Fernando Alonso On Schumacher, Hamilton And Title Number 3 | Beyond The Grid | Official F1 Podcast

[@wscottwalters74]

It’s clear in this interview that “fight like a lion” is Alonso’s always mantra. Loved the listen.

[@Firebolt1729]

“Be as toxic as poison” should be his other mantra.

[@juandiegoruiz]

@@Firebolt1729 hilarious considering it's coming from you 🤣

[@Firebolt1729]

@macaco860 Alonso fanboys are the ones that are butthurt about 2007, 2010 and 2012 and they are the ones that are obsessed with Vettel and Hamilton.

[@lesblase3667]

@@Firebolt1729 you’re toxic AF. Stop projecting your BS. I hope to catch fans like you at next years Melbourne GP. You’ll end up in the Albert Park lake

[@Firebolt1729]

​@@lesblase3667 Alonso fans threatening people when things don't happen the way they want, (like wanting the comments section to be full of Alonso simping) like Alonso himself! Well done!

[@colinshighbirds9973]

Fernando being honest,serious,who doesn't make himself the best,who has huge respect for the other drivers,speaks gently about Kimi,Michael,Lewis.Always trying to improve to be the best at everything,big ambition,a model for everyone in life

[@Firebolt1729]

Role model for blackmailing, sabotaging careers of teammates?

[@rumbling3991]

not lewis , he still talk smack bout his former teamate

[@udipta21]

@@Firebolt1729 no

[@jussieronen3707]

@@Firebolt1729 That was 14 years ago, people change

[@jules153]

Indeed Colin, and not a bad driver too! 😉

[@TeoCobos33]

0:07 how every world chsmpionship should be celebrated by a driver. I mean, with Alonso you can feel the passion, the feelings of the driver, which gives me goosebumps

[@renatatostada3318]

It's crazy to me how recognizable that shout is. There's somehow so much character in it

[@Firebolt1729]

Alonso celebrating a lucky championship (wow). Kimi had terrible bad luck that year.

[@prashantsoni4876]

@@Firebolt1729 He is so toxic that he only knows how to hate Vettel. Can’t even match his consistency and numbers. Just retire Nooblonso

[@GloomGaiGar]

@@prashantsoni4876 and you only how to hate alonso, let's your world championships

[@veltmeister4820]

why's vettel fans trying to be toxic on alonsos interview lol. im also a vettel fan

[@prateekgill27]

True fans love him for his talent. Media loved him for his controversy. Most guys on the current F1 grid or any year's grid for that matter, and even a few WDCs, can & will become forgotten over the years and decades. But there are a few guys who'll never be forgotten because of the impact they had on the sport. And one of them is Fernando Alonso ❤️💯

[@TheNecromancer6666]

Still I think he is better then Hamilton... even in his 40s

[@Firebolt1729]

@@TheNecromancer6666 Keep living in your fantasy world! Reality exists. Alonso fanboys must suffer from psychosis and delusion. He got schooled in 2007 in equal cars, watch Fuji that year. He was very lucky that he had equal points to Hamilton.

[@yanibambang3047]

@@TheNecromancer6666 Hamilton in a better car than Alonso so

[@davidorama6690]

Every driver in the grid, past, present and future is special, but the champions? They’re a bit more special.

[@sultanabran1]

@@TheNecromancer6666 i'm with you, bro. jenson button said fernando is a more complete driver. he's been teammates to both hamilton and alonso. i think he's more qualified to comment than anyone

[@anisb9748]

From a die hard Michael Schumacher fan who I supported 100% in his battle against Fernando, I then became a die hard Fernando Alonso fan from 2010 onwards. Hearing Nando talking about these battles gave me chills and even a little tear dropped from eyes, remembering the 7 year old me waking up at 4am with my older brother to watch them going at it. Thank you so much TC for this.

[@danielecattabriga2168]

As a Kimi Raikkonen fan, I have a lot of respect for Fernando.. he’s a complete person and a really interesting guy. His challenges with Ferrari were spectacular and he earned my respect

[@pakoutac]

Don’t even mention the McLaren days xD

[@frozenburrito9313]

Without Fernando, Kimi won't be a WDC. I feel you

[@4Leka]

As a Kimi fan I was never a fan of Alonso before, but now with his return to Alpine he seems like a different person and I really hope he can challenge Hamilton and Max in 2022.

[@Heeskane]

@@frozenburrito9313 Without Fernando (and/or McLaren's reliability) Kimi would be the 2005 WDC

[@Firebolt1729]

@@Heeskane Facts.

