"I was in TEARS driving the car!" | The LEGENDARY career of Jean Alesi

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FULL EPISODE: The great Jean Alesi sits down with David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan to recall stories from his amazing career. From living with Eddie as a young driver, to getting his first seat in F1 and the controversial circumstances which led to him signing contracts with Williams and Ferrari at the same time. Plus the unforgettable emotions of winning his sole Grand Prix in Montreal in 1995.
This episode was recorded in August 2023. You can listen to brand new episodes of FFS! every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you get your podcasts.
Produced by Whisper.
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00:00 - Intro
01:48 - Living with Eddie Jordan
06:41 - First drive in F1
10:50 - Signing with Williams and Ferrari
15:18 - Winning the 1995 Canadian Grand Prix
23:39 - Jean and Eddie's relationship
27:23 - Rejoining Jordan in 2001
28:57 - Dangers of driving
31:46 - Retirement
33:16 - Being the father of a driver
37:20 - Being President of Circuit Paul Ricard
41:01 - Thoughts on current drivers
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@Marcoz588 Ай бұрын

It is impossible to dislike Jean, he’s all heart! 😭❤️

@jkim6200 Ай бұрын

Too much heart for his own good. I didn't get to his battles with Eric Comas, but he really made a splash with Tyrell at Pheonix

@nathanwilliams2152 Ай бұрын

Indeed. A very likeable man. He made a mistake signing for Ferrari. At Williams, despite their previous reputation for viewing drivers as employees, he would have been nurtured and looked after. Ferrari, being a big, political bureaucracy did not work like that, and in Alain Prost, he had the ultimate politician and diplomat as a team-mate, who sorted him out comprehensively. He wasn’t able to politick effectively and make the team work for him. But come to think of it, very few drivers (bar Ascari, Surtees, Lauda and Schumacher) have been able to get the very best out of Ferrari.

@incargeek 5 күн бұрын

Awesome driver.

@brodeur212 Ай бұрын

3 nobodys to some, 3 fucking legends to most. So happy F1 is in my blood

@lukemallory7832 Ай бұрын

Jean was my favourite driver back in the day.

@jeffmotsinger8203 Ай бұрын

Alesi (briefly) re-passing Senna at Phoenix was utterly fantastic.

@AlexTheTaxman Ай бұрын

taking the lead at the start of the Portuguese 93 GP from the 5th position on the grid

@colinwatt3958 Ай бұрын

By far the best podcast at the moment. DC & EJ are natural co-hosts. Jean Alesi is just brilliant.

@aliorr9356 Ай бұрын

Jean and Gerhard were quite the pair at Ferrari

@Marcoz588 Ай бұрын

It’s a shame they never asked Jean about the story of him and Gerhard rolling their valet car in the Maranello car park right in front of a horrified Jean Todt.. 😂

@lars3418 Ай бұрын

Omg this is getting to be the best f1 channel on KZfaq! Every single interview is ace. If only you could laugh with Gilles and Ayrton about things… brings a tear to my eye.

@19KeineGnade87 Ай бұрын

And Michael 😢

@jamesnegus83 Ай бұрын

Best interview yet. I love Jean Alesi. Down to Earth and a real icon of motorsport

@azynkron Ай бұрын

I love these oldschool stories. They're great. The characters that were in the business back then. Just great.

@jasonstreet2835 Ай бұрын

I love Jean Alesi.

@Grand_Prix Ай бұрын

Jean was my childhood hero! Still is, really (37 now) 😅 Legend!

@MooncricketsInc Ай бұрын

Eddie Irvine,Ross Brawn, Jean Todt, Alain Prost, Hakkinen and Ralf Schumacher on future shows👌🏻

@Nehpets1701G Ай бұрын

Eddie Irvine is going to be 🔥

@bethaniie_ Ай бұрын

Ralf Schumacher episode was so good!! NEED to see Hakkinen on here

@viper1970025 Ай бұрын

If they live in Monaco no problem.. they probably do 😂 don’t blame them

@MooncricketsInc Ай бұрын

@@bethaniie_ They had Ralf on their show already? Not available on here, or is it behind some paywall?

