X-1

At X-1, we bring together elite expertise from Formula 1, fast jet military aviation, and experimental flight testing to deliver exceptional training, evaluation, and consultancy. Our team has worked at the highest levels of performance—supporting everything from championship-winning F1 operations to the development of next-generation fighter aircraft. We provide innovative solutions and clear, strategic guidance in the world’s most complex and demanding environments. We specialise in helping organisations tackle technical, operational, and cultural challenges with precision and confidence. Whether it’s boosting team performance, improving decision-making under pressure, or developing leadership capability, X-1 delivers practical, lasting improvements that make a real difference. Steven Durcan, X-1’s CEO, brings more than 25 years of experience as a fighter pilot, experimental test pilot, and a World Championship-winning team member with McLaren F1. Over his career, Steven has led high-performance teams in environments where the margin for error is razor-thin and the demands for clarity, trust, and execution are absolute. At McLaren, he helped turn a struggling team into World Champions by overhauling communication flows, introducing improved operational processes, and embedding leadership and cultural frameworks that unlocked peak performance. Steven’s leadership is built on a simple principle: excellence doesn’t happen by chance. It comes from disciplined execution, mutual trust, and an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement.