F1 Beyond The Grid
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July 29, 2025 • 61 mins
Adrian Reynard's motor racing outfit were one of the best in the world during the 1980s and '90s – winning multiple championships across Formula 3000, F3 and IndyCar.
Reynard Racing Cars also held an impressive record of winning the first race of every major single-seater competition they entered.
But when Adrian helped create the British American Racing F1 team in 1999, expectations were high and tha...
But when Adrian helped create the British American Racing F1 team in 1999, expectations were high and tha...
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July 22, 2025 • 53 mins
Alex Albon went into 2025 facing one big question.
With the arrival of Carlos Sainz at Williams, how would he measure up against his most competitive teammate since racing alongside Max Verstappen at Red Bull?
So far, Alex has answered that question on track – having the edge over Carlos in qualifying and on race day in the first half of the season.
But Alex never doubted his ability to rise to tha...
With the arrival of Carlos Sainz at Williams, how would he measure up against his most competitive teammate since racing alongside Max Verstappen at Red Bull?
So far, Alex has answered that question on track – having the edge over Carlos in qualifying and on race day in the first half of the season.
But Alex never doubted his ability to rise to tha...
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July 15, 2025 • 78 mins
He drove for one of the least competitive teams in F1 history. He never started a race. Just making it to Formula 1 was ‘a million to one’ shot for Perry McCarthy. Through extraordinary determination, he did it.
When his raw talent behind the wheel was spotted at his local racetrack, McCarthy set his sights on racing at the top. He worked on a North Sea oil rig to raise money to fund his career. Racing in Formu...
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July 8, 2025 • 77 mins
Racing twice in 2002 with Minardi and once again three years later with BAR Honda in 2005, Anthony Davidson’s Formula 1 career had a few false starts. But in 2007, he finally got a full-time shot with Super Aguri.
Although his F1 career ended just over a year later, Anthony is rightly proud to have reached the top of motorsport.
Speaking to Tom Clarkson, he discusses the ups and down of his time in F1 – telli...
Although his F1 career ended just over a year later, Anthony is rightly proud to have reached the top of motorsport.
Speaking to Tom Clarkson, he discusses the ups and down of his time in F1 – telli...
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To celebrate 75 years of the Formula 1 World Championship, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer invited drivers, Team Principals and others from the sport to 10 Downing Street - the heart of government in the UK.
In a special episode of F1 Beyond The Grid, the Prime Minister tells Tom Clarkson why he's 'proud' of the sport's success and its £12bn annual contribution to the UK economy. Williams Team Principal James Vowles ...
In a special episode of F1 Beyond The Grid, the Prime Minister tells Tom Clarkson why he's 'proud' of the sport's success and its £12bn annual contribution to the UK economy. Williams Team Principal James Vowles ...
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July 1, 2025 • 47 mins
This episode is brought to you by Dropbox Dash, an official technology partner of the McLaren Formula 1 team.
Now a multiple race winner, podium finisher and polesitter, Lando Norris is ready to take the next step in his Formula 1 career and become World Champion.
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June 24, 2025 • 28 mins
For F1 The Movie, Brad Pitt lived the high-speed life of a Formula 1 driver. He drove with seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton. He learned to race. He spent years shooting scenes at racetracks around the world.
The result is what he calls ‘the most visceral feeling you will get in a race car of anything put on film’ - F1 The Movie, in cinemas on June 25th and June 27th in North America.
Brad Pitt tells ...
The result is what he calls ‘the most visceral feeling you will get in a race car of anything put on film’ - F1 The Movie, in cinemas on June 25th and June 27th in North America.
Brad Pitt tells ...
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June 17, 2025 • 39 mins
He took some blows on his climb to Formula 1. Now Isack Hadjar is toe-to-toe with the heavyweights.
Hadjar’s first F1 race was over before it began, as he slid off the track on a rain-soaked day in Australia. He tells Tom Clarkson how previous setbacks helped him get back on his feet, and establish himself as one of the best young drivers in the sport.
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June 10, 2025 • 47 mins
Emerson Fittipaldi made history with Lotus in 1972 by becoming the first Brazilian to win the Formula 1 World Championship. In 1974, he won the title again with McLaren.
Emerson’s achievements on track are legendary, but his actions off track are just as iconic.
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June 3, 2025 • 39 mins
This year is the first time Valtteri Bottas isn’t racing in Formula 1 since he started as a rookie in 2013, but the 10-time Grand Prix winner says F1 is ‘still the number one thing in my life’ and his priority is to get back on the grid in 2026.
Speaking to Tom Clarkson, Valtteri discusses all the options he has for his next move.
Would he like to drive for the new Cadillac team that will join F...