[@EazyAu1]

Finally! The podium he deserved and a podcast we deserved

[@Shivam-tz6uj]

@@Firebolt1729 yeah he did

[@theoduqueruiz3053]

@@Firebolt1729 go do something with your life bro

[@cyber1847]

yes

[@EliteSkid123]

an all time legend. a true honor to witness him in this sport.

[@pascalg16]

When Fernando retired in 2018, with Hamilton dominating, I stopped following F1. This season, with him returning, and more competitiveness it's perfect.

[@EliteSkid123]

@@pascalg16 yeah , 2019 and 2020 were dull. there was no competition.

[@F1jones]

@@EliteSkid123 that's what happens when you don't watch the season re: 2019. Alonso got an inherited podium at Q. Yay, it's the second coming of a driver who hasn't done anything in almost a decade. Vettel's finished second twice so far in a much lesser car, you hear practically nothing. Alonso's the most overhyped driver I've seen in 45 years watching this sport. Great driver? Sure. But it's always the woulda/coulda/shouldas who are the greatest drivers (Kubica's another) in many fans' opinion as opposed to those who actually did what they needed to to win, i.e. not alienating almost ever team and/or supplier they've driven for, which is every bit as much of the sport as base driving talent.

[@Takdashark]

@@F1jones I have to agree with you on most of the things you said. Alonso is no doubt a very talented driver. However his attitude, ego, and public criticism of his team, teammates etc.. alienated him from opportunities. He seems to have a better attitude this time around. You see glimpses of the old Alonso from time to time, but I definitely don’t mind him now.

[@yanibambang3047]

@@EliteSkid123 2020 was interesting but still dull

[@pietheijn-vo1gt]

First time I finished an entire podcast. So inspiring to hear Alonso talk

[@StephenLMW]

Hearing the amount of respect Fernando still has for Michael Schumacher is just amazing Hearing Michael’s voice brings back childhood memories Keep fighting Michael

[@ImRivendill]

When I was young my dad watched quite a bit of F1. As a kid who was between 6 to 10 years old I didn't understand/care for F1, but to me if you say F1 I can name 2 drivers. Michael Schumacher and Fernando Alonso. Now I started watching again late 2016 early 2017 and I'm so happy a legend like Fernando is still in the sport, Fernando is F1 for me.

[@daniyalrehman3886]

Been waiting for Alonso's podcast since the very first Beyond the Grid episode came out 3 years ago! Thank you for making my day Tom Clarkson and team!

[@spootnik00]

It is amazing how Alonso can adapt to any car you give him and of any racing category he is a pure race driver!

[@alikaty2k7]

Anyone who speaks ill of Alonso's abilities in a race car isn't someone worth taking seriously. One of the best to ever do it, IMO.

[@thekitowl]

In a car he’s brilliant, outside is another matter.

[@blake82ful]

@@thekitowl just like all the greats: Jordan, senna, Ronaldo..

[@xZZTop]

@@blake82ful Jordan sure, but ronaldo and senna? If anything senna was far worse inside the car than outside, prost can attest to that

[@kevdayao]

I love how he's not just here to be part of racing again. He's really here to win a championship at 40. What a lion

[@tosehoed123]

Kind of delusional. At least with alpine as it is

[@jimmypaige1431]

The passion of Alonso will never falter ♥️

[@thekitowl]

His passion for blackmail never faltered.

[@Firebolt1729]

@@thekitowl Toxicity, to be precise.

[@whitemamba7562]

@@thekitowl The passio of Ron Dennis to promote Hamilton never faltered (to be clear i;m accusing Dennis, not Hamilton, i'm one of his fans).

[@tha1f1ghter]

@@whitemamba7562 What? Dennis, chose to pay Alonso £20mill+ a year just so he could promote a unproven rookie like LH? Wow - delusion much?

[@thund3rbolt54]

@@whitemamba7562 exactly so!

[@5950ziel]

I never listen to podcasts but for the legend I will make an exception.

[@MrLaptopus]

Same

[@chriscollins550]

Rubbed you the wrong way. Driver's like Alonso saying Lewis is a legend and Sebastian

[@darkalman]

I don't think any 2nd place driver ever deserved a championship more than Fernando in 2012. He carried that B-tier F2012 on his back all year to only within 3 points of the championship. Probably the most incredible performance I've ever seen.

[@chamindujanith6337]

Frentzen deserved the title with Jordan more in 1999.

[@StarFox85]

@@chamindujanith6337 irvine

[@chamindujanith6337]

@@StarFox85 Nope Frentzen. He carried a Jordan to championship contention. And finished 3rd in 1999.