@bethaniie_ Ай бұрын

@@MooncricketsInc yeah, they did!! There are some KZfaq shorts clips on the FFS channel (but not yet an in-full video podcast), and the full episode can be listened to on Spotify. My favourite one!!

@thiswillprobhrt Ай бұрын

My favorite driver in 90’s F1. Maximum attack, always great to watch and of course the hand position was unmistakable.

@secretagentbloke Ай бұрын

I tried doing that in karts. Didn’t end well 😂

@thiswillprobhrt Ай бұрын

@@secretagentbloke Same for me actually. It's a very weird way to hold the wheel.

@jackmiller-johnston8689 Ай бұрын

The most likable figure, probably ever to race in F1 alongside Rubens. I doubt you'll someone who'll truthfully speak an ill word about Jean

@justicegf Ай бұрын

Coulthard is fantastic in this.

@MalcolmTann0 Ай бұрын

How this guy only won 1 Grand Prix still baffles me till this day

@Bale4Bond Ай бұрын

Bad career choices. The Ricciardo of his day.

@Marcoz588 Ай бұрын

@@Bale4Bondthat’s harsh on Jean. Danny doesn’t have half the talent, heart or grit that Jean did. Danny got a big head and started to act like a public figure and a “celebrity” ahead of being a racing driver. Jean always has, and always will be a racing driver first and foremost.

@Bale4Bond Ай бұрын

@@Marcoz588 Alesi rejected a part-time gig at Ferrari in '99 as Schumacher's replacement in favour of his seat at fucking Prost. Let that sink in.

@Marcoz588 Ай бұрын

@@Bale4Bond not disagreeing on the principle here, but the comparison to Danny is unfair to Jean. Jean wasn’t a glory hound, it’s fair to say that he followed his heart, and was a gentleman, almost to a fault.

@simonkevnorris Ай бұрын

I was there to see his only son and I've just realized his debut it race in France 1989. I went to Monza a number of times and was a number of frustrating car breakage including the year a rear hub failed and eventually. Back in the days of the V12s Alesi and of Berger were usually first out of the pits. To hear the shreik of the Ferrari engine as it made it's way around the Royal Park at Monza or the Ardennes Forrest was something else.

@richard3542 Ай бұрын

These 3 should be the next top gear trio. The chemistry is there

@nicethings2070 Ай бұрын

One of his best years was 1996 in the Benetton. He was regularly on the podium as a best of the rest behind a dominant Williams, designed by Newey. Add to the fact Briatore and Brawn were fighting, and a lot of the crew were already packing their bags for Ferrari jobs. Much like his display in Phoenix, 1996 was a real show of the talent.

@ssssssss6889 Ай бұрын

That' s true. However , they ( the team and Alesi) had too fanfaronned , jumped uo and down before the season start and puts audience expextation very high. In that regard, the results were a huge deception. I remember the interview that Alesi gave to french paper L'auto-journal in the pre-season. He was clearly saying he was targeting the world title 1996 and he had no time left and he was anymore not at an age to be satisfied with small pieces. ( small results) ( translated from french). If they had played it a bit down , 1996 would be perceived as a far less of a deception or underachievement.

@nicethings2070 Ай бұрын

In F1 you have to be in the right car at the right time, which helps explain Alesi's one win. Its been 11 years since Alonso won a race, over 2 years since Hamilton won, and Schumacher didn't win any races in his Mercedes comeback. You can't be too critical of Alesi. Maybe he should have nursed the cars better, however even when Schumacher started with Ferrari, they were unreliable.

@marguskiis7711 24 күн бұрын

Alonso and Hamilton are the victims of rules which are favoring Adrian Newey (and the team he is designing for). The rules were set to end the Mercedes dominance and they saw the only way is favor Newey but it turned into bigger disaster instead.

