F1 Miracle: Grosjean Explains What Changed after his Fireball Crash! | Nico Rosberg | Podcast #21
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- Опубліковано 15 тра 2024
- What was your first reaction when seeing Romain's crash on TV? I was shocked and so impressed by Romain's strength - it's truly an F1 miracle...so inspiring to listen to Romain's powerful story! Subscribe to my channel for the next Podcast episode: bit.ly/NicoRosbergYT
Credits for the intro Team Radios: @Formula1 - I got goosebumps thinking back on it!
0:00 An intense chat with Grosjean
0:55 Romain's Next Steps in IndyCar
2:53 Start of Romain's F1 Career
7:50 Racing with Alonso
9:45 F1 Comeback & Crashes
12:30 Working with a Psychologist
20:40 Kimi vs. Alonso: Who's faster?
22:20 Most beautiful F1 moment?
24:50 Grosjean on his Halo criticism
25:45 Grosjean on his Fireball Crash
30:50 Grosjean's Hand & Medical Treatments
31:40 What the Crash Changed in life
33:30 Having less Fun in F1
35:15 How a Psychologist can support everyone
40:15 The decision to keep Racing
44:20 Out Takes: How to race without power steering!
It's been a pleasure to speak to former F1 driver Romain Grosjean. He shared insights on his next steps after F1 and how he enjoys racing in IndyCar. Of course, he also shares insights on one of the biggest F1 Miracles so far: Romain Grosjean's F1 Fireball Crash in Bahrain 2020. I got goosebumps listening to his personal experiences and I'm so inspired by his strengths and life-lessons. I look forward to your feedback.
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What was your first reaction when seeing Romain's crash on TV? I was shocked and so impressed by Romain's strength - it's truly an F1 miracle...so inspiring to listen to Romain's powerful story! Subscribe to my channel for the next Podcast episode: bit.ly/NicoRosbergYT
I was so shocked and I started crying when we didn‘t got confirmation that he was ok at first! I thought of his family and kids. And then I was so relieved that he got out I started crying but because of joy xD
Thought I had just watched someone die live on TV. Seen it happen before as a kid but it hits you differently in your twenties.
I was terrified, I watched it live mid-meeting (multi-tasking, very professional of me). Had to leave the meeting because I needed to know how he was. Really excited to watch this! Thanks Romain & Nico.
I was sure that he died, I didn't even have the power to focused to see who is firstly I thought ia Kvyat
@@freya8883 same!
his accident was so scary that he even made Kimi talk by himself.
Underated
I mean that was raikkonens teamate once upon a time
And in full sentences..
@@Epitome.no one wants to see a fellow driver on the grid die…
Kimi sounded genuinely choked up.
Romain's escape was nothing short of inspirational. Inspiration to never give up, whatever the situation be. Take a bow.
Never give up??? Where can I find some fireproof inspiration?
@@tolloromassi99 wow that pun
He was a good driver from 2013 - 2017, but a lot of fans hated on him and made a meme out of him, it was only because of the crash he is relatively respected.
I agree with what you said concerning Romain, however I must say I'm more of an axe guy.
The clip where he comes out of the flames gives me chills to this day
“We are not normal. We are built to be champions, we are built to be racers.” Romain tells stories in such a poetic way. This was such a great conversation to listen in on
I always found him to be one of the most engaging and relatable drivers on the grid, which made his struggles to become a consistent driver even more frustrating.
Jesus loves you
@@jordanp7927 but we don't love jesus
It reminds of the opening scene of rush when niki said no normal man does this job only lunatics, rebels dreamers
You must get Kimi for your podcast Nico! It'll be the longest interview he has ever done and you'll be the only one who will manage that feat.
Kimi did beyond the grid podcast, it was pretty long lol
Romain was so polite and his answers were so honest. Loved this interview and he earned my respect for everything he did in F1 and apart.
True; he’s very well spoken and seems humble
Yes because your respect counts so much.
@@MagicAyrtonforever you missed the point my g
The thing is there is no point beeing rude in English while you can be rude in French. In the out take, they speak French and even Nico drop a swear word :D
French?
As a retired firefighter I saw many terrible, terrible things that will never leave me. I believed this was something that no one could get away from because of the guardrail and the melting of the carbon composite chassis. Truly a miracle. So happy for him and his family to enjoy life.