[@GamingQuest4510]

Hamilton in 2021

[@hazza9595]

Hamilton always had the better car though. Plus Hamilton winning Silverstone while DNFing max and Bottas taking Max out again just shows how Max deserved the championship more. Abu Dhabi Lewis did deserve to win but for the championsip Max was the better driver.@@GamingQuest4510

[@architectjeff]

Fernando seems like a guy who is genuine. He's someone that even if he were not a F1 driver, I'd want to hang out with. He is clearly highly intelligent, his remarks are clever, and his sense of humor is enjoyable. Such an interesting guy. Would love to meet him one day.

[@hamza-chaudhry]

People don't like Alonso for some of the stuff he says but I love how he wears his heart on his sleeve. It's much more entertaining & truthful than the PR-trained drivers that make up the majority of the grid today.

[@peleti027]

Real and honest indeed

[@crztank9298]

Ain't that the truth, Max and Kimi are the only other straight talkers other than Alonso. Media loves to demonise Max like the did with Alonso too for his attitude 😅

[@thekitowl]

@@crztank9298 Alonso blackmailed his team in order to try & win a championship, hardly a truthful or trustworthy person & must have a bearing on him only winning Two championship’s.

[@f1championyoutube2.09]

@@thekitowl the only year in which that happened was in 2007, in a team where even Ron Dennis said that they weren’t fighting Raikonnen, but Fernando. Also a lot of people seems to ignore that before the Hungría pit stop, Hamilton went completely against the team, ignoring the fact that in that qualifying it was the turn of alonso to go first in clean air. Even when Alonso pitted they ask the team about why they changed his tires for another used set of tires. I believe it was in Italy that after he won, Ron Dennis had a face like he DNF.

[@thekitowl]

@@f1championyoutube2.09 the Only year ! It should never have happened.

[@ImNotHereEither]

The best interview with Alonso I’ve ever heard. Absolutely fascinating. So little time and too long a career but I would have asked how he felt being perceived as the “villain” after the controversies that plagued him and how those episodes changed his approach to F1 and his relationships in the sport. I was also really pleased to hear he has no intention of retiring anytime soon! Thank you.

[@rumblefish9]

If you can find a version with English subtitles, I highly suggest watching the documentary of his last race with Ferrari. He's incredibly candid there.

[@alexiurea2021]

Dear Tom, thank you for making this interview happen. It’s been a pleasure to hear my idol. I wish I could go to see a live race and possible meet him. All the best for you both!

[@FNAroundProductions]

Fernando has the Midas touch when it comes to getting the most out of the car. Hope Alonso gets his 3rd 🏆

[@lordmahaveer6307]

Everywhere he races.

[@nixxxon18]

Alonso should have already won not 3 but 5 WDC. 2007, 2010 and 2012

[@FNAroundProductions]

@@nixxxon18 Completely agreed. Alonso's racing spirit to me is the most pure I've seen in motorsport over on that side of the world. We want more of that in the US.

[@nixxxon18]

@@FNAroundProductions yep, Alonso is a racing monster that had very bad luck in his career after Renault. Never again was at the right place at the right time. That's why greatness in F1 isn't really measured just by number of WDC. Nobody rates Vettel higher than Senna, as an example. Other examples, Stirling Moss was never WDC and he is rated higher than many 1x WDC.

[@Firebolt1729]

@@nixxxon18 😂😂😂😂😂 Alonso certainly doesn’t deserve 2007 and 2010.

[@berlanddix648]

I followed F1 for more than 30 years now and Fernando is the best of all the drivers I saw competing. Perhaps he wanted to win too much which put him in a difficult situation with his teams when they couldn't give him a winning car, but his motivation and his dedication is beyond imagination. He's always delivering the best performances beyond the wheel.

[@16BitJay]

I remember the thrilling battle he had with Michael, some of the best defending we had seen for quite some time. My dad and I used to watch F1 together and we were so frustrated when they went to adverts on ITV during the middle of it. I was a little sceptical about Fernando coming back into F1 when it was first announced, but I never should have doubted him. Fingers crossed the Alpines improve for next year and can compete for podiums and victories regularly.

[@paulus8307]

I was watching the same race live and remember screaming nooooooooo at the tv when they cut for break

[@BlakesSanctum]

Oh man I really hope there's a part 2 to this one day as hearing Alonso's memories, thoughts and opinions on other great drivers, the cars, the sport, the history, and the future is such a joy not just for his fans but also F1 fans in general.

[@argh6666]

One of the most underrated GOATS of F1. Two championships seem just too few for a driver like Fernando Alonso 👌

[@Firebolt1729]

underrated? LOL

[@paulb.6775]

Two championships is fine. Clark had two. If he gets the third, that’s fine. Stewart had three, Lauda had three, Senna had three.