@racmaxcam7904 Ай бұрын

Always admired Jean as a driver, and when he speaks you just think he is gonna start to cry, a great talent who just seemed to miss opportunuties in F1. If you know F1 you will know what I mean, one of my favourite drivers of all time and a true gentleman. About 20 years ago I was reading my monthly F1 magazine and I found out Jean is 1 day older than me, we will both be 60 this year in June. So I hope June is a great month for you and your family and have a very, Joyeux 60ème anniversaire.☘ :}

@DavidFerriday Ай бұрын

We need a team like Jordan on the grid again that provides the conveyer belt of drivers for the top teams. All the teams seem to have junior drivers these days, but we need more cars on the grid so they can actually race and upset the top drivers and bag the odd win and podium.

@livef1fan473 Ай бұрын

I don't usually listen to podcasts on Spotify but these podcasts are so good that I binge listened to all the episodes. Its a shame you guys didn't upload the podcasts on Spotify at the same time as KZfaq. Please continue uploading podcasts on KZfaq regularly! This is the best podcast of all time! There is no other F1 content creator that can match this content.

@azaz911c Ай бұрын

Channel should be renamed "Irish Pirate & Scottish Pilot".

@DhruvaDevOnline Ай бұрын

This should be top voted ! Simply gold my guy, I hope they get to see this and do change the name !

@GrandPrixDecals Ай бұрын

Ron Dennis soon please! 🧨

@jarekaugustyn4598 Ай бұрын

or at least Conor Moore pretending to be Ron Dennis

@jasonrushton5991 Ай бұрын

BRILLIANT INTERVIEW EJ & DC!!! Was alway's a fan of JA, thank you for telling us so much "behind the scene's" stuff. WHERE'S MY CUT??? LOLOLOL

@abritandhisbikeinpoland6802 Ай бұрын

I first saw Jean in the Silverstone European F3000 round in 1989 driving for Eddie, great cars great days!

@patlyons7515 Ай бұрын

This is a great thing to see. In our life we meet and make certain relationships with people that will stay forever. A great piece of humanity watching Jean And Eddie

@ssimons3208 Ай бұрын

DC and EJ thanks so much for the great potcasts this is the best now whe here storys from that time so great thanks again regards from the netherlands

@DuncanCunningham Ай бұрын

If you want to see how popular Jean was with everyone in the F1 paddock. go and look for video clips of him passing the checked flag for his 1995 Canadian win..... the whole pitlane was out on the pit wall cheering him over the finish line. EVERY team! That is love!

@user-kx2dc2lh1v Ай бұрын

Great to listen to a true legend in Jean , fantastic podcast we want more please

@ddelaney712 Ай бұрын

I subscribed just because Jean was being interviewed. Man's a legend. Love Jean

@Ogole-oye Ай бұрын

One of my favorite podcasts...every time I hear their journeys I am reminded how much of life Jordan has lived...so many experiences that these guys had.

@ebrahimebs Ай бұрын

Met david in south africa 🇿🇦!! Lovely guy my first ever f1 race I watched was Brazil 2001 where he won

@Mansell5Senna8 Ай бұрын

Love these interviews with iconic F1 drivers from the past

@miloudiben Ай бұрын

Well done on another great interview, really enjoy reliving motorsport in the 80's/ 90's

@manmonkee Ай бұрын

I would have liked to hear a little about his Benatton years, Not bad cars ( again not good) and he got quite a few points in combattive drives.

@hanshellman4867 23 күн бұрын

Jean Alesi, what a lovely and nice man. I was so happy for him when he won in Canada. Great talant driving his heart out.❤❤

@markusbarr6671 Ай бұрын

Yessssss a full podcast on youtube! 👏

@AlexeiK-kf6dv Ай бұрын

My favorite driver. Thanks for interview.

@sultanabran1 Ай бұрын

it's so good to see jean alesi. one of my all time drivers. i love jean alesi! such an icon and so much style. lovely guy. and to hear him say that about fernando, awesome. bring mark webber on!!!!!

@juliansjames Ай бұрын

What a privilege to hear this chat.

@212MPH Ай бұрын

David Coulthard is great. A funny man far more entertaining than Brundle.