You are a hero too! 🙏
@@sonjam.2183 yep. Many thanks for serving your community!
I hear you friend when you say you've seen the things you have. It is only a true hero who can be in those situations and say what you say. Many thanks on behalf of the world for being one of the few human beings who help other human beings. Indeed! I know what you say when you say that Romain had the good fortune to continue to enjoy his life and his family.
Some say that his sheer will to see his kids bent the guardrail out of the way.
The fact that he wishes he could talk about his crash with Niki since they both went through a similar experience made me emotional. Of course, other F1 drivers know what it's like to sit in that cockpit and experience a crash, but Grosjean went through such a different experience that I also wish he could talk to someone who could really understand the experience he had. Glad to see Grosjean is doing well, he deserves it!
Hard now to imagine just how misunderstood Grosjean had been prior to his nearly fatal accident. He is such an engaging figure and such a motivation for his positive attitude. However, so much of the best of Grosjean was brought out by Nico. Nico, I love your broadcasts, but this one was hands down the best by far, “thus far”. And the best was at the end, when speaking French together, it was so engaging to see you both speak just as friends and race car professionals-so candid it was GREAT. Keep up the great work Nico-you are proving every day that your retirement from f1 has produced an even better and more complete person…
Yeah, and it seemed that Nico's abilities in French are so great that he didn't have any problems there and Grosjean obviously finds it easy to communicate with his mother tongue, so using French there probably helped, too.
Well there was a reason why he was part of Haas for so many years. They knew of his qualities besides just the 1-2 memorable scenes in DTS.
I never understood why some people were bashing him, his 'crash' reputation was clearly not justified and just based on one or two big crashes he had (including a start crash).
He was my favourite driver in F1, so underrated
The greats get through it no matter what!! we just didnt know how great he is! We are very lucky to have him around, we need more like Romain!!
Absolutely.
When I saw Romain crash I was frozen. I thought I just saw a man die live. I didn't know what to do so I just sat there and watched in shock. I'm extremely happy he's okay, He's a great driver and more importantly and amazing person and I don't know what I would've done if he actually died there.
I immediately walked through the house to my bedroom to cry. I didn't even want to watch... I knew he wasn't going to be okay and I didn't want to see it.
What happened to Romain is a miracle and I'm so happy he's still with us.
I felt the excat same when Christian Eriksen collapsed on the football pitch. Time just froze
I felt a wave of relief seeing Romain coming out of the fire.
I felt the same way when I saw Alonso crash at Australia a few years before too, his car smashed straight into a camera and rolled over at a crazy speed. He crawled out and walked away.
F1 drivers are constructed with stronger materials than average humans, I swear
@@moonshapedabsolution That one was really scary, immediately reminded me of Kubica's 2008 crash.
I lost my wife two years ago to cancer I was left alone with my two year old boy, many people recommended me to visit a therapist but I have ignored it till now. After watching the video I am convinced that I certainly need a therapist. Thanks Nico for talking about mental health.
Go man. Already a strong step - that you acknowledged your need and that you can do something about it. Goodluck!
@@rc9006 Thank you
Looking after your mental health is just as important as any other health issue, do it man, there is no shame in it
You got this man, have a nice one :)
I prefer the term RENT-a-FRIEND ........it works, get the right friend. I've been there.....& I had three! Always Forward !
40:50 I appreciate and will always remember this quote: "As long as you have that wish that you want, that you are not done with what you love doing, then it's hard to stop."
Thanks Romain, you're truly courageous and inspirational. Best of luck in IndyCar.
Jesus loves you
When he said "I thought of my kids, and I thought I can't leave them without dad" that hit home.
This whole crash was surreal, so glad he is OK and kids get to have him around growing up.
We love him here at Indy in the US…we call him ‘Phoenix’. I’m not sure he liked it at first but then it stuck and he embraced it. His car actually was lit on fire in one of our races and instead of running out he ran to a steward, took the fire extinguisher and started putting his own car out! The fire department guys had to physically separate him from his car. I’m sure the vid is on UA-cam.
He’s fit in really well and we’re excited he’s moving his family here! Indy is pretty low key and the drivers often just have barbecues and hang out with beers and Romain just fit right in, relaxing in a $2 Walmart fabric chair and just hanging out and joking around a fire. (Which was roasting marshmallows and NOT Romain, as well it should be)
Also, Nico’s right…Indy is ridiculously dangerous and the crashes can only be described as…spectacular and not in a good way. The crashes seem to defy the laws of physics at times. Romain is a Mad Lad, that’s for sure.