[@DaniMacYo]

I miss Michael Schumacher everyday. I’d love to hear him talk about F1 nowadays and get his takes and opinions on current and past F1. His Battles with Alonso were legendary. Such a joy to watch these two greats go at it. From memory they never crashed into each other just pure respect for each others talents. We’re so thankful that Alonso is back in F1 and in form. Truly one of the all time greats. Always gave 100 percent and got the maximum out of each car and team he drove for. I hope he can fight for a Championship again soon.

[@misterc5783]

The humility that often comes with maturity is very warming.

[@oktayyilmaz5134]

He is the most truthfull and open driver about Schumacher...He admired him a lot it seems...like us actually and it is nice for me:) it is nice because when I was watching 2005-2006 seasons, I wouldnt see that utter respect from Alonso to Michael..he was young and very firefull fighting for the cup then but now you can see his admiration looking missingly to past..

[@noobednatherium4082]

I also am a big fan of the Alonso.

[@oktayyilmaz5134]

@@noobednatherium4082 not back then but I am also now:)

[@anggabudi5619]

@Stealth Leopard nope in my opinion, mclaren and honda not success, that was one story about mclaren really trust their chassis and blame honda for performance. Its different with redbull/toro rosso approach. Redbull trust honda and collaborate what to be done. And they suceed together with honda. But ofcourse 2014-2016 honda pathetic, we cant blame all to mclaren. Its just part of sad history.

[@prateekgill27]

My favourite memory of fernando alonso: Vettel can wag his finger, hamilton can wave his flag, schumacher can jump on the podium, but no celebration will ever come close to the emotion that fernando alonso evoked with that scream on top of the right front tire of his R25 in parc ferme at Interlagos 2005. *THAT IS PURE GOOSEBUMPS* Want to feel like that when I achieve something significant in my life again. 💯❤️

[@Firebolt1729]

Alonso celebrating a hollow and lucky championship, wow

[@prateekgill27]

@@Firebolt1729 hi stoffel vandoorne ✌️

[@Firebolt1729]

@@prateekgill27 Don't have anything to counter my statement as usual? The Iceman deserved the championship, Alonso was lucky.

[@stathispapadopoulos7926]

@@Firebolt1729 hi stoffel vandoorne. Or shall i say hi 3/1 points ratio against ferrari's last champion.

[@dis6wood]

One of the only ones that I will listen to all the way through. One of the best

[@Drenwickification]

I didn't realise how many episodes of this there have been... i just checked it out on spotify and this is episode 158!! Didn't realise lewis had done one. I now have so so many of these to get through :D

[@greenjacketman9321]

Lewis's one was litteraly the first one of them all 😂

[@Drenwickification]

@@greenjacketman9321 yeah I know that now

[@DasE30Cuz]

I never thought I would hear Fernando on a podcast. Only TC could make this happen and what a phenomenal interview.

[@Imsofreshx]

One of the greatest drivers in the history of F1. A true legend!

[@kieferclarkf1674]

It's so crazy how time flies. He entered F1, the top level of world motorsport as a teenager, and he's still here one of the best in F1 at 40. He's a living legend.

[@johncarlobellotti8611]

A great, honest interview from what seems to be a genuinely humble man. I thoroughly enjoyed his reminiscing about Schumacher in particular but he obviously has great respect for his fellow drivers. Until now I never really have much more than superficial thought to Fernando (much to my shame) as a Ferrari fan things did not really work out during that period for him or the team. Perhaps that has unfairly influenced me in the past. This interview has made me re-evaluate my stupidity.

[@rumblefish9]

In the hands of Alonso, he made that mediocre Ferrari greater than what it was. Watch the documentary of his last race for Ferrari. He was very candid about his frustrations and hopes.

[@LexCentrist]

I was never an Alonso fan, but he is growing on me. His performances are getting better and better.

[@irfanredzic9547]

What a legend. An honest, respectful, and intelligent guy. Hope the podium in Qatar is one of the many in your next chapter with Alpine.

[@ramoncf7]

I think Fernando really needed a taste of victory when he left F1. He's a competitive animal and being at your peak and not have a chance to fight for wins and titles really hurt him mentally. Just imagine what Michael had felt had Ferrari never given him a winning car or Lewis had his switch to Mercedes never worked. He seems also to have matured, you can feel a lot of positivity and appreciation for the sport and the team he drives for.

[@mamavswild]

He was SO CLOSE to winning the Indy 500, on the LAST LAPS he was running 5th and gaining steadily when his engine suddenly STOPPED. Awful. But he got a standing ovation from the entire crowd.

