In 2014 she got her chance driving for Williams in Free Practice at the British Grand Prix, becoming the first woman to drive in an official F1 session for more than two decades. Season 6 of F1 Beyond The Grid starts Wednesday 1st March. This episode is sponsored by: You can listen to the full BTG interview with Jenson Button here. F1: Beyond The Grid Podcast on Amazon Music 2021 On winning with McLaren Formula 1 was an extremely dangerous sport in Jackies era. Lando opens up to Tom Clarkson about the races he feels he should have already won, his moments of self-doubt, his ambitions, his attitude to life and work, and how hes seen by the public and his fans. Rubens Barrichello Sam shares fascinating insight into some of the big names hes worked with; Lewis Hamilton, Juan Pablo Montoya, and Rubens Barrichello to name a few. Lando reveals he sometimes dwells on past frustrations, but his focus is fixed on future glory. Podcast PODCAST: Lewis Hamilton on how F1 has both built and broken him A bike racing champion in his youth, Sato caught the racing bug watching Senna at Suzuka in his youth, and though he didnt start racing until much later than almost all of his rivals, his talent and sheer bloody minded determination lifted him all the way to F1. Shopify: sign up for a FREE fourteen-day trial at shopify.co.uk/grid - Lawrence Stroll, the owner of Racing Point Lord Hesketh on James Hunt and F1s original party team. He's presided over one of the most successful F1 teams of all time - and had to manage one of the most heated rivalries in history. Over the course of 152 starts, Watson reached the podium 20 times, winning five races including one from 22nd on the grid! David tasted podium champagne, but the bottle never had 1st printed on it. He reflects on the deals and behind-the-scenes events at Hispania and Lotus which changed the course of his career. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and F1: Beyond The Grid listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/GRID, Leclerc, Alonso, Ricciardo + more in The Best of 2021, 2021 gave us amazing action on the racetrack, and captivating conversations on F1 Beyond The Grid. Mercedes engine guru Andy Cowell on the art of creating the perfect F1 power unit. Kevin Magnussen on his no fear F1 comeback. Lando Norris is on a mission with McLaren, determined to deliver trophies and titles. Eric Boullier on managing Raikkonen, Kubicas accident and switching from Team Principal to Promoter, Eric Boullier was Team Principal at Renault and Lotus before he became the Racing Director of McLaren. Related episodes from the BTG archive Enter the code GRID10 at checkout to receive 10% off your order. But 2023 is a huge year. So whether youre a diehard fan or a new listener to the show, sit back and enjoy some fabulous F1 conversations with the best in the business, SPECIAL EPISODE: Jo Ramirez on being in the middle of Senna and Prost at McLaren. He also opens up on his management style, what he learned on the way up with BMW in F1 and with Porsche at Le Mans, and why standing on the grid at Monaco will always be such a special feeling, Sergio Perez on Red Bull + racing Verstappen, Beyond The Grid is back for a new season, and for our first episode were proud to bring you a driver who is firmly in the spotlight in 2021: Sergio Perez. #F1 But what of Gachot himself? Steve Nichols: engineering domination for McLaren On this weeks show he opens up about his unique career, with stories on Senna, Enzo Ferrari, winning Le Mans and being employed by Frank Williams as a van driver, Fred Vasseur has had a huge influence on F1 for many years, having guided the likes of Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc, Sebastian Vettel, Valtteri Bottas and Nico Hulkenberg into Grand Prix racing via his junior team, ART. This episode is sponsored by MoneyGram: convert your digital currency to cash and back again using the only digital wallets with real cash access activated by MoneyGram. Listen to their full conversation here, 30 Days of BTG Day 4: Lando Norris karting hero, For Day 4 of our pre-season build-up, the origins of a current F1 star. A brand-new episode of F1 Beyond The Grid will be with you on Wednesday March 1st. REVISITED: Charles Leclerc on overcoming tragedy to race for Ferrari. Beat tells Tom Clarkson incredible stories of the tiny Sauber teams amazing entry into F1, and its repeated struggles for survival. This is our final episode of 2020, and my goodness what a year its been, both in F1 itself and on this very podcast. Related episodes from the BTG archive Beats love for the sport was shaken at times of tragedy, but his loyalty and love of teamwork have never faltered. No-one else drove a car quite like Gilles Villeneuve. Kevins 2019 BTG