Not crazy, just love single seaters.
That was a funny race (where he grabbed the extinguisher to help out). Even the commentators were cracking jokes like "Romain, we have people for that..."
I actually credit Romain, as well as other factors, with softening my view on IndyCar. The fact that McLaren has a team on the Indy grid doesn't hurt either.
But to your point: I am not surprised by that in all honesty. Romain strikes me as a very down to earth guy who you could run into at the supermarket and not realize until after you got home.
Watching the race in Bahrain live was... hard. I don't think I took a breath until I saw him moving (and might have shed a few tears... Maybe). I'm so happy to see him doing well, both in his personal life and on the grid.
100%, he's been a fine addition to the sport. Wishing him and Indy many more successes. Can't wait for 2022.
Great comment! Thanks For sharing
Leatned a lot!
I'll go check the vid!
Cheers
Loving these podcast Nico, my favorite podcast so far.
cool, thank you!
@@YosefCardoso that’s a very good idea, because Nico speaks many languages! 😃
De acuerdo! El mejor hasta ahora! Congrats Nico! Y Romain es una inspiración
@@YosefCardoso 👍🏻My native language is german. English is my favorite language, but I‘m always afraid to make mistakes. I hope my English doesn’t sound to weird 😅
@@YosefCardoso 🤗
The fact that tells his near death story with a slight smile touches my heart. Grosjean is an excellent father
Impressed all the way around. Nico’s interview was well-prepared and he asked hard questions, but it sounds like a natural normal conversation! That is a gift. Romain is so positive and honest. His discussion on EVERY topic was brilliant. Really enjoyed this conversation. US fans are loving him in IndyCar and he seems to be having fun first and success is coming with it. Great interview!!
i had no idea nico was such a good interviewer damn, u can see how comfortable romain is while talking to him
I think the best interviews we’ve ever had from both Toto Wolff and Danny Ric have both been the ones by Nico. He does a great job at getting people to open up
Nico's a smart cookie.
Check Briatore interview, super rad
My dad was burned to death by his super sedan when it arupted in flames while he was under it welding. I grew up with no dad and I am so glad they have you still. I cry every time it comes up and miss him so much. The only part of him that was not burnt was his crutch because he was wearing his racing underpants. Hearing your thought while on fire gives me some invite into his thoughts. Thank you.
Hahaha 😝
It's just amazing to see how all the F1 drivers were worried and cared about his safety.
Nico has become such a great interviewer and public personality. Despite all his success and wealth, he remains totally down to earth, appreciative and humble. Really enjoyed this one.
I was about to say the exact same thing! Hes such a humble guy and I love it that he creates such content for us!
Best interview I've seen in years! 👏👏👏
Botecão em todas, mané.
More interesting than most F1 races 👍
Thx a lot!!!!
Who do you want to see next as a guest? Lewis?
@@NicoRosberg Yes! Lewis would be great.
To be honest, first time I saw Romain's accident I remembered Ronnie Peterson's accident from Monza in 1978, that first angle when we see cars coming towards camera and Romain going off track and car exploding. It was horrible accident and I am so happy he is OK now and he still is racing, even if it's not F1 anymore. Hope he will have a lot more success in IndyCar next year and maybe even became champion one day, he really deserves it.
Great interview as always Nico, thank you for sharing this with us
He is finally in a good car he deserves.
He’s in one of the best Indy teams this season. He will certainly pick up some wins if he was able to bag podiums and poles in a midfield team last season
Peterson died from it right?
@@jeltw Yes, he died from complications related to injuries from accident
That was one of the scariest crashes with instant relief as he popped out so fast. Had an angel on his shoulder that day
Nico is always like: "You are so quick and I was like "WOW, how can that be?!"".
Also Nico: F1 World Champion 2016, beating Lewis Hamilton after beating Michael Schumacher in the Seasons before.
Beating Michael and Lewis I'd say Nico is one of the faster drivers.
Also: Nico seems to be really down to earth. Rich, but still he comes across like someone you'd stumble upon shopping for groceries.
