Bahrain – a lesson in communication
One of the first lessons you learn when working in Public Relations is that your job is not to create a false image but to present the facts in the best possible way. Sometimes the facts are positive, sometimes they are negative, but good communications requires honesty, directness and consistency. One of the most disappointing aspects of the political controversy surrounding the Bahrain Grand Prix was the poor manner in which F1 handled its communications. ... [Read More...]
Mercedes-Benz shows the way
Nico Rosberg’s maiden Formula One win in Sunday’s Chinese Grand Prix was a uniquely personally victory for Norbert Haug, head of Mercedez-Benz motorsport programmes. Although the team will rightly bask in the glory of a famous victory, Haug represents the only volume car manufacturer to own a Formula One team, and under his guidance the Stuttgart-based manufacturer has remained committed to the sport at a time when many others headed for the exit... [Read More...]
F1 2012; Power Play
The Malaysian Grand Prix may have produced a fascinating race thanks to rain, but there is no doubt that the opening races of the 2012 season have demonstrated a remarkable change of fortune among the leading teams. The dominance of Red Bull Racing has gone, a resurgent McLaren looks set to challenge for both titles, Lotus and Mercedes are competitive, Williams has produced a good car, Ferrari has not, and even Sauber has giant-killing potential. The... [Read More...]
Why F1 represents the pinnacle of team work and collaboration
Among the range of topics I get asked to speak about, team work is one of the most popular, and it isn’t difficult to understand why. Getting people to work together, communicate effectively and achieve the organisation’s goal is never straightforward. Throw into the mix the fact that many people work in international businesses with differences in language, culture and, yes, time zones from one part of the world to the other, and the... [Read More...]
F1 takes India by storm; and vice versa
At a time when we have been increasingly used to new F1 events, the arrival of the World Championship circus at the Buddh International Circuit has produced an enormous reaction; not only from a huge Indian audience being introduced to this most high technology of sports, but also to a sometimes jaundiced F1 community which could not ignore the fact that F1 coming to India is very big, very different and very exciting. The steady move by Formula One... [Read More...]
Three events, three countries, three key business topics
20 Sept 2011; Excellence in execution, Client Centricity and Risk Management – three topics covered by Mark Gallagher in three days, for clients from industries as diverse as pharmaceuticals, accountancy and global financial services. Although the world of Formula One might appear narrow and highly specialised, the reality is that to be competitive in this most high technology of sports, with a global footprint and an emphasis on ‘delivery’... [Read More...]
Canada’s new F1 star heads for title clincher
Robert Wickens,hotly tipped to be North America’s next F1 star, is set to try and emulate German F1 Champion Sebastian Vettel when he heads to Barcelona in two weeks time to try and clinch the World Series by Renault (WSR) title. WSR is often used by F1 teams to evaluate potential drivers, and Vettel went directly from WSR to F1 four years ago. Wickens currently leads the WSR championship by two points from his Carlin Racing team mate Jean... [Read More...]
Status targets Monza success
Status Grand Prix goes into the finale of the 2011 GP3 series in Monza, Italy, with lead driver Alexander Sims hoping to improve on his 4th place in the Formula One-feeder series. The team has enjoyed a roller coaster ride this season, leading the championship in July only to endure two difficult weekends in Hungary and Belgium. “There is much to do this weekend because the competitive among these aspiring F1 drivers is intense,” says... [Read More...]
Gallagher departs Cosworth to develop business interests
It was announced by Mark Gallagher on 7th September 2011 that he has resigned from Cosworth after two highly successful year’s leading the famous UK engineering firm’s F1 business to further develop his own business interests. This will include further growth for Status Grand Prix, driver management and some exciting projects under development. Mark told Autosport.com ; “It has been a great privilege to run Cosworth’s F1 business... [Read More...]