appearance is here. Don't worry Lewis, that's not Beyond The Grid's style. Carlos Sainz This week on Beyond The Grid, presented by Bose, were joined by Johnny Herbert, a man for whom the phrase triumph over adversity seems tailor made. WebRT @F1: "That was a drive of champions" ICYMI, @WilliamsRacing chief James Vowles bigs up his driver @alex_albon and more in our latest episode of Beyond The Grid Listen in now on your favourite podcast app! Firstly with Williams and then with Sauber, the following 10 seasons provided plenty of ups and downs before the company decided to pull out of F1 altogether at the end of 2009. This week on Beyond The Grid, supported by Bose, the popular Brazilian bares his soul on all three subjects - and much more besides. Claire Williams In a 20-year Grand Prix racing career this blue-sky thinker was responsible for introducing such things as tyre warmers, mid-race fuel stops and the ingenious Brabham fan car not to mention a host of championship-winning machines and the acclaimed McLaren F1 road car. As one of the most successful driver managers in the history of the sport, Julian Jakobi has worked with the very best including managing rivals Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost at the same time! His inimitable approach earned him the nickname The Professor, but its for his rivalry with Ayrton Senna his one-time team mate that the great Frenchman is best remembered. Sebastian Vettel Stefano Domenicali knows all about that. WebPodcast. In the final few years of his life, Moss stopped doing public appearances and interviews because of his health. But it wasnt all roses for the Northern Irishman over the course of his career he saw many colleagues killed or badly injured, and thats one of the topics thats discussed on this fascinating episode of Beyond The Grid, supported by Bose. Monisha Kaltenborn is an F1 trailblazer. Why did he reject Ferrari? In this episode, the man who engineered him to those championships Formula 1s current Chief Technical Officer Pat Symonds gives us the inside line on all things Alonso. You might have thought that would turn the Canadian away from pursuing a racing career of his own, but instead Jacques climbed unconventionally all the way to the top of the Grand Prix tree, winning the F1 world title his father was never able to in 1997. He talks about helping Renault teammate Fernando Alonso become a two-time World Champion, the pressure and power he felt as an Italian driving for Ferrari, whether his F1 journey would have continued had he not joined the Scuderia, and much more. Babbel: go to babbel.com/podcast23, and use promo code BEYOND for an extra three months But far from being overawed, the gritty Finn actively relishes the challenge, and has become a consistent race-winning threat. This episode is sponsored by: Pierre Gasly F1 Authentics: find your ultimate piece of F1 history and head over to F1Authentics.com to shop now! Tom Clarkson sat down with the Dane during a quiet period at the Austrian Grand Prix for a candid and honest talk about the highs and lows of his career to-date, including his racing origins, his growth as a driver, and - of course - that famous withering put-down of Nico Hulkenberg Patrick Tambay: There was a time after Gilles death I felt he was in the car with me, He raced for some of Formula Ones top teams, including McLaren and Renault, but Patrick Tambay is probably best remembered as a Ferrari driver. Mercedes engine guru Andy Cowell on the art of creating the perfect F1 power unit. George Russell F1 loves Japan: the passionate fans, the stunning racetracks, and the exciting drivers. Weve had lots of great guests, lots of wonderful anecdotes, lot of laughs and quite a few tears too. In 2023, Aston Martin took a leap to the front of Formula 1. Daniel reflects on why he left Red Bull in 2018, details his struggles at McLaren and explains how age, pressure, confidence and rest affect his performance. Protect yourself with expressvpn.com/GRID, Kamui Kobayashi on Suzuka, Tsunoda and fights with world champions, Yuki Tsunoda may be the latest Japanese racing hero, but hes got a way to go to match the achievements of Toms guest this week: Kamui Kobayashi. But looking back at his three seasons driving for midfield team Scuderia Toro Rosso, Jean-Eric Vergne thinks he could and should have done better. The days we lose are the days our competitors will regret, because we learn the most, says Toto. George Russells first BTG interview from July 2020 Nigel Mansell: World Champion, through the pain WebFormula 1 articles tagged with Beyond The Grid. That was just one of the topics on the list when TC sat down with the Finn, who also frankly discussed his stints with Toyota, Lotus and BAR, his secret trip to Ferrari HQ, his