Okay it wasn’t prime Michael, still Michael yea but I think that’s important to Keep in mind. But yes beating Lewis is legitimately a Herculean feat and it speaks volumes about nicos skill
Nico managed to out qualify Lewis 36 times to Lewis' 42 times. Given Lewis has the greatest qualifying record of all time it really shows the speed Nico was capable of to be almost level.
I think Romain is even more so than Nico
He is the type of guy that you could meet in the supermarket and ask YOU for directions
The way someone that's still healing such terrible injuries from a life threatening situation can speak so positively and confidently about it all and has such a genuine story is so inanely admirable. But also huge respect to Nico for interviewing him so extensively but also respectfully and with a genuine interest in to the life of a former colleague and seemingly friend
Mark Webber's crash at the 2010 European Grand Prix in Valencia is extraordinary, afterwards when the Red Bull team exmanined the car, he had hit the brake pedal so hard in panick to stop the car, he had mustered super human strength and snapped it , what they call the Hypothalamus. Something that cannot be reapeted in a laboratory.
“hyper thelmus” isn’t and English term.
@@oscarmunguia1104 congrats 👏genuine genius right here 👏
Hypothalamus?
@@F1ll1nTh3Blanks well it's a weird word anyway but well spotted.👍.
Always respected Romain. He always seemed to approach his racing in a very mature way in his later years. His words about the Bahrain crash just show that, great interview Nico.
Romain is such a honest an charismatic personality. It is a pity that Formula 1 has lost such a personality. I wish him all the best in the USA
44:20 Out Takes: How to race without power steering?! 😂
Ils ont déchiré
That was a golden moment, great to see you two smiling like that.
I cannot believe that F1 drivers think seeing a sports physiologist is for “the weak”!
One would think every team would have a sports psychologist, no wonders some of the drivers are so unstable.
No one can be competitive in a HASS F1
I reckon Romain’s greatest achievement is acknowledging his weakness and seeking help.
Great interview!
Interesting how much more animated you both were when you were speaking In French, Bon.
Its not just drivers its HUGE general stigma here in East Europe.
@@alesksander Even bigger stigma in many parts of Asia. Ignorance is a worldwide phenomenon.
It seems to me that the social stigma of having meetings with a psychologist pretty huge in many parts of the world. However, if you have a "personal trainer" that's more geared towards the psychology, that's fine. I think that's the solution top teams should be using until the social stigma issue slowly wears down.
@@MikkoRantalainen elite sportspeople around the world use sports psychologists, I always assumed F1 teams and/or drivers would use this valuable performance enhancing technique.
@@camf7522 Yeah, it would seem sensible. However, only Nico Rosberg and Daniel Ricciardo have publicly said that they have psychologists.
Without a race or championship to his name in F1..he is still the biggest winner of the sport. Wish him and his family all the best. Thanks for a great interview, Nico.
What he describes about people experiencing their death is actually somewhat common. You dont in that moment get upset about it or rage against the darkness, you suddenly realise "Oh, this is how it happens, i always wondered how it would happen" and relaxation happens to you. Ive heard 4 people say the same thing.
The feeling of watching Romains crash live is something I think I’ll never forget, just pure shock. Wishing him all the best in his future racing :)
Every time I see scenes of the accident, I get goosebumps... so glad he survived; he's such a pleasant, sweet personality. So courageous of him to speak openly about psychological struggles and being treated by a psychologist, a good role model for many men, and many athletes in general.
An absolute miracle. So glad he’s OK. I’m so very happy the IndyCar community and fans have embraced him and love him, he deserves it! Looking forward to his season next year
Spoke with him briefly at Road America, he’s a great guy , sooo genuine, has TONS of fans in Indycar , gonna have a HUGE year in 22’
Thanks Nico for inviting the Phoenix (that’s what we call him here in the US). And he is a true legend. Actually did you know that the interest in the Indy Car is all time high because of the Phoenix? Even Zack Brown also admitted that and that’s why they also have an Indy Car team now. The Phoenix is an inspiration and it is fun to follow his journey here in the US. What a gentleman and a devoted father. God bless him and you too Nico. Always love watching your podcasts. I always wonder how it would have been if you stuck around in F1 just a couple of years more ;-)
Wrong.
Dying over Romain's Kimi impression. Great to see Romain living his best life!
