Tom Kristensen reflects on missed F1 opportunity in podcast interview
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 10:55 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Tom Kristensen, a nine-time Le Mans winner, discusses his racing career and a missed opportunity to compete in Formula 1 during an interview on *Beyond The Grid*. In the 1990s, Kristensen was presented with a risky offer to join an F1 team but ultimately chose to pursue success in sportscars. He looks back on his accomplishments in endurance racing and shares insights into how driving various cars has improved his skills. The episode is available on multiple podcast platforms.
- •Kristensen is known as 'Mr Le Mans' for his nine victories.
- •He was on a similar trajectory as Michael Schumacher as a young driver.
- •Kristensen turned down a gamble to join an F1 team in the 1990s.
- •The podcast episode covers his history-making experience at Le Mans.
- •Listeners can access the episode on their preferred podcast platform.
"Nine-time Le Mans winner Tom Kristensen joins *Beyond The Grid* to discuss his impressive career and how he came close to racing in F1.
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