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Dario Franchitti has had a sensational racing career in the United States, becoming a four-time IndyCar series champion and a three-time winner of the Indy500.

But earlier in his career, Dario had plenty of interest from Formula 1 and tested for a few different teams. So why didn’t he end up racing in the pinnacle of motorsport?

Speaking to Tom Clarkson, Dario talks about the three big opportunities he had to drive in F1 and why they never materialised – sharing fascinating insight into the negotiations he had and the tests he completed for different teams.

He also discusses his racing idols, how three-time F1 World Champion Sir Jackie Stewart became his mentor and what it takes to become a complete IndyCar driver.

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Wayne Rooney kicks off his new podcast with presenter Kelly Somers and comedian Kae Kurd, diving straight into the headlines. He responds to Tom Brady’s jab about his work ethic at Birmingham City, calling it unfair and setting the record straight.

He weighs in on the Alexander Isak situation - will he stay put at Newcastle or make a move to Liverpool? Rooney reflects on similar moments from his own career, including a wild night when masked men showed up at his house, convinced he was forcing a transfer from Manchester United. He shares what really happened and what was going through his mind.

Wayne opens up about his chat with Jack Grealish before the Everton move, revealing how he went for dinner with him and why he thinks Grealish could thriv

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