F1: Beyond The Grid

This episode is presented by Explora Journeys - redefining luxury ocean travel. 2024 has been a turbulent year for Carlos Sainz. It started with a shock: Lewis Hamilton would be replacing him at Ferrari in 2025. Then he missed a race with appendicitis. But the year is ending with multiple wins and podiums to look back on, and an exciting new challenge to look forward to with Williams next season.  Speaking to Tom Clarkson, Carlos talks about his feelings after finding out Hamilton was taking his seat, the pain he suffered after his operation and how he came back from those physical and emotional setbacks to take victories in Australia and Mexico, and secure his future in Formula 1.  As well as reflecting on a special four years with Ferrari, Sainz is also relishing his next chapter. What can he achieve with Williams? How does he rate new teammate Alex Albon? And will he cope with not fighting at the front of the grid? Related Episodes Charles Leclerc [https://podfollow.com/f1-beyond-the-grid/episode/1c5bbd4ee98e751df26e523320ac9e64bee4598b] James Vowles [https://podfollow.com/f1-beyond-the-grid/episode/97f9607fbe4b9fe807afc066e7753e4a5f517ddc] Alex Albon [https://podfollow.com/f1-beyond-the-grid/episode/68fbafd128c67c230141a5813225a7d0afba7425] Listen to more official F1 Podcasts F1 Nation - Grand Prix reviews and previews from inside the F1 paddock [http://www.podfollow.com/f1-nation] F1 Explains - answering your questions about Formula 1 [http://www.podfollow.com/f1-explains] Experience F1 live Tickets for the 2025 F1 season are available now at tickets.formula1.com [https://tickets.formula1.com/] Discover F1 Unlocked [https://www.formula1.com/en/page/discover-unlocked] Unseen. Unheard. F1 Unlocked. Dive into exclusive content from F1 experts, redeem rewards and enter money-can't-buy competitions. Click here to join for free [https://www.formula1.com/en/page/discover-unlocked]

2024 has been a rollercoaster for this week’s guest on F1 Beyond The Grid. While the end of the season provides a chance for reflection, he’s also looking forward to an exciting new venture in 2025.     Hear a preview of the episode with Tom Clarkson now and then you can listen to the conversation in full on your podcast app, or watch on the official F1 YouTube channel, from Wednesday 4th December. Listen to more official F1 podcasts F1 Beyond The Grid [https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fpodfollow.com%2Ff1-beyond-the-grid&data=05%7C02%7CJSmith%40F1.com%7Cf416f88d349740d9703a08dc8b01acbb%7Cb792abe295a94aff9e3a4beb3206df89%7C0%7C0%7C638538086523992025%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=rO9PnSivaeWc%2FxK4jF7HVhgas0o7ihpemDdRW86iCzE%3D&reserved=0] - exclusive interviews with F1's biggest stars. F1 Explains [https://www.podfollow.com/f1-explains] - your F1 questions, answered by experts Experience F1 live Tickets for the 2025 F1 season are available now at tickets.formula1.com [https://tickets.formula1.com/] Discover F1 Unlocked [https://www.formula1.com/en/page/discover-unlocked] Unseen. Unheard. F1 Unlocked. Dive into exclusive content from F1 experts, redeem rewards and enter money-can't-buy competitions. Click here to join for free [https://www.formula1.com/en/page/discover-unlocked]

This episode is brought to you by Salesforce, a Global Partner of Formula 1® Aston Martin Sporting Director Andy Stevenson reached a huge milestone in Las Vegas, working at his 600th Grand Prix. It’s a sensational achievement made even more remarkable by the fact that all 600 races have been with the same team. A driver winning with a broken leg, another going to jail halfway through the season, preparing a future seven-time World Champion for his debut… Andy has seen everything Formula 1 has to offer over the last 33 years in the paddock. Sharing fascinating and surreal anecdotes with Tom Clarkson, he talks about Eddie Jordan not liking him when he first joined ‘Team Silverstone’, how they’ve evolved since their F1 debut in 1991, why he’s stayed there for his whole career, what it’s like working with Crohn’s disease, and much more. Related Episodes Fernando Alonso, on racing in 400 Grands Prix [https://podfollow.com/f1-beyond-the-grid/episode/c7d26eb608f8ed5bb6587b72cbee3b15ee7823e0] Listen to more official F1 Podcasts F1 Nation - Grand Prix reviews and previews from inside the F1 paddock [http://www.podfollow.com/f1-nation] F1 Explains - answering your questions about Formula 1 [http://www.podfollow.com/f1-explains] Experience F1 live Tickets for the 2025 F1 season are available now at tickets.formula1.com [https://tickets.formula1.com/] Discover F1 Unlocked [https://www.formula1.com/en/page/discover-unlocked] Unseen. Unheard. F1 Unlocked. Dive into exclusive content from F1 experts, redeem rewards and enter money-can't-buy competitions. Click here to join for free [https://www.formula1.com/en/page/discover-unlocked] This episode is sponsored by: Vanta: get $1,000 off Vanta when you go to vanta.com/grid [http://vanta.com/grid]

This episode is brought to you by T-Mobile, official 5G partner of F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix Why did Oliver Oakes become Alpine Team Principal? How does his background as a racing driver and team owner prepare him for this new challenge? And what are his priorities in 2025 and beyond? Speaking to Tom Clarkson at the team’s headquarters in Enstone, Oakes answers all the key questions around Alpine’s future with him at the helm. Oli discusses his mixed feelings after their double podium in Brazil, why Alpine have chosen Mercedes as their power unit supplier from 2026, whether Pierre Gasly is ready to lead the team next season, and much more. More official F1 Podcasts * F1 Nation - Grand Prix reviews and previews from inside the F1 paddock [http://www.podfollow.com/f1-nation] * F1 Explains - answering your questions about Formula 1 [http://www.podfollow.com/f1-explains] Be there when the 2024 F1 World Champion is crowned Get tickets for Las Vegas, the rest of 2024 and early 2025 at tickets.formula1.com [https://tickets.formula1.com/] This episode is sponsored by: Uncommon Goods: to get 15% off your next gift go to uncommongoods.com/GRID [http://uncommongoods.com/GRID] Vanta: get $1,000 off Vanta at vanta.com/grid [http://vanta.com/grid] Bitdefender: visit Bitdefender.com [http://Bitdefender.com] to learn more about why Ferrari chose Bitdefender to stay ahead of cyber threats and how YOU can make your digital life safer

He’s one of the most experienced drivers in F1 history, who won races for championship teams Ferrari and Brawn GP.  During his long career, Rubens Barrichello had to cope with the loss of his legendary countryman, Ayrton Senna, and the challenge of carrying the hopes of Brazilian fans afterwards. At Ferrari, Rubens went up against a dominant Michael Schumacher, and while he never won a title, he proved he could match his teammate on his day.  Speaking to Tom Clarkson, Rubens reflects on some of the highs and lows of his career, the long shadow cast by the death of Senna, and the pressure and pride he felt racing for Brazil’s passionate F1 fans. 10 Teams, 20 Drivers, 1 Massive Season Launch A groundbreaking season launch event at London’s The O2 – featuring all the teams, their drivers and team bosses, plus top entertainment – ahead of the 2025 campaign. 18.02.25! This episode is sponsored by: SelectQuote: get the right life insurance for YOU, for LESS, at selectquote.com/beyondthegrid [http://selectquote.com/beyondthegrid]  Indeed: to get your jobs more visibility with a $75 sponsored job credit, go to indeed.com/grid [http://indeed.com/grid]