F1 Beyond The Grid
Formula 1 · karenellenbevan
Show overview
F1 Beyond The Grid has been publishing since 2018, and across the 8 years since has built a catalogue of 438 episodes, alongside 2 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 350 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 41 min and 1h 2m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 5 days ago, with 23 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2023, with 84 episodes published. Published by karenellenbevan.
From the publisher
The risk-takers, late-brakers and history-makers of Formula 1 slow down for in-depth interviews. Tom Clarkson brings you revealing, feature-length conversations with drivers, team bosses, engineering experts and F1 legends. Hit the follow button for the fastest way to get new episodes. Watch episodes exclusively on the F1 YouTube channel. An official Formula 1 podcast. For race reviews + previews, listen to F1 Nation. To learn more about how F1 works, listen to F1 Explains
Latest Episodes
View all 438 episodesLEGENDS: Damon Hill – from ‘humiliation’ to World Champion
Ollie Bearman: High hopes with Haas + Ferrari
Alan Permane: Lawson, Lindblad + leading Racing Bulls
Damson Idris: F1: The Movie ‘changed my life’
LEGENDS: Giancarlo Fisichella on winning for Italy + Antonelli’s potential
Lando Norris: ‘success is addictive’
Flavio Briatore: growing Alpine with Colapinto, Gasly + Gucci
Tom Kristensen: the best who never raced in F1?
Alex Albon: on the cusp of history with Williams
LEGENDS: Jean Alesi’s one and only win
Mattia Binotto: ‘Audi are serious’ about F1 success
LEGENDS: David Coulthard on finding the best seat in F1
LEGENDS: Jenson Button’s first F1 win
LEGENDS: When Emerson Fittipaldi shocked Formula 1
Arvid Lindblad: fast, fresh and fearless
Colton Herta: doing the work
Bernd Maylander: 500 races in the Safety Car
Doriane Pin: F1 ACADEMY champion, still pushing
Laurent Mekies: relishing Red Bull challenge
Red Bull Racing were at a crossroads when Laurent Mekies took over as Team Principal halfway through 2025. After a difficult first half of the season, should they continue working on their 2025 car or write that year off and prioritise the new regulations for 2026?Their decision to stay focussed on the ‘25 car paid off, with Max Verstappen going from more than 100 points behind to missing out on the title by just two points. But in this new era of Formula 1, Red Bull have fallen down the pecking order after a difficult start to the season.Speaking to Tom Clarkson, Laurent explains why they didn’t switch full focus to 2026 earlier and whether they’re now paying the price for last year’s turnaround.Laurent also talks about how different his experience as a Team Principal is at Red Bull compared to Racing Bulls. He shares insight into what Max Verstappen is like outside of the car, the Dutchman’s future with the team and how Isack Hadjar is settling into his new surroundings. Plus, with Red Bull making their own power units for the first time this year, Laurent tells Tom why he describes their Powertrains project as a ‘crazy challenge’ that only a team like Red Bull could take on.Race reviews + your questions answeredListen to the latest episodes of F1 Nation and F1 ExplainsThis episode is sponsored by CarGurusGo to cargurus.co.uk for complete vehicle details without any surprises.
Ayao Komatsu: aiming high with Haas
Haas Team Principal Ayao Komatsu is Tom Clarkson’s guest on this week’s F1 Beyond The Grid.Ayao has been with Haas since their debut season 10 years ago, but he’s only been in charge since 2024. What has he learned about leadership in that time? How did he guide the team’s recovery from such a difficult start last season? And what are Haas’ targets in the new era of Formula 1?As for the drivers, Ayao tells Tom what he wants to see from Esteban Ocon this year and how long they can hold on to Ollie Bearman if his eye-catching performances continue. Ayao also reveals a lot about his relationship with owner Gene Haas and what Toyota bring to the table as the team’s technical partner.F1 Nation + F1 Explains are together in 2026Get race reviews + answers to your questions all in one placeThis episode is sponsored by Vanta: get started at vanta.com/GRID