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Paul Monaghan, Red Bull Racing’s chief engineer, has been with the team from the very beginning of their Formula 1 venture in 2005.
He’s experienced the highs and lows of the team’s evolution from racing rookies into serial winners.
How does the their first era of dominance with Sebastian Vettel compare to their current success with Max Verstappen? What’s the secret to the Dutchman’s speed? And, with the competition getting closer, Adrian Newey leaving and Red Bull making their own engines for 2026, what does their future hold?
Speaking to Tom Clarkson, Paul shares fascinating insight from nearly two decades with the team and tells some very entertaining anecdotes from working with Ayrton Senna at McLaren and Fernando Alonso at Renault earlier on in his career.
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Dario Franchitti: why ‘F1 dream’ never became reality 1:00:48

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Dario Franchitti has had a sensational racing career in the United States, becoming a four-time IndyCar series champion and a three-time winner of the Indy500. But earlier in his career, Dario had plenty of interest from Formula 1 and tested for a few different teams. So why didn’t he end up racing in the pinnacle of motorsport? Speaking to Tom Clarkson, Dario talks about the three big opportunities he had to drive in F1 and why they never materialised – sharing fascinating insight into the negotiations he had and the tests he completed for different teams. He also discusses his racing idols, how three-time F1 World Champion Sir Jackie Stewart became his mentor and what it takes to become a complete IndyCar driver. This episode is sponsored by: Vanta: for a limited time, listeners get $1000 off at vanta.com/grid Shopify: sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at shiopify.com/beyondthegrid…

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Celebrating F1 75 with Mario Andretti 59:22

9 days ago59:22

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Mario Andretti was 10 years old when the first ever Formula 1 World Championship Grand Prix took place at Silverstone, on the 13th of May 1950. The 1978 World Champion has seen everything the pinnacle of motorsport has to offer over the past 75 years, and is one of just 34 drivers to win the ultimate prize, so he’s the perfect person to celebrate such a landmark anniversary. Speaking to Tom Clarkson, Mario charts the history of F1 through his eyes. He explains how different the cars felt to drive in different eras of technical innovations, what it was like to compete in a very dangerous period of racing, and how safety improved over time. Mario also talks about what made World Champions Alberto Ascari, Jim Clark, Sir Jackie Stewart, Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher so special. Plus, he looks to the future of F1 – telling Tom about his role in the new Cadillac F1 team that will join the grid in 2026 and what they need to hit the ground running. This episode is sponsored by: MasterClass: see MasterClass’s latest deal–at least 15% off–at masterclass.com/GRID Saily: get an exclusive 15% discount on your first Saily data plans! Use code GRID at checkout. Download Saily app or go to to https://saily.com/ GRID Indeed: listeners of this show will get a seventy-five dollar sponsored job credit to get your jobs more visibility at indeed.com/GRID…

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Claire Williams: proud of Williams' progress 1:02:09

16 days ago1:02:09

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Jonathan Wheatley: leading Sauber forward into Audi era 53:27

23 days ago53:27

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As the new Team Principal of Sauber, Jonathan Wheatley is taking on one of the most exciting projects in Formula 1. With Benetton, Renault and Red Bull Racing, Jonathan has won 19 World Championships over the last 34 years. Now, after nearly two decades as Red Bull’s Sporting Director, he’s in a very different role with a very different team. And not just any team, because, in 2026, Sauber will become Audi. Speaking to Tom Clarkson, Jonathan explains why he’s chosen to make such a big change in his career, how his experience of winning at the very highest level will help Audi achieve their goals and the differences between Sauber and Red Bull. Jonathan also shares stories of working with Michael Schumacher, Fernando Alonso, Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen - revealing the common trait that makes them such great World Champions. He talks about the unique connection he made with Ayrton Senna in the pitlane, the ‘uncomfortable’ team debrief with Vettel and Mark Webber after their infamous ‘Multi 21’ incident, what it takes to produce the perfect pit stop and his memories of Schumacher’s first title win at Adelaide in 1994. It’s All To Drive For. Be there! Book your seat at a 2025 Grand Prix – tickets.formula1.com…

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Piers Thynne: running McLaren's championship-winning factory 55:09

30 days ago55:09

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Tom Clarkson’s guest on this week’s F1 Beyond The Grid is McLaren’s Chief Operating Officer, Piers Thynne, who has been with the team since 2008. He oversees everything that happens at the team's base, the McLaren Technology Centre, so he’s played a crucial role in their current success. How have McLaren transformed into World Champions after finishing second to last in 2017? Why is their philosophy of getting ‘comfortable with being uncomfortable’ so productive? What impact have Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri had on the whole team? And how are McLaren preparing for new regulations in 2026, while fighting for both titles in 2025? Piers provides fantastic insight into what it takes to run a championship-winning Formula 1 team away from the track. He also talks about his passion for McLaren’s heritage cars, the lessons he took into F1 from his time as an army officer serving in Iraq, and how his father helped a certain F1 legend become a World Champion. It’s All To Drive For. Be there! Book your seat at a 2025 Grand Prix – tickets.formula1.com THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY... Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at shopify.com/beyondthegrid…

