Stefan Johansson on Senna, Ferrari, and the wildest era of Formula 1

Stefan Johansson joins Racers Unchained for a wide-ranging conversation about one of the most fascinating careers in motorsport.

From racing in Formula 1 alongside legends like Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost, Niki Lauda and Gilles Villeneuve, to winning at Le Mans and competing at the sharp end of IndyCar, Johansson reflects on the moments that shaped his journey through the sport’s most dangerous and innovative years.

In this episode, Johansson shares what it was really like to race in the turbo era, when Formula 1 cars were producing staggering horsepower and qualifying laps felt almost out of control. He also tells the story of how he got the call to drive for Ferrari, what he learned from being Senna’s teammate at Toleman, and why that generation of racing still stands apart for its freedom, intensity, and raw speed.

It’s a deep dive into F1 in the 1980s, Ferrari politics, legendary teammates, and a career that stretched across Formula 1, sports cars, and IndyCar.