<p>In this episode of the Everything Trackside Podcast, we’re joined by one of Ireland’s most exciting young racing talents — Conor Grant. </p><p>Conor opens up about his journey from discovering Formula 1 through TV highlights as a kid to racing at Circuit of the Americas in front of the same garages used by Formula 1 just weeks earlier. </p><p>We discuss:</p><ul><li>How a simple dream of becoming an F1 driver turned into a real career path</li><li>His rise through Irish karting and European competition</li><li>Winning championships while balancing school and racing</li><li>The surreal experience of racing at COTA in a Senna-inspired McLaren livery </li></ul><p>We also dive into:</p><ul><li>The realities of funding a motorsport career</li><li>Why Conor sees racing as a privilege rather than a sacrifice</li><li>The importance of social media for modern racing drivers</li><li>The growth of Irish motorsport and the impact of drivers like Alex Dunne </li></ul><p>Plus:<br />🇮🇪 Eddie Jordan’s legacy in Irish motorsport<br />🏁 Conor’s GB4 ambitions and long-term Formula 1 dream<br />🎧 Quickfire questions, dream cars, favourite tracks &amp; championship predictions</p><p>An inspiring conversation with a driver determined to put Ireland back on the Formula 1 map.</p><p></p><p>#Formula1 #Motorsport #IrishSport #Podcast #F1 #EverythingTrackside</p><p></p><p></p><p>📲 Follow Everything Trackside for more interviews &amp; race coverage</p><p>#F1 #F1Academy #WomenInMotorsport #RacingPride #Formula2 #Formula3 #Motorsport #Podcast #EverythingTrackside</p><p></p><p>📊 <b>Join our Fantasy &amp; Predictions Leagues:</b><br /><b>FANTASY</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/P6DCIJSCL08" target="_blank">https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/P6DCIJSCL08</a> - <b>P6DCIJSCL08</b> </p><p><b>PREDICTIONS</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://f1predict.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/P6YSOPCIE10" target="_blank">https://f1predict.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/P6YSOPCIE10</a> - <b>P6YSOPCIE10</b> </p><p></p><p>📖 <b>Pre-order Slicks Magazine Issue 3:</b><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://slicksmag.com" target="_blank">https://slicksmag.com</a></p><p>Use code ETS10 at checkout for 10% off</p><p></p><p>🎙<b> Follow Everything Trackside for race previews, reviews, and weekly F1 discussion. - </b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://linktr.ee/everythingtrackside" target="_blank"><b>linktr.ee/everythingtrackside</b></a><b> </b></p>