[@docraineyIII]

After Kiki retired, Señor Alonso became my favorite, maybe even during Kimi I admired both. Fernando is a versatile champion, and a true gentleman. How pleasant it would be to sit down and share tapas and sangria with him about life. Best of luck always champ.

[@pratyush_5501]

I am an lewis fan, but seeing Fernando drive today or at any point of his career , makes me feel that he does not have any weaknesses. His career moves and attitude held him back. but he is 100% passionate of sport and is one of the most complete drivers even at the age of 40.

[@admirkapedani2972]

Thank you Fernando for givin us so mutch emotions and for speaking in this way for the legeng for The Michael.

[@mattdally3271]

Authentic champion right here. you can tell he is hungry. I wish him all the best and Go Alpine!

[@lucadonorio1815]

In my opinion he’s one of the greatest of all time even though the stats do not say the same. I think in an equal car with anybody on the grid (in any season he’s driven) Alonso either beats them or would barely be beaten even now

[@rottieshepcalibre9156]

But his stats do say it. He up there in race wins and a multi WDC is a massive achievement 👏🏾 and his 2010 performance in that Ferrari was incredible. I think he's one of the GOATS in every knowledgeable race fans book

[@zacharywhite211]

I think he is in the GOAT conversation. He will never get near Vettel stats. But Seb is definitely not on Fernando's level. Stats are just one factor

[@lucadonorio1815]

@@zacharywhite211 100% agree

[@TheEmolano]

Idk, Max, Lewis and Seb would be a very tougth figth. The other youngsters need more maturity.

[@lucadonorio1815]

@@TheEmolano I think he beats seb but i agree it would be very close with verstappen and Lewis

[@thelyinglama218]

His love and respect for Michael, Lewis and Seb means he is a true racer at heart. Alonso is a legend of the sport

[@Arash14]

He is a living legend. I’m so thankful and honored to live in his era. He definitely deserves much more than what he’s achieved in his career in terms of trophies! I really hope he gets the 3rd title before he retires from f1. 🤞 Grande Fernando ⚔️👑⚔️

[@cyber1847]

yes of corsre

[@agassifathur]

I remember when I was 7, my dad woke me up at midnight to watch the 2005 Brazilian Grand Prix (we live in Indonesia). I watched the race with a very sleepy feeling, Alonso finished 3rd behind Kimi and Montoya, and that result confirmed his first ever world championship title. That wasn't my first time watching F1 and cheering for Alonso, but It's surely one of my most memorable F1 moment, and the moment when I really became one of his fans until today.

[@nominaltimes]

Now that I have been listening a couple years, and the fact the Fernando is a large sample size in his own right; I have to say, Tom, this is a textbook example of long form conversation, excellent questioning, and a dab of enthusiasm! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tom! Another gem!

[@MikeyStewart]

Alonso is the best all-rounder F1 driver I've seen in my time following the sport since 1997.

[@6lemans10]

Villeneuve, Hakkinen, Trulli, Schumacher, etc. The first year of Stewart F1, and the last year Jerez was on the F1 calendar.

[@Firebolt1729]

Then you haven’t watched the sport regularly.

[@vausgsushh6137]

@@Firebolt1729 haha love seeing you on every Alonso video!

[@PureLeeful]

Agreed.

[@sumitblogs15]

it is never in doubt

[@rexike44]

This is great! The best interview I have heard with him. Honest answers and shared so much details about his career. Thank you!😊

[@Luis33371]

Alonso, top 5 driver of all time. An absolute legend.

[@zacharywhite211]

I don't believe in putting them in any particular order when they races in such different eras, but to me Alonso is up there with Senna, Prost, Schumacher, and Hamilton. I don't know if I'd put anyone else in that group

[@darwinism18]

@@zacharywhite211 You forgot -only- the greatest driver of all times, Jim Clark.

[@zacharywhite211]

@@darwinism18 I put him in a different era, too different to the modern era. With Jackie Stewart, Fangio, Moss. But sure, Clark is exception in a similar way to Alonso: his stats aren't as impressive as others, but nobody is confused about his greatness

[@paulb.6775]

Alonso is amongst Fangio, Clark, Stewart, Lauda, Prost, Senna, Schumacher. Maybe Verstappen will get in there one day. But Alonso shines on a whole other level as well, like Clark, he’s not only a great F1 driver, he’s a great complete driver.

[@SushiBandit28]

Unbelievable rookie season

[@SushiBandit28]

@chetnoMAN thanks man!

