Seven Tenths Of A Second
Published on 20. November 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-0-241-78894-3 (ISBN)
Description
THE STORY OF MCLAREN'S REMARKABLE RISE TO THE TOP
An enthralling account from Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing, tackling life and leadership in the high-stakes world of F1.
'The best leadership book I read this year' INC.COM
'Packed with life lessons, personal growth insights, and the management principles he relies on as he leads the team' The MANUAL
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THE STORY AND SECRETS OF ZAK BROWN, LEADER OF MCLAREN: DOUBLE WINNERS OF BOTH THE 2025 CONSTRUCTORS' CHAMPIONSHIP & DRIVERS' CHAMPIONSHIP
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 humour he has brought to leading one of the most storied teams in motorsport back to the front of the grid.
Seven Tenths of 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.
An enthralling account from Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing, tackling life and leadership in the high-stakes world of F1.
'The best leadership book I read this year' INC.COM
'Packed with life lessons, personal growth insights, and the management principles he relies on as he leads the team' The MANUAL
--
THE STORY AND SECRETS OF ZAK BROWN, LEADER OF MCLAREN: DOUBLE WINNERS OF BOTH THE 2025 CONSTRUCTORS' CHAMPIONSHIP & DRIVERS' CHAMPIONSHIP
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 humour he has brought to leading one of the most storied teams in motorsport back to the front of the grid.
Seven Tenths of 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.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Penguin Books Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
393 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-241-78894-3 (9780241788943)
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Zak Brown
Seven Tenths Of A Second
A behind-the-scenes look at McLaren's comeback and the lessons in strategy, innovation and trust that fuel Formula 1
E-Book
11/2025
Penguin Books Ltd
€10.99
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Person
Born and raised in California, Zak Brown raced professionally around the world for 10 years before developing his skills in motorsport's business and commercial worlds. In 1995, he founded JMI, which grew to become the largest and most successful motorsport marketing agency in the world. As Chief Executive Officer of McLaren Racing, Zak Brown has led the transformation of the brand and culture of the McLaren Formula 1 team and put in place the people, resources, infrastructure and mindset that has enabled McLaren to return to racing at the front of the F1 grid. He is married with two sons and several dogs, lives in Surrey in the UK and can be found on the golf course on his rare days off.