Always fun to catch up with Jenson!! What's your opinion: Hamilton vs Alonso - who's faster? 😁 Subscribe to my channel for my next Podcast episode with another F1 legend: bit.ly/NicoRosbergYT US GP Preview going up on Friday!
Let's put this into perspective: We're watching a video on a RUclips channel of an F1 world champion, talking to an F1 world champion. So we get to listen to 2 people who were at the highest point in motorsport talking about their fears, successes and failures. Both well off and successful post F1, and yet they make a RUclips video. Wow, what a time to be alive. Thank you both for taking the time out, and thank you Nico for making it possible.
Two cheaters, envious of a driver who beat them both soundly and made them feel so inadequate, they need to cheat. They should just count to ONE HUNDRED and suck it up.
Karan Braria You’re right, that’s why this is all speculative. The point of this is to distinguish their qualities as drivers, in the end each came to a conclusion, but a difficult one nonetheless. Goes to show you how difficult of a sport F1 can be.
@@solidoperative I've had conversations with 3 separate people who have worked in his garage, in addition to 2 friends who have met him in passing. None of them were left with a good impression, is all 😔
One day hopefully we’ll get a Lewis-Nico podcast. Till then, gonna enjoy this one Edit: Don’t think that’s gonna happen any time soon. Nico is still sour and weirdly obsessed with Lewis, and not in a positive way.
@@karanvinod2593 Alonso was always in awe of Michael but Michael never did give him credit he was due. You forget Michael did cheat against Alonso (Monaco Gp 2006).
These kind of technical, comparative discussions between elite drivers are so fascinating. This is my first listen to one of your podcasts but I'm not surprised it's so engaging judging by your unique presenting approach on TV where you ask these kinds of gritty questions from the POV of an insider - the kind we laymen wouldn't think to ask - but always glad you think to do so on our behalf. 🤘 Hope to see you giving your input on TV more often!
@@zmalik8593 I just listened to that episode and was so good as well.. I really hope he can get more drivers on the podcast, so many good stories and in depth questions
I was smiling all the way through this episode (except when Jenson was talking about his dad, nearly cried), it felt like a natural conversation between two F1 world champions. Absolutely awesome, loved every moment, can't wait for more!!
jenson should really get his own pod or show. such an eloquent and calming speaker with so many wonderful life experiences - a joy to listen to. thank you nico
Two of the sport's most genuine guys. Love the effort Nico puts into these. He's just not going through the motions of a podcast, you can see the emotion and connection he has with JB when they talk about Jenson's dad. Keep up the great work and thank you for giving us this amazing content Nico!
Same here! Wasn't his fan at all during his driving career, but totally changed my mind about him in the past 2 years. A very decant, polite, humble and wise man he became. I have a very deep respect for him having heard all the things he's been through for achieving his goal... Big, big man Nico is!
@@adammesic Same here, exactly the same. I appreciate that his demons, public opinion and Lewis brought the absolute worst out of him, but since he left he's mellowed into a nice bloke. I'm so pleased about this Nico, and I don't want this to take from the respect that I have grown for you in this one cast alone. I guess a lot of it was about the adrenaline and the sheer frustration of being beaten at virtually every point when by rights, given almost any other driver as a teammate, he should have been multiple world champion. Seeing these two together, given the similarities between them, Jenson was still by far the better driver, better winner and importantly better loser while still driving. Perhaps it is age, or expectation, or even how the British press presented your actions after all Lewis is still F1's golden child. I met Jenson in Ireland a few years ago when doing a promo in Dublin, and he was the nicest bloke. I hope to meet you, Nico, and Lewis and Fernando before much longer as the four of you are by a long way the biggest inspiration to me when I'm on track.
@@adriandurn5903 Agree with much but Jensen admitted to perhaps even more consternation with teammates; he just hid it better. And I'm another one who booed Nico but have become a big fan. This was the best I've seen yet. Vettel was another I changed my mind about. And I saw a bit by Driver61 on Mazepin and the terrible management at Haas that made me see him as an actual person (and wonder if some incidents in his past were a result of negative forces on him). Like most, I still want someone to boo but I'm becoming afraid to hate on a driver lest I find out later he's human. Maybe I'll just buck the trend and hate on Danny Ricc.
@@seasidescott disliking your teammates isn't a crime, but, and if Jenson had more powerful feelings about Lewis and Fernando than Nico did then it strengthens my point, Nico shunned Lewis off track and drove badly to spite him, Jenson never did. Being a better loser isn't the same as just accepting the status quo and being happy about it, it's about still having that desire to win and at least appearing happy for your colleagues when you don't.
This is the kind of trivia I come to this channel for!!! Now when ever I watch a f1 season review from the last decade I can watch with the knowledge that Nico Hulkenberg was breaking hands with his handshake.
Honestly, this type of content is insane, Nico. It's not your average interview/podcast, it felt more like two old pals calling each other and having a private chat laguning and joking. Jenson and yourself are so genuine and open that I kept smiling for half of this podcast. Thank you so much for giving us, f1 fans, the ability to have a glance at what's going on behind those closed doors most of us would never otherwise seen opened.
This was a real treat, what a pleasure to hear Jenson talk about his days in F1, and Nico himself was a really good moderator. Miss both these guys, F1 is definitely poorer without, but so glad to see them happy and accomplished on all levels!
Absolute bollocks! F1 has more talented than both these in LeClerc, Gasly ,Verstappen, Norris and Perez , let alone the greatest driver in the sports history in Hamilton who outlasted both these and has made two losing teams champions.
@@donsolis12 imagine prime Michael Schumacher or Prime Senna losing to either Nico Rosberg or Jenson Button. Stop being triggered mate, it's not good for your health! Lewis is good but far from the GOAT. Have a nice one!
I love to hear this type of discussion between 2 VERY accomplished men, I love to hear how you deal with and process things mentally and emotionally! I think It helps other men like myself to grow and realize even super successful and amazing human beings deal with the same emotions and insecurities as the rest of us! Thank you to both of you for sharing so openly !