[@Utopian_Futures]

Fernando vs Michael, there were several fantastic wheel to wheel duels. 😲😲 Beside Michael Fernando is the best driver after the turn of the millenium. He outclassed his teammates and made the most out of all his non-title cars. Minardi, Ferrari, and holy man he was in upper half of ranking, driving a GP2-engine. 😅 After Kimis retirement, he is the last gladiator of V10 era. His laps with his 2005 car last year in Abu Dhabi were pure pleasure 🤩

[@jacksonalex6525]

He did outclassed some of his teammates not all. Hamilton did beat him with the same car. Hamilton was just a rookie let's not forget that. Fernando is a great driver and he have my respect but Hamilton outclassed him in 2007.

[@oktayyilmaz5134]

@@jacksonalex6525 Lewis backed by his team..Mclaren and Ron Dennis was strangely hard to Alonso...They did not give that respect to a champion that he certainly deserved..

[@baileyjones4379]

@@oktayyilmaz5134 I can't believe anyone still uses that argument. McLaren threw that title away specifically because they *refused* to back either driver as no.1. Either of them could have been wdc that year if they had been given priority, and alonso had absolutely no right to expect it to be him.

[@DealorG]

@@baileyjones4379 Alonso had to threaten ron dennis to leak spygate because the mclaren teams support towards him was non existend. It went so far that the fia had to send marshals to the mclaren pit to see if the mechanics even tried to work on fernandos car. Dont get me wrong lewis definitly is amongst the best in the sport, but im certain that alonso would have demolished him in 2007 if the team really treated both of them equal

[@oktayyilmaz5134]

@@DealorG yeah exactly..

[@bowelrupture]

The one race Fernando Alonso really impressed me, was his stint at the Daytona 24h. In atrocious weather conditions, he took the lead and annihilated the grid. He was FIVE seconds a lap faster than anyone in the field. 5 seconds, 10, 15, 20, 25.... He had a 50 second lead when the SC came out because someone spun. Lead was gone. After a few laps they waved the green flag and there he went: 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 15 seconds... Destroying the opposition.

[@rumblefish9]

I saw that and he was like a master schooling everyone in the field--drivers much more experienced than him. He just found unconventional places to overtake. It was brilliant and hopefully he can do Indy and get a better car.

[@essencegamewerks3265]

I CANT EXPRESS IN WORDS HOW MUCH I LOVE THIS MAN❤ My favourite driver of all time

[@Indigo280]

He ended the Michael monopoly. That’s its own award. Legend, always.

[@NaveenKumar-xt8kv]

He didn't FIA did 😂

[@GloomGaiGar]

@@NaveenKumar-xt8kv oh now it also means Fernando International Assistance?

[@Rahul-kz5fi]

@@GloomGaiGar eh? They changed the tires so they could slow down Ferrari

[@Ricsi15]

@@Rahul-kz5fi and then what? Rules change. Always. By this logic, every champion was made by FIA

[@tommy4862]

To this day it bothers me he did not win the championship in 2012. In my opinion it was peak Alonso and I found it very unfair how much better Red Bull car was. Either way, what a great episode, one of the best

[@danielvila11]

The truth is I was waiting for this episode, but to me have it for this it's amazing. 👌🏿👌🏿👌🏿👌🏿

[@eliotsalandybrown]

Well done Beyond the Grid for giving us such an open and insightful connection to Fernando. I heard new things and learned a lot. Bravo!

[@nathancooper5147]

Absolutely love these. Would be amazing if you can video/record and get video footage too. Tom Clarkson needs to be back in the F1 paddock race by race.

[@thekitowl]

Tom Clarkson would only try to sell you something. Perhaps Coulthard could give him a job.

[@andrewohare6291]

Truly a legendary Driver who’s mindfulness, for understanding strength for winning an openness awareness , respecting the principles of ambition humbled by the low’s. The definition of greatness could be Fernando Alonso !.

[@adamstilldrives]

I hope he stays around f1 for many more years to come. Well deserved p3 in a alpine

[@ignacioquindoslanderas531]

He’s basically got 5 years for sure and then we’ll see. If Alpine decide not to extend at the end of 2025, he can opt for AM, as he has been offered a contract there and Santa Stroll is a fan, so he can go to AM whenever he wants, (kicking out the driver that isn’t Stroll)

[@michaelnolan6796]

@@ignacioquindoslanderas531 This might be the dumbest comment I read for a long time... Why on Earth would Aston Martin after Vettel leaves ever hire Alonso if he is 46 when there is so much young talent out there. I also don't remember Aston offering a contract to Alonso.

[@Firebolt1729]

@@ignacioquindoslanderas531 Alonso fanboys should stop

[@yanibambang3047]

@@ignacioquindoslanderas531 Alonso would have to retire from F1 for 2nd time because of young talents and lack of seats

[@indoctum_iuga_ferre]

@@Firebolt1729 Get a life dude. Stop embarrassing yourself.