@detonator2112 Ай бұрын

Peter Windsor: “I remember going to a nightclub - it was DC’s party actually - after a Brazilian Grand Prix one year, and it was a late party,” “There was a balcony overlooking the dancefloor and I went up to the balcony to look down on it, see who was there and what was going on, and Kimi was up there.” “He had his elbows rested on this balcony, staring into space. I stood next to him and we both stared in silence at this scene, and then suddenly Kimi turned to me and said, ‘I hate Formula 1’, and then just walked away.” Quite a contrast between these two Ferrari drivers. 😄😄

@rhodriedwardwilliams Ай бұрын

I never get this when Jean Signed for Ferrari the 641 was pretty much the best car on the grid. How was he to know the Williams would be better for the next 6 years

@Housestationlive Ай бұрын

a couple of old friends together, what a great show, thanks for enternaining us!

@ashmillermotorsport 7 күн бұрын

Alesi is such a star; a bright talent whose luck squandered what should have been at least a title. Such natural speed and a lovely guy!

@secretagentbloke Ай бұрын

Jean is one of the coolest F1 drivers ever 😎

@anthonycorbi1414 28 күн бұрын

Greatest moment for me was being in Montreal and seeing Jean win the race!

@f1kwa399 Ай бұрын

I love these FFS, thank you, (I didn’t hear the podcasts).

@jean-robertbourbonnais6279 Ай бұрын

Awesome Jean you are and always will be a HERO to us all in Quebec Canada … thank you David and Eddie AWESOME PODCAST as always ❤CHEERS

@medialies6254 Ай бұрын

love these podcasts with Eddie and DC and their OG guests ....hope it really takes off and keeps going

@astrovisionbroadcastingunion Ай бұрын

Please for the love of God give to Mr Coulthard and Mr Jordan a proper F1 talk-show on television, they're such fantastic hosts!

@davespain7716 Ай бұрын

So entertaining, thank you all

@donjohnson4368 Ай бұрын

Love Alesi ❤

@johnfarrell8981 Ай бұрын

So glad I found this! Absolutely love Jean Alesi…brought a tear to my eye. Well done guys, this is a great format. ❤

@tonystewart7287 Ай бұрын

Great interview, such a gentleman and loved watched him throw the car around in his F1 days

@user-yn5zi7lu2n Ай бұрын

Guys love these videos. The formats great. 👍

@andyfim Ай бұрын

Jean is still the best!!! Thanks!

@markcoombs7233 Ай бұрын

Jean what a legend great interview

@philbro1829 Ай бұрын

Great stuff, nice insight into Jeans' relationship the Jordans... thanks David !

@alfista-yr2sr Ай бұрын

Allez-y Jean! He is such a legend. His manner of holding the steering wheel remains unique, and his car control was second to none. I remember seeing him get a massive tank slapper in the 412T2 once and by some miracle he kept the car on the track. Anyone else would have been in the wall.

@NM-ty3yi 25 күн бұрын

Simply brilliant!

@paulallaker8450 Ай бұрын

This is the best podcast channel I've found. Love it, raw and all heart. 👍🏻👏🏻

@joelguapone Ай бұрын

Great podcast

@benoitdeclercq9722 Ай бұрын

great episode!!

@grippingyarnsuk 10 күн бұрын

I’m in bed with flu at the moment and really enjoying all episodes o ffs.

@Grand_Prix_TV Ай бұрын

This is amazing stuff!!! 😍

@codeREDsim Ай бұрын

These interviews with Eddie are incredible. Well done David and team!!

@ThomasBellPharmacy Ай бұрын

That was brilliant ❤

@jjmcoupebmw6557 12 күн бұрын

Saw Jean Alesi spin out in the early 90's at kyalami.... Good memories.... he was fine.... obviously.

@patrickabas1112 Ай бұрын

Wow i just love this podcast, more more more please.

@jwlazlowicz Ай бұрын

As a long time Spotify listener, I thought video uploads would never come and I'm very thankful!

@rinkila1987 Ай бұрын

As a Finn growing up in the 90's, I had four favorites: the two Mikas, obviously, and then Jean as well as Giancarlo Fisichella. I bet many other had the same favorites of the two latter at least.

