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30 Days of BTG: Day 12 – Why Franz Tost defied doubters to launch Verstappen’s career Feb 09, 2024

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Franz Tost retired from Formula 1 at the end of 2023, after 18 years as Team Principal of Toro Rosso and AlphaTauri.
On Day 12 of 30 Days of Beyond The Grid, Franz tells Tom Clarkson why he ignored naysayers and made a 17-year-old Max Verstappen the youngest debutant in F1 history.
To hear Franz reflect on his remarkable career in full, tap here.

30 Days of BTG: Day 11 – Did Mark Webber’s intensity hold him back? Feb 08, 2024

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On Day 11 of 30 Days of Beyond The Grid, Tom Clarkson asks nine-time Grand Prix winner, Mark Webber, whether he was too intense during his career and how he’s changed since leaving F1.
Listen to Mark’s full chat with Tom from 2018 here

30 Days of BTG: Day 10 – Susie Wolff on women in racing and the F1 dream Feb 07, 2024

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Tom Clarkson has chosen his full chat with Susie Wolff in 2022 for Day 10 of 30 Days of Beyond The Grid.
Susie talks about her thrilling racing career, the experience of driving an F1 car for Williams, competing with and against her husband Toto, and her ambitions to create more opportunities for women in motorsport.
Susie is now Managing Director of F1 Academy. The 2024 championship starts in Jeddah this March. Follow @f1academy on social media to find out more.

30 Days of BTG: Day 9 – Heikki Kovalainen on bets with Hamilton and winning in Hungary Feb 06, 2024

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Heikki Kovalainen was Lewis Hamilton’s teammate at McLaren when he became World Champion for the first time in 2008.
On Day 9 of 30 Days of Beyond The Grid, Heikki tells Tom Clarkson how Lewis tried to spice up their rivalry and what it was like to win the 2008 Hungarian Grand Prix, his first and only win in Formula 1.
For Heikki’s full conversation with Tom, listen here.

30 Days of BTG: Day 8 – Why Romain Grosjean refused to quit racing after Bahrain crash Feb 05, 2024

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Romain Grosjean escaped from a fiery crash at the Bahrain Grand Prix in 2020.
It proved to be his last action in Formula 1 but, on Day 8 of 30 Days of Beyond The Grid, Romain tells Tom Clarkson why he wasn’t going to let that be the end of his career in motorsport.
To hear Romain’s chat with Tom from 2021 in full, tap here.

30 Days of BTG: Day 7 – Jarno Trulli’s memories of maiden Monaco win Feb 04, 2024

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20 years on from his first and only victory in Formula 1, Jarno Trulli shares his memories of winning the 2004 Monaco Grand Prix with Tom Clarkson, on Day 7 of 30 Days of Beyond The Grid.
F1 Beyond The Grid returns with another stellar guest from the world of Formula 1 on Wednesday 28th February. Every day until then, you can hear the best bits from the last five years, so make sure you follow the podcast to join our countdown.
To hear Jarno’s full conversation with Tom from 2021, tap here.

30 Days of BTG: Day 6 – Bernie Collins on masterminding Perez’s first victory Feb 03, 2024

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Aston Martin’s former Head of Race Strategy, Bernie Collins, is the featured guest on Day 6 of 30 Days of Beyond The Grid.
Bernie tells Tom Clarkson how and why the strategy she chose guided Sergio Perez to his first Formula 1 win at a very entertaining Sakhir Grand Prix in 2020.
Follow F1 Beyond The Grid to join our countdown to the new series, starting on Wednesday 28th February.
To hear Bernie’s chat with Tom from the last series in full, tap here.

F1 Nation - Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari: the inside story Feb 02, 2024

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A special episode of the F1 Nation podcast on the biggest driver move in F1 history. Lewis Hamilton will wear Ferrari red from 2025. How did it happen, and what does Lewis' move mean for Mercedes, Ferrari and the driver market?
Tom Clarkson gets the inside story of Ferrari's long pursuit of Hamilton from F1 Correspondent and Presenter Lawrence Barretto, who explains why the Scuderia succeeded this time. Journalist Roberto Chinchero gives us reaction from Italy. Former Ferrari race engineer Rob Smedley explains what awaits the 7-time World Champion when he arrives in Maranello.
F1 Nation is the official F1 podcast which takes you inside the Paddock. Race previews and reviews featuring interviews with drivers, Team Principals and F1 experts from around the world. Search your podcast app for F1 Nation for new episodes on Mondays.
Head to F1.com for more features and analysis of Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari

30 Days of BTG: Day 5 – Zak Brown’s dreams of becoming an F1 driver Feb 02, 2024

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30 Days of Beyond The Grid continues with a Brazilian Formula 1 legend in the shape of Rubens Barrichello.
In this clip, Rubens tells Tom why he followed Ferrari team orders to let Michael Schumacher take victory from him at the Austrian Grand Prix in 2002.
Follow F1 Beyond The Grid and check in again on Day 5 to hear from another special guest in our countdown to the new series, which starts Wednesday 28th February.
For Rubens’ full conversation with Tom back in 2019, listen here.

30 Days of BTG: Day 4 – Why Rubens Barrichello let Schumacher win 2002 Austrian GP Feb 01, 2024

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