logo
episode-header-image
Dec 2020
48m 23s

Why Sergio Perez must stay on the F1 gri...

FORMULA 1
About this episode
On the newly renamed 'Perez Nation' Tom Clarkson and Alex Jacques relive an incredible F1 week.

They debate if Mercedes might consider George Russell replacing Valtteri Bottas for 2021 (3:53) and hear why victory slipped away with Andrew Shovlin (12:12). 

Then there's a review of Sergio Perez's stunning last to first win, plus whether it will keep him on the grid for 2021 (20:57), finally hall of fame F1 journalist David Tremayne reflects on the strangest of F1 seasons (31:45). 
Up next
Aug 24
Back to business at Zandvoort – 2025 Dutch GP Preview with Jolyon Palmer + Alex Jacques
Former Renault driver, Jolyon Palmer, and F1TV lead commentator, Alex Jacques, join Tom Clarkson to discuss Formula 1’s return to action at this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort. Oscar Piastri leads Lando Norris by just nine points at the top of the World Championship. Wit ... Show More
58m 34s
Aug 4
How Lando nailed one-stop strategy, Ferrari’s mixed fortunes + Bortoleto’s personal best - 2025 Hungarian GP Review
Nine-time Le Mans winner, Tom Kristensen, and Fox Sports Mexico journalist, Diego Mejia, join Tom Clarkson in the Budapest paddock to dissect a thrilling strategy battle at the Hungarian Grand Prix. After losing two places at the start, how did Lando Norris make the one-stop stra ... Show More
52m 10s
Jul 31
Title race pressure ‘ramping up’, Max to stay at Red Bull + Fred’s Ferrari deal – 2025 Hungarian GP Preview with Valtteri Bottas
Mercedes Reserve Driver Valtteri Bottas joins Tom Clarkson to look ahead to this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix in Budapest. Before they dive into the big talking points, you’ll hear from Max Verstappen after the four-time World Champion confirmed he’ll be staying at Red Bull for ... Show More
19m 17s
Recommended Episodes
Dec 2022
Seb’s biggest supporter, Lando’s lost win + Carlos’ dream – The Best Of 2022
Reflections from Ricciardo. Stories from Susie Wolff. Memories from Mansell. On F1 Beyond The Grid, the sport’s fastest stars slow down and open up in feature-length conversations with Tom Clarkson. In this end-of-year special, Tom chooses his highlights from 2022. Daniel Ricciar ... Show More
1h 9m
Feb 2024
Drama and Diesel: Formula 1 is back
All eyes are on the circuit as the Bahrain Grand Prix gets set to kick off Formula 1’s 2024 season this Saturday, on ESPN. It's not just the sexy cars and extreme speed driving the growth of the planet’s fastest sport, there's plenty of drama to go around as well. Today ESPN F1 e ... Show More
29m 46s
Jul 2023
When will anyone catch up with Red Bull? | Nico Rosberg: Max Verstappen is extraordinary!
Matt Baker is joined this week by 2016 F1 World Champion Nico Rosberg and Broadcaster Liam MacDevitt to speak about (03:39) Red Bull’s ‘legendary’ record-breaking season so far, (10:28) and how Sergio Perez can deal with an 'unbeatable teammate'. The panel also debate if (23:20) ... Show More
45m 2s
Nov 2021
Fernando Alonso on chasing a third title in 2022, Schumacher + Hamilton
In 2021 he returned to the F1 podium with Alpine, but he still wants so much more. Fernando Alonso has his sights set on silverware in 2022 and beyond. In this exclusive episode, the double world champion opens up on his past, present and future with Tom Clarkson. He explains why ... Show More
40m 49s
Dec 2021
Horner, Leclerc, Ricciardo + more in The Best of 2021
2021 gave us amazing action on the racetrack, and captivating conversations on F1 Beyond The Grid. For this special episode, Tom Clarkson has picked his favourite moments from the past year. Red Bull’s Christian Horner explained how Max Verstappen evolved from teenage sensation t ... Show More
1h 4m
Jan 2023
30 Days of BTG – Day 2: Fernando Alonso’s ambition
Before Season 6 of F1 Beyond The Grid, Tom Clarkson is racing through the best bits of the archive in 30 Days of Beyond The Grid. On Day 2, two-time F1 World Champion Fernando Alonso talks about his successes, failures and the legacy he wants to leave behind.  Hit the follow butt ... Show More
6m 44s
Aug 2022
Your crazy F1 predictions for the rest of 2022
Will Mercedes win a race? Can Alonso get a podium? Will the Ferrari drivers collide? We're back for another podcast reacting to your predictions for the remainder of the 2022 F1 season. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/wtf1 Betterhelp: http://www.betterhelp.com/WTF1 
40m 21s
Jun 2024
Are McLaren now the fastest team in F1 in 2024?
Matt Baker is joined by Natalie Pinkham and Harry Benjamin to discuss what they learnt from an intriguing Spanish Grand Prix. They question whether McLaren are now the fastest team in F1 in 2024 after another impressive showing at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. They also dis ... Show More
35m 44s
Feb 2024
Hamilton to Ferrari! | Button, Brundle, Hill, Chandhok and Pinkham give their reaction
Simon Lazenby assembles the Sky Sports F1 team for an emergency show, reacting to the shock news that Lewis Hamilton is to join Ferrari in 2025. Hear from Jenson Button, Martin Brundle, Damon Hill, Karun Chandhock, Natalie Pinkham, Craig Slater and Rachel Brookes on a massive day ... Show More
54m 24s