F1 Beyond The Grid

Nico Hulkenberg, a professional Formula 1 driver with over 200 Grand Prix starts, talks about his family life and how it has given him a different outlook on the sport. He discusses his relationship with teammate Kevin Magnussen, his competitiveness, and future plans. The podcast also covers the travel aspect of being an F1 driver, the differences in team principles, and Hulkenberg's determination to make a comeback in Formula 1.

Formula 1 veteran shares his re-entry into the sport, changed perspective, and focus on family and racing.

Ferrari Team Principal, Fred Vasseur, discusses the unique culture at Ferrari, the development of Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, the team's strengths and weaknesses, and the challenges of his role. He reflects on past visits to Maranello, worldwide fandom for Ferrari, and the importance of cybersecurity in F1.

The podcast discusses the pressure faced by the speaker, winning for Ferrari fans, career challenges, and teases an upcoming interview with Ferrari team principal Fred Vassar.

Heinz-Harald Frentzen, three-time Grand Prix winner shares intriguing tales from his eventful decade in Formula 1, including his sacking by Eddie Jordan, a missed opportunity with McLaren, his collapsed Championship challenge, and his friendship with Michael Schumacher.

Three-time F1 winner, Heinz-Harald Frentzen, makes his first in-depth interview appearance in 20 years on F1 Beyond The Grid. He shares compelling anecdotes from his racing career with different teams, offering behind-the-scenes insights for avid motorsport fans.

To stay in the paddock for more than half a century, you simply must adore Formula 1. The sport might have changed a lot in that time, but what has always stayed the same is Herbie Blash’s enthusiasm for F1. Now the FIA’s permanent senior advisor to the Race Director, Blash’s career began as a race mechanic at Rob Walker Racing and Lotus in the 1960’s. 30 years later, having won two World Championships as team manager of Brabham Racing in the 1980’s, Herbie switched the pit wall for Race Control – where he spent more than two decades as deputy to the late, legendary FIA Race Director Charlie Whiting. Speaking to Tom Clarkson, Herbie relives some of the most intriguing tales of his long career; from pushing the regulations to the absolute limit with Brabham, working with World Champions like Niki Lauda, dealing with driver fatalities, becoming best mates with Charlie, his passion for motorbikes, and much more. Follow, rate and review F1 Beyond The Grid and share this episode using #F1BeyondTheGrid. Related Episodes Bernie Ecclestone Damon Hill  Jochen Rindt Remembered 

From rural Romania to F1 Team Principal, Otmar Szafnauer’s story is as inspiring as it is unlikely. Life as Alpine boss - coping with pressure from boards of directors, dealing with drivers and leading a team of 950 people - was a world away from his early childhood in a house with no running water, in a village with only two cars. In a conversation with Tom Clarkson recorded before Otmar left the team, he talks about what those early years taught him, the highs and lows of his decades in Formula 1, his views on the leadership of Alpine, the relationship between Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon, the 2023 success of Alpine’s former drivers and the challenge of turning the team into regular race winners.

Engineer or artist? Mario Illien is both.  The Swiss engine designer powered McLaren to glory in the 1990s, and helped make F1’s current hybrid engines the most efficient in the world. Working in isolation for up to 18 hours a day, Mario has spent decades using exotic materials to make light, efficient and powerful engines for F1 and IndyCar legends. He tells Tom Clarkson the secrets of a great F1 power unit, which drivers were able to get the most out of an engine, and how he and his company Ilmor powered teams to Indy 500 victories and F1 World Championships. Plus, tales of 1000 horsepower engines, top secret projects and racing from Paris to Beijing. Invite a friend to listen using the share button and #F1BeyondTheGrid. Check out F1 Nation’s preview of the 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix, and Formula Why’s latest episode for answers to your F1 questions.  This episode is sponsored by:  Silverstone Museum: cement your superfan status at Silverstone Museum – go to silverstonemuseum.co.uk and use the code BEYOND15 to save 15% Factor: head to factormeals.com/btg50 and use code btg50 to get 50% off

This episode is brought to you by GetYourGuide — the leading online platform for travel experiences. Book your behind-the-scenes tour of McLaren HQ at getyourguide.com. Multiple World Champions and now a dominant force in Formula 1, it’s easy to forget Red Bull Racing’s humble beginnings back in 2005. They’ve produced F1 stars like Max Verstappen, Sebastian Vettel, Alex Albon and Pierre Gasly, but the first man to graduate from Red Bull’s junior programme and race for the team was Christian Klien. His time in the sport was shorter than hoped, reduced to test driver roles after just three years on the grid. But in faster cars, his talent may have been far more obvious. Speaking to Tom Clarkson, Christian reflects on his F1 venture - explaining why it didn’t last longer and how he knew it was time to leave the sport in 2010. He also talks about his former teammates, Mark Webber and David Coulthard, why Red Bull was renowned for being a party team, his thoughts on the 2023 season, and much more. Follow, rate and review F1 Beyond The Grid and share this episode using #F1BeyondTheGrid Related Episodes David Coulthard  Mark Webber  Christian Horner, Red Bull’s Team Principal on masterminding their return to the top  Don't forget you can get 15% off when you book your tickets to Silverstone Museum by using the code BEYOND15 at silverstonemuseum.co.uk