life as an FIA driver steward, plus of all things racing with a hole in his lungs Stefan Johansson on racing 80s monsters, almost winning for Ferrari and tangling with wildlife, This week we welcome blonde-haired 80s Super Swede Stefan Johansson onto the show. On this weeks episode of Beyond The Grid, presented by Bose, Tom catches up with the nine-time podium finisher to discuss his action-packed Grand Prix career, youthful battles with Senna, his three big crashes, and his unexpected move into the commentary box, Esteban Ocon: "My family gave up everything for me there was no choice but to succeed", Getting to F1 is no easy task for any driver, but the story of Esteban Ocons route to the top reads like a Hollywood movie. But he didnt need telling. He had no affiliation with an F1 team and, despite shining in F2, he was having to looking at alternative series in which to earn a living. As the FIAs Race Director and Safety Delegate, Michael Masis job is to run F1 races to keep an eye on everything that happens on track, and plenty of stuff off it too including running driver briefings and dealing with protests. On this week's episode of Beyond The Grid, presented by Bose, the thoughtful Austrian lifts the lid on running a team - including dealing with the 'volcano-like' relationship between Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg - gives a welcome update on colleague Niki Lauda's health, and tells Tom Clarkson about his truly remarkable journey to F1 via the business world after losing his father at a young age. Since then hes become a superstar of the sport, winning races and taking brilliant poles, but also having to endure heart-breaking loss and team mate tension, amongst other things. WebThis F1 podcast goes beyond the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix podiums. When Bernd hits the track, in bad weather or after a crash, his job is to keep the F1 field to a safe speed until they can go racing again. In the second of our Beyond The Grid Revisited episodes, where we delve into the archives, we look back on Toms conversation with a fresh-faced Charles Leclerc in October 2018. F1: Beyond The Grid Podcast - Listen, Reviews, Charts Follow the podcast on your player for in-depth interviews with F1s biggest stars every week. He was Michael Schumachers mechanic, Giancarlo Fisichellas race engineer, and he stepped up to lead the team after the Crashgate scandal. This weeks guest has spent 30 years in F1, working with some of the sports greatest drivers. On this weeks episode of Beyond The Grid, presented by Bose, Szafnauer talks Tom through his most stressful of seasons, discusses the potential impact of fresh funding into the team, his hopes for 2019, and his fascinating background in the sport, Juan Pablo Montoya: I was different I guess thats why I wasnt in F1 long. James also gives a fascinating insight into what its like to work with McLaren drivers Norris and Daniel Ricciardo, and how they're adjusting to the new 2022-spec cars, and he hints at what we can expect from them as the season unfolds. Enjoy 30 days of specially-chosen archive highlights in the build-up to BTG Season 6, starting March 1st. What does the future hold for Formula 1? Having arrived in F1 via the circuitous route of downhill skiing, the US college system and the North American CanAm series, Tambay ended up driving for the Prancing Horse after the death of close friend Gilles Villeneuve. On this special episode, Tom has picked some of his favourite stories and anecdotes from the guests hes spoken to this year, including gems from Sebastian Vettel, George Russell, Lando Norris, Riccardo Patrese and more! Takuma Sato: When I saw an F1 car for the first time I thought it was outrageous, Hes regarded as arguably the fastest Japanese driver of all time, and yet it could all have been so different for Takuma Sato. Don't forget to search for F1 Nation in your podcast app and follow the show so you don't miss out new episodes, weekly throughout the 2022 season. 28 He broke into F1 in the 1960s, working with emerging superstar Ricardo Rodriguez. He sits in a Ferrari which looked fast and reliable in pre-season testing. Toto tells Tom Clarkson how a difficult year will benefit the team in future. In this 30th anniversary special episode, Nigel tells Tom Clarkson the story of his championship winning year. This week on Beyond The Grid, we caught up with this giant of F1, now 87, to look back over his remarkable career, which saw him move from the world of dentistry to going toe-to-toe with the likes of Fangio and Moss, driving for Ferrari, mastering the treacherous Nurburgring and much more. Rocket Money: get rid of useless subscriptions with Rocket Money now. This Hed driven brilliantly in his rookie year, but