F1: Beyond The Grid

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F1: Beyond The Grid

Formula 1 stars slow down for in-depth interviews. Tom Clarkson brings you revealing, feature-length conversations with drivers, team bosses, engineering experts and F1 legends. Hit the follow button for the fastest way to get new episodes. Watch episodes exclusively on the F1 YouTube channel. An official Formula 1 podcast. For race reviews + previews, listen to F1 Nation. To learn more about how F1 works, listen to F1 Explains

  1. LEGENDS: Rubens Barrichello on following Senna and racing Schumacher

    1 DAY AGO

    LEGENDS: Rubens Barrichello on following Senna and racing Schumacher

    He’s one of the most experienced drivers in F1 history, who won races for championship teams Ferrari and Brawn GP.  During his long career, Rubens Barrichello had to cope with the loss of his legendary countryman, Ayrton Senna, and the challenge of carrying the hopes of Brazilian fans afterwards. At Ferrari, Rubens went up against a dominant Michael Schumacher, and while he never won a title, he proved he could match his teammate on his day.  Speaking to Tom Clarkson, Rubens reflects on some of the highs and lows of his career, the long shadow cast by the death of Senna, and the pressure and pride he felt racing for Brazil’s passionate F1 fans. 10 Teams, 20 Drivers, 1 Massive Season Launch A groundbreaking season launch event at London’s The O2 – featuring all the teams, their drivers and team bosses, plus top entertainment – ahead of the 2025 campaign. Save the date – 18.02.25! Tickets at theO2.co.uk/F175LIVE This episode is sponsored by: SelectQuote: get the right life insurance for YOU, for LESS, at selectquote.com/beyondthegrid  Indeed: to get your jobs more visibility with a $75 sponsored job credit, go to indeed.com/grid

    36 min
  2. Christian Fittipaldi: racing in an F1 dynasty

    6 NOV

    Christian Fittipaldi: racing in an F1 dynasty

    Nephew of two-time Formula 1 World Champion Emerson and son of Brazilian F1 team owner Wilson, Christian Fittipaldi was destined to follow in his family’s footsteps and race in the pinnacle of motorsport. Speaking to Tom Clarkson in his home city of Sao Paulo, Christian reflects on his three seasons on the grid with the Footwork and Minardi teams in the early 1990’s. He talks about what it was like growing up in such an iconic racing family and the pressure he experienced carrying the Fittipaldi name, how he recovered from two serious crashes at Magny Cours and Monza, and why he walked away from F1 at the end of 1994 despite opportunities to stay. Plus, Christian describes how Ayrton Senna’s death at Imola in ‘94 affected him personally and whether he felt a weight of expectation to be the next Senna. Listen to more official F1 podcasts F1 Beyond The Grid - exclusive interviews with F1's biggest stars F1 Nation - expert race previews and reviews Experience F1 live Tickets for the end of the 2024 F1 season and the start of 2025 are available now at tickets.formula1.com Discover F1 Unlocked Unseen. Unheard. F1 Unlocked. Dive into exclusive content from F1 experts, redeem epic rewards and enter money-can't-buy competitions. Click here to join for free This episode is sponsored by: Uncommon Goods -  for 15% off your next gift, go to uncommongoods.com/grid Liquid I.V. - get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to liquidiv.com and use code GRID Shopify - sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/beyondthegrid Vanta - get $1,000 off Vanta at vanta.com/GRID.

    1h 2m
  3. Christian Danner: how Senna came to his defence in Monaco

    30 OCT

    Christian Danner: how Senna came to his defence in Monaco

    Despite being a hugely versatile racing driver, who competed in Formula 3000, IndyCar, Sports Cars and Touring Cars, Christian Danner was unable to showcase his full potential in Formula 1 in the mid-late 1980s. During an era characterised by poor reliability and pre-qualifying, he either failed to start many of the races he entered, or he failed to finish them. But that certainly doesn’t mean he’s short of some fascinating tales from his time in the sport. Speaking to Tom Clarkson, Christian remembers becoming the first F1 driver to be disqualified for dangerous driving and how Ayrton Senna leapt to his defence. He also talks about the opposition he faced from the media back home in Germany, why Zakspeed teammate Martin Brundle kept him on his toes , how he climbed from P26 on the grid to a career-best finish of P4 at the US Grand Prix in 1989, and much more. This episode is sponsored by Bitdefender, the official cybersecurity partner of Ferrari. Visit Bitdefender.com to learn more about why Ferrari chose Bitdefender to stay ahead of cyber threats and how YOU can make your digital life safer.

