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F1 Beyond The Grid

The risk-takers, late-brakers and history-makers of Formula 1 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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54:05

McLaren’s Revival: Norris, Piastri, Brown + Stella...

F1 Beyond The Grid ·

2025/02/19

2024 saw McLaren become Constructor World Champions for the first time since 1998. Will they defend their title in 2025? And will Lando Norris or Oscar Piastri become the team’s first Drivers’ World Champion since Lewis Hamilton in 2008? Tom Clarkson has been digging through the F1 Beyond The Grid archives to find out how McLaren have transformed into the fastest team in Formula 1 and whether their success will continue in the new season. Providing in-depth insight into the winning culture

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41:37

Racing for Ferrari: Vettel, Prost + Mansell from the...

F1 Beyond The Grid ·

2025/02/12

Lewis Hamilton is getting ready for his first season with Ferrari in 2025. He’s won seven World Championships and 105 races, but some of Formula 1’s most successful drivers have joined Ferrari in the past and missed out on the ultimate prize.So what lessons can Lewis take from those who came before him? How difficult is it to win titles with the Scuderia? And why is driving for Ferrari so different to any other team in the sport? Digging through the F1 Beyond The Grid archives, Tom Clarkson has

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47:18

Liam Lawson's racing line, how Ferrari found Ollie...

F1 Beyond The Grid ·

2024/12/27

What really happens on the grid before a race? How do Formula 1 teams scout their future stars? How are drivers coached to go faster? In 2024, F1 Explains answered these questions and many more sent in by F1 fans from all over the world.F1 Explains takes your questions and finds the experts to answer them. In this special episode, presenters Christian Hewgill and Katie Osborne have picked the most fascinating moments from the podcast's second season: Liam Lawson on how drivers find the racing

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82:38

Ageless Alonso, Carlos’s comeback + super sub Bearman...

F1 Beyond The Grid ·

2024/12/18

A driver market for the ages, Verstappen at his very best, emotional race wins, new Constructor World Champions and the end of some iconic eras. The 2024 Formula 1 season was sensational. On F1 Beyond The Grid, the stars of this dramatic year of racing have sat down with Tom Clarkson, revealing what it’s like being at the centre of the biggest stories of the season and sharing fascinating insight into what life is like as a Formula 1 driver, Team Principal, engineer, designer, and more. In this

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60:53

'One of a kind': Mercedes on Lewis Hamilton

F1 Beyond The Grid ·

2024/12/11

Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes: their names are together forever in the Formula 1 record books. As the most successful team and driver partnership in the sport's history comes to an end, some of Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes colleagues tell Tom Clarkson their stories of working with him:Toto Wolff – Team Principal, on how Lewis got stronger every year of their partnership Andrew Shovlin – Trackside Engineering Director, who was on the pit wall for all of Lewis’ history-making races Clare Robertson –

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61:18

Carlos Sainz: pain, pride + potential

F1 Beyond The Grid ·

2024/12/04

This episode is presented by Explora Journeys - redefining luxury ocean travel.2024 has been a turbulent year for Carlos Sainz. It started with a shock: Lewis Hamilton would be replacing him at Ferrari in 2025. Then he missed a race with appendicitis. But the year is ending with multiple wins and podiums to look back on, and an exciting new challenge to look forward to with Williams next season. Speaking to Tom Clarkson, Carlos talks about his feelings after finding out Hamilton was taking his

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1:21

'I was tested. It's made me better' - This week on F1...

F1 Beyond The Grid ·

2024/12/02

2024 has been a rollercoaster for this week’s guest on F1 Beyond The Grid. While the end of the season provides a chance for reflection, he’s also looking forward to an exciting new venture in 2025. 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 4th December. Listen to more official F1 podcasts F1 Beyond The Grid - exclusive interviews with F1's biggest

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79:33

Andy Stevenson: 600 races, 1 team

F1 Beyond The Grid ·

2024/11/27

This episode is brought to you by Salesforce, a Global Partner of Formula 1®Aston Martin Sporting Director Andy Stevenson reached a huge milestone in Las Vegas, working at his 600th Grand Prix. It’s a sensational achievement made even more remarkable by the fact that all 600 races have been with the same team. A driver winning with a broken leg, another going to jail halfway through the season, preparing a future seven-time World Champion for his debut… Andy has seen everything Formula 1 has to

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55:24

Oliver Oakes: the racer driving Alpine

F1 Beyond The Grid ·

2024/11/20

This episode is brought to you by T-Mobile, official 5G partner of F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix Why did Oliver Oakes become Alpine Team Principal? How does his background as a racing driver and team owner prepare him for this new challenge? And what are his priorities in 2025 and beyond? Speaking to Tom Clarkson at the team’s headquarters in Enstone, Oakes answers all the key questions around Alpine’s future with him at the helm. Oli discusses his mixed feelings after their double podium in Brazil,

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36:23

LEGENDS: Rubens Barrichello on following Senna and...

F1 Beyond The Grid ·

2024/11/13

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

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62:20

Christian Fittipaldi: racing in an F1 dynasty

F1 Beyond The Grid ·

2024/11/06

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

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55:41

Christian Danner: how Senna came to his defence in...

F1 Beyond The Grid ·

2024/10/30

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

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41:45

Fernando at 400: why Alonso’s still fired up

F1 Beyond The Grid ·

2024/10/22

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

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1:38

A monumental milestone in Mexico. This week on F1...

F1 Beyond The Grid ·

2024/10/21

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

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63:12

Tom Stallard: Piastri’s Olympic-medallist race engineer

F1 Beyond The Grid ·

2024/10/15

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

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43:59

Guenther Steiner: life on the other side of F1

F1 Beyond The Grid ·

2024/10/08

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

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49:41

James Vowles: on the right track with Albon + Sainz

F1 Beyond The Grid ·

2024/10/01

‘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

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35:50

F1 NATION: Christian Horner on Daniel Ricciardo's...

F1 Beyond The Grid ·

2024/09/30

Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner gives Tom Clarkson and Damon Hill the inside story on the decision to replace Daniel Ricciardo with Liam Lawson at RB. Horner reveals the race when pressure began to mount on the Australian, and why Ricciardo was replaced with six races remaining. With one eye on 2025 and the future of the Red Bull driver line up, is this a chance for Liam Lawson to stake a claim for a permanent race seat? More official F1 Podcasts F1 Nation - Grand Prix reviews and

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50:24

Ollie Bearman: just getting started

F1 Beyond The Grid ·

2024/09/24

Points on his surprise debut with Ferrari. Another top 10 with Haas. Ollie Bearman has made a flying start in Formula 1. In 2025 with Haas, he’s got the chance to show what he can do every race weekend. Ollie tells Tom Clarkson about stepping up from Formula 2, handling the pressure when he got the last-minute call to race for Ferrari in Saudi Arabia, the advice Charles Leclerc gave him, and how his race for Haas in Azerbaijan felt different. He remembers moving from the UK to go racing in Italy,

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56:54

Bernd Schneider: why Schumacher’s F1 debut nearly...

F1 Beyond The Grid ·

2024/09/17

For a driver who only qualified for nine Formula 1 races in three seasons, German racing legend Bernd Schneider sure has some epic stories from his short stint on the grid in the late 1980’s and early ‘90’s. Speaking to Tom Clarkson, Schneider talks about how close he came to denying Michael Schumacher his F1 debut and the huge contract Eddie Jordan offered him to return to the sport. Bernd, who went on to become a five-time DTM champion with Mercedes-Benz after his F1 career finished, also

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