Securing the Win

Episode 5: Behind the Wheel with Max Verstappen, Yuki Tsunoda, and Chris Medland (Oracle Red Bull Racing Drivers & F1 Journalist and Broadcaster)

Read the full companion blog for this episode at 1Password.com [https://1password.com/blog/behind-the-wheel-at-oracle-red-bull-racing]. Episode Notes 00:00 — Opening: From factory to cockpit Calum frames the series finale around how every role and safeguard ultimately serves the drivers’ performance and feedback loops. 01:20 — Guest intro: Chris Medland Calum welcomes Chris Medland and sets up a paddock-level view of leadership, trust, and how protected information becomes race-day speed. 08:43 — Pressure, streaks, and resilience Reflections on how sustained winning changes pressure, accountability, and the discipline required to keep teams aligned and learning. 15:32 — Protecting the edge in public Why intellectual property and strategy need layered protection without slowing collaboration across garages, ops rooms, and partners. 21:43 — Beyond telemetry How demeanor, tone, and body language add context to data. Reading people quickly helps teams make better decisions under time constraints. 36:13 — Max Verstappen interview Max discusses secure communication, keeping feedback fast from track to factory, and practical simulator habits. A light moment on password hygiene underlines why strong credentials matter for fans and teams alike. 39:39 — Max Verstappen interview Max outlines his ideal race-weekend format and calendar. Clear preferences, direct answers, and focus on what creates consistency and better racing. 41:51 — Yuki Tsunoda interview Yuki shares what it meant to join the Oracle Red Bull Racing “family,” the move to Milton Keynes, and how he channels learning into development cycles. 54:29 — Yuki Tsunoda interview Team-first mindset in his own words: “we lose together, we win together.” Yuki reflects on representing thousands of colleagues and how that purpose fuels performance. 01:08:12 — Closing takeaways and finale Medland and Calum connect the dots: all the data, culture, and protected IP funnel to two drivers who turn trust into results. Final reflections and sign-off for the season. More ways to engage with the show and 1Password: * Watch the show on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeXQRfNcE6-BUgjBEzrKrQU1MkOBHX7xm] * Listen on all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify * Follow us on X [https://x.com/1Password], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/1Password/], and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/1password/] * Explore more on 1Password.com/Oracle-Red-Bull-Racing [https://1password.com/oracle-red-bull-racing] The Securing the Win podcast is produced by 1Password and Motorsport Studios in collaboration with Oracle Red Bull Racing.

Episode 4: Driving the Digital Backbone with Matt Cadieux (Oracle Red Bull Racing Chief Information Officer)

Read the full companion blog for this episode at 1Password.com [https://1password.com/blog/oracle-red-bull-racing-cyber-resilience-playbook]. Episode Notes 00:00 — Room tone & setup Brief pre-roll and sound check before the conversation begins. 04:39 — Opening: Digital backbone of a championship team Calum introduces the show and guest Matt Cadieux (CIO); framing the scope from HQ to global race operations. 05:37 — Scale & scope: From 300 people to a fully digital enterprise How the team’s infrastructure now underpins design, manufacturing, racing, marketing, and fan engagement; growth and complexity. 09:53 — Operating everywhere: Security at home and on the road Challenges of protecting people, devices, and networks across 24 races and third-party venues; building layered defenses and trust. 12:13 — When things go wrong: Outages, malware, and learning loops Imola’s circuit-wide failure and earlier malware incidents; designing for continuity, playbooks, and graceful degradation. 18:54 — Protecting the crown jewels Safeguarding CAD, strategy, and dyno data; mapping what’s sensitive, who needs it, and the trade-off between control and speed. 23:52 — The Ops Room advantage Inside the control room: multidisciplinary decision-making, rapid feedback to the garage, and tools that compress time. 36:37 — Identity first: Passkeys, device trust, and zero-trust ingredients Why identity and trusted devices are foundation layers; how partnership with 1Password accelerates rollout and best practices. 43:35 — Building Red Bull Powertrains from scratch Standing up a new digital stack for engines; lessons in scoping, resourcing, and integrating with the chassis program. 47:43 — AI with guardrails Longstanding ML in F1, plus today’s AI: start small, prove value, scale with controls and procedures. 54:31 — Leadership takeaways Security as a team sport: invest in people, clarify ownership, choose partners wisely, and communicate in plain English. 57:47 — Close Final reflections and sign-off. More ways to engage with the show and 1Password: * Watch the show on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeXQRfNcE6-BUgjBEzrKrQU1MkOBHX7xm] * Listen on all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify * Follow us on X [https://x.com/1Password], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/1Password/], and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/1password/] * Explore more on 1Password.com/Oracle-Red-Bull-Racing [https://1password.com/oracle-red-bull-racing] The Securing the Win podcast is produced by 1Password and Motorsport Studios in collaboration with Oracle Red Bull Racing.