@@jobic4207 nah, those are just people who try to downplay the achievements of everyone, i am a lewis fan and i like these two a lot and i believe anyone who wins a wdc fully deserves it. Been watching since i was like 6-7 with my dad, so that would be from 2005-2006 and i can say that anyone who is fighting for the wdc and wins it deserves it 100%, good luck or bad luck is part of life and sometimes it helps you win, sometimes it is the reason why you dont win, but that's just life really.
Jenson is such a great ambassador for f1. Used to always love seeing his dad get interviewed as well, what a nice guy he was, sad he’s gone but it’s great he was around to see Jenson win the championship. You can see he did a great job with Jenson.
I hope the people watching this realize how fortunate we are as fans of motorsport to get the chance to listen to two world champions speak so honestly about their experiences. Thank you for this Nico! Would LOVE to see some sort of World Champion series where you have a sit down with every world champ and talk to them. To have you be such a great interviewer now after your racing days is so cool.
@@leeillman4983 bruh Max literally cannot be considered a goat at this point. Let him get some more seasons under his belt before you elevate him to that level.
He is the only one in the history of teammate battle against Lewis that could ever match and trade blows in qualifying pace. Mad he could do that repeatedly! Over the many races they had, Hamilton is above by like 6 times. That's very marginal for like the ~80races they had together.
@@MelonAMango oh yeah Nico has every right to brag about his achievements. Incredible driver. I just love how he pretends to not remember it when we all know that he studied all of his statistics against Lewis. Confidence without cockiness haha
@@cody95 Rosberg gonna drop that flex whenever Schumacher or Hamilton name comes to play when the question is asked about him being their teammates 😂I hope they fix their brotherhood that went sour, one day. They were literally jumping for joy whenever they both made it to the podium back then.
The guys talking about the stress of dealing with a world championship really brought it home. Out of this world respect. And even more so to the multi time winners who do it time and time again.
not the same. Jenson was a midfield driver who lucked into possibly the most dominant car in history for a certain duration. He won 6/7 races at the start of 2009 and then didnt win any.
I love the fact that Nico knows how to reveal the hidden parts of F1 drivers. So insightful and interesting. We all know that media rarely gives us a true look at these guys. Nico is truly a "Brother" in the fraternity of drivers.
This was pure gold! Hearing you talk about memories from the past, the bar in Tokyo, and your feelings & emotions from your racing career was just... I realized that I was sitting with a smile during the whole video. Great stuff to both of you 👏🏻
This was SO enjoyable to watch! The hour passed like 10 minutes and I could have sat here and easily listened to you both for another hour. The genuine respect and friendship really comes across and the joy with which you discuss all these great memories was a privilege and pleasure to listen to.
One of the best videos I ever saw on RUclips. It is almost shocking to get such a detailed inside view of the world of F1. And of course, by two of the nicest world champions. Nico and Jenson, thank you.
For a bit of context, Hamilton and Alonso faced JB in totally different circumstances. The teammate pairings are not comparable at all. Hamilton/JB were in a competitive McLaren. They won loads of races(18) fighting at the front of the field against RB and Ferrari over 3 years from 2010-2012. It was a high pressure, high stakes period where they had so much to fight for and this is what gives their teammate pairing a higher status than the norm. They had a legit memorable rivalry. So many great battles and wins between them and their relationship was tested because because they were actually fighting for something. Alonso/JB were in a joke of a McLaren car. A complete crapbox fighting for absolutely nothing at the back of the field. They never even scored a single podium in the 2 years they were teammates from 2015-2016. Thy basically just did test sessions every race because the car was so bad and the reliability was awful. It was a horrendous period in both JB's and Alonso's careers and they simply did not build any kind of real rivalry at all. It was an embarrassing joke of a time for both of the former world champions who were used to winning and fighting at the front of the field. That's why they are not comparable. JB did not fight Alonso for anything. His relationship with Alonso was never tested in the same way it was against Hamilton with race wins on the line. Do people really think Button and Alonso would have been so friendly if they fought each other for race wins? Not a chance.
I love how when Jensen told the story about the drum I could hear the reaction of DC “oh dear Jensen” in his voice. Quiet Scottish disappointment accompanied by a shake of the head 🤣
As mentioned in other comments, watching a YT video with 2 world champions talking about the sport is absolutely thrilling as a fan. Watching you two share stories and experiences, which only fellow drivers could know and share, must make feel bonded together in a way. Like brothers but in a sport. Big thumbs up!
Can't believe I watched this video full till the end without skipping any second, hahahhaa.... Thanks Nico. And it's really good to see two world champions talking about their passion.
Crazy that these two world champions shared the F1 grid together for a decade and never took an hour to speak. Amazing that we could watch it happen, thanks for this NR & JB!
Nico, I cannot thank you enough for this wonderful conversation with Jenson. It's so enjoyable to hear some funny stories and find out more about the life of the F1 driver. I really like how you talk to your guests, always respectfully and heartily. Thank you! I enjoyed every second of your podcast.
This has to be the most intimate and real life video EVER between F1 champions! Magnificent! Netflix needs to watch this and learn!!! Love you guys!! Amazing stories!
these guys really have a lot in common! Debuted in williams, first win 6 years after debut, winning wdc with brackley-based team, JB got wdc after 9 years, nico after 10 years of debut. Class!
They also esentially won the wdc with the same team if you think about it. Merc bought Brawn gp and that also means they won their wdc's with a merc engine
Wow, this is one of the greatest F1 videos ever! Two of the nicest guys ever to do it, two of the hardest won and greatest F1 championship winners of all time, hanging out, chatting, nothing held back just the real truth. I was there at Melbourne to see Jenson put the Brawn on pole and then take the win. Such a roller coaster and such a special time. One of the greatest stories in F1 history for sure. Then Nico's WC win, one of the hardest fought, and won agasinst one of the toughest competitors ever in the history of the sport, and then won it... and just walked away. The greatest mic drop of all time! Legendary. Thank you Nico for putting this together and Jenson for being so candid and open. This was so special! Can't wait to see how Extreme E goes!