[@ewanvannett9989]

fernando alonso in 2012 had the greatest ever season in a terrible ferrari he was 3 points short of becoming world champion

[@truth4reel]

It was not a terrible car, even he himself said it but the media kept running that narrative. No one can fight a championship in a terrible car. If you don't agree ask Lewis in the first half of 2009 or Fernando in his second stint at maca

[@AlWwW1]

@@truth4reel Worst car at least in the modern era to compete for a championship though. I don't think anybody in the grid would've done as well as Fernando if they drove his Ferrari

[@darwinism18]

There were only two drivers that didn't put a wheel wrong that year. One lost because of tractor (not F1 car) he was driving, the other because of the reliabilities in the car and by his team. Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton

[@truth4reel]

@@AlWwW1 Perhaps your opinion weighs more than the opinion of the one who was driving it. There are these narratives that the F1 media keep pushing like the driver outperforming the car. Technically one cannot do more than the car can do. No driver can outperform that Haas onto pole position. The performance maybe difficult to extract from the car but driver talents and abilities are at different levels. Some drivers can do more with a car than others because of their abilities.

[@scottgordon9877]

@@AlWwW1 0

[@sultanabran1]

my favourite episode of all. he's humble, he's a fighter, he's a realist, he's talented and he has a heart of a lion. an absolute titan of F1. an all time great.

[@964cuplove]

Very nice, I wish you would record those as video, and quite a pleasure to hear him talking and there seems to be an honestyin what he tells, great insight

[@thebestbees]

This rookie is doing well on his first year! More to come definitely!

[@CHAOOOOOOOS]

Hamilton: Such a great driver Fernando

[@NCMJOEL]

Hamilton,sebastian,Alonso,Kimi Raikkonen

[@harkesh2023]

@@NCMJOEL we will miss these legends pretty soon.. but there is light at the end of the tunnel with max, George, Charles and lando

[@jacksonalex6525]

@@NCMJOEL I wouldn't say the same about kimi, kimi is a mediocre driver.

[@NCMJOEL]

@@harkesh2023 yep that's true but there is still a chance for sebastian to stay for longer time than others cause he is younger

[@fablewalls]

@@jacksonalex6525 unpopular opinion but correct.

[@soorajs123]

Thanks for the podcast, enjoyed every bit of it .Have been following him since he won his first title back in 2005, I am sure he will fight like a lion and win "Title number 3".

[@Roguescienceguy]

The determination in this man

[@thekitowl]

To blackmail.

[@fortaaa6314]

@@thekitowl ignore it

[@danimalplanet18]

I hear Tom Clarkson promoting the language app and that he learned a language and I think: which? Alonso and Vettel have became so down to earth: I think it's part age, part the realisation that success isn't everything. You don't necessarily need to WIN in F1, just to BE in F1 and LIVE it is already a thing on itself. And Alonso makes that very clear. Also, I like his approach on the cultures existing at Ferrari and Minardi as Italian teams (passion, chaos), McLaren (exact and businesslike) and Renault/Alpine (family atmosphere).

[@armandorodriguez5120]

Alonson is such a legend, both off and on the track.

[@llmakaveli5253]

My mother got me into f1 she is a huge fan of msc , me at the time 10 year old brat couldn't stand or hear about msc and all his wins.Then nando rose more with a competitive car.The way he was changing racing lines was like poetry.

[@AlexMcBalix]

I wish they had a video to these, like the actual old footage of the races

[@Mbartel500]

Awesome podcast👍👍 FA has such insight, dedication, and passion for F1. The world needs more athletes like him. Such a classy gentleman, and a tremendous competitor.

[@josephiladelphia8733]

I saw a street exhibition with him in 2007. Drifting around the roundabouts at high speed while waving at the crowd. Amazing!

[@anandvyavahare2031]

One can argue about all the controversies he had been part of, but one can never doubt his passion, dedication for racing and his talent..

[@aadhithauzome9658]

What Controversies Brother? Actually I Don't Know! That's Why I'm Asking

[@anandvyavahare2031]

@@aadhithauzome9658 He is called out for crashgate and spygate, two of the biggest controversies on F1. And lot of people still hate him, or don't acknowledge him for that. Also his controversial days in McLaren, with the team and Lewis, as he points out in the podcast as well.

[@luistorrent4905]

@@anandvyavahare2031 Well, he came clean from crashgate, it was a manouver from the team principal, not Alonso. Spygate, well, he came also clean for that, not McLaren though, because they were the ones spying on Ferrari, not Alonso.

[@Jericho-pn3zi]

This interview was before the podium? That's fantastic timing.

[@JT-ko2ib]

Great to hear Alonso's honesty about quickest car in '05, '06 and '07.