@SenseiDenax Ай бұрын

17:56 The funny thing is that they were 2 Jordan on the podium alongside Alesi for his very first win. And 3 years later in Spa 1998 when Jordan won his first grand prix and even 1-2 with Hill and Ralf, Alesi was there on the 3rd place, which would be his last F1 podium.

@Housestationlive Ай бұрын

love it, jean is my hero. i had 2 hero in my life, jean, and webber. then i grew up and now i'm simply passionate of motorsport. i'm not a fanatic anymore.

@petrolthreads_ Ай бұрын

The Great Jean Alesi indeed! I remember that Phoenix race! What a DUDE and thoroughly lively human being! 💪💪💪 Great podcast! "If I wanted a girlfriend I had to knock on my cousin's door" !! 😂😂😂

@ade-1772 Ай бұрын

Wow three great legends hear great stream and so nice your so honest

@marcosgarcia2831 Ай бұрын

amazing these 3! I am learning to heart Coulthard! that Spa crush is deep in me, but one day I am going to get over it soon

@giorgiolodola3243 16 күн бұрын

JA a true legend 👏

@the_fleeing_dutchman 26 күн бұрын

Great podcast Gents! Gladly subscribed. I already see that there's one with Gerard Berger, watch that tomorrow! Happy days!

@adamkhan5274 Ай бұрын

He came to the Paris launch of the renalt r29 and my debut as a test and demo driver for them. Met him a couple of times after that. Lovely genuine guy.

@andyyefimovich2815 Ай бұрын

Jean is an all time hero!

@Geokinkladze Ай бұрын

Loved watching Alesi, he's the type of driver who made you sit up in your seat when the camera was on his car. Anything could happen.

@sethbegley3114 Ай бұрын

Gotta love Jean Alesi!!

@padraiggeaney3167 Ай бұрын

I funking love this podcast there is nothing like it

@AndyHack10 20 күн бұрын

Eddie Jordan calling someone else "dishonest at times" is hilarious

@victorimmature 23 күн бұрын

i Always liked Jean Alesi , a great driver .

@3strands 9 күн бұрын

My favourite f1 driver ever....

@andrewscoley Ай бұрын

I'd put Patrick Tambay's Imola 1983 and Jean Alesi's Montreal 1995 wins as two of the most emotional victories in all of the time F1 has been held, the circumstances both of course related to Gilles Villeneuve. I loved Jean's very individual 11-1 hands on the steering wheel style. Very likeable guy, very good driver, perhaps not quite top drawer, but an extremely reliable number two, a good man to have on the team. Great interview.

@alfaromeo1969 Ай бұрын

Bloody brilliant interview....getting into the real piranha club

@jethroabel4802 Ай бұрын

Jean Alesi, what a class act

@audiohertz2341 Ай бұрын

Enjoyed this EJ is a riot ...,! 🤣

@alphabetaxenonzzzcat Ай бұрын

I always loved Jean's spirit. He had a difficult time at Ferrari. I think one of his best drives was the 1992 Spanish Grand Prix in the wet - where he finished 3rd. There was also his win at Canada in 1995. The battle with Senna at Phoenix in 1991. The battle with Mansell at Suzuka in 1994.

@ronniewilson6597 Ай бұрын

Love hearing the stories behind the racing when we would watch F1 on the tele box.👍🏻😀

@kovoljkacvetkovic Ай бұрын

What s charming gorup, enjoy to listen

@ZedThirtyOne_Z31_ Ай бұрын

What a Legend.

@simonkevnorris Ай бұрын

I saw Jean win his only F1 win in Montreal in 1995 and have a picture of Michael on the back of his Ferrari editing the hairpin. Mind you in 1995 I did go to 11 of the 17 GPs! Alesi led many laps at the European GP in Germany that year.

@danocluanaigh9991 Ай бұрын

What a legend!

@markjones6339 Ай бұрын

I’d love to spend a day with you two!!! Would be so much fun!

@NickG.-nm6tq Ай бұрын

Would recommend anyone that loves Alesi and appreciates superlative car control checks out a video of him on KZfaq driving / drifting his Tyrell around Monaco in 1990. An amazing talent!