I always get shivers from hearing grosjean talking about the crash. This podcast was the best one. The interactions are really smooth and clear, really nice to listen to, and the super honest answers from romain really warms my heart. Such a great driver a lot of people under-rated
Thanks Romain and Nico - a great interview! Loved the candour and warmth.
So good to see Romain happy, enjoying, and achieving in life after that horrendous experience of the crash - a great example to us all.
I remember someone compared Romain to a very talented football player, who was injured all the time and we only saw glimpses of what he could do. The fight he showed on track is part of the reason he is still among us. Wish him all the best across the pond and at home!
Oh bro, he did very good. I think the best highlight was his first oval. He was the only guy overtaking and making moves. Can't wait to see him run all the ovals. Check out the highlights for the '21 Gateway oval race.
Is it Pato?
I'm so happy youre doing this, Nico! Its great to see the F1 pilots interact and share the experiences. Theres a sense of comfortability when youre interviewing. I absolutely love it.
An amazing interview and I love how honest Romain was about his crash.
My heart was in my mouth when it happened and I thought he was a gone, it was such a relief when we all saw him get out the car.
So great to see him racing again and so happy.
We all thought he had to be dead watching it live. What engineering, what courage.
I always found it weird that Grosjean in the last quarter of 2013 suddenly went to another realm in performance.
Never thought it was the psychologist simply telling Grosjean to go for it. I hope for the other Indycar drivers sake that he wasn't holding back in 2021.
Excellent in depth interview Nico, props to Romain for sharing what was an horrific accident but also the insight into dealing with everything across his career. I remember watching the race and seeing the crash as the camera showed the long shot as the front runners approached the next corner, and thinking wtf and immediate thought was ohhh no please be ok
Great to see two greats talking up the mental health approaches they have undertaken and another strong message that looking after your brain is as important as any other physical attributes. We all have doubts and dark times and it's great to see people get through them and share the journey.
Incredible romain! Was very difficult to watch live.. him jumping out of the burning wreck is one of the images of the year
one of the images of all F1 history*
Sports history*
One of the few races that Im actually happy that I did not watch live. I learned about the crash 30 minutes after it had happened. I remember that I held my breath in shock when I saw what had happened even tough I knew he had survived the crash.
The moment he started to talk about the crash I got tears in my eyes it is so sad and horrifying 🥺🥺🥺 he has all my respect. I feel so sorry for him but talking so positive now is so motivating. He deserves all the best! Thanks for giving us this inside Nico!
What a fantastic interview, thank you Nico & Romain ! I really though we were in for a dark day for F1 when I saw Romain’s crash live on the TV last year. Fascinating to hear him talk so openly about his near death experience - never give up ! Romain was very honest and humble recounting his F1 career - Really hoping he has success in Indy car - he deserves it !
Thank you, Nico, for another brilliant interview. I think this one means so much to so many people because we all feared for the safety and wellbeing of such a great guy. I remember Romain's crash, and the interminable delay before we got the good news. Great to see him thriving now.
I’ve always liked Romain. He’s always got smile on his face. Good luck to him in the future.
Good thing about F1 is that fans and drivers are all a big family, and social media boosted this thing. When Romain crashed and caught fire we were all scared, standing in front of the TV waiting for the miracle to happen, and when it did, we were all relief. I still remember clearly that day, i felt happy and proud to be a F1 addict. Thank you so much nico for this great interview
Just finally seen this now. How great are these interviews?! Romain is one of the recent hero's of F1, fearless and exciting on the track and always a joy to watch. Such a cool guy too.
These interviews are the best thing on youtube.
This interview is unbelivable! Romain is so brave and strong. He dosen't need to win races to inspire people because with his beautiful heart he already did. Congrats Nico you handled this interview so well. Thanks for bring us this. 💜
I have to say, Nico is an awesome interviewer. He asks the question then let's the person respond thoroughly. Great work Nico!!
I was in a serious car crash at the start of November last year so this hit closer to him than it probably did for most. But I seriously admired how he coped with it all and it really put into perspective how mentally strong they are to just get into a car and carry on again
What a great and emotional interview. Thank you for this beautiful moment🙏🏻
Absolutely superb interview here. You could tell Romain had massive respect for you and was able to talk normally. I think having someone you can relate to helps the interview so much. You should do more of. These types of interviews, I always have when people who don't know what they're talking about come and poke around. I enjoyed watching this one!