[@yellapragadakiranyspsk]

As one age's his perception of a person's images changes a lot... I used to hate Fernando during '05, '06 as me being Michael's Fan and used to see Fernando win races more than Michael. But as time progressed, I grew up, got a detailed overview of F1,how things work in F1 etc., felt myself a bit silly coz the way I had thought about him. But seeing him back on grid makes me happy. I hope he still has the old magic to win more races, championships in future.

[@stunns2003]

Shame we don’t see this side of Alonso enough. Great driver, great competitor with a self destructive streak (it would seem or we are led to believe).

[@campaneroprimero3753]

Media bias destroys your critical skills.

[@stunns2003]

In english please…..

[@meelujothishdanny1270]

Thank you for the podacst.. was waiting for this for a loong time.. Your podcast seems to have brought him luck for the qatar gp🙂.. Would love to hear from Alonso about the Qatar podium .. part 2 plz if possible.. Keep the podcasts coming.. love listening to them...🙂

[@thewickkk]

Finally my all time favorite driver in f1

[@walterreyes3722]

This dude is a racer. Raced Indy 500, Dakar rally. Just I am a huge fan of his talent for sure

[@davidandresrojas8733]

That Imola moment gave me chills

[@pianostyler]

Finally! I've been waiting three years for this!

[@elcascomenda96]

Thanks F1 KZbin channel for the content, finally done new material to listen while I study

[@NavF1]

The fact he only has 2 World Championships is so sad. Deserved 4 at least (2007,2010,2012 - the ones that went away)

[@lordmahaveer6307]

Even if he'd won 2012 and that was his only WDC I'd still rank him amongst the GOATs.

[@milanwyd441]

alonso is the proof that stats dont show everything

[@teslamodel3performance635]

2007-crashes in fuji trying to catch rookie hamilton 2010- flopped against petrov 2012- bottled 42 points lead

[@Ricsi15]

@@teslamodel3performance635 2007 - Okay, that was an obvious mistake, but it wasnt his best season. 2010 - There was literally no overtake in that race, because it was absolutely impossible to overtake. Cant blame Alonso on that. 2012 - What are you talking about? He had a perfect season, he couldnt do anything more. He had the 4th fastest car, while Red Bull was the fastest (alongside with Mclaren but it was unreliable), especially in the end of the season. Much much faster than Ferrari.

[@noobednatherium4082]

@@teslamodel3performance635 2007, get damaged by Vettel and spun, 2010, is 0.5 seconds slower thanks to the car, 2012, pushed himself the peak of his power, so yeah, basically a trash driver huh?

[@ErstErnst]

LEGEND dropping knowledge. Let's go, Nano!

[@krmx37]

just love how he admires michael.

[@zacharywhite211]

Absolutely. It was and is still so impressive. He dethroned the king while he was still at his best.

[@ALHEALY9110]

Such a beautiful man. 😎💚 Double World Champion.

[@DirtyJokesFan]

Still one of the most complete drivers and I’d like to see him back in a title fight.

[@michaelfisher7159]

We’ve waited ages for this, finally it’s happened!

[@owen6434]

The new regs can make you dream of Fernando fighting for wins. With all the bad luck he's had with uncompetitive cars, it would be fitting if Alpine gives him the tools to fight. Also, 2022 being the 10 year anniversary of 2012 with all the different winners, would be great to see 2012 2.0

[@andrewohare6291]

Fernando Alonso probably the most complete man of his generation, truly the most beautiful sportsman ever. Cool 😎 not captivated in ambition, focusing 🧘‍♂️on genuine love ❤️ and respect of his sporting prowess, able to recognise his personal integrity strength strategy in sharing the moment high or low. Fernando probably a complete human acceptance and gratitude 🙏 for being gifted positive brave influence through great 👍 talented contenders. Rarely or very few people give back sharing experience even modest guidance through example. Greatness even Greater served with a little humility Fernando Alonso . 🐝🤔🐝😎🐝🍀

[@fiarandompenaltygeneratorm5044]

The more Alonso sticks around, the more I like him. I think I'll go buy some Kimoa gear.

[@josephiladelphia8733]

Awesome nickname 🤣👌

[@josephiladelphia8733]

@@Firebolt1729 whatever. Get a life dude, you are wasting your time trolling on every video

[@robertbenassai3912]

I need another interview, like this with him

[@ilcapitanoalexandr8698]

Tom Clarkson is a really great presenter. Simply magnificent

[@4Leka]

It's great to hear Fernando speak in a relaxed state of mind and from a place of comfort. Very different from press interviews.

[@DanielNavas1]

I really wish they'd also record video on these interviews