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Seven Tenths of a Second

Life, Leadership and Formula 1

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*INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER*

The enthralling account from Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing, tackling life and leadership in the high-stakes world of Formula 1.


Zak Brown led one of F1’s most iconic teams to the 2024 Constructors’ Championship after over a quarter of a century. McLaren Racing’s return to the top has gone hand in hand with a well-earned reputation for team harmony, fairness, and loyalty. Now Zak’s chosen to invite readers in to experience it for themselves, with all the honesty, conviction, and good humor he has brought to leading one of the most storied teams in motorsport back to the front of the grid.

Seven Tenths of a Second will take readers behind the scenes and into the paddock and boardroom to explore how the team has fought its way back to the top under Zak’s leadership, and shine a light on what it takes to succeed in a sport that constantly pushes the boundaries of technology, innovation, and engineering.

Sharing stories and lessons acquired through a life in motorsport, Seven Tenths of a Second will offer unprecedented insights into life at McLaren Racing and beyond.
Leadership Management & Leadership Sports Witty Racing

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Praise for Seven Tenths of a Second

"The best leadership book I read this year... 7 Tenths of a Second is, first and foremost, the story of an entrepreneurial and leadership journey: successes, sure, but also missteps, cautionary tales, and lessons learned."
—Jeff Haden, Inc.

"Great for business leaders, motorsports fans, and teenage ne’er-do-wells looking for a way up."
Kirkus

"Brown’s autobiographical book is packed with life lessons, personal growth insights, and the management principles he relies on as he leads the team."
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