Securing the Win

In this episode of Securing the Win, host Calum Nicholas sits down with Mark Hazelton, Chief Security Officer at Oracle Red Bull Racing, to explore how one of Formula 1’s most successful teams protects its competitive edge from within. Hazelton reveals how the smallest insider slip can compromise billions of data points and why cybersecurity in motorsport is as much about culture as code. From managing insider risk to building a team-wide culture of security through trust and accountability, Hazelton shares how Oracle Red Bull Racing balances speed with safety and enablement. This episode uncovers how principles of digital resilience, collaboration, and leadership inside the paddock mirror the challenges faced by global enterprises striving to innovate without compromise.

Show Notes

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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.

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What is Securing the Win?

Securing the Win takes listeners inside how one of the most successful and advanced teams in Formula 1® protects its competitive edge, where performance excellence meets digital resilience. Hosted by former Red Bull Racing mechanic Calum Nicholas, the series brings together Oracle Red Bull Racing drivers, engineers, and technology leaders to explore what it takes to stay secure and win at the highest level of competition. Through exclusive stories of leadership, innovation, and cybersecurity in a high-performance culture, each episode uncovers how trusted access and human performance drive results both on the track and in the digital world. From behind-the-scenes F1® moments to lessons every business can use, Securing the Win shows that true speed comes from the strength of systems, teams, and trust.