Could listen all day to this guys! Btw whenever I think of Nico Rosberg I always remember that iconic moment in 2006 I think, when he retired and when the crane took the car he was still in it! For me seen that as a kid I thought it was the most badass thing ever in F1 hahah underrated moment by Nico!
Wow. What a podcast! 2 legends. 2 of my favorite drivers. Went through 15 years of racing in an hour. The Alonso comments from Jenson and the final laps before Nico's world championship took it to the next level. Wow.
Jenson is the King of interchangeable conditions. If he still raced today. He most likely going to score fantastic result in whatever car he is at in Sochi or Turkey this year. He always seems to have the right tyres
What a unique era that we have the privilege to watch two world champions sit down for a friendly conversation and speak candidly with each other. Amazing.
What an absolute legend Jeson is. So open and honest about everything. I always remember that drive he had in Canada where he chased down Vettel and eventually won the race.
Amazing interview, Nico! It's so nice to see two World Champions honestly talking about their fears, failures and successes. That is the kind of content we rarely watch on tv. Congrats for the good job!
This was brilliant. Excellent discussion between two racers that clearly like each other. Enjoyed this and appreciated the insights you guys felt comfortable sharing. Reminded me a lot of the feelings I felt during my amatuer sports car days during the good and bad weekends. Big fan of both of you!
WOW what a cracking and open and honest interview over V/C between two greats. I felt like part of a pub conversation. So true to yourselves. THANKS BOTH
Man, I just wanted to congratulate you for this amazing interview! Everything flowed perfectly, and JB is such a great character, and insanely fast in the rain. Big fan here, cheers from Colombia!! (a bit of feedback, the volume levels on the music at the end took me by surprise, so it could be better to check that in future releases, but no big deal anyways)
I like how sensible Jenson was when answering the Lewis and Fernando question, saying that he only could speak for when he was their teammate at the time.
@@govindbhachu4077 you seem to be slightly delusional, Sir Lewis Hamilton is a better driver than Alonso by far. His record speaks for itself. Alonso had his chances with one of the greatest teams in Ferrari, he blew it with his attitude within the garage. The same with McLaren, by calling the engine a GP2 engine, again his attitude. There’s no use showing your skill and driving qualities every now and then, you have to do it almost all the times, like Lewis does, because he’s constant with his driving. Remember Lewis out drove him when he was with McLaren.
I have to admit, this interview may be the all time BEST race driver interview I have ever heard or seen. Not to take anything away from Nico, but whoever it is who assisted him in preparing the questions deserves a reward. Nico, you were great. Jenson's memory for detail is also fantastic. I am going to watch this one over and over. Thanks for a fantastic hour of entertainment.
I think this is from Nico. Have you seen his podcasts with Ricciardo and Toto? He generally holds nothing back and asks really good questions. He is doing us a great service 😬
When Jenson was asked about his teamates he spoke 95 % of the time about Alonso and 5 % about Hamilton... Alonso probably dont got much tittles but he is a legend.
Couldn't bring himself to accept Lewis made right decision AND was a better driver than him. Button took over team from Hamilton, played the politics and had Whitmarsh favouring him as No1...which helped Lewis go to Mercedes. Button secretly thinks he's as good but can't say it now the titles and figures blow him away....JB was great after he was gifted a championship, too much partying by that. He'd never have won his first championship in a dog fight
@@hamonryechinaski180 same for Crymilton...or he never "plays the politics"? With the superiority of that Mercedes half of the grip can win a championship....his Mercedes is even more dominant than the Brawn...
Nonsense. JB used to talk about Hamilton all the time. I can distinctly remember how often the media would ask him about his partnership with Hamilton after they were teammates when Hamilton left for Mercedes and then when JB retired he started his new career as a TV pundit and was always talking about Hamilton on Sky TV. His initial post F1 career was built on talking about Hamilton. Alonso was JB's last teammate. That's why Alonso became part of the discussion after JB had already talked about Hamilton a million times. Also, JB and Hamilton used to actually win races and battle at the front of the field. They won 18 races for McLaren over 3 years. It was a legendary McLaren teammate pairing. Alonso vs JB was a pathetic teammate "battle" in a crap car fighting for absolutely nothing at the back of the field. They never even scored a podium. It was an awful time in both of their careers Do not compare the two because they are not in the same league at all.
Thanks for leaving me in tears talking about Jensons dad. I got the impression it got to you a bit too. These conversations are so informative. Love them. Thanks.
These videos are so special.. and these people would say these things only to you... this channel is so special..! I've said it before and i'll keep saying, we can't appreciate enough how special you are and how much value you give back to the fans and this sport. 💜 thanks
Wow... That was hands down such an awesome podcast, loved every minute of it and seeing the huge respect amongst the very top of the sport. As fans, we do miss you both on the track but we're so happy (and lucky) to see you both still involved in F1 after retirement :)
Absolutely brilliant interview / chat. So open and and honest. Sharing your strengths is easy but sharing your deepest darkest moments to the whole world takes so much strength. Both legends and both very worthy champions.
Thanks Nico and Jenson,,, That has to be one of the most enjoyable one hour chats, on all that really matters for us human beings and lovers of the sport! What a wonderful open heart session!! May God bless the two of you, with lots of happiness forever!!
The most beautiful and the most emotional discussion among two man I could ever imagine. Never a better host and never a better guest.Thank you both for this little film and for the years we were fortunate to watch you racing. After watching this, my whole perspective of F1 have somehow changed and never will be the same again, after watching F1 for 45+ years. Thank you so so so much and God bless you both!
