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30 Days of BTG: Day 20 – Why Scott Speed didn’t succeed
On Day 20 of our countdown to the new season, former Toro Rosso driver Scott Speed tells Tom Clarkson how his ego and a fiery clash with team boss Franz Tost cut his Formula 1 career short.
For Scott’s full conversation with Tom last year, listen here.
30 Days of BTG: Day 19 – Why Juan Pablo Montoya ‘didn’t fit in’
Juan Pablo Montoya is Tom Clarkson’s pick for 30 Days of Beyond The Grid, Day 19.
Speaking in 2018, Montoya tells Tom why he left Formula 1 halfway through the 2006 season and how he reflects on his five and a half years in the sport.
For the full interview with Juan Pablo, listen here.
30 Days of BTG: Day 18 – Paul Stoddart’s memories of Minardi’s miracle in 2002
On Day 18 of our pre-season countdown, an emotional Paul Stoddart tells the story of what he calls ‘the most famous two points in Formula 1 history’ - as his Minardi team secured a shock result at the Australian Grand Prix in 2002.
For Paul’s full conversation with Tom Clarkson in 2023, listen here.
30 Days of BTG: Day 17 – Oscar Piastri’s journey to Formula 1
Tom Clarkson has chosen his full chat with McLaren’s Oscar Piastri from last season for Day 17 of 30 Days of Beyond The Grid.
Oscar talks to Tom about leaving home at a young age, how his career in motorsport began with remote control racing, looking up to fellow Australians Mark Webber and Daniel Ricciardo, and much more.
30 Days of BTG: Day 16 - Carlos Sainz Jr's relationship with Carlos Sainz Sr
On Day 16 of 30 Days of Beyond The Grid, Carlos Sainz Jr tells Tom Clarkson about his incredible connection with two-time World Rally Champion father, Carlos Sainz Sr.
For Sainz Jr's first BTG interview with Tom in full, tap here
30 Days of BTG: Day 15 – Mike Krack on taking charge of Aston + working for Lawrence Stroll
Aston Martin reveal their challenger for the 2024 season today.
So, on Day 15 of 30 Days of Beyond The Grid, their Team Principal, Mike Krack, tells Tom Clarkson what it’s like to be in charge of a Constructor and how he works with team owner Lawrence Stroll.
Listen to Mike’s full conversation with Tom in 2022 here.
30 Days of BTG: Day 14 – Stefano Domenicali explains why 24 is the ‘right’ number of races
Formula 1 will break new ground this year, with 24 races on the calendar. That’s more than any other season in the sport’s history.
On Day 14 of 30 Days of Beyond The Grid, F1 CEO, Stefano Domenicali, tells Tom Clarkson why 24 Grands Prix makes sense.
To learn more about F1’s future, listen to Stefano’s full conversation with Tom here.
30 Days of BTG: Day 13 – Finding F1’s future stars with Gwen Lagrue
On Day 13 of 30 Days of Beyond The Grid, F1 talent guru Gwen Lagrue, the man in charge of Mercedes’ junior driver programme, reveals what he looks for in potential F1 drivers and future World Champions.
Listen to Gwen’s full conversation with Tom Clarkson from 2023 here.
30 Days of BTG: Day 12 – Why Franz Tost defied doubters to launch Verstappen’s career
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?
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