LEGENDS: Jean Alesi’s one and only win
Summary
Tom Clarkson interviews Jean Alesi, who reflects on his emotional 1995 Canadian Grand Prix victory with Ferrari. Alesi discusses the fragile V12 car, his rivalry with teammate Gerhard Berger, and the impact of Michael Schumacher’s impending arrival. He also shares anecdotes about Eddie Jordan and a humorous incident involving Ayrton Senna’s fireproof suit.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and intro: Dell, Indeed, Cadillac
Welcome to F1 Beyond the Grid with Jean Alesi
Recalling the 1995 Canadian Grand Prix victory
The Benetton B195 car and driving style
Teammates: Gerhard Berger vs Alain Prost
Michael Schumacher's move to Ferrari
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Jean Alesi's legacy and driving philosophy
Qualifying struggles and race start conditions
The race strategy and overtaking moves
Managing the fragile car to the finish line
Post-race celebration and Michael Schumacher
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Eddie Jordan and the Jordan team culture
The 1995 Hungarian GP retirement heartbreak
Modern F1, regulations, and Charles Leclerc
Racing Ayrton Senna and the Nomex shirt incident
Outro, listener survey, and final sponsors
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