I always wait for you and Tom Clarkson to upload a podcast. I got both of them on the same day today. And to top it all it's you and Jenson and Danny Ric on beyond the grid. Can't wait to listen.
Wonderful interview! I really enjoyed all the technical aspects of the discussions and was really emotional seeing both of you talking (and getting emotional) about Jenson's father. Also, as a Brazilian, I can relate to the person who put the stair over the restaurant Jenson was in. At that point, Rubens still had a chance to become a WDC! You guys are incredible and it's great to see two drivers I've rooted for become WDC and overall very accomplished but still humble as well!
The conversation was technical as well, especially on the driving style , Jenson mentioned about drivers braking-accelerating hard and managing the oversteer with very quick/small steering corrections (though all F1 drivers are in different league ) and other style which is more smoother but being slightly less aggressive on brakes/ throttle. The smoother driving style making the difference in qualifying though helping in wet and uncertain grip levels . Usually interviews miss this depth in Vehicle Dynamics. Enjoyed the question & answer.
Montoya at his rookie indy 500 was just incredible . What a driver , what an amazing race driver's name " Juan Pablo Montoya !!!" Sounds fast , is fast ....
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Always fun to catch up with Jenson!! What's your opinion: Hamilton vs Alonso - who's faster? 😁 Subscribe to my channel for my next Podcast episode with another F1 legend: bit.ly/NicoRosbergYT US GP Preview going up on Friday!
Lewis was faster in his first season, so that puts a strong vote of confidence there
On one lap pace, has to be Lewis. On overall race pace, pretty tough one to pick
Yes sir your right
@@steez8902 same amount of points btw
one lap lewis, race craft fernando
Let's put this into perspective:
We're watching a video on a RUclips channel of an F1 world champion, talking to an F1 world champion. So we get to listen to 2 people who were at the highest point in motorsport talking about their fears, successes and failures. Both well off and successful post F1, and yet they make a RUclips video. Wow, what a time to be alive. Thank you both for taking the time out, and thank you Nico for making it possible.
TOTALLY!
Incredible indeed. Thank you Nico!
And one of the best interviews Nico has done.
And one of the best interviews Nico has done.
Two cheaters, envious of a driver who beat them both soundly and made them feel so inadequate, they need to cheat.
They should just count to ONE HUNDRED and suck it up.
The amount of respect for Fernando even though he only has 1 more championship than these guys speaks itself. A talent the numbers can't do justice.
Alonso should of been a 5 time world champion
@@DavidRodriguez-fw5ee by that logic, Lewis should’ve been a 9 time world champion
Karan Braria You’re right, praising Alonso though isn’t at the expense of Hamilton though, vice versa
@@TROD.. I’m just saying. Shoulda woulda coulda doesn’t matter in any sport. The end result does
Karan Braria You’re right, that’s why this is all speculative. The point of this is to distinguish their qualities as drivers, in the end each came to a conclusion, but a difficult one nonetheless. Goes to show you how difficult of a sport F1 can be.
And it's of course 15 WINS!!! Sorry for the typo 🙏
all good mate
Shoot, I didn't notice or remember! It's all good... 😁
From the UK here, I was rooting for you Nico when you won your trophy :)
Nico alonso the best
I immediately checked the comments if sb other than me noticed that :D
Can we just spare a second to appreciate Jenson for his humility and soft-spoken nature😌😌👌
He masquerades as a nice guy really well. Anyone who's ever worked with him, however .... 😳
@@cameronmma9576 could you elaborate?
@@solidoperative I've had conversations with 3 separate people who have worked in his garage, in addition to 2 friends who have met him in passing. None of them were left with a good impression, is all 😔
Well said!
He’s a very bitter guy. Hamilton absolutely clapped his cheeks in their years together at McClaren, and Jenson’s ego cannot handle it.
One day hopefully we’ll get a Lewis-Nico podcast. Till then, gonna enjoy this one
Edit: Don’t think that’s gonna happen any time soon. Nico is still sour and weirdly obsessed with Lewis, and not in a positive way.
There won't be much talking / answering / questioning, just 2 guys awkwardly staring into each other
NEVER happening
Never gonna happen.
@@David_7171 Nico if you're reading proove these guys wrong
People saying no in the replies, this will surely happen one day maybe once Lewis retires
Alonso is everyone's favorite rival
Vettel, Lewis, Schumacher and now Jenson
I think Schumacher preferred Hakkinen over Alonso.
@@karanvinod2593 I think everyone prefered Ralf over Micheal TBH,,,,
@@georgenewport3948 what
@@georgenewport3948 yeah, why dont you keep those preferences. We'll celebrate his 7 championships and GOAT status.
@@karanvinod2593 Alonso was always in awe of Michael but Michael never did give him credit he was due. You forget Michael did cheat against Alonso (Monaco Gp 2006).
These kind of technical, comparative discussions between elite drivers are so fascinating. This is my first listen to one of your podcasts but I'm not surprised it's so engaging judging by your unique presenting approach on TV where you ask these kinds of gritty questions from the POV of an insider - the kind we laymen wouldn't think to ask - but always glad you think to do so on our behalf. 🤘
Hope to see you giving your input on TV more often!
You have to listen to his Podcast with Riccardo back when he was at Renault
@@zmalik8593 I just listened to that episode and was so good as well.. I really hope he can get more drivers on the podcast, so many good stories and in depth questions
@@zmalik8593Aight, I'm on it. 👍
As someone who followed both your careers from debut to retirement, that was such a pleasure to watch. Thank you Nico and JB.
55:55 My new rivalry VS Jenson! 😁 Are you following our race action?
In extreme-E. Jason vs roseberg vs Lewis
No doubt I'm all in.
@@chriscollins550 fingers crossed for RXR in Sardinia?;)
@@NicoRosberg is their away of watching the racing live please let me know.
@@chriscollins550 Tune in when it's on.
