F1 Beyond The Grid

Lando Norris of McLaren discusses the impact of winning in F1, reflecting on missed opportunities, racing Verstappen, and his upcoming home Grand Prix. He shares insights on achieving perfection in racing laps, self-improvement, and the influence of fan support. Norris also talks about his dreams, idols, and determination to succeed in the sport.

Just 14 races into his debut Formula 1 season in 2001, Luciano Burti suffered a huge crash at the Belgian Grand Prix. He walked away but it proved to be his last action as an F1 driver. Speaking to Tom Clarkson in his home city of Sao Paolo, Burti reflects vividly on the crash; what he was thinking about as it was happening, the physical injuries he suffered, why he wasn’t able to return to racing, and how the accident led to improved safety in the sport. The Brazilian also discusses why he changed teams just four races into that season, the reasons he was unable to showcase his full potential, what it was like being a Ferrari test driver during Michael Schumacher’s era of dominance, and much more. Experience Formula 1 live this season Tickets for races in Texas, Las Vegas, across Europe and around the world are available now. Go to tickets.formula1.com to book your seat. This episode is sponsored by:  Fitbod: join Fitbod today to get your personalised workout plan. Get 25% off your subscription or try the app FREE at Fitbod.me/GRID

Formula 1 expert and Mercedes team principal James Allison discusses Mercedes' struggles with ground effect cars, their recent progress, and changes made to improve car performance. He also talks about personal impacts, Lewis Hamilton's performance, the readiness of 17-year-old Kimi Antonelli for F1, and more.

Nikolas Tombazis, FIA's Director of Single Seaters, discusses 2026 F1 regulations for sustainability and closer racing. He reflects on his F1 career with Schumacher and Raikkonen, McLaren challenges, and Ferrari disappointments. The interview covers his engineering background, family history, and the importance of talent in F1.

Greg Maffei, President and CEO of Liberty Media, discusses pushing for a more competitive, sustainable, and spectacular F1. Talks about Lewis Hamilton's potential move to Ferrari, upcoming F1 movie with Brad Pitt, and his diverse interests in golf, skiing, and rowing.

Performance coach Antti Kontsas shares his secrets on preparing F1 drivers like Sebastian Vettel physically and mentally. Topics include precision training, the impact of technology on F1, optimizing health, mentoring, and the evolving role of performance coaches in motorsport.

Karl Wendlinger discusses his 1994 Monaco crash, his recovery journey, and reflections on leaving F1. He shares memories of Schumacher and Senna, reflecting on mentorship and gratitude in his racing career. The episode highlights his resilience, determination, and the impact of setbacks in Formula 1.

Martin Brundle reflects on his F1 debut with Senna, discussing his serious injuries, disqualification, rookie challenges, and differences between Schumacher and Senna. He shares insights on F1's global status, Newey's future, and more in a captivating episode.

Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren, discusses instilling a winning mentality, Lando Norris's victory, potential championship contention, and the team's aspirations for the future in Formula 1. The episode delves into McLaren's transformation under Brown's leadership, driver lineup stability, team culture, and long-term planning for success. Also touches on recruitment, young driver evolution, Bahraini influence, and personal reflections on McLaren's recent successes.

Bruno Senna shares heartfelt childhood memories of Ayrton Senna, their unique racing relationship, and coping with the aftermath of Imola 1994. The pressure of living up to Ayrton's success in F1 is a recurring theme in their touching conversation.