Episode 3: Securing the Digital Garage with Nimesh Kotecha (Oracle Red Bull Racing Group Head of End User Services)

Read the full companion blog for this episode at 1Password.com [https://1password.com/blog/oracle-red-bull-racing-how-nimesh-kotecha-pushes-the-boundaries-of-control]. Episode Notes   00:00 — Opening & Setup Room tone, slate, and introduction to the conversation and series context. 02:02 — Guest Intro: The Digital Garage Calum introduces Nimesh Kotecha and his remit: every login, device, and workflow across Oracle Red Bull Racing. 03:00 — Scope & Evolution of End User Services From a small setup to an enterprise estate supporting 1,800+ users; balancing usability with security as complexity scales. 05:20 — Security by Design, Tested with Engineers Policy and control stack (M365, identity, encryption) pressure-tested with engineers to remove race-day friction. 07:30 — Consistent Experience Anywhere Factory to pit wall, device posture checks, certificates, and policies ensure the same secure access globally. 10:30 — Least Privilege with Speed How exception processes grant time-boxed elevated access without expanding risk during critical moments. 13:40 — Incident Response Playbook Isolate first, investigate via logs, block known-bad, and often rebuild to guarantee confidence before rejoining the network. 16:20 — Passwordless and 1Password in the Stack Biometrics and passkeys reduce friction. 1Password improves credential hygiene and speeds workflows in the garage. 19:00 — Vendors, Contractors, and Device Trust Education and controlled access today, with future plans to enable secure use of third-party devices. 21:20 — AI on the Horizon Early trials to summarize alerts and suggest remediations. Trust and data quality remain gating factors. 24:00 — Race Operations Realities Wireless, weather, and venue-specific challenges. Monitoring, encryption, and rapid response across track environments. 27:30 — Measuring Success and Culture Shorter post-event reports, fewer issues, and empowered users show security culture as a performance multiplier. 29:30 — Close and Takeaways Security, enablement, and reliability fuel competitive advantage on track and across any modern enterprise. More ways to engage with the show and 1Password: * Watch the show on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeXQRfNcE6-BUgjBEzrKrQU1MkOBHX7xm] * Listen on all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify * Follow us on X [https://x.com/1Password], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/1Password/], and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/1password/] * Explore more on 1Password.com/Oracle-Red-Bull-Racing [https://1password.com/oracle-red-bull-racing] The Securing the Win podcast is produced by 1Password and Motorsport Studios in collaboration with Oracle Red Bull Racing.

Episode 2: When the Threat is Inside with Mark Hazelton (Oracle Red Bull Racing Chief Security Officer)

Read the full companion blog for this episode at 1Password.com. Episode Notes 00:00 — Opening at MK7 Calum sets the scene inside Oracle Red Bull Racing’s headquarters, highlighting the blend of speed, secrecy, and security that defines Formula 1. 02:00 — Introducing Mark Hazelton Overview of Hazelton’s 22-year career at Red Bull Racing and his role safeguarding intellectual property and systems across the team. 06:00 — Lessons from Formula 1 Espionage Discussion of past incidents in the sport and how they reshaped security strategy, from physical documents to digital data. 10:00 — Protecting Billions of Data Points Hazelton explains the scale of data flow in modern F1 and how layered defenses keep sensitive systems secure. 15:00 — Insider Threats and Role-Based Access How internal access evolved from open trust to precise, need-to-know structures that reduce risk without slowing performance. 20:00 — Culture of Security and Change Management Adapting to new tools, reducing friction in daily workflows, and embedding security as part of team culture. 25:00 — Partnerships and Testing How external audits, apprenticeships, and simulations strengthen Red Bull Racing’s resilience and readiness. 30:00 — The Human Factor Why the team’s biggest strength—and weakness—is people, and how awareness and discipline keep systems secure. 35:00 — Looking Ahead: AI, Quantum, and Evolving Threats Hazelton discusses preparing for emerging technologies, evolving regulations, and the race to stay one step ahead. 40:00 — Closing Reflections Calum and Mark connect F1 security to universal lessons in leadership, innovation, and digital trust. More ways to engage with the show and 1Password: * Watch the show on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeXQRfNcE6-BUgjBEzrKrQU1MkOBHX7xm] * Listen on all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify * Follow us on X [https://x.com/1Password], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/1Password/], and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/1password/] * Explore more on 1Password.com/Oracle-Red-Bull-Racing [https://1password.com/oracle-red-bull-racing] The Securing the Win podcast is produced by 1Password and Motorsport Studios in collaboration with Oracle Red Bull Racing.

Episode 1: Leadership Through Change with Laurent Mekies (Oracle Red Bull Racing CEO and Team Principal)

Read the full companion blog for this episode at 1Password.com [https://blog.1password.com/inside-oracle-red-bull-racing-ceo-and-team-principal-laurent-mekies]. Episode Notes 00:00 — Introduction Calum Nicholas welcomes listeners to Securing the Win, setting the stage for how leadership, innovation, and cybersecurity intersect in Formula 1. 01:45 — Taking the Reins Mid-Season Laurent Mekies discusses stepping into the CEO and Team Principal role mid-season and how he approached earning trust in a team defined by excellence. 05:30 — Leadership Through Change How Laurent quickly learned the culture of Oracle Red Bull Racing and balanced short-term performance with long-term transformation. 10:15 — Building Morale and Mindset The importance of energy, communication, and shared purpose in keeping a world-class team performing at its peak. 15:50 — Learning from Failure Why accepting mistakes and fostering accountability fuels both innovation and team growth. 21:20 — Engineering Resilience Laurent’s perspective on what “resilience” truly means in Formula 1 — and how that mindset translates beyond the track. 25:40 — The Human Side of Security A look at how trust, collaboration, and secure systems underpin every competitive advantage in modern racing. 29:00 — Looking Ahead to 2026 Balancing the pursuit of future innovation with the relentless demands of the present season. 33:00 — Closing Thoughts Laurent reflects on what defines great leadership under pressure and what he’s learned from the Oracle Red Bull Racing team. More ways to engage with the show and 1Password: * Watch the show on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeXQRfNcE6-BUgjBEzrKrQU1MkOBHX7xm] * Listen on all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify * Follow us on X [https://x.com/1Password], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/1Password/], and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/1password/] * Explore more on 1Password.com/Oracle-Red-Bull-Racing [https://1password.com/oracle-red-bull-racing] The Securing the Win podcast is produced by 1Password and Motorsport Studios in collaboration with Oracle Red Bull Racing.