I was smiling all the way through this episode (except when Jenson was talking about his dad, nearly cried), it felt like a natural conversation between two F1 world champions. Absolutely awesome, loved every moment, can't wait for more!!
jenson should really get his own pod or show. such an eloquent and calming speaker with so many wonderful life experiences - a joy to listen to. thank you nico
Two of the sport's most genuine guys. Love the effort Nico puts into these. He's just not going through the motions of a podcast, you can see the emotion and connection he has with JB when they talk about Jenson's dad. Keep up the great work and thank you for giving us this amazing content Nico!
Rosberg genuine ? Are you kiding ?
@@gillesgrindel7985 are you?
@@tilltronje1623 Not at all.
@@gillesgrindel7985 and there's your answer
@@tilltronje1623 and there's yours.
just a question: do you have a point to make ?
You’re a real one Nico. Seen the emotion when Jens was talking about his old man. 👏🏾 everyday I become more of a fan of you Nico.
same here. such a great guy
Same here! Wasn't his fan at all during his driving career, but totally changed my mind about him in the past 2 years. A very decant, polite, humble and wise man he became. I have a very deep respect for him having heard all the things he's been through for achieving his goal... Big, big man Nico is!
@@adammesic Same here, exactly the same. I appreciate that his demons, public opinion and Lewis brought the absolute worst out of him, but since he left he's mellowed into a nice bloke. I'm so pleased about this Nico, and I don't want this to take from the respect that I have grown for you in this one cast alone.
I guess a lot of it was about the adrenaline and the sheer frustration of being beaten at virtually every point when by rights, given almost any other driver as a teammate, he should have been multiple world champion.
Seeing these two together, given the similarities between them, Jenson was still by far the better driver, better winner and importantly better loser while still driving. Perhaps it is age, or expectation, or even how the British press presented your actions after all Lewis is still F1's golden child. I met Jenson in Ireland a few years ago when doing a promo in Dublin, and he was the nicest bloke. I hope to meet you, Nico, and Lewis and Fernando before much longer as the four of you are by a long way the biggest inspiration to me when I'm on track.
@@adriandurn5903 Agree with much but Jensen admitted to perhaps even more consternation with teammates; he just hid it better. And I'm another one who booed Nico but have become a big fan. This was the best I've seen yet. Vettel was another I changed my mind about. And I saw a bit by Driver61 on Mazepin and the terrible management at Haas that made me see him as an actual person (and wonder if some incidents in his past were a result of negative forces on him). Like most, I still want someone to boo but I'm becoming afraid to hate on a driver lest I find out later he's human. Maybe I'll just buck the trend and hate on Danny Ricc.
@@seasidescott disliking your teammates isn't a crime, but, and if Jenson had more powerful feelings about Lewis and Fernando than Nico did then it strengthens my point, Nico shunned Lewis off track and drove badly to spite him, Jenson never did. Being a better loser isn't the same as just accepting the status quo and being happy about it, it's about still having that desire to win and at least appearing happy for your colleagues when you don't.
This is the kind of trivia I come to this channel for!!! Now when ever I watch a f1 season review from the last decade I can watch with the knowledge that Nico Hulkenberg was breaking hands with his handshake.
Haha!
4:15 How would you react if someone told you: "YOU ARE OUR F1 DRIVER!"
I’d pee on site. In the seat of coarse
I’d look behind to check if there is someone standing behind me
p a n i k
I'll just wake up coz that ain't happening
@@swamin764 haha!
Enjoyed listening. Jens is such a nice guy. Good that he won the Championship at the end, as he was always a great driver 👍🏻
yea Jenson is cool
Honestly, this type of content is insane, Nico. It's not your average interview/podcast, it felt more like two old pals calling each other and having a private chat laguning and joking. Jenson and yourself are so genuine and open that I kept smiling for half of this podcast. Thank you so much for giving us, f1 fans, the ability to have a glance at what's going on behind those closed doors most of us would never otherwise seen opened.
This was a real treat, what a pleasure to hear Jenson talk about his days in F1, and Nico himself was a really good moderator. Miss both these guys, F1 is definitely poorer without, but so glad to see them happy and accomplished on all levels!
Absolute bollocks! F1 has more talented than both these in LeClerc, Gasly ,Verstappen, Norris and Perez , let alone the greatest driver in the sports history in Hamilton who outlasted both these and has made two losing teams champions.
@@donsolis12 imagine prime Michael Schumacher or Prime Senna losing to either Nico Rosberg or Jenson Button. Stop being triggered mate, it's not good for your health! Lewis is good but far from the GOAT. Have a nice one!
I love to hear this type of discussion between 2 VERY accomplished men, I love to hear how you deal with and process things mentally and emotionally! I think It helps other men like myself to grow and realize even super successful and amazing human beings deal with the same emotions and insecurities as the rest of us! Thank you to both of you for sharing so openly !
Two underrated champions
A Champion is a champion. Think of underrated champion is not correct
@@felchs yeah but people say rosberg only beat hamilton because he got lucky and jenson only won because of his diffuser
want to get loads of thumbs up on something that's really popular? Just call it underrated and watch those thumbs roll in.
They're quite rated I think. I don't think they do too bad.
@@jobic4207 nah, those are just people who try to downplay the achievements of everyone, i am a lewis fan and i like these two a lot and i believe anyone who wins a wdc fully deserves it. Been watching since i was like 6-7 with my dad, so that would be from 2005-2006 and i can say that anyone who is fighting for the wdc and wins it deserves it 100%, good luck or bad luck is part of life and sometimes it helps you win, sometimes it is the reason why you dont win, but that's just life really.
Jenson is such a great ambassador for f1. Used to always love seeing his dad get interviewed as well, what a nice guy he was, sad he’s gone but it’s great he was around to see Jenson win the championship. You can see he did a great job with Jenson.
It would be nice to have a podcast with Vettel or Fernando
Vettel was unstoppable those four years. Winning the 2012 championship especially was a huge accomplishment. With 6 world champions on the grid.