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Esteban Ocon: feeling at home with Haas 57:59

5 weeks ago57:59

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After five years with Alpine, Esteban Ocon is embarking on a new adventure with Haas in 2025. What challenges has he faced while settling into his new team? How is he getting on with new race engineer Laura Mueller? What are the strengths and weaknesses of their car? Esteban tells Tom Clarkson how he’s adapting to his new surroundings and how Haas have made such a miraculous recovery from a nightmare opening weekend in Australia. He also talks about reuniting with Team Principal Ayao Komatsu, whom he raced alongside many years ago, his passion for cars and remote-control racing, his recent cameo in a Netflix film and his dramatic exit from Alpine at the end of 2024. It’s All To Drive For. Be there! Book your seat at a 2025 Grand Prix – tickets.formula1.com This episode is sponsored by: Saily: Get an exclusive 15% discount on your first Saily data plans! Use code GRID at checkout. Download Saily app or go to to https://saily.com/ GRID Vanta: For a limited time, listeners get one thousand dollars off Vanta at vanta.com/grid…

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'The team is a big family' - This week on F1 Beyond The Grid... 1:32

5 weeks ago1:32

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Tom Clarkson reveals which Formula 1 star will be joining him on this week’s episode of F1 Beyond The Grid. Listen to the full show on Wednesday 16th March or you can watch their chat on the official F1 YouTube channel.

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Marc Gene: witnessing five World Champions at Ferrari 52:19

6 weeks ago52:19

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Ferrari ambassador and former test driver Marc Gene has been with the team since 2004. During that time, Marc has had the privilege of working alongside five World Champions: Michael Schumacher, Kimi Raikkonen, Fernando Alonso, Sebastian Vettel and now, Lewis Hamilton. Do they all have a common trait that makes them so successful? What’s the difference between one-time and multiple World Champions? Speaking to Tom Clarkson, Marc shares stories from his years working with each of those legends. The Spaniard also talks about his own racing career in F1, which started with Minardi in 1999, why he loved testing Formula 1 cars for Williams and Ferrari, winning Le Mans in 2009, and much more. It’s All To Drive For. Be there! Book your seat at a 2025 Grand Prix – tickets.formula1.com…

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Jaime Alguersuari: record-breaking debut to high-pressure exit 1:07:23

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Pierre Gasly: believing in Alpine 47:32

8 weeks ago47:32

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Andy Cowell: Aston Martin 'want to win’ 49:06

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Aston Martin’s Team Principal knows what it takes to win in Formula 1. Andy Cowell leads a team which now includes Adrian Newey. They have the newest factory in the sport. Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll are in the driving seat. Owner Lawrence Stroll is funding the team’s future. When will these ingredients bring trophies? Andy tells Tom Clarkson that Aston Martin are in ‘the building phase’ against ‘mighty’ opponents, but he’s confident they will overtake their rivals. He compares his current job to his time winning championships with Mercedes, and explains why F1’s new era of racing with sustainable fuel from 2026 is so important. He also shares his hope that partnering with Honda will give them an advantage. It’s All To Drive For. Be there! Book your seat at a 2025 Grand Prix – tickets.formula1.com This episode is sponsored by: Bitdefender: Team partner of Ferrari. Visit Bitdefender.com to learn more about how Bitdefender supports Ferrari to stay ahead of cyber threats and how you can make your digital life safer. Saily: get an exclusive 15% discount on your first Saily data plans! Use code grid at checkout. Download Saily app or go to to https://saily.com/grid Shopify: sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/beyondthegrid…

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Liam Lawson: ready to go at Red Bull 47:57

10 weeks ago47:57

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With 11 Grands Prix under his belt, Liam Lawson is technically no longer a rookie – but he is about to embark on his first full Formula 1 season in 2025 and race at many tracks he’s never driven before. So how does the New Zealander feel about this next step with Red Bull Racing? Speaking to Tom Clarkson at the team’s UK headquarters in Milton Keynes, Liam answers all the big questions ahead of a potentially career-defining year. What did Liam do to persuade Team Principal Christian Horner and Red Bull Motorsport Advisor Helmut Marko that he was the right man to replace Sergio Perez? How is he approaching the challenge of having four-time World Champion Max Verstappen as his new teammate? And, with five other drivers kickstarting their F1 careers this season, why does he think more teams are choosing youth over experience? Experience F1 live in Las Vegas New ticket options + expanded grandstands for 2025 Find out more at F1LasVegasGP.com This episode is sponsored by: Vanta - for a limited time, get a special offer of $1,000 off vanta.com/grid Liquid I.V. - 20% off your first order at liquidiv.com when you use code GRID at checkout Indeed: get a seventy-five dollar sponsored job credit to get your jobs more visibility at indeed.com/GRID . F1 Experiences: visit f1experiences.com/beyondthegrid to book your official ticket package today…

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Aston Martin’s masterplan – Newey, Alonso, Lawrence + Lance Stroll from the BTG Archive 49:44

11 weeks ago49:44

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Williams’ winning formula? – Vowles, Sainz + Albon from the BTG Archive 32:24

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