To celebrate 75 years of the Formula 1 World Championship, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer invited drivers, Team Principals and others from the sport to 10 Downing Street - the heart of government in the UK. 


In a special episode of F1 Beyond The Grid, the Prime Minister tells Tom Clarkson why he's 'proud' of the sport's success and its £12bn annual contribution to the UK economy. Williams Team Principal James Vowles explains how teams find the very best young engineers.   


It is one year since Oliver Bearman was announced as a full-time F1 driver for Haas. Sitting in the Downing Street garden, he describes the 'surreal' feeling of stepping through Number 10's famous black front door, and looks forward to racing in front of his home fans at Silverstone.


Cadillac join the F1 grid in 2026. Team Principal Graeme Lowden tells Tom about their dual bases in the US and UK, and gives a peek at preparations for their first Grand Prix.


Plus, Mercedes graduate aerodynamicist Daniel McCulla talks about how he got his start in F1, what he studied at university and the importance of never giving up on a career in the sport. Formula 1 and the UK government support aspiring engineers with scholarships, Apprenticeships and work placements at Formula 1 teams.

Listen to more official F1 podcasts

Lando Norris: raising his game - this week on F1 Beyond The Grid
F1 Nation previews the 2025 British Grand Prix

The story of the British Grand Prix - this week on F1 Explains

<div>To celebrate 75 years of the Formula 1 World Championship, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer invited drivers, Team Principals and others from the sport to 10 Downing Street - the heart of government in the UK.  
 
In a special episode of F1 Beyond The Grid, the Prime Minister tells Tom Clarkson why he's 'proud' of the sport's success and its £12bn annual contribution to the UK economy. Williams Team Principal James Vowles explains how teams find the very best young engineers.    
 
It is one year since Oliver Bearman was announced as a full-time F1 driver for Haas. Sitting in the Downing Street garden, he describes the 'surreal' feeling of stepping through Number 10's famous black front door, and looks forward to racing in front of his home fans at Silverstone. 
 
Cadillac join the F1 grid in 2026. Team Principal Graeme Lowden tells Tom about their dual bases in the US and UK, and gives a peek at preparations for their first Grand Prix. 
 
Plus, Mercedes graduate aerodynamicist Daniel McCulla talks about how he got his start in F1, what he studied at university and the importance of never giving up on a career in the sport. Formula 1 and the UK government support aspiring engineers with scholarships, Apprenticeships and work placements at Formula 1 teams. 
 
Listen to more official F1 podcasts 
Lando Norris: raising his game - this week on <a href="http://www.podfollow.com/f1-beyond-the-grid">F1 Beyond The Grid</a> 
<a href="http://www.podfollow.com/f1-nation">F1 Nation previews the 2025 British Grand Prix</a> 
The story of the British Grand Prix - this week on <a href="http://www.podfollow.com/f1-explains">F1 Explains</a> 
 
 
 

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