    56 min
  4. Fernando at 400: why Alonso’s still fired up

    22 OCT

    Fernando at 400: why Alonso’s still fired up

    This episode is brought to you by Salesforce, a Global Partner of Formula 1®. Fernando Alonso will become the first driver in Formula 1 history to compete in 400 Grands Prix when he races in Mexico this weekend. It’s a monumental milestone that even Alonso didn’t think he’d reach. Hear why the two-time World Champion thought he’d leave F1 at the end of 2009 and how changes in his relationship with the sport have prolonged his career. Speaking to Tom Clarkson, Fernando reflects on the most poignant moments from an eventful 21 seasons on the grid - revealing fascinating details about his secret meetings with Red Bull, whether he regrets turning them down for Ferrari, the one race he tried to win the most and why he needed reassurance during his comeback in 2021. Plus, the Spaniard talks about the impact Adrian Newey will have on Aston Martin and how the legendary designer’s arrival at the team affects his own future. This episode is sponsored by: Salesforce: visit salesforce.com/F1 to learn more about how Formula 1 wins fans and grows its global fanbase with Salesforce Vanta: our audience gets a special offer of $1,000 off at vanta.com/GRID

    42 min
  5. A monumental milestone in Mexico. This week on F1 Beyond The Grid…

    21 OCT

    A monumental milestone in Mexico. This week on F1 Beyond The Grid…

    This week’s guest on F1 Beyond The Grid will make history at the Mexico City Grand Prix – how did he get this far and what’s next? Hear a preview of the episode with Tom Clarkson now and then you can listen to the conversation in full on your podcast app, or watch on the official F1 YouTube channel from Wednesday 23rd October. More official F1 Podcasts F1 Nation - Grand Prix reviews and previews from inside the F1 paddock F1 Explains - drivers, engineers + experts answer your questions about Formula 1 Be there when the 2024 F1 World Champion is crowned Get tickets for Mexico City, Sao Paulo, Las Vegas, the rest of 2024 and early 2025 at tickets.formula1.com

    2 min
  6. Tom Stallard: Piastri’s Olympic-medallist race engineer

    15 OCT

    Tom Stallard: Piastri’s Olympic-medallist race engineer

    Tom Stallard, Oscar Piastri’s race engineer and McLaren’s Director of Human Performance, is a man of many talents. As a professional rower, he won an Olympic silver medal and became World Champion. As an engineer in Formula 1, he’s won races with some of the sport’s most talented drivers and has played a huge part in McLaren’s transformation into title contenders. So why did Tom make such a big career change and how does working in F1 compare to rowing? Speaking to Tom Clarkson at McLaren’s headquarters, Stallard talks about his gruelling fitness regime as an Olympic rower, what a race engineer’s relationship with their driver is all about, working with the likes of Jenson Button, Daniel Ricciardo and Carlos Sainz, how Oscar Piastri is galvanising the team now, and much more. More official F1 Podcasts F1 Nation - Grand Prix reviews and previews from inside the F1 paddock F1 Explains - answering your questions about Formula 1 Be there when the 2024 F1 World Champion is crowned Get tickets for Austin, Mexico City, Las Vegas, the rest of 2024 and early 2025 at tickets.formula1.com This episode is sponsored by: Indeed: get a seventy-five dollar sponsored job credit to get your jobs more visibility at indeed.com/GRID Vanta: our audience gets a special offer of $1,000 off at vanta.com/GRID

    1h 3m
  7. Guenther Steiner: life on the other side of F1

    8 OCT

    Guenther Steiner: life on the other side of F1

    After a decade of highs and lows as Haas Team Principal, Guenther Steiner has changed lanes. Now he’s an author and broadcaster with a new perspective on the drivers, the teams and the bosses he previously saw as rivals. Talking to Tom Clarkson, Guenther looks back at his time at Haas, from their stunning points-scoring debut in 2016, through triumphs, frustrations and low moments, to his departure and what he’s doing today. He explains why he feels he stayed at Haas too long, picks the driver he thinks is the best in the current field, the Team Principals who impress him most and looks forward to what he might do next. More official F1 Podcasts F1 Nation - Grand Prix reviews and previews from inside the F1 paddock F1 Explains - answering your questions about Formula 1 Be there when the 2024 F1 World Champion is crowned Get tickets for Austin, Mexico City, Las Vegas, the rest of 2024 and early 2025 at tickets.formula1.com This episode is sponsored by: Vanta: get $1,000 off Vanta at vanta.com/GRID Shopify: sign up for your $1 per month trial period at shopify.com/beyondthegrid  Uncommon Goods: to get 15% off your next gift, go to uncommongoods.com/grid

    44 min
  8. James Vowles: on the right track with Albon + Sainz

    1 OCT

    James Vowles: on the right track with Albon + Sainz

    ‘For 2025, I think we have the best driver line-up on the grid’. Williams Team Principal James Vowles is confident. Race-winner Carlos Sainz joins proven performer Alex Albon next year – a combination of speed and experience Vowles believes will drive Williams forward. He tells Tom Clarkson his long-term vision for the historic team. 2024 has been a year of big decisions for Williams. Vowles explains asking Logan Sargeant to stand aside so Alex Albon could race in Australia, replacing Sargeant mid-way through the season, bringing in Franco Colapinto and signing Sainz for 2025. More official F1 Podcasts F1 Nation - Grand Prix reviews and previews from inside the F1 paddock F1 Explains - answering your questions about Formula 1 Be there when the 2024 F1 World Champion is crowned Get tickets for Austin, Mexico City, Las Vegas, the rest of 2024 and early 2025 at tickets.formula1.com

    50 min
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Formula 1 stars slow down for in-depth interviews. Tom Clarkson brings you revealing, feature-length conversations with drivers, team bosses, engineering experts and F1 legends. Hit the follow button for the fastest way to get new episodes. Watch episodes exclusively on the F1 YouTube channel. An official Formula 1 podcast. For race reviews + previews, listen to F1 Nation. To learn more about how F1 works, listen to F1 Explains

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