I remember I was watching the race with my father and my brother, who are always so loud during gps... but when we saw fire everything went silent. I was shocked for a few seconds, standing still, then I opened twitter hoping I would find immediate news... I'll never forget that day
Great interview. DIfficult topics to discuss but heartening to see how quickly Romain has bounced back.
Such class shown between these two great men! Much respect!
I love how Romain related to Nikki's crash and how it allowed him the courage to fight on.
Always cheering for you Romain!
Nico, this was a wonderful interview. You had wonderful questions, difficult, not shying away from anything and Romain was so straight forward, truthful and real. I have to tell you, we feel very lucky to have him driving Indy Car. He's s a wonderful driver and an even better man. Thank you for such a great job.
Great interview. I was watching during the big crash and my heart stopped. I'm so glad Romain is OK. What a great racer / guy!!
Honestly hats off, it was breathtaking and sad at the moment, even after, listening the team's radio is heart-warming
Indeed, there's a sense of immense peace and clarity when one is certain that life is coming to an end. And it was with this clarity that Grojean, rationally, found a way to removed himself from the fire. What an incredibly emotional moment when I saw him walking out of the flames, like a phoenix. Great to see him so well, great interview, thanks
Wow, Nico. I think, by far, this is the best interview and/or video you've ever made. Just because of one big thing: you both show your real selves. You tried (and tried hard) not to let the world know anything about yourself, but you couldn't hide your emotions. You really "went in" a world you know is not perfect. In a world where family matters. I just felt good to find that side in you. Romain opened up his heart. I suppose this has helped me, you and many others to rethink our lives. Well done! Merci beaucoup Romain! Tu êtes une source d'inspiration pour de nombreux enfants et jeunes conducteurs!
Very nice of Nico to have this interview with Romain, such an inspiration to never give up. I'm hoping for the same interview with Michael. So to the greatest driver that ever lived, please recover and be well.
Beautiful piece Nico and thanks to Romain.
As a Yank and HAAS fan Romain and Kevin were my guys even knowing what reality meant on track.
I don't think any racing fan will ever forget that crash, more importantly I can't forget Romain's interviews and his response to it and his attitude. I find it inspirational to the point of tearing up especially when you think of his family and children. I thought to myself, "well, he had some podiums, some good times and did more with some poor cars than they were capable" and I thought that would be it. But wait! There's more? to have him come to America and get in that Indy car just blows me away, blows us all away and I think that's why he's become a fan favorite. I am so excited for him to be in a top flite car in 22 with a premier team, just amazing. But I am nervous about the 500, I'm fine if he isn't in it.
Romain still has the fire though and my favorite moment aside from the podium's were knocking Jimmy's ass out of the way at Laguna Seca was AWESOME!
Great piece Nico, thank you! We can't get enough Romain in America! He belongs to us now and we appreciate him a lot.
This best interviews are curated by putting up right questions and the interviewee can answer with his heart and soul. Great Work Nico! Truly inspiring. Great Respect for Romain. 🤟🤟
Great conversation and very very happy (was watching live on TV as a F1 fan) that he was able to get out safely within the context of a horrific accident. Bravo Romain et surtout bonne continuation.
I love this so much. Romain is such an honest and wholesome person. You're a great interviewer, I appreciate the solemnity in which you gave the more sombre topics and the focus on mental health.
The end was hilarious.
when he used to race back then , me and my father always loves him. my father told me that roman is a very well talented and such a great driver in and out the track. glad you invite him to the podcast. keep it up nico , always love to watch your podcast video. great work !
wow this is actually one of the best interviews from F1 I have ever seen. Its very personal and honest.
Very brave of you to talk about your mental health and your accident. So humbling and inspiring to see that Formula 1 drivers are just as human as the rest of us, struggling with the same issues and the intense pressure. Thank you for sharing your story.
Great stuff. Such a pleasure to have a look inside of the F1 through the eyes of a WDC. I love the take from former drivers about Alonso, Hamilton and Schumacher. Being a F1 driver puts you in the pinacle of motorsport so imagine how good those guys are that even their team mates are amazed by them.
I just love Nico......it is amazing how social media has allowed us to see people who are athletes be so real and actually feel them.....the unique looks on Nico's face as he described his crash was one only a F1 driver or racing driver could understand.....how your seat is built around you to keep you in and when it is burning how hard it is to be trapped.
