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Alex Albon: thriving with Williams
What does 2025 hold for Alex Albon? How has golf changed his approach to Formula 1? Would he like more competition from his teammate?
The Williams driver answers all those questions and more in his first proper catch-up with Tom Clarkson on F1 Beyond The Grid since 2022.
Albon explains the mindset of being a number two driver at Red Bull Racing compared to being team leader at Williams, how his fitness varies so much throughout the season, and why self-care is the most important part of his preparation.
Plus, Alex explains why he has 13 cats and who the most competitive Padel player in the paddock is.
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Laurent Mekies: Ricciardo, Tsunoda + RB’s mission
Brand new name. Brand new leader. Brand new ambition?
As RB enter the next era of their Formula 1 venture, is their purpose still to develop young drivers for Red Bull Racing?
Outlining his vision to Tom Clarkson, new Team Principal Laurent Mekies talks about making RB more competitive in all areas, transforming the team’s culture and mentality, and how the combination of Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda will drive them further up the grid.
Mekies also discusses how much the team has changed since he was an engineer in the Toro Rosso days, how he helped persuade drivers to introduce the life-saving halo during his time with the FIA, and what working for Ferrari meant to him.
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Daniel Ricciardo
Yuki Tsunoda
Liam Lawson
Franz Tost, RB’s previous Team Principal
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Sergio Perez: stronger in 2024
Sergio Perez secured a career-best P2 in the Drivers’ World Championship in 2023. But in one of the most dominant Formula 1 cars in history, Checo spent much of the year stuck in the shadow of his unstoppable teammate Max Verstappen.
Despite one of Sergio’s most mentally challenging seasons, in which he faced serious questions about his future at Red Bull Racing, the Mexican is in fighting spirits for 2024.
Chatting to Tom Clarkson during pre-season testing, Perez talks about where it all went wrong last year, why it’s so difficult to beat Max, how he switched off during the off-season, what he’s changing in his approach for the new campaign, and much more.
Plus, hear how Checo Jr could be following in Sergio’s footsteps - and which F1 driver he’d want to be stuck in a lift with!
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30 Days of BTG: Day 30 – 2024's first guest revealed
F1 is full of extraordinary humans, but who is Tom Clarkson's first guest in 2024? Find out here, then join F1 Beyond The Grid for in-depth conversations with the sport's fastest stars every Wednesday.
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30 Days of BTG: Day 29 – James Allison’s hilarious first encounter with Lewis Hamilton
Mercedes Technical Director, James Allison, is Tom Clarkson’s pick for the penultimate day of our countdown to the new series of F1 Beyond The Grid.
James tells the very funny and emotional story of how his rather awkward first interaction with Lewis Hamilton formed the foundations of a strong and successful relationship between them.
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30 Days of BTG: Day 28 – Zhou Guanyu on idolising Alonso + Chinese Grand Prix dreams
On 30 Days of Beyond The Grid, Day 28, Zhou Guanyu tells Tom Clarkson why Fernando Alonso is his idol, what it means to be the first Formula 1 driver from China, and how excited he’ll be to race in front of his home fans at the Chinese Grand Prix.
For Zhou’s full conversation with Tom from 2022, listen here.
Customer Reviews
Fascinating
Great guests and Tom gives them license to talk about topics they want too. Bravo!
Lots to enjoy on F1 BTG
Clarkson gets his guests talking freely and interestingly. This depth only comes from the time he gives his guests to talk. His access means he gets the best guests. Learn about F1 from those that have done it and can talk to an engaging interviewer.
Some great interviews
Some very enjoyable interviews- would love more former drivers from the 80’s & 90’s however rather than the current crop of designers/drivers/principles whose stories aren’t yet complete…