F1 Beyond The Grid

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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.

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Feb 2, 2024 · 43 min
F1 Nation - Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari: the inside story
A special episode of the F1 Nation podcast on the biggest driver move in F1 history. Lewis Hamilton will wear Ferrari red from 2025. How did it happen, and what does Lewis' move mean for Mercedes, Ferrari and the driver market? Tom Clarkson gets the inside story of Ferrari's long pursuit of Hamilton from F1 Correspondent and Presenter Lawrence Barretto, who explains why the Scuderia succeeded this time. Journalist Roberto Chinchero gives us reaction from Italy. Former Ferrari race engineer Rob Smedley explains what awaits the 7-time World Champion when he arrives in Maranello. F1 Nation is the official F1 podcast which takes you inside the Paddock. Race previews and reviews featuring interviews with drivers, Team Principals and F1 experts from around the world. Search your podcast app for F1 Nation for new episodes on Mondays. Head to F1.com for more features and analysis of Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari
Feb 2, 2024 · 9 min
30 Days of BTG: Day 5 – Zak Brown’s dreams of becoming an F1 driver
30 Days of Beyond The Grid continues with a Brazilian Formula 1 legend in the shape of Rubens Barrichello. In this clip, Rubens tells Tom why he followed Ferrari team orders to let Michael Schumacher take victory from him at the Austrian Grand Prix in 2002. Follow F1 Beyond The Grid and check in again on Day 5 to hear from another special guest in our countdown to the new series, which starts Wednesday 28th February. For Rubens’ full conversation with Tom back in 2019, listen here.
Feb 1, 2024 · 9 min
30 Days of BTG: Day 4 – Why Rubens Barrichello let Schumacher win 2002 Austrian GP
30 Days of Beyond The Grid continues with a Brazilian Formula 1 legend in the shape of Rubens Barrichello. In this clip, Rubens tells Tom why he followed Ferrari team orders to let Michael Schumacher take victory from him at the Austrian Grand Prix in 2002. Follow F1 Beyond The Grid and check in again on Day 5 to hear from another special guest in our countdown to the new series, which starts Wednesday 28th February. For Rubens’ full conversation with Tom back in 2019, listen here.
Jan 31, 2024 · 1 hr 5 min
30 Days of BTG: Day 3 – Sebastian Vettel’s F1 farewell
On Day 3 of 30 Days of Beyond The Grid, listen to Tom Clarkson’s full conversation with four-time World Champion Sebastian Vettel from 2022, when the German said goodbye to Formula 1. Hear Vettel reflect candidly on his glory years with Red Bull, the impact his wife Hanna had on his F1 career, why he didn’t win a title with Ferrari, his relationships with Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher, and much more. Follow F1 Beyond The Grid to continue our countdown to the first episode of the new season on Wednesday 28th February.
Jan 30, 2024 · 8 min
30 Days of BTG: Day 2 – Logan Sargeant on proving people wrong
Tom Clarkson is counting down to the new season of F1 Beyond The Grid by bringing you the best bits from our extensive archive of interviews with Formula 1 icons. On Day 2 of 30 Days of BTG, Williams driver Logan Sargeant looks back at his nomadic karting career and explains why the biggest hurdle to success is himself, not his fellow competitors. Follow the podcast to join Tom’s countdown to the new series, which starts Wednesday 28th February. To hear the full interview with Logan Sargeant from 2023, tap here.
Jan 29, 2024 · 11 min
30 Days of BTG: Day 1 – How Christian Horner became Red Bull Team Principal
The 2024 Formula 1 season will soon be upon us, which means we’re bringing you a brand new series of F1 Beyond The Grid. Season 7 starts Wednesday 28th February so get ready for more in-depth conversations with Formula 1’s biggest stars. In the build-up, Tom Clarkson takes you on a tour of the best bits of his huge BTG archive in 30 Days of Beyond The Grid. On Day 1, we’re taking you back to Christian Horner’s first interview on the podcast in 2018, when he told Tom how buying a trailer from Helmut Marko in the mid-nineties led to him becoming Team Principal of Red Bull Racing in 2005. Follow F1 Beyond The Grid and check back tomorrow for Day 2. Click here to hear Christian’s first BTG interview in full. And for the highlights of our 2023 series, including Charles Leclerc, Daniel Ricciardo and Lando Norris, listen here.