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May 27, 2025 • 38 mins
When he left Ferrari to join Mercedes, Simone Resta took decades of experience with him. In Italy, he worked with Michael Schumacher and designed race-winning cars for Sebastian Vettel, Kimi Raikkonen and Charles Leclerc. Now, his task is giving George Russell and Kimi Antonelli the best Mercedes he can.
As Deputy Technical Director Simone is focusing on the 2025 season, but he tells Tom Clarkson he is also thi...
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May 20, 2025 • 57 mins
Dario Franchitti has had a sensational racing career in the United States, becoming a four-time IndyCar series champion and a three-time winner of the Indy500.
But earlier in his career, Dario had plenty of interest from Formula 1 and tested for a few different teams. So why didn’t he end up racing in the pinnacle of motorsport?
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May 13, 2025 • 54 mins
Mario Andretti was 10 years old when the first ever Formula 1 World Championship Grand Prix took place at Silverstone, on the 13th of May 1950.
The 1978 World Champion has seen everything the pinnacle of motorsport has to offer over the past 75 years, and is one of just 34 drivers to win the ultimate prize, so he’s the perfect person to celebrate such a landmark anniversary.
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May 6, 2025 • 59 mins
When Claire Williams sold the Williams F1 team at the end of 2020, a very special 43-year association between the Williams family and Formula 1 came to an end.
Founded by Claire’s father, Sir Frank Williams, in 1977, the team have won 16 World Championships – a feat only bettered by Ferrari and McLaren.
Claire rose through the ranks – starting as press officer in 2002 and eventually becoming Deputy Team Prin...
Founded by Claire’s father, Sir Frank Williams, in 1977, the team have won 16 World Championships – a feat only bettered by Ferrari and McLaren.
Claire rose through the ranks – starting as press officer in 2002 and eventually becoming Deputy Team Prin...
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April 29, 2025 • 53 mins
As the new Team Principal of Sauber, Jonathan Wheatley is taking on one of the most exciting projects in Formula 1.
With Benetton, Renault and Red Bull Racing, Jonathan has won 19 World Championships over the last 34 years. Now, after nearly two decades as Red Bull’s Sporting Director, he’s in a very different role with a very different team. And not just any team, because, in 2026, Sauber will become Audi.
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With Benetton, Renault and Red Bull Racing, Jonathan has won 19 World Championships over the last 34 years. Now, after nearly two decades as Red Bull’s Sporting Director, he’s in a very different role with a very different team. And not just any team, because, in 2026, Sauber will become Audi.
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April 22, 2025 • 53 mins
Tom Clarkson’s guest on this week’s F1 Beyond The Grid is McLaren’s Chief Operating Officer, Piers Thynne, who has been with the team since 2008.
He oversees everything that happens at the team's base, the McLaren Technology Centre, so he’s played a crucial role in their current success.
How have McLaren transformed into World Champions after finishing second to last in 2017? Why is their philosophy of gettin...
He oversees everything that happens at the team's base, the McLaren Technology Centre, so he’s played a crucial role in their current success.
How have McLaren transformed into World Champions after finishing second to last in 2017? Why is their philosophy of gettin...
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April 15, 2025 • 55 mins
After five years with Alpine, Esteban Ocon is embarking on a new adventure with Haas in 2025.
What challenges has he faced while settling into his new team? How is he getting on with new race engineer Laura Mueller? What are the strengths and weaknesses of their car?
Esteban tells Tom Clarkson how he’s adapting to his new surroundings and how Haas have made such a miraculous recovery from a nigh...
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April 14, 2025 • 1 min
Tom Clarkson reveals which Formula 1 star will be joining him on this week’s episode of F1 Beyond The Grid.
Listen to the full show on Wednesday 16th March or you can watch their chat on the official F1 YouTube channel.
Listen to the full show on Wednesday 16th March or you can watch their chat on the official F1 YouTube channel.
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April 8, 2025 • 52 mins
Ferrari ambassador and former test driver Marc Gene has been with the team since 2004.
During that time, Marc has had the privilege of working alongside five World Champions: Michael Schumacher, Kimi Raikkonen, Fernando Alonso, Sebastian Vettel and now, Lewis Hamilton.
Do they all have a common trait that makes them so successful? What’s the difference between one-time and multiple World Champio...
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April 1, 2025 • 67 mins
Chosen by Red Bull aged 15. Suddenly launched into his first Grand Prix as the youngest driver ever, having never driven a Formula 1 car before. Racing for the Red Bull junior team, Jaime Alguersuari was expected to win. He was dropped when he didn’t.
Speaking to Tom Clarkson, Jaime looks back at his rapid rise to Formula 1. From his surprise debut in 2009, the demands of the Red Bull junior programme, and raci...
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