Fernando be like:why didn’t you leave da space?
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I hope the people watching this realize how fortunate we are as fans of motorsport to get the chance to listen to two world champions speak so honestly about their experiences. Thank you for this Nico! Would LOVE to see some sort of World Champion series where you have a sit down with every world champ and talk to them. To have you be such a great interviewer now after your racing days is so cool.
It’s nice to see Alonso get his recognition , been a lifelong Hamilton fan but I think Alonso is the goat alongside Lewis
And max
@@leeillman4983 bruh Max literally cannot be considered a goat at this point. Let him get some more seasons under his belt before you elevate him to that level.
@@humanitysreject5233 FACTS!!!!
agreed, big Fernando fan (obviously from the PFP) and I think it's undeniable that Lewis is up there also
@@leeillman4983 Max is a baby GOAT, he is a fowl.
28:45 Nico casually flexing how good he was at qualifying against Lewis 😂 I love it
He is the only one in the history of teammate battle against Lewis that could ever match and trade blows in qualifying pace. Mad he could do that repeatedly! Over the many races they had, Hamilton is above by like 6 times. That's very marginal for like the ~80races they had together.
@@MelonAMango oh yeah Nico has every right to brag about his achievements. Incredible driver. I just love how he pretends to not remember it when we all know that he studied all of his statistics against Lewis. Confidence without cockiness haha
@@cody95 Rosberg gonna drop that flex whenever Schumacher or Hamilton name comes to play when the question is asked about him being their teammates 😂I hope they fix their brotherhood that went sour, one day. They were literally jumping for joy whenever they both made it to the podium back then.
The guys talking about the stress of dealing with a world championship really brought it home. Out of this world respect. And even more so to the multi time winners who do it time and time again.
not the same. Jenson was a midfield driver who lucked into possibly the most dominant car in history for a certain duration. He won 6/7 races at the start of 2009 and then didnt win any.
@daarom He always had a talent and in some races he could manage some nice things in less than optimal cars.
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Calling Jenson Button a “midfield driver” is absolutely mental
@@daarom3472he beat Lewis twice 😂😂
I love the fact that Nico knows how to reveal the hidden parts of F1 drivers. So insightful and interesting. We all know that media rarely gives us a true look at these guys. Nico is truly a "Brother" in the fraternity of drivers.
This was pure gold! Hearing you talk about memories from the past, the bar in Tokyo, and your feelings & emotions from your racing career was just... I realized that I was sitting with a smile during the whole video. Great stuff to both of you 👏🏻
How wonderful to listen to two fabulous people and racing drivers just chat like they were sat having a pint in a pub 😀
This was SO enjoyable to watch! The hour passed like 10 minutes and I could have sat here and easily listened to you both for another hour. The genuine respect and friendship really comes across and the joy with which you discuss all these great memories was a privilege and pleasure to listen to.
One of the best videos I ever saw on RUclips. It is almost shocking to get such a detailed inside view of the world of F1. And of course, by two of the nicest world champions. Nico and Jenson, thank you.
The only thing I learned from this is that Nico Hulkenberg had the strongest handshake in the paddock
For a bit of context, Hamilton and Alonso faced JB in totally different circumstances. The teammate pairings are not comparable at all.
Hamilton/JB were in a competitive McLaren. They won loads of races(18) fighting at the front of the field against RB and Ferrari over 3 years from 2010-2012. It was a high pressure, high stakes period where they had so much to fight for and this is what gives their teammate pairing a higher status than the norm. They had a legit memorable rivalry. So many great battles and wins between them and their relationship was tested because because they were actually fighting for something.
Alonso/JB were in a joke of a McLaren car. A complete crapbox fighting for absolutely nothing at the back of the field. They never even scored a single podium in the 2 years they were teammates from 2015-2016. Thy basically just did test sessions every race because the car was so bad and the reliability was awful. It was a horrendous period in both JB's and Alonso's careers and they simply did not build any kind of real rivalry at all. It was an embarrassing joke of a time for both of the former world champions who were used to winning and fighting at the front of the field.
That's why they are not comparable. JB did not fight Alonso for anything. His relationship with Alonso was never tested in the same way it was against Hamilton with race wins on the line. Do people really think Button and Alonso would have been so friendly if they fought each other for race wins? Not a chance.
Alonso owned button in mclaren
@@sunritroykarmakar4406 Hence why they are saying it's not comparable
Yes they would be this friendly. They’re mature and elite professionals not little school boys, grow up.
Nico's neck seems so slimmer now. No more neck exercises after retiring lol. Enjoy the retirement champ
A neck connoisseur
Noticed that too xD
@@AlexHurtadoVox loool
@@AlexHurtadoVox you can't make it in life of you don't have a strong neck
Legends 👏😂 Jenson's F1 world championship season was personally one of the most satisfying. That Alonso story was hilarious.
This prove alonso is very good teammate
I love how when Jensen told the story about the drum I could hear the reaction of DC “oh dear Jensen” in his voice. Quiet Scottish disappointment accompanied by a shake of the head 🤣
As mentioned in other comments, watching a YT video with 2 world champions talking about the sport is absolutely thrilling as a fan. Watching you two share stories and experiences, which only fellow drivers could know and share, must make feel bonded together in a way. Like brothers but in a sport. Big thumbs up!
Honestly, the best F1 interview I’ve ever seen. Fascinating insights and stories 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Can't believe I watched this video full till the end without skipping any second, hahahhaa.... Thanks Nico. And it's really good to see two world champions talking about their passion.
A priceless window into the sport provided by two of the worlds nicest drivers. Thank you guys.
To be honest, probably the two most underated World Champions of all time
I don’t think they’re underrated or overrated. I think people rate them just right. Two exceptional drives but not in the all time top 10
Crazy that these two world champions shared the F1 grid together for a decade and never took an hour to speak. Amazing that we could watch it happen, thanks for this NR & JB!
