: Building a Team from Scratch
23:36 Navigating the Challenges and Triumphs of Formula E
25:00 The Evolution of Formula E: Sustainability and Strategy
30:50 Lola Cars’ Electrification Vision and Future of Motorsport
33:48 Impact of ‘Drive to Survive’ and social media on Motorsports
Mark Preston is a pioneer in the world of professional motorsports who is currently the Motorsport Director at Lola Cars, where he is leading the legendary British marque’s new racing ventures. Mark was one of the founding team principals of the Formula E World Championship and he also found considerable success in the Formula E series, winning three drivers’ and two constructors’ championships with Jean-Eric Vergne and Antonio Felix Da Costa at the TECHEETAH team. Prior to his time in Formula E, Mark earned his motorsport credentials in Formula 1, notably as Technical Director of the Super Aguri team, which he built in partnership with Honda in just 100 days. Mark also had successful stints as Head of Vehicle Technology at McLaren, and at the Arrows Grand Prix team, where he started his career,
Follow Mark Preston on Twitter/X: @markpreston3
Connect with Mark on LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/markpreston
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