Great interview, appreciate your efforts. Nice to see someone interviewing someone else that knows the subject matter so well and can relate so completely with the experiences one has. Your style is humble and sincere. I thank you, it was an extremely satisfying video.
I always find interviews so much better when the interviewer actually have knowledge and can relate to the one who is interviewed. Really enjoy your insights and interviews!
Great interview. Hats off to Romain for having humility with determination. And thanks to Nico, for clearly putting his unbiased heart into an interview. We need more of this type of dialogue. Humans pushing the limits to be the best. And for we mere mortals, we’re not worthy!
This was so refreshing to watch. Great conversation. Romain is such a Humble Guy and You are realy good at Leading the conversation @NicoRosberg
Amazing work.
His crash is a moment I’ll never forget and I’m so glad he is racing again in IndyCar ❤
Such an amazing interview, the openness and honesty of both of them nearly brought me to tears, especially talking about his near death accident. Thank you so much from Rome👍🇬🇧
When I first saw it I though it was going to be Lauda all over again. It took what seemed forever for him to emerge from the flames. He's so lucky it was first lap and the med car was following so people got there quickly. It's also amazing what the human body can do to make it self survive, he did amazingly to stay alert and get himself out so quickly.
It was common knowledge that Romain was one of the nicest guys in the F1 paddock, but, hearing him after that crash has been incredible. Massive respect and such an inspiration to everyone going through anything difficult in life. Thanks for doing this Nico.. great conversation and one of the best chats you've done so far!
Nico, I love seeing improvement within the people I admire. This interview is arguably your best, if nothing more than it truly appears we are invited to an intimate chat between two friends. Your compassion toward your guest is evident. I have even more respect for Romain and you shared some interesting details as well. Brilliant
Love to watch that interview. So great and honest insights. Thanks for being that open and sharing this 👍
This is the best of all your videos I have watched. A masterpiece.
The personal human aspect of it is so universal.
Really loved how you guys talked about the essential value of psychologists in your lives. It is still scoffed at in much of society, but it is the same as proper physical fitness, nutrition, etc.
What a terrific motivational speaker Romain could be if he wanted.
Wow, I REALLY enjoyed that Nico…. You are really good at this , improving all the time …. Keep up with the good work…
This one was amazing, thank you Nico! And also congrats on asking all the uncomfortable questions and making them seamless, you are very talented at this!
Never listened to an interview this focused. Roman is really a Legend ❤️
Nico, you're actually pretty good at this. You ask the right questions, show true empathy and these interviews are really enjoyable and informative to watch! Well done!
Thank you for this Nico! I’ve always wanted to hear more of Mr Phoenix’s thoughts and the way you do it with such elegance, calmness and respect. Keep the beautiful work with the podcast. And Romain is such pure inspiration in all aspects. It warms my heart to see that he found his place and is still in motorsports, looks genuinely happy. Also thank you for speaking out loud about mental health. 🙏❤️
That was really, really good. This is one the best interviews I have listened to.
Thank you both
Thank you for this interview to both of you. 🙏
J’ai adoré la partie en français à la fin étant moi-même français, ça fait plaisir de revoir Nico reparler français comme à l’époque où il se faisait interviewer par canal + après les grands prix !
Those interview, after the one with Jenson, are very very interesting. Your positivity, Romain, spreads trough your smile, thanks for being such a great character and best of luck for your next chapter.
Thanks Nico for this video, I hope that many more will come. Maybe with the other Nico (Hulk) or Kimi next year.
About my first reaction: I just see a crash, didn't see the fire before the replay, and I don't know if it was the confidence in safety or a sort of deny, but I was like: I'm sure is ok, it was big but he will jump out. A bit like the reaction of Michael in the Netflix documentary when he saw the accident of Ayrton.
Brilliant job Nico! As for my reaction; my first racing hero died when I was 4. I've seen so many leave us pursuing their passion. I was expecting him to be added to the list of tears. Clark, Villeneuve, Senna, Cevert, Pryce, Paletti, Bianchi, and too many others. It's both a testament to the modern car and a miracle that Romain is still with us.
This interview format with F1 drivers is truly fantastic. Thanks for letting us see into it. There are only a few danger moments that really stick in my mind, this was number 1 in recent times. I didn't think he would get out and it was horrifying. Thanks Roman for your mettle.