Dec 13, 2023 · 54 min
Piastri’s pathway, Leclerc’s piano passion, Pierre’s new perspective + more best bits of 2023
Red Bull’s revolutionary race car, McLaren’s miraculous transformation and Aston Martin’s sensational rise. On F1 Beyond The Grid in 2023, the stars behind the biggest stories of the season have sat down with Tom Clarkson to reveal the secrets behind their success and share fascinating insight into what life is like as a Formula 1 driver, Team Principal, engineer, designer, and more. In this end-of year special, Tom picks his favourite moments from a long list of stellar guests. Oscar Piastri underlined his credentials as a future Grand Prix winner with arguably the most impressive rookie season since Lewis Hamilton in 2007, but did you know the Australian’s route to F1 began in the same way as Lewis? Hear how Adrian Newey, the genius behind Red Bull’s record-breaking RB19, began designing at the age of 11. And listen to Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur explain how he handles the pressure of making the most successful Constructor in the sport’s history champions again. Also featured are some F1 heroes from the past – including multiple World Champions Alain Prost and Sir Jackie Stewart. The clips in this episode come from the full episodes listed below. Thank you for listening in 2023. F1 Beyond The Grid will return in 2024. Adrian Newey, legendary F1 designer Andrea Stella, transforming McLaren Lando Norris, driving McLaren’s revival Oscar Piastri, remote control racing to F1 rookie Daniel Ricciardo, dreaming of a ‘perfect’ Red Bull return Liam Lawson, thrilled but ‘unfulfilled’ by F1 debut Pierre Gasly, wanting to win again in 2024 Sir Jackie Stewart, 50 years a triple World Champion Alain Prost, 30 years since the ‘most difficult’ season Heinz-Harald Frentzen, Germany’s F1 cult hero Sam Michael, engineering his rise to the top of F1 James Vowles, aiming to win with Williams Fred Vasseur, pursuing the ‘pinnacle’ with Ferrari Charles Leclerc, 2nd isn’t enough Giancarlo Fisichella, history with Ferrari, Force India and Fernando Alonso Dan Fallows, directing Aston’s rise George Russell, happier, hungrier + ‘holding his own’ with Hamilton
Dec 6, 2023 · 56 min
Daniel Ricciardo: dreaming of a ‘perfect’ Red Bull return
The 2022 Formula 1 season pushed Daniel Ricciardo to the limit. Under immense pressure at McLaren, he failed to reach the performance levels that had made him an eight-time Grand Prix winner. Left without a seat on the grid for 2023, the Australian’s future in the sport was questioned. Ricciardo took some much-needed time away to enjoy life as a normal person, but he’s far more suited to life in the fast lane. Now he’s back to revive his F1 career at AlphaTauri and prove he can still compete with the very best. Daniel tells Tom Clarkson what he got up to during his sabbatical and why a trip to the Super Bowl ignited a desire to get back in the cockpit. The Honey Badger talks about a change in mentality, the crash that broke his hand at Zandvoort, his Formula 1 endgame, and much more. Follow, rate and review F1 Beyond The Grid and share this episode using #F1BeyondTheGrid. Related episodes: Franz Tost, Daniel’s Team Principal at AlphaTauri in 2023 Liam Lawson Yuki Tsunoda This episode is sponsored by: Shopify: sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/beyondthegrid Uncommon Goods: to get 15% off your next gift, go to uncommongoods.com/GRID
Dec 5, 2023 · 1 min
A new dream - this week on F1 BTG...
