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Pedro de la Rosa: Aston’s ambition, Fernando’s future + McLaren memories

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Sep 8, 202657:19

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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.

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When was this episode published?: September 8, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 57 min.
What podcast is this from?: F1 Beyond The Grid. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: F1 Beyond The Grid covers motorsports. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

Pedro de la Rosa: Aston’s ambition, Fernando’s future + McLaren memories