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Jean Alesi looks back on his one and only F1 win from 1995
Former Ferrari driver Jean Alesi joined host Tom Clarkson on the Beyond The Grid podcast to reflect on his emotional 1995 Canadian Grand Prix victory. Alesi shared the surreal moment he realised he was leading the race on his 31st birthday, noting that he was so accustomed to podium finishes without wins that he only grasped his position after seeing the crowd's reaction at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve.
Beyond the tactical benefit of Michael Schumacher's technical failure, Alesi described the joy of his victory lap atop Schumacher's car and the subsequent celebrations in Rome. He also addressed his 13-season career, discussing the frustrations of having only one win, his influence on Eddie Jordan's team creation, and other highlights from his time in Formula 1.