It’s been a crazy year for this week’s F1 Beyond The Grid guest, so what does his future hold now? Hear a preview of their chat with Tom Clarkson here and listen to the conversation in full on Wednesday 6th December. Know someone who’d love to listen to this? Use the share button and #F1BeyondTheGrid to tell them all about it.
Nov 29, 2023 · 58 min
Bernie Collins: strategy risks, racing rewards + the pressure of the pitwall
She didn’t set out to be a Grand Prix-winning Formula 1 strategist, but Bernie Collins raced to the very top. She pulled the strategy strings at Force India, Racing Point and Aston Martin, masterminded an emotional race win with Sergio Perez, and guided Sebastian Vettel to his final F1 podium. Bernie tells Tom Clarkson how she and her fellow strategists prepared for races, reacted to the on-track action, and balanced risk and reward to get the best result possible. Bernie remembers her deep-end debut as a race strategist, how competing at the front of the field brings extra pressure, why working at one of F1’s smaller teams ‘made her career’ and what she learned working with Perez, Vettel and Jenson Button. Bernie also explains how an interest in maths and physics led her to study mechanical engineering at university, then to move into motorsport and, ultimately, reach Formula 1 This episode is sponsored by: Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe: learn more about the all-new AMG GT and the AMG portfolio at MBUSA.com/AMG. Indeed: claim your seventy-five dollar credit now at indeed.com/THEGRID
Nov 22, 2023 · 1 hr 1 min
Franz Tost: a leader who launched champions
He’s the second longest-serving Team Principal in the 2023 Formula 1 paddock, but after 18 years in charge of AlphaTauri and Toro Rosso, Franz Tost is hanging up his pitwall headphones. Ahead of his final race in Abu Dhabi, Tost sits down with Tom Clarkson to talk about the highs and lows of leading the team from its inception. Hear about Franz’s sometimes challenging relationship with senior team Red Bull Racing, his team's sensational Grand Prix wins at Monza in 2008 and 2020, and how he helped launch the careers of multiple World Champions, Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen. Franz gives his views on what's next for current AlphaTauri driver Yuki Tsunoda and 2023's stand-in star, Liam Lawson. Plus, the Austrian tells Tom which of the 17 drivers he’s worked with have impressed him the most and his five stages of development for rookies. Related Episodes Sebastian Vettel Pierre Gasly Yuki Tsunoda Liam Lawson Daniel Ricciardo Carlos Sainz Adrian Newey Mario Theissen This episode is sponsored by: Bitdefender: visit Bitdefender.com to learn more about how Bitdefender supports Ferrari to stay ahead of cyber threats and how YOU can make your digital life safer. Uncommon Goods: to get 15% off your next gift, go to uncommongoods.com/GRID Babbel: get six months free with a purchase of a 6-month subscription when you visit babbel.com/play, and use promo code GRID
Nov 15, 2023 · 58 min
Mario Andretti: 45 years since 78’s glory and grief
This episode is sponsored by Call of Duty, Modern Warfare® 3. In 1978, racing against some of the best drivers in Formula 1 history, Mario Andretti became World Champion. His victory was a long-held dream, but it was darkened by the death of his teammate. Looking back 45 years, Mario remembers a season of intense emotions. He tells Tom Clarkson about his preparations for racing in Europe, his relationship with his visionary team boss, Colin Chapman, and how he made changes to the set-up of his Lotus to gain a crucial advantage over his rivals. Mario shares his memories of battling brake problems to win the championship at Monza, then learning that his teammate and close friend Ronnie Peterson had lost his life after a crash. Plus, Mario picks out the current F1 drivers who impress him most and remembers F1’s previous races in Las Vegas in the early 1980s.
