Formula 1 veteran driver and Aston Martin F1 Team’s ambassador Pedro de la Rosa joins Kunal Shah to break down how Formula 1 has evolved across decades. From India’s passionate F1 fans and memories of the Indian Grand Prix, to real-time data, AI, and modern driver complexity, this conversation goes deep into what truly drives performance in today’s F1.
Pedro shares behind-the-scenes insight from Aston Martin, explains how drivers now race with live data, reflects on his partnership with Narain Karthikeyan, and opens up about his long journey alongside Fernando Alonso.
A must-watch for F1 fans who want depth, history, and clarity from someone who has lived it.
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📍Chapters:
00:00 – 02:16 – Staying young after F1
02:16 – 05:10 – India’s F1 audience and bringing the race back
05:10 – 10:27 – Why data changed Formula One
10:27 – 14:40 – AI, creativity, and the future of F1
14:40 – 17:31 – Racing with Narain Karthikeyan at HRT
17:31 – 19:23 – Memories of the Buddh International Circuit
19:23 – 23:06 – Broadcasting, language, and growing the sport
23:06 – 24:58 – Fernando Alonso: rivalry to lifelong bond
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