Pedro de la Rosa: Aston’s Ambition, Fernando’s Future & McLaren Memories | Beyond The Grid Podcast

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Aston Martin Global Ambassador Pedro de la Rosa joins Tom Clarkson to discuss how Aston are fighting back after a difficult 2026 so far. Pedro tells Tom how it really felt when they realised just how far behind they were during the Barcelona shakedown, and whether the team’s strategy of waiting until halfway through the season to bring upgrades risked them losing two-time World Champion Fernando Alonso. Pedro also talks more about his relationship with Alonso, including how they communicate with each other through eye contact, and what it’s like working with Aston Team Principal and legendary designer Adrian Newey. Plus, 20 years on, Pedro reflects on his first and only F1 podium at Hungary in 2006, why that result didn’t guarantee his seat at McLaren and how ‘hurt’ he was to not race alongside Lewis Hamilton in 2008. For more F1® videos, visit: https://www.Formula1.com Visit our store: https://f1store.formula1.com/ Follow F1®: https://www.instagram.com/F1 https://www.facebook.co

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