Nico, I cannot thank you enough for this wonderful conversation with Jenson. It's so enjoyable to hear some funny stories and find out more about the life of the F1 driver. I really like how you talk to your guests, always respectfully and heartily. Thank you! I enjoyed every second of your podcast.
I love Nico's candid interviews...it really comes across as genuine!! Jenson is a legend!
54:12 Such a great moment, just look at Nico's smile! It meant a lot to him
What a great podcast! I enjoyed a lot!
21:44 Of course it was
22:02 Classic Alonso luck
27:40 Damn
32:38 Something which Fernando can't do
46:35 Absolutely
46:50 Damn
48:14 He's a magician
49:00
This has to be the most intimate and real life video EVER between F1 champions!
Magnificent!
Netflix needs to watch this and learn!!!
Love you guys!!
Amazing stories!
these guys really have a lot in common! Debuted in williams, first win 6 years after debut, winning wdc with brackley-based team, JB got wdc after 9 years, nico after 10 years of debut. Class!
They also esentially won the wdc with the same team if you think about it. Merc bought Brawn gp and that also means they won their wdc's with a merc engine
So the only difference is pre-Toto and post-Toto
Wow, this is one of the greatest F1 videos ever! Two of the nicest guys ever to do it, two of the hardest won and greatest F1 championship winners of all time, hanging out, chatting, nothing held back just the real truth. I was there at Melbourne to see Jenson put the Brawn on pole and then take the win. Such a roller coaster and such a special time. One of the greatest stories in F1 history for sure. Then Nico's WC win, one of the hardest fought, and won agasinst one of the toughest competitors ever in the history of the sport, and then won it... and just walked away. The greatest mic drop of all time! Legendary. Thank you Nico for putting this together and Jenson for being so candid and open. This was so special! Can't wait to see how Extreme E goes!
Could listen all day to this guys! Btw whenever I think of Nico Rosberg I always remember that iconic moment in 2006 I think, when he retired and when the crane took the car he was still in it! For me seen that as a kid I thought it was the most badass thing ever in F1 hahah underrated moment by Nico!
Wow. What a podcast! 2 legends. 2 of my favorite drivers. Went through 15 years of racing in an hour. The Alonso comments from Jenson and the final laps before Nico's world championship took it to the next level. Wow.
Just finished watching this video , I am all the way from South Africa, love what you guys are doing for the sport and going into detail.
Awehhh👌👌
Jenson is the King of interchangeable conditions. If he still raced today. He most likely going to score fantastic result in whatever car he is at in Sochi or Turkey this year. He always seems to have the right tyres
Sadly this doesn't happen very often.
Alonso is an all rounder
What a unique era that we have the privilege to watch two world champions sit down for a friendly conversation and speak candidly with each other. Amazing.
What an absolute legend Jeson is. So open and honest about everything. I always remember that drive he had in Canada where he chased down Vettel and eventually won the race.
Amazing interview, Nico! It's so nice to see two World Champions honestly talking about their fears, failures and successes. That is the kind of content we rarely watch on tv. Congrats for the good job!
Lets GO! Some of my favorite drivers talking f1.
I love when Nico or Jensen are on the Sky Sports coverage. Always a good vibe!
So Jenson is the reason for when Mark said "Brittney's in the wall?"
Yeah, I also thought it was Mark's idea
@@Nekudza lol
Jenson Button, one of my all time favourite drivers. Thanks for this Nico, great listening to two of the most down to earth and based F1 drivers.
I get goosebumps listening to how difficult it was for NIco to beat Lewis. Wow.
This was brilliant. Excellent discussion between two racers that clearly like each other. Enjoyed this and appreciated the insights you guys felt comfortable sharing. Reminded me a lot of the feelings I felt during my amatuer sports car days during the good and bad weekends. Big fan of both of you!
Jenson and Nico Appreciate the Best drivers Who have Had rivaly whit two World champions
WOW what a cracking and open and honest interview over V/C between two greats.
I felt like part of a pub conversation. So true to yourselves. THANKS BOTH
Man, I just wanted to congratulate you for this amazing interview! Everything flowed perfectly, and JB is such a great character, and insanely fast in the rain.
Big fan here, cheers from Colombia!!
(a bit of feedback, the volume levels on the music at the end took me by surprise, so it could be better to check that in future releases, but no big deal anyways)
Nico, we need more podcasts with people from the f1 paddock, always such amazing insights from the old days, love it
Really great podcast with my favourite driver Jenson. It was like 2 mates casually chatting about F1 and life.
I like how sensible Jenson was when answering the Lewis and Fernando question, saying that he only could speak for when he was their teammate at the time.
Yeah but it’s general knowledge that Fernando is overall a greater driver than Lewis amongst F1 drivers.
@@govindbhachu4077 i disagree. I believe Lewis is better now. I like both of them though
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Believe it if it makes you fill better 🤣🤣🤣
@@govindbhachu4077 you seem to be slightly delusional, Sir Lewis Hamilton is a better driver than Alonso by far. His record speaks for itself. Alonso had his chances with one of the greatest teams in Ferrari, he blew it with his attitude within the garage. The same with McLaren, by calling the engine a GP2 engine, again his attitude. There’s no use showing your skill and driving qualities every now and then, you have to do it almost all the times, like Lewis does, because he’s constant with his driving. Remember Lewis out drove him when he was with McLaren.
I never thought Jenson is such a funny guy! I enjoyed watching this podcast.
I have to admit, this interview may be the all time BEST race driver interview I have ever heard or seen. Not to take anything away from Nico, but whoever it is who assisted him in preparing the questions deserves a reward. Nico, you were great. Jenson's memory for detail is also fantastic. I am going to watch this one over and over. Thanks for a fantastic hour of entertainment.
