Mick Doohan: a five-time World Champion on two wheels

From 1994 to 1998, Mick Doohan transcended motorbike racing as he won the 500cc World Championship five years in a row.

Like Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen in modern times, Mick was often invincible on the racetrack and dominated his class. 

The Australian also knows Formula 1 inside out. He’s spent more than 30 years in the paddock and, with his son Jack looking to climb from F2 to F1, he’s still ever-present today. 

Speaking to Tom Clarkson, Mick discusses how his winning mentality compares to some of F1’s greatest champions. He talks about his very close friendship with Michael Schumacher, what it was like to test a Williams car in 1998, Jack's development with Alpine, how two wheels compares to four, and much more.

Follow, rate and review F1 Beyond The Grid and share this episode using #F1BeyondTheGrid. 

 
This episode is sponsored by…

Babbel: go to babbel.com/podcast23 and use promo code BEYOND for an extra three months free with a purchase of a 3-month subscription.

Factor: Head to factormeals.com/btg50 and use code btg50 to get 50% off.

Santander: want to win exclusive Formula 1 experiences and money-can’t-buy prizes just by answering questions about F1? With Santander Lap Zero, you can be in with a chance. For more information, competition rules, full terms and conditions, and to enter, go to santanderlapzero.com or search Santander Lap Zero.