Alonso, Sainz, Bearman + more - The Best of F1 Beyond The Grid 2024

On F1 Beyond The Grid, the stars of the world's fastest sport slow down for in-depth interviews.In this end-of year special, presenter Tom Clarkson picks his favourite moments from the dramatic 2024 Formula 1 season. Guests reveal what it’s like being at the centre of the biggest stories of the year, sharing fascinating insight into what life is like as a Formula 1 driver, Team Principal, engineer, designer, and more. Fernando Alonso reflects on becoming the first driver in F1 history to compete in 400 Grands Prix and why he nearly retired much earlier in his career. Carlos Sainz explains how he recovered from physical and mental setbacks to win multiple races. And Ollie Bearman describes what it was really like making his F1 debut at such short notice in Saudi Arabia.As well as today’s big names, legends of the past like Juan Pablo Montoya and David Coulthard relive their career-defining moments. Plus, you’ll hear memories of Lewis Hamilton’s time at Mercedes and Bruno Senna’s stories of growing up with his uncle Ayrton, 30 years on from his death.Thank you for listening in 2024. F1 Beyond The Grid will return in 2025.To hear the full interviews with the guests featured in this show, click on the links below…Toto WolffCharles LeclercCarlos SainzJuan Pablo MontoyaDavid CoulthardBruno SennaFernando AlonsoAndy StevensonOllie BearmanAyao Komatsu Tom StallardPaul MonaghanListen to more official F1 PodcastsF1 Explains - answering your questions about Formula 1Experience F1 liveTickets for the 2025 F1 season are available now at tickets.formula1.comDiscover F1 UnlockedUnseen. Unheard. F1 Unlocked. Dive into exclusive content from F1 experts, redeem rewards and enter money-can't-buy competitions. Click here to join for freeThis episode is sponsored by:Vanta: visit vanta.com/GRID for $1,000 offSelectQuote: Get the right life insurance for you for less at selectquote.com/BEYONDTHEGRIDUnbound Merino: head over to unboundmerino.com where new customers can use the code GRID for 10% off of their order!Masterclass: get up to 50% off at masterclass.com/GRID