Carlos Sainz, a resilient F1 driver with a notable stint at Ferrari, shares his tumultuous 2024 journey. He opens up about the shock of Lewis Hamilton taking his seat and the physical and emotional pain from his appendicitis. Despite these setbacks, Sainz emerged victorious in Australia and Mexico, driving him towards an exciting new chapter with Williams. He discusses his goals with his new team, his thoughts on racing dynamics, and the importance of support in overcoming challenges, all while maintaining his passion for the sport.

He’s an F1 star, and he’s still getting brighter. Lando Norris is on a mission with McLaren, determined to deliver trophies and titles. He’s twice come agonisingly close to his first F1 victory. That is just fuel for his fire. 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 he’s seen by the public and his fans. Lando reveals he sometimes dwells on past frustrations, but his focus is fixed on future glory. He’s honest and illuminating about things he and his team can improve. One day soon, he says, ‘there won’t be any excuses’. Working on winning will ‘make things sweeter… a much cooler story’. As you’ll hear, the hard work has already begun… Have a listen to Lando’s first F1 Beyond The Grid appearance in March 2020 Plus other related interviews from the BTG archive Daniel Ricciardo Carlos Sainz  McLaren CEO (and Lando’s golf buddy) Zak Brown  This episode is sponsored by:  Liquid IV: get 15% off ANYTHING you order when you shop better hydration today using promo code GRID at liquidiv.com BetterHelp: our listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/GRID Babbel: receive six months free with a purchase of a 6-month subscription with promo code GRID at babbel.com/play

Reflections from Ricciardo. Stories from Susie Wolff. Memories from Mansell. On F1 Beyond The Grid, the sport’s fastest stars slow down and open up in feature-length conversations with Tom Clarkson. In this end-of-year special, Tom chooses his highlights from 2022. Daniel Ricciardo lifted the lid on his McLaren struggles. Legendary designer Steve Nichols remembered triple World Champion Ayrton Senna’s first drive in his 1980s McLaren ‘wonder car’. Sebastian Vettel talked about his strongest ally and his most talented teammate. The clips in this episode come from the full episodes listed below. Thank you for listening in 2022. F1 Beyond The Grid will return in 2023. Carlos Sainz: ready to win with Ferrari  Nigel Mansell: World Champion, through the pain  Kevin Magnussen: a no-fear F1 comeback with Haas Steve Nichols: engineering domination for McLaren Mike Elliott: how Mercedes’ ‘mistake’ is making them stronger  George Russell: rising with Mercedes Lando Norris: working on winning with McLaren Gilles Villeneuve Remembered  Susie Wolff: racer, role model, risk taker  Nicholas Latifi: limits, lessons + leaving F1  Nyck De Vries: seizing his F1 chance  Christian Horner: putting Red Bull back on top  Daniel Ricciardo: not done with F1  Sebastian Vettel: around the next corner  This episode is sponsored by:  Shopify: sign up for a FREE trial at shopify.com/beyondthegrid and start selling online today SmartNews: download SmartNews for free today in the app store to get the news that matters most.

James Vowles, the Williams Team Principal, shares his excitement about the promising 2025 driver line-up featuring race-winner Carlos Sainz and proven performer Alex Albon. He discusses strategic decisions leading up to this change, including the tough choice to replace Logan Sargeant. Vowles articulates a long-term vision for revitalizing Williams, emphasizing the blend of speed and experience that Sainz and Albon bring. Personal anecdotes about the challenges of team dynamics and commitment to innovation also add a relatable touch to the conversation.

James Vowles, the Williams Team Principal, shares insights on how Carlos Sainz will elevate the team's performance when he joins in 2025. Vowles compares negotiating with Sainz to dating, emphasizing the team's excitement and high expectations for his impact. Damon Hill discusses the challenges Sainz will face transitioning from a frontrunner to a struggling team, while also examining the pressures on Williams to improve. They touch on other driver movements in F1 and the evolving dynamics within teams, including the future of Alpine and Mercedes.