Allan McNish on his F1 journey and winning ‘the Audi way’

Former F1 driver and sportscar champion Allan McNish is the latest guest on Beyond The Grid, offering insights into Audi's highly anticipated Formula 1 entry in 2026. Having won Le Mans and the World Endurance Championship with Audi, McNish brings a deep understanding of their racing philosophy as Kick Sauber transitions into the Audi works team. He recounts his own circuitous path to F1 with Toyota, including a McLaren test alongside Ayrton Senna, and his observations of a young Fernando Alonso's unique style. Crucially, McNish elaborates on his current involvement with Audi's F1 project and explains why he sees Nico Hülkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto as ideal candidates for the team's debut.