In the Fast Lane — Don Macpherson

Formula 1 mind coach Don Macpherson joins hosts Matt Clayton and Michael Lamonato to discuss his book ‘How To Master Your Monkey Mind’ (01:53), how he became involved in F1 through Sir Jack Brabham and which drivers he has worked with (07:00), the emotions of being alongside David Brabham at the tragic San Marino Grand Prix of 1994 (09:30), how drivers have become more aware of the benefits of using mind management techniques (17:15), Charles Leclerc’s well-publicised emotional reactions to adversity (20:20), which drivers on the 2022 grid maximise the mental side of the sport (25:50) and how aspiring F1® drivers are employing mind-coaching techniques as early as karting (30:42).

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