Piastris pathway, Leclercs piano passion, Pierres new perspective + more best bits of 2023

Published: Dec. 13, 2023, 12:01 a.m.

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Red Bull\\u2019s revolutionary race car, McLaren\\u2019s miraculous transformation and Aston Martin\\u2019s sensational rise.
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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.
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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\\u2019s route to F1 began in the same way as Lewis? Hear how Adrian Newey, the genius behind Red Bull\\u2019s 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\\u2019s history champions again.
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Also featured are some F1 heroes from the past \\u2013 including multiple World Champions Alain Prost and Sir Jackie Stewart. The clips in this episode come from the full episodes listed below.
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\\nThank you for listening in 2023. F1 Beyond The Grid will return in 2024.
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\\nAdrian Newey, legendary F1 designer\\xa0
\\nAndrea Stella, transforming McLaren\\xa0
\\nLando Norris, driving McLaren\\u2019s revival\\xa0
\\nOscar Piastri, remote control racing to F1 rookie
\\nDaniel Ricciardo, dreaming of a \\u2018perfect\\u2019 Red Bull return\\xa0
\\nLiam Lawson, thrilled but \\u2018unfulfilled\\u2019 by F1 debut
\\nPierre Gasly, wanting to win again in 2024
\\nSir Jackie Stewart, 50 years a triple World Champion\\xa0
\\nAlain Prost, 30 years since the \\u2018most difficult\\u2019 season\\xa0
\\nHeinz-Harald Frentzen, Germany\\u2019s F1 cult hero
\\nSam Michael, engineering his rise to the top of F1
\\nJames Vowles, aiming to win with Williams\\xa0
\\nFred Vasseur, pursuing the \\u2018pinnacle\\u2019 with Ferrari\\xa0
\\nCharles Leclerc, 2nd isn\\u2019t enough\\xa0
\\nGiancarlo Fisichella, history with Ferrari, Force India and Fernando Alonso
\\nDan Fallows, directing Aston\\u2019s rise\\xa0
\\nGeorge Russell, happier, hungrier + \\u2018holding his own\\u2019 with Hamilton\\xa0
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