Nov 8, 2023 · 58 min
Pierre Gasly: wanting to win again in 2024
Few drivers on the current F1 grid have experienced highs and lows like Pierre Gasly. The Frenchman returns to F1 Beyond The Grid for the first time since 2018, and there's plenty for him and Tom Clarkson to catch up on. Pierre reflects on losing his seat at Red Bull, the passing of his close friend Anthoine Hubert, and the day he became a Grand Prix winner. Now embracing a new challenge with Alpine, Pierre also discusses the ups and downs of his first season, his relationship with teammate Esteban Ocon, and his targets for 2024. Plus, hear what it was like to have dinner with all the drivers for Sebastian Vettel’s retirement in Abu Dhabi, and much more. Follow, rate and review F1 Beyond The Grid and share this episode using #F1BeyondTheGrid. Related Episodes Esteban Ocon Yuki Tsunoda Charles Leclerc This episode is sponsored by: Uncommon Goods: to get 15% off your next gift, go to uncommongoods.com/GRID Shopify: sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/beyondthegrid
Nov 6, 2023 · 1 min
5 years since their last appearance... This week on BTG
So much has happened since this week's F1 Beyond The Grid guest last sat down with Tom Clarkson for an in-depth interview. Get a preview of the episode here and listen to the full-length conversation on Wednesday 8th November. Know someone who'd love to listen to this? Use the share button and #F1BeyondTheGrid to tell them about it. For race previews and reviews listen to F1 Nation. To hear F1 experts answer your questions about the sport, check out F1 Explains.
Oct 31, 2023 · 1 hr 2 min
Enrique Bernoldi: the unsung driver from one of F1’s greatest rookie classes
This episode of F1 Beyond The Grid is brought to you by Salesforce, the Global Partner of Formula 1®. Visit Salesforce.com/F1 to learn more about how Formula 1 wows fans and grows its global fanbase with Salesforce. With no World Championship points from 28 Grand Prix starts, it’s fair to say Enrique Bernoldi’s Formula 1 career took a very different path to Fernando Alonso, Kimi Räikkönen and Juan Pablo Montoya – his fellow rookies in 2001. But the Brazilian still grabbed plenty of headlines during his brief stint in the fast lane with Arrows. Hear why Enrique was at the centre of a decision that changed the course of Red Bull’s F1 existence, and the gripping tale of his heated encounter with Ron Dennis at the Monaco Grand Prix in 2001. Plus, Bernoldi tells Tom Clarkson why he didn’t succeed in F1, what led to his fallout with teammate Jos Verstappen, and much more. Follow, rate and review F1 Beyond The Grid and share this episode using #F1BeyondTheGrid. Related Episodes Heinz-Harald Frentzen, one of Enrique’s teammates at Arrows
Oct 24, 2023 · 46 min
Liam Lawson: thrilled but ‘unfulfilled’ by F1 debut
This episode is brought to you by GetYourGuide – home of unforgettable travel experiences, including a behind-the-scenes tour of the McLaren Technology Centre. Go to GetYourGuide.com to book now. Liam Lawson passed his first Formula 1 exam with flying colours in 2023. His performances in Daniel Ricciardo’s absence vindicated Red Bull’s faith in the New Zealander and suggests we’ve not seen the last of him in an F1 car. ‘Frustrated’ at not having a seat on the grid for 2024, Lawson is clearly very determined to return to the pinnacle of motorsport as soon as possible. He tells Tom Clarkson how he felt when receiving the call-up at Zandvoort, what he’s learned from the five Grands Prix he raced in, why he wants to inspire young racers in New Zealand, his hopes for 2024, and much more. Follow, rate and review F1 Beyond The Grid and share this episode using #F1BeyondTheGrid. Related Episodes Yuki Tsunoda, Liam’s teammate at Alpha Tauri Daniel Ricciardo This episode is sponsored by: Indeed: start hiring now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at indeed.com/THEGRID.
Oct 23, 2023 · 1 min
'2023's surprise package' - This week on BTG
Once you've had a taste of Formula 1, you just want more! This week's guest on F1 Beyond The Grid reflects on a surprising debut and tells us he's hungry to claim a full-time seat in the future. Enjoyed this preview? Hear the full episode on Wednesday 25th October. Share using #F1BeyondTheGrid For race reviews and previews, listen to F1 Nation. To hear F1 experts reveal the inner workings of the sport, listen to F1 Explains.