podium finishes and his first pole position were still in his future. Sebastian also looks ahead beyond his final chequered flag in Abu Dhabi - to whats around the next corner. From fascinating insight into working with a sports psychologist to the reality of racing as a father of three, the Haas driver shares his story Eddie Jordan: Starting an F1 team was the stupidest thing I ever did you cannot imagine the stress, The history of F1 is filled with iconic team owners; extraordinary characters who went above and beyond to build cars and go racing. Follow F1 Beyond The Grid on your podcast app to get new episodes as soon as they come out. Follow, rate and review F1 Beyond The Grid and share this episode using #F1BeyondTheGrid. He arrived in Europe from Brazil with no money, yet he managed to climb the racing ladder on talent alone. Having arrived in Europe from his native Australia in the early 70s, Jones worked his way into F1 before becoming a Grand Prix winner with Shadow in 1977\. Charles Leclerc HelloFresh: visit hellofresh.com/grid16 and use code grid16 for 16 free meals plus free Sir Jackie Stewart became World Champion in 1969, 1971 and 1973. Nick Heidfeld The former Benetton and Renault boss was one of the biggest and most controversial characters in F1 throughout the Nineties and Noughties, but he was also one of the most successful, with his inimitable style leading Benetton and Renault to multiple championships. But for a whole generation of F1 fans, Martin Brundle is Mr Grid Walk a man whose expert analysis and revolutionary approach to F1 broadcasting have won him multiple awards. Mick Schumacher This episode is sponsored by: Before his first F1 win, before he raced alongside Verstappen, Pierre Gasly told Tom Clarkson the first chapter of his F1 story. To listen to these interviews in full, scroll through the F1 Beyond The Grid back catalogue. Among F1 fans, Jean Todt is perhaps most famous for leading Ferrari out of their early 90s slump and into a period of unprecedented domination in the 2000s. F1 has seen its fair share of second generation racers, but Carlos Sainz doesn't quite fit the mould. 28 Jun 2023 13:05:19 Harry's: get hold of a free travel sized face wash when you redeem a free Eddie Cheever the USAs most experienced F1 driver Lawrence Stroll, Executive Chairman, wants to challenge for wins and championships. Is he ready for the challenge? Fernando Alonso has his sights set on silverware in 2022 and beyond. That puts Mika Hakkinen in an exclusive club of just 11 drivers who have won F1 titles in consecutive years, which also includes Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. After a short stint in F1, Danny returned to America and wrote a dramatic new chapter with victory at the 1985 Indy 500. But despite being born into and raised around one of F1s most successful teams, its fair to say she never expected to one day find herself taking the reins of her family squad. In an honest and unflinchingly self-critical interview, Vergne tells Tom Clarkson how his mentality and even his physical size negatively affected his F1 career, and recalls the many things he wishes had turned out differently. The Best of 2019: Toms favourite moments from Season 2. On what would have been Tonys 91st birthday, Tom Clarkson revisits a 2019 conversation about the daring deeds of the first F1 stars. Look out for another archive highlight tomorrow. But his fourth triumph was far from easy. New weekly episodes of F1 Beyond The Grid start Wednesday March 1st. In three difficult F1 seasons, the Canadian has dealt with defeats, disappointment and being dropped by Williams. In this weeks episode of Beyond The Grid, presented by Bose, the famously non-conformist Villeneuve discusses that meteoric rise, the traits he inherited from his father, battling Michael Schumacher, stealing Damon Hills dinner, and much, much more! Shes also a leader, as CEO of the front-running Venturi Formula E team, and she lives the highs and lows of the Mercedes Formula 1 team through husband Toto. Follow F1 Beyond The Grid to get our next episode first, Nigel Mansell: 1992 World Champion, through the pain, I risked a lot more than people know. When Hesketh Racing burst onto the F1 grid in the 1970s, they took everyone by surprise. You can listen to the full interview with Sabine Kehm here, 30 Days of BTG Day 6: Nico Rosbergs rise in 2016, From his sleep cycle to the design of his driving gloves, Nico Rosberg worked on improving every detail as he fought Lewis Hamilton for the 2016 F1 World Championship. In his long stay at the pinnacle of motor sport Cheever drove for eight teams (including Renault, Ligier, Tyrrell and Alfa Romeo), experiencing the highs of reaching the rostrum and the lows of losing fellow drivers.