Piastri’s pathway, Leclerc’s piano passion, Pierre’s new perspective + more best bits of 2023

Red Bull’s revolutionary race car, McLaren’s miraculous transformation and Aston Martin’s sensational rise.

On F1 Beyond The Grid in 2023, the stars behind the biggest stories of the season have sat down with Tom Clarkson to reveal the secrets behind their success and share fascinating insight into what life is like as a Formula 1 driver, Team Principal, engineer, designer, and more. In this end-of year special, Tom picks his favourite moments from a long list of stellar guests.

Oscar Piastri underlined his credentials as a future Grand Prix winner with arguably the most impressive rookie season since Lewis Hamilton in 2007, but did you know the Australian’s route to F1 began in the same way as Lewis? Hear how Adrian Newey, the genius behind Red Bull’s record-breaking RB19, began designing at the age of 11. And listen to Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur explain how he handles the pressure of making the most successful Constructor in the sport’s history champions again.

Also featured are some F1 heroes from the past – including multiple World Champions Alain Prost and Sir Jackie Stewart. The clips in this episode come from the full episodes listed below.

Thank you for listening in 2023. F1 Beyond The Grid will return in 2024.

Adrian Newey, legendary F1 designer 

Andrea Stella, transforming McLaren 

Lando Norris, driving McLaren’s revival 

Oscar Piastri, remote control racing to F1 rookie

Daniel Ricciardo, dreaming of a ‘perfect’ Red Bull return 

Liam Lawson, thrilled but ‘unfulfilled’ by F1 debut

Pierre Gasly, wanting to win again in 2024

Sir Jackie Stewart, 50 years a triple World Champion 

Alain Prost, 30 years since the ‘most difficult’ season 

Heinz-Harald Frentzen, Germany’s F1 cult hero

Sam Michael, engineering his rise to the top of F1

James Vowles, aiming to win with Williams 

Fred Vasseur, pursuing the ‘pinnacle’ with Ferrari 

Charles Leclerc, 2nd isn’t enough 

Giancarlo Fisichella, history with Ferrari, Force India and Fernando Alonso

Dan Fallows, directing Aston’s rise 

George Russell, happier, hungrier + ‘holding his own’ with Hamilton