Oct 17, 2023 · 54 min
Andrea Stella: transforming McLaren
This episode of F1 Beyond The Grid is brought to you by Salesforce, the Global Partner of Formula 1®. Visit Salesforce.com/F1 to learn more about how Formula 1 wows fans and grows its global fanbase with Salesforce. Andrea Stella’s first season as McLaren Team Principal has been pretty phenomenal when you compare their start to the season to where they are now. After finishing outside of the points in five of the first eight races, both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are now fighting for podiums almost every week. So how have they produced such an incredible turnaround in performance? Stella provides Tom Clarkson with a revealing insight into the culture he’s creating at McLaren, and how his experience of winning World Championships with Michael Schumacher at Ferrari can help him make the team a winning machine. Hear why he describes Schumacher as the ‘emotional engine’ during their time together, what made Ferrari so dominant back then, and why they weren’t able to repeat that success with Fernando Alonso later on. Plus, Stella tells us Norris and Piastri’s greatest strengths, what fans can expect from the Papaya outfit in 2024, and much more. Follow, rate and review F1 Beyond The Grid and share this episode using #F1BeyondTheGrid. Related Episodes Lando Norris Oscar Piastri
Oct 10, 2023 · 1 hr 4 min
Vitantonio Liuzzi: chasing a ‘life-changing’ F1 podium
This episode is brought to you by Bitdefender, Team partner of Ferrari. Visit Bitdefender.com to learn more about how Bitdefender supports Ferrari to stay ahead of cyber threats and how you can make your digital life safer. Red Bull were midfield minnows in the early years of their F1 mission to becoming the serial World Champions they are today. But during those humble beginnings, the team was renowned for nurturing young talent like Vitantonio Liuzzi. The Italian drove for Red Bull and their sister outfit, Toro Rosso, among others in a Formula 1 career spanning 12 years. Liuzzi was unable to replicate the success he had at junior level, but looks back at his time in the sport with fond memories when speaking to Tom Clarkson. He talks about Red Bull’s party reputation, politics within the team, his sour exit from Toro Rosso in 2007 and a number of missed opportunities to finish on the podium. Plus, hear Liuzzi relive his famous victory over Michael Schumacher in the Karting World Championship finals. Follow, rate and review F1 Beyond The Grid and share this episode using #F1BeyondTheGrid. Related Episodes David Coulthard, Vitantonio’s teammate at Red Bull Christian Klein, Red Bull’s first F1 prodigy Scott Speed, Red Bull’s American prodigy Sebastian Vettel, Vitantonio’s teammate at Toro Rosso Adrian Newey, the genius behind Red Bull’s transformation into World Champions
Oct 3, 2023 · 46 min
George Russell: happier, hungrier + ‘holding his own’ with Hamilton
George Russell’s first two seasons at Mercedes have certainly had their ups and downs. He’s become a Grand Prix winner and enjoyed a few bottles of champagne on the podium in that time, but the team are far away from fighting for World Championships. George says he can see a ‘light at the end of the tunnel,’ though. He’s proven his worth to the eight-time Constructor Champions and is fully confident he’ll be ready to capitalise when their car becomes competitive again. Speaking to Tom Clarkson, George says he’s in a much happier place now, after embracing a new attitude towards Formula 1 over the summer break. George also talks about taking up freediving in his spare time, how invested his family are in his F1 career, why teammate Lewis Hamilton has pushed him to new levels, and much more. Follow, rate and review F1 Beyond The Grid and share this episode using #F1BeyondTheGrid. Related Episodes Gwen Lagrue, the man who found George Russell, on finding F1’s future stars Toto Wolff This episode is sponsored by: Mercedes AMG-SL. Test drive the AMG SL today at your local authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer or learn more at MBUSA.com/AMG-SL