I think this is from Nico. Have you seen his podcasts with Ricciardo and Toto? He generally holds nothing back and asks really good questions. He is doing us a great service 😬
When Jenson was asked about his teamates he spoke 95 % of the time about Alonso and 5 % about Hamilton... Alonso probably dont got much tittles but he is a legend.
yes, well described. Respect.
Alonso 💪🏼💪🏼
Couldn't bring himself to accept Lewis made right decision AND was a better driver than him.
Button took over team from Hamilton, played the politics and had Whitmarsh favouring him as No1...which helped Lewis go to Mercedes. Button secretly thinks he's as good but can't say it now the titles and figures blow him away....JB was great after he was gifted a championship, too much partying by that. He'd never have won his first championship in a dog fight
@@hamonryechinaski180 same for Crymilton...or he never "plays the politics"?
With the superiority of that Mercedes half of the grip can win a championship....his Mercedes is even more dominant than the Brawn...
I don’t like Alonso at all but he’s the closest driver that remind me of Senna pure talent
Nonsense. JB used to talk about Hamilton all the time. I can distinctly remember how often the media would ask him about his partnership with Hamilton after they were teammates when Hamilton left for Mercedes and then when JB retired he started his new career as a TV pundit and was always talking about Hamilton on Sky TV. His initial post F1 career was built on talking about Hamilton.
Alonso was JB's last teammate. That's why Alonso became part of the discussion after JB had already talked about Hamilton a million times.
Also, JB and Hamilton used to actually win races and battle at the front of the field. They won 18 races for McLaren over 3 years. It was a legendary McLaren teammate pairing. Alonso vs JB was a pathetic teammate "battle" in a crap car fighting for absolutely nothing at the back of the field. They never even scored a podium. It was an awful time in both of their careers Do not compare the two because they are not in the same league at all.
Thanks for leaving me in tears talking about Jensons dad. I got the impression it got to you a bit too. These conversations are so informative. Love them. Thanks.
Man I wish I watched F1 more when Nico and Jenson were around.
These stories are just epic.
Both so humble and real. 💪🏼
This is a videodocument type of interview. Amazing hour to show every kid and young people out there. Thank you!
The shaking of the foot on the pedal was so funny Nico, glad u pulled through man !
These videos are so special.. and these people would say these things only to you... this channel is so special..! I've said it before and i'll keep saying, we can't appreciate enough how special you are and how much value you give back to the fans and this sport. 💜 thanks
Wow... That was hands down such an awesome podcast, loved every minute of it and seeing the huge respect amongst the very top of the sport. As fans, we do miss you both on the track but we're so happy (and lucky) to see you both still involved in F1 after retirement :)
Absolutely brilliant interview / chat. So open and and honest. Sharing your strengths is easy but sharing your deepest darkest moments to the whole world takes so much strength. Both legends and both very worthy champions.
Thanks Nico and Jenson,,, That has to be one of the most enjoyable one hour chats, on all that really matters for us human beings and lovers of the sport! What a wonderful open heart session!! May God bless the two of you, with lots of happiness forever!!
The most beautiful and the most emotional discussion among two man I could ever imagine. Never a better host and never a better guest.Thank you both for this little film and for the years we were fortunate to watch you racing. After watching this, my whole perspective of F1 have somehow changed and never will be the same again, after watching F1 for 45+ years. Thank you so so so much and God bless you both!
I always wait for you and Tom Clarkson to upload a podcast. I got both of them on the same day today. And to top it all it's you and Jenson and Danny Ric on beyond the grid. Can't wait to listen.
2 legends speaking about Old days in F1 cant stop smileing
Finally another podcast from Nico !! Please do more I can't get enough 🙏
more to come this year! stay tuned
@@NicoRosberg We know Lewis won't speak to you. 🤣 but we are looking forward to see Max and Seb, Fernando as well. Is there any chance?
@@sam-nariman6236 who says Lewis won’t speak to him they’re both mature grown men
@@josiahboatengmyrie In his podcast Nico mentioned it.
Loved listening to this chat between two very interesting and honest world champions who have gone through it all as racing drivers.
Jenson is the most likable driver ever in F1, imho, and I loved his smooth driving style. Great talk!
Wonderful interview!
I really enjoyed all the technical aspects of the discussions and was really emotional seeing both of you talking (and getting emotional) about Jenson's father.
Also, as a Brazilian, I can relate to the person who put the stair over the restaurant Jenson was in. At that point, Rubens still had a chance to become a WDC!
You guys are incredible and it's great to see two drivers I've rooted for become WDC and overall very accomplished but still humble as well!
I don't remember when I enjoyed that much watching a youtube video. It was a great podcast. Thank you Nico!
What a great conversation. Great to see two world champions talking about the struggles to reach and stay at the highest level
24:40 Nico's face: just realizing he never found that out about Lewis
The conversation was technical as well, especially on the driving style , Jenson mentioned about drivers braking-accelerating hard and managing the oversteer with very quick/small steering corrections (though all F1 drivers are in different league ) and other style which is more smoother but being slightly less aggressive on brakes/ throttle. The smoother driving style making the difference in qualifying though helping in wet and uncertain grip levels . Usually interviews miss this depth in Vehicle Dynamics. Enjoyed the question & answer.
Montoya at his rookie indy 500 was just incredible . What a driver , what an amazing race driver's name " Juan Pablo Montoya !!!" Sounds fast , is fast ....
Awesome interview. The humility of Jenson is extremely admirable.
Bravo Nico. This is a beautiful interview handled with great empathy, insight and sensitivity.
We are lucky to have two good blokes sharing their stories with us. Thankyou!
This was unreal! Loved every minuet. How lucky are we to get this as F1 fans!! Thanks to you both! More please :)
great interview. good genuine questions with honest and down to earth vulnerable answers. thank you Nico and Jenson.
I started following F1 recently, so getting to know the history from these legends of the sport is awesome. Great Podcast Nico👍
2 legends speaking to each other!!! That’s why I subscribed to this channel..