Meet Adrian Reynard – a founding father of Brawn GP

Former F1 technical chief Adrian Reynard is the latest guest on the Beyond The Grid podcast, offering a deep dive into his illustrious motorsport career. Reynard Racing Cars achieved immense success in categories like F3000 and IndyCar, notably winning the first race entered in every major single-seater series. Adrian co-founded the British American Racing (BAR) F1 team in 1999, and on the podcast, he candidly discusses the team's formation with Jacques Villeneuve, the challenges of translating past success to F1, and his eventual resignation due to a dispute with Craig Pollock. Reynard also reveals how his foundational work contributed to the team's future transformation into Brawn GP and Mercedes, ultimately achieving world championship glory. He also touches on earlier F1 attempts, including a self-funded, unsuccessful team venture.