Johnny Herbert Interview | Beyond The Grid | Official F1 Podcast 

Timestamps - For Mobile platforms 0:00 - Intro - Bose Ad 0:23 - Johnny Herbert Intro 1:44 - Once a racer, Always a racer 5:31 - F1 Safety 10:50 - Brands Hatch F3000 Accident/Recuperation 27:45 - Transition into Formula 1 and belief of getting there after the huge accident. 30:32 - Bose Ad 31:48 - '89 First test and First race 36:26 - Early days/'89-91 Seasons 43:28 - Dawn of Paddle Shift Gearboxes 47:46 - Which was your best race win? 51:08 - How did you manage to get back to Bennetton after '89 58:52 - Looking back at Johnny's greatest achievement in Formula 1 1:03:49 - Working as a Commentator for Sky F1 1:07:03 - Tom's closing thoughts As always If there is any issues/timestamps that i missed feel free to comment and I will add it.

Every week I hear people hating on Herbert for acting a happy fool on Sky. I hope after listening to his story, they can appreciate his positivity better. PS.: Know who I'd honestly really like to feature? Lance Stroll. It's an absolute delight listening to these legends - adding juicy bits to a tale and a person who we, by and large, already know, but it's always great to recall. Someone like Lance though... like most of the new generation, he's an absolute mystery as a person. Despite the massive media presence these days, it feels like we know less and less about the new drivers because they're always "on", only giving small and maybe misleading tips about who they are behind the helmet. TC's intimist style is perfect for that. Ocon and Gasly's interviews were brilliant, so I look forward to more interviews with their generation - Lance above all because of how controversial the circumstances around him are.

Johnny Herbert is an absolute champion driver. He piloted the 787B Mazda R26B to Outright VICTORY in Le Mans and did so only to be so exhausted he couldn't make it on to the podium. His input in to the FD3S RX-7 around the NÜR has given it sublime handling that beat Porsche THREE TIMES in Australian production endurance racing and still rivals modern cars today. Johnny, you're a legend and a fantastic commentator. Thanks for your contribution to the motoring industry. I tip my hat to you 🇦🇺🏁

Incredible story had no idea Johnny went through so much!!!

What a thrill to hear from Johnny and it just makes me want to go back to those seasons and watch him drive knowing what he was going through in the cockpit, amazing!

Johnny was the best talent since Clark..period.. followed him all the way..and what he achieved in F1 was staggering...A champion through and through..He won Le Mans as well

I always have fond memories of Nurburgring 1999. What a great race that was.

i fucking love johnny, he's so eloquent and sincere.

I met Johnny at Heathrow after Jerez where he was trying to get out of Lotus. I asked him how his race weekend went and he said it had been really shit. I then mentioned that Peter Collins would not let him leave. He slapped me on the back and said (laughing) 'yes, another Australian bastard'. I'm pleased to say that I saw his first two wins in F1. I was aware that he must have felt pain but never realized how much there had been. I had heard about the grass in his ankles. Anyway, a great and informative interview. Thanks.

Those that followed Johnny's career would know just how good he really was pre-Brands Hatch 88. Many top industry experts were not far wrong when they said he was the most naturally gifted driver since Clark. I was a huge follower, having followed his rise through the ranks. Brands Hatch has played a pivotal role in Johnny's pre-F1 career. I have always been a huge Herbert fan and the turning point was def that weekend in August 1988. I remember it like it was yesterday. We were at druids on that fateful day and it started so well too. Johnny was leading Donnelly by some good few seconds and in complete control. Setting fastest lap after fastest lap. That was part 1 of the race and the rest, as they say, was history. The bang and commotion we heard were harrowing and then the silence after was sickening. I didn't see the actual crash, but the aftermath was there for all to see. That day was the turning point in Johnny's career and left many asking "what if". Imho, Johnny would have gone on to much greater things had that day not unfolded as it did!

So pleased for the opportunity to listen to Mr. Herbert’s story, it’s given me a new found respect for his career in the sport. His ability to surpass many overwhelming challenges is beyond inspiring. Thanks to the Beyond The Grid presenter for delivering another great episode 🙏🏼

A truly fascinating interview. I don't feel simple admiration like the interviewer - I feel much more sadness about the psychology of someone who does that to themself. It's incredibly impressive to push yourself like that, but it also takes an unhealthy obsessiveness. How sad that he put himself through pain to the point he wants his legs cut off. He says it was worth it for what he attained, but it seems tragic to me that he rushed back for his career instead of resting and taking a few years for his body to heal. The fact he hid it from his wife is telling - that's a disturbing comment... There's something off about his humour and laughter too. That joke about regretting it? He just seems one removed from himself. What kind of childhood does someone have to make them that way? A staggering will to win to the point of destroying your body. What an extraordinary man.

Always liked Johnny Herbert... really nice fella.

Please ask Kimi for an 2 hour interwiew??

Do a Mika Hakkinen interwiev

Great personality, hats off for Johnny! It would be lovely with an interview with with Peter Collins. Thanks to Johnny Herbert Peter Collins for giving their all/best to save Lotus. True heroes.

I don't know how many drivers would come back from an injury like that. I liked Johhny before, now I consider him one of the greatest drivers of all time. Imagine what he could have achieved without that injury(he was going to sign for Williams after the race)

Ralf Schumacher would be good too. ... Thumbs up for Herbert

Could you get Murray Walker to do this

meet him a few years back in china- a great person and a very talented driver. his story telling is brilliant as well

Great interview and inspiring to listen to. Johnny Herbert is a real hero and one of my favorite F1 drivers of all time. I am surprised to learn now about his treatment at Benetton considering all he did for them and his wins. Never mind what might have been had he not had that accident - look at what he DID do despite it. A real inspiration. I hope to get to meet him one day and shake his hand in admiration. A true sportsman.

