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  • Dario Franchitti: why ‘F1 dream’ never became reality

    Dario Franchitti: why ‘F1 dream’ never became reality
    May 20 2025
    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?
    Speaking to Tom Clarkson, Dario talks about the three big opportunities he had to drive in F1 and why they never materialised – sharing fascinating insight into the negotiations he had and the tests he completed for different teams.
    He also discusses his racing idols, how three-time F1 World Champion Sir Jackie Stewart became his mentor and what it takes to become a complete IndyCar driver.


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    1 hora e 1 minuto
  • Celebrating F1 75 with Mario Andretti

    Celebrating F1 75 with Mario Andretti
    May 13 2025
    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.
    Speaking to Tom Clarkson, Mario charts the history of F1 through his eyes. He explains how different the cars felt to drive in different eras of technical innovations, what it was like to compete in a very dangerous period of racing, and how safety improved over time.
    Mario also talks about what made World Champions Alberto Ascari, Jim Clark, Sir Jackie Stewart, Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher so special. Plus, he looks to the future of F1 – telling Tom about his role in the new Cadillac F1 team that will join the grid in 2026 and what they need to hit the ground running.


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    59 minutos
  • Claire Williams: proud of Williams' progress

    Claire Williams: proud of Williams' progress
    May 6 2025
    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 Principal in 2013. Over eight seasons, she led the team to 15 podiums and two P3 finishes in the Constructor Standings before she and her family left the sport.

    Speaking to Tom Clarkson, Claire talks about the ups and downs of her time in charge of Williams, whether she regrets selling the team, why her dad was her biggest role model, and what it takes to run a Formula 1 team.

    Plus, you’ll hear the fascinating story of why she couldn’t let George Russell join Mercedes earlier in his career and what she makes of the racer he is today.

    It’s All To Drive For. Be there!
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    1 hora e 2 minutos
  • Jonathan Wheatley: leading Sauber forward into Audi era

    Jonathan Wheatley: leading Sauber forward into Audi era
    Apr 29 2025
    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.

    Speaking to Tom Clarkson, Jonathan explains why he’s chosen to make such a big change in his career, how his experience of winning at the very highest level will help Audi achieve their goals and the differences between Sauber and Red Bull.

    Jonathan also shares stories of working with Michael Schumacher, Fernando Alonso, Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen - revealing the common trait that makes them such great World Champions.

    He talks about the unique connection he made with Ayrton Senna in the pitlane, the ‘uncomfortable’ team debrief with Vettel and Mark Webber after their infamous ‘Multi 21’ incident, what it takes to produce the perfect pit stop and his memories of Schumacher’s first title win at Adelaide in 1994.

    It’s All To Drive For. Be there!
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    53 minutos
  • Piers Thynne: running McLaren's championship-winning factory

    Piers Thynne: running McLaren's championship-winning factory
    Apr 22 2025
    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 getting ‘comfortable with being uncomfortable’ so productive? What impact have Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri had on the whole team? And how are McLaren preparing for new regulations in 2026, while fighting for both titles in 2025?

    Piers provides fantastic insight into what it takes to run a championship-winning Formula 1 team away from the track. He also talks about his passion for McLaren’s heritage cars, the lessons he took into F1 from his time as an army officer serving in Iraq, and how his father helped a certain F1 legend become a World Champion.

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    55 minutos
  • Esteban Ocon: feeling at home with Haas

    Esteban Ocon: feeling at home with Haas
    Apr 15 2025
    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 nightmare opening weekend in Australia.
    He also talks about reuniting with Team Principal Ayao Komatsu, whom he raced alongside many years ago, his passion for cars and remote-control racing, his recent cameo in a Netflix film and his dramatic exit from Alpine at the end of 2024.

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    58 minutos
  • 'The team is a big family' - This week on F1 Beyond The Grid...

    'The team is a big family' - This week on F1 Beyond The Grid...
    Apr 14 2025
    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.
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    2 minutos
  • Marc Gene: witnessing five World Champions at Ferrari

    Marc Gene: witnessing five World Champions at Ferrari
    Apr 8 2025
    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 Champions? Speaking to Tom Clarkson, Marc shares stories from his years working with each of those legends.
    The Spaniard also talks about his own racing career in F1, which started with Minardi in 1999, why he loved testing Formula 1 cars for Williams and Ferrari, winning Le Mans in 2009, and much more.
    It’s All To Drive For. Be there!
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    52 minutos