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  • Track Limits The Career Path No One Talks About in F1 - Ryan McGarva (Season 3, Episode 8)
  • Podcast Episode | 24 min | Documentary, Sport, Talk-Show

Track Limits

The Career Path No One Talks About in F1 - Ryan McGarva (Season 3, Episode 8)
Podcast Episode | 24 min | Documentary, Sport, Talk-Show
In this episode, we sit down with Ryan McGarva, former 'F1' mechanic for 'Mercedes AMG Petronas', 'HRT', and 'Force India', as he reflects on a decade inside the world's most elite garages. From wild rituals in the pit lane to why the ...See moreIn this episode, we sit down with Ryan McGarva, former 'F1' mechanic for 'Mercedes AMG Petronas', 'HRT', and 'Force India', as he reflects on a decade inside the world's most elite garages. From wild rituals in the pit lane to why the pressure at 'Mercedes' felt different, Ryan gives us a rare, unfiltered look at the inner workings of life in 'Formula 1'. We get into what it's really like working under the spotlight, how garage chemistry builds (or breaks), and why leaving 'F1' was one of the hardest - but healthiest - decisions he's ever made. Episode Highlights :- *What it's like to work directly with Lewis Hamilton. *Day-to-day life inside the Mercedes garage. *'F1' mechanic culture: "The pressure's not where you think". *Hilarious behind-the-scenes rituals (yes, including slop buckets). *Differences between midfield teams and top-tier garages. *Garage dynamics, travel burnout, and team pranks. *What fans get completely wrong about pit stops. *Life after 'F1': stepping away from the sport. *Thoughts on the 2026 regulations and 'F1's future direction. *Advice for anyone wanting to work in motorsport. - Must-Watch Moments "At 'Mercedes', there's pressure - but it's never chaotic". "Force India'?, We built parts in the car park". "Everyone thinks 'F1' is glamorous, I was washing my race kit in hotel sinks". "The most underrated job in 'F1'?, It's not who you think". "If you mess up a pit stop, it's not just a bad day, It's worldwide". Written by 'Track Limits' & Britrick_c21 See less
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Jun 20, 2025 (Canada)

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Ryan McGarva
Self - former Mercedes F1 Pit Crew & Mechanic Self - former Mercedes F1 Pit Crew & Mechanic   See fewer
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Michael Ryan
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Henny Yeshanew
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