Do David Coulthard or Nigel Mansell

These interviews are great - an important part of F1 history, I think. Keep them up! :)

we want Kimi!!!!

We really need a Murray Walker one

excellent thanks for your time producing this

Johnny had some of the worst luck of any driver, but he came through it. Respect.

Johnny is a legend . Apparently his foot was only hanging on by a tiny amount of skin . Brave comeback

The man in book is along side the Greats of F1. A Legend

Johnny Herbert is such an inspiration. I read his book and very much enjoyed this podcast. It helps me with my feet injuries to keep believing I will get better each day.

WOW ..herbert a true gentleman ...

Terrific driver, personality and a bloody grit which is rarely seen. Kudos to you Johnny

love herbert. his charisma and smile always makes me happy. he's like the danny ric of f1 presenters

Amazing that he got drives at all since it’s all about your feet. His feet’s were basically almost off yet he got drives and an F1 career. Incredible. Only Kubica is getting a similar second change like he had.

One of the best podcasts in this series for sure! Great stuff!

This guy is an absolute LEGEND!!

What a absolute gentleman

Thanks Mr. Clarkson for these podcasts, dont know how to express how amazing and intresting all these stories are, so far loved every single one of em. Also I didnt know about all these things holding Johnny back, what a hero!

Man Johnny, you are pragmatically courageous. I broke my leg and it was such a shock. But it was nothing in comparison to your accident, makes you shake!!!!

A really successful f1 drive really overall If he didn’t had a really horrific bad injury which made him lose his form throughout the f1 season year by year then he would’ve easily been a future f1 champion

I’ll never buy any Boose headphone. Not because I don’t like it. Because listening to this podcast with Boose headphones on and hearing TC telling me to buy some would seriously piss me off.

There should be a film about his story

underrated driver..a gentleman..every gp winner could be a champ..dont forget it!

Jean Alesi please, or Mark Webber

Before his accident would have been a 3 time f1 champion i have no doubts just a shame only peter collins had faith in him without peter no f1 career

Eddie Irvine would be a good interview.

Jenson button next please

I'm glad that Beyond the Grid and Sky Sports introduce me to characters like Herbert!

Starts at 1:45

Alonso before he is off for good please!

Saw him win at silverstone and met him in monte very nice guy

What a brave man. 😮 I’ve watched formula 1 since 1994. One of those lost talents with so much promise.

Fantastic interview, thanks gents.

Fernando Alonso

JEAN ALESI PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Johnny is my hero, but i would like to hear more about Lotus times in this interview...

More of these please F1

Brilliant interview totally and utterly ruined by the constant adverts every 5 minutes. What a real shame as Johnny is a total legend. It's the last Beyond The Grid I will listen to due to the endless adverts.

Tom C please can you try and get hold of JJ Lehto, Erik Comas, Roberto Moreno and Ivan Capelli? Mike Thackwell would be a great one too...

That was better than I thought it was going to be. I think the whole show could have been about his stints at Benetton!

Bit of a left field suggestion for an episode but how about Brian Redman?? Raced against, Clarke, hill, Ickx. Bet he's got some great stories

this is incredibly interesting.

Johnny: Alonso was right to retire Magnussen: I cant wait for alonso to retire

Love you Johnny. From Rotarat72! 787B brap brap brap

I had no idea what he went through. Frankly it pisses me off what Alonso said even more now. If Alonso knew what Johnny went through, he would shut his fucking mouth. I doubt Alonso ever would've gone through what Johnny did frankly.

In 16th place for all time retirements with 78, incredible how unreliable the cars were back then.

Nice one Johnny, nice one Tom!!

great interview but cant believe how many adverts

Just Mega deep.

The 40 negs must be Flavio fans 😅

Tom are related to Jeremy Clarkson? Y'all both are known for something about cars and y'all have the same last name.

Perfect .. great!

My favourite driver I wasn hoping for some 787b story’s

You should do Ricardo Patrese

Juan Pablo Montoya

There's no reason to live in pain if you don't have to. Get those robot legs and live your best life!

Why do I hear like lags? What's wrong with it?

I have some of his f3 wheels

Hello there, Me Again: Kimi-Matias Raikkonen? Rob Smedley? Thanks :)

Niki Lauda?

Do a Kimi interview...should take about 15 minutes. Kimi, how was .... "Eh..."

Frentzen would be interesting

Don't seem 2mins sins August 88..u got balls Johnny...wins on cult circuits..magic..

Daniel Ricciardo next

"Johnny, Johnny" "Yes Papa.." Wrong video

Adrian Newey please

Schumi got his own back on the ski field, so don't worry about a thing Johnny.

Nigel or Jackie please

Keijo Rosberg .....

great interview in that it explains why formula 1 is shit now within the first 5 minutes. good job.

2038?

63.

Vettel plz

Bose is what i do when im alone with me pony

He’s like the original Billy Monger

Jos Verstappen please!

get kimi somewhere

3.

Funny how Nico Rosberg's podcast has better audio AND video. While this is an official Formula 1 production + sponsored by freaking Bose lol.

They should do some with two drivers at the same time . Kimi and Charles would be very interesting.