Podcast · 52 episodes
F1 Beyond The Grid, page 2
by Formula 1 · English
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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Laurent Mekies: relishing Red Bull challengeLaurent Mekies, Red Bull Racing team principal/CEO, discusses Red Bull’s 2026 regulation transition, power-unit start-up, early-season performance (currently fourth), and how the team is staying in…31 Mar 2026 · 49 min · 16 chapters
Ayao Komatsu: aiming high with HaasHaas’s medium-term ambition, leadership and team culture, and a key 2025 turnaround after a disastrous Melbourne weekend; also discusses driver expectations and Haas’s new Toyota partnership.25 Mar 2026 · 1 h · 16 chapters
LEGENDS: How Jacques Villeneuve shook up F1Jacques Villeneuve’s 1996 rookie F1 season with Williams, how he transitioned from IndyCar, and the key moments that led to his 1997 world title—plus his battles with Damon Hill and Michael…18 Mar 2026 · 39 min · 17 chapters
Dan Towriss: the ‘passion and drive’ behind Cadillac F1 TeamDan Towriss (Cadillac F1 CEO) explains how Cadillac’s works Formula One team was created from an idea to the 2026 grid, what GM’s role enables, how the U.S.11 Mar 2026 · 44 min · 23 chapters
Carlos Sainz: pushing for progress with WilliamsCarlos Sainz discusses his 2025 season with Williams, the team’s rebuild, and his “life project” to bring Williams back to championship contention, plus his expectations for the 2026 F1 rule changes…4 Mar 2026 · 50 min · 22 chapters
Lando’s champion evolution, Vowles’ podium pride + Brad Pitt’s ‘need for speed’ – The Best of 2025This “Best of 2025” episode of F1 Beyond the Grid is a recap of key 2025 storylines, centered on driver psychology, team strategy, and off-track culture.17 Dec 2025 · 1 h 15 min · 25 chapters
Toto Wolff + Hywel Thomas: racing towards 2026Mercedes power-unit chief Toto Wolff and performance powertrains lead Hywel Thomas discuss F1’s 2026 rule overhaul—new power units with 50% electric/50% combustion, energy-limited racing, sustainable…10 Dec 2025 · 36 min · 20 chapters
Laura Mueller + Esteban Ocon on their race engineer-driver dynamic at HaasLaura Muller and Esteban Ocon discuss their Haas race engineer–driver relationship in 2025, focusing on communication on the radio, decision-making speed, trust in data vs driver feel, and how they…3 Dec 2025 · 49 min · 24 chapters
LEGENDS: Sebastian Vettel’s World Champion wisdomSebastian Vettel reflects on his post-retirement life and career arc, then discusses his current projects and views on today’s F1 drivers.26 Nov 2025 · 1 h · 29 chapters
Helmut Marko: choosing champions at Red BullHelmut Marko, Red Bull Racing’s motorsport advisor, discusses how Red Bull selects and develops champions, why Max Verstappen and Sebastian Vettel stand out, and how pressure shapes driver success.19 Nov 2025 · 43 min · 20 chapters
Oscar Piastri: fighting for his first F1 titleOscar Piastri’s 2025 F1 title fight with McLaren, how he improved, and how he handles pressure in the final stretch.12 Nov 2025 · 1 h 1 min · 26 chapters
Andrea Stella + Zak Brown: McLaren’s transformation + the Drivers’ Championship raceMcLaren’s 2025 transformation under CEO Zak Brown and team principal Andrea Stella, and how the team is managing the late-season Drivers’ Championship fight between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri…5 Nov 2025 · 55 min · 26 chapters
LEGENDS: Mika Hakkinen’s 1995 crash + incredible recoveryMika Häkkinen recounts his 1995 Adelaide F1 crash (puncture at ~120 mph), the injuries that left him unable to move, and the long recovery that led to winning the world championship twice.29 Oct 2025 · 32 min · 12 chapters
Enrico Cardile: Aston Martin’s 2026 ambitions + working with Adrian NeweyAston Martin’s push toward 2026 F1 rule changes, focusing on aerodynamics, wind-tunnel development, and collaboration with Adrian Newey; also covers Cardile’s career path and driver feedback culture.21 Oct 2025 · 44 min · 18 chapters
Allan McNish: winning ‘the Audi way’Alan McNish discusses Audi’s Formula 1 project for 2026 (“the Audi way”), his role in the program, Audi’s motorsport philosophy, and his own racing journey from McLaren testing with Ayrton Senna to a…14 Oct 2025 · 1 h 12 min · 33 chapters
James Vowles: podium pride + Williams’ winning potentialWilliams’ first podium since 2021, James Vowles’ mindset and leadership after the Baku P3, and how the team is rebuilding toward championship contention with 2026 regulation opportunities.7 Oct 2025 · 52 min · 25 chapters
Derek Bell: from Ferrari F1 debut at Monza to five Le Mans winsDerek Bell recounts his 40+ year racing career, from a surprise Ferrari F1 debut at Monza (1968) to five Le Mans wins, highlighting key moments with Enzo Ferrari, Jackie Ickx, and Porsche teammates,…30 Sep 2025 · 1 h · 27 chapters
Franco Colapinto: Buenos Aires boy who made F1 breakthroughFranco Colapinto’s path from Buenos Aires to Formula One, highlighted by his breakthrough points finishes in 2024 and his resilience after setbacks, plus his current adaptation to Alpine in 2025 and…23 Sep 2025 · 45 min · 19 chapters
Graeme Lowdon: getting Cadillac on-track in F1Graham Lowdon explains how Cadillac’s new F1 team (GM-backed) is being built for the 2026 grid, focusing on the entry process, cross-Atlantic operations, and “Race Ready” simulator preparation.16 Sep 2025 · 53 min · 25 chapters
Gabriel Bortoleto: ‘my dream was so big’ - the long journey to F1Gabriel Bortoleto’s path to Formula 1—leaving Brazil at 11, climbing through F3 and F2, adapting to F1’s media demands and 2022-era ground-effect cars, and how he uses a home racing sim to stay sharp.9 Sep 2025 · 53 min · 27 chapters
Fred Vasseur: Ferrari’s ‘next step’ with Lewis Hamilton + Charles LeclercFred Vasseur (Ferrari team principal) discusses Ferrari’s “next step” toward championships with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, the pressure/pace of F1, rebuilding over multi-year timelines, and…2 Sep 2025 · 53 min · 23 chapters
James Hinchcliffe: F1TV expert on surviving ovals + being inspired by VilleneuveJames Hinchcliffe discusses his IndyCar-to-broadcasting journey, surviving the 2015 Indianapolis 500 crash, and his current F1 TV pundit perspective.26 Aug 2025 · 48 min · 16 chapters
Jacky Ickx: Belgium’s F1 + Le Mans legendA conversation with Jackie Ickx about his life-changing motorsport career—Belgium’s F1 success, six Le Mans wins, two World Endurance titles, and even the Paris-Dakar—plus reflections on modern F1,…5 Aug 2025 · 43 min · 21 chapters
Adrian Reynard: a founding father of Brawn GP + MercedesAdrian Reynard recounts his engineering and business path from building championship junior single-seaters to founding British American Racing (BAR), later feeding into Braun GP and Mercedes.29 Jul 2025 · 59 min · 22 chapters