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Storytellers from the World's Most Competitive Sport

Performance Insights is the specialist network for Formula 1™ speakers and expert talent. Built on 30+ years of trusted relationships throughout the sport, we connect global businesses to an exceptional portfolio of drivers, team principals, engineers, strategists and technical leaders.

Partnering with agencies, event professionals and organisations around the world, we deliver world-class speakers whose content and experiences translate into compelling stories and practical lessons on leadership, innovation, teamwork and high performance.

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Founders Story

After more than 30 years working at the heart of Formula 1™, with teams such as Jordan Grand Prix, Red Bull Racing and leading the Cosworth F1 Engine business. Mark Gallagher recognised that the sport's greatest value extended far beyond the racetrack.

The leadership, teamwork, innovation and decision-making that define success in Formula 1™ offered powerful lessons for organisations across every industry.

Performance Insights was created to connect events and businesses to the people behind that success. Through Mark's trusted relationships across the sport, the company has grown into one of the leading specialist networks for F1™ speakers.

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Understanding client needs

Every client, audience and event is different. We take the time to understand your objectives before carefully matching the right Formula 1™ speaker, topic and format to create maximum impact.

Collaborating with agencies, event organisers and corporate clients worldwide, we provide end-to-end support across content, briefing, logistics and delivery. The result is a seamless speaker experience, tailored to your event and designed to leave a lasting impression.

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Events beyond the boardroom

In 2025 Performance Insights partnered with Fane Group to bring the world of F1™ to theatres and fans around the world. Together we have successfully produced sell-out tours for iconic names such as Guenther Steiner, Damon Hill, Jenson Button, David Coulthard and Mika Hakkinen.

Mark Gallagher

Performance Insights was founded in 1999 by Formula 1 team executive, Mark Gallagher, to support his public speaking work. Since 2012 Mark has expanded the business to work with a network of talent from among the F1 community.

Chris Hughes

With a career spanning almost 25 years in international motorsport, Chris Hughes brings leadership experience from brands, teams and agencies. As Managing Director, he supports the continued growth of Performance Insights and its global client network.

Debbie Price

The company’s talent portfolio is managed by Debbie Price who brings more than 15 years of experience matching keynote speakers and celebrity talents with clients, event planners and agencies globally.

Jill McLachlan

Jill McLachlan has worked with the organisation since 2014 and is responsible for providing the logistical and adminstrative support to our talent network, agencies and clients internationally.

Sophie Bebb-Gallagher

As Head of Marketing at Performance Insights, Sophie combines her expertise as a creative marketing specialist and social media manager to showcase the company’s world-class speakers to a global audience through campaigns like The Business of Winning podcast.

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Call us today on +44 (0)1608 656825 [email protected]