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Driver 44, Lewis Hamilton, won the 44-lap long 2024 Belgian Grand Prix after the FIA issued document number 44, that disqualified the original race winner and Hamilton's George Russell from the race.
Yes, numerology was at play, if you believe in it that is, at this weekend's race around the legendary Spa Francorchamps. Btw, Oscar Piastri's slow pit stop was 4.4 seconds long!
Lewis Hamilton became only the second driver to score multiple race wins in the 2024 Formula 1 season. Hamilton's victory at Spa came 11 years to the day when he scored his first race win with Mercedes!
Was Mercedes expected to be in the race fight whatsoever? The pre-race chatter was about McLaren vs. Red Bull Racing and how Ferrari-Mercedes would play second fiddle. But the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix had other plans. In fact, it showed what a Formula 1 race should be like - multiple teams fighting for the win with no predictability on who could actually win!
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah dissect the race, the popular and not-so-popular stories and more. Tune in!
(Season 2024, Episode 38)
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We're onto our 5th Grand Prix in 6 weekends; are you complaining!?
At this weekend's 2024 Belgian Grand Prix, McLaren will be taking on Red Bull Racing in their den at the legendary Spa Francorchamps circuit. Max Verstappen has won 3 consecutive Grands Prix at Spa (yes, we're counting 2021 even though it wasn't really a Grand Prix!). Red Bull Racing-Verstappen have won the last races at Spa despite taking power unit related grid penalties.
In fact, could this weekend's race be the "Power Unit Grid Penalty" Grand Prix? It wasn't too many years ago when McLaren took a 60 place grid penalty, but those were the days. These days, McLaren is now most-definitely the class of the field. But can they deliver a drama-free race? Mixed weather is expected on Saturday for Qualifying - let's hope McLaren's pit wall gets it right...after receiving sermons and team management lessons from everyone...including those who are nobody in Formula 1 (like us!).
Also, is Ferrari in the right? Will the cooler temperatures bring Mercedes closer to McLaren-Red Bull Racing? While we will see the regular narratives play out, let's remember to enjoy the Spa Francorchamps this weekend - as a race circuit. They don't make circuits like the Spa anymore!
And of course, Alpine might be set to lose their "works" status by signing up for Mercedes power units from 2025. Let's hope their race weekend management is as spot-on as their new superhero livery.
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(Season 2024, Episode 37)
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We called it! In the week leading up to the 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix, we had our "we told you so" moment when we predicted an Oscar Piastri win in Hungary.
But what no one could have predicted is "how" he could go about clinching his debut win in Formula 1. The 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix offered edge-of-seat action for various reasons. First, a chasing Max Verstappen in his Red Bull Racing car. Second, Lewis Hamilton being in the mix or thereabouts. And third, obviously, McLaren's pit walls decisions, communications and eventual optics in how they handed the win back to Piastri.
Poor Lando Norris. He was put to the "moral test" on live television, and despite being very very tempted, he did well to make the "right" choice. But what could have happened IF Norris chose to ignore team orders?
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora, F1 StatsGuru and Kunal Shah re-live the 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix. They debate the various decisions made by the McLaren pit wall. Could they have handled this situation better? Why did they decide to undercut Oscar Piastri with Lando Norris at the last stop?
Max Verstappen, who was annoyed and impatient, finished a lowly fifth - after tangling with his arch rival Lewis Hamilton. The Stewards ruled "no action", but was it a racing incident or was Hamilton to blame in this situation?
In this hour long episode, the trio discusses various stories, narratives, strategies and race outcomes from the epic 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix. Tune in!
(Season 2024, Episode 36)
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Mercedes has never won "three in a row" in this era of Formula 1. Can they claim this stat by winning the 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix?
Based on the 2024 British Grand Prix, Mercedes is one the fastest teams in Formula 1, if not the fastest. But of course, they won the 2024 Austrian Grand Prix only because Max Verstappen-Lando Norris had a fallout on track (and George Russell was 15 seconds behind the lead pair).
Of all the current teams, Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton have the best stats for the 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix in the last decade!
Hungaroring was built to mimic the circuit of Monaco, and it isn't surprising that the technical requirements (high downforce!) have labelled this circuit just outside of Budapest as "Monaco without the walls".
Will Red Bull Racing be troubled at the Hungaroring as they were in Monaco? Will McLaren be as quick - as they've been everywhere, and will this be the race they finally start delivering "perfect" races, and what about Ferrari? The team that won in Monaco; will they be back in the fight at "Monaco without the walls"?
The drivers silly season might see some announcements - Esteban Ocon to Haas to be finally confirmed? As for the others, all eyes on Carlos Sainz and Sergio Perez - the two big movers in the market. Yes, Perez has a signed contract for the next two season (2025 and 2026), but given his current form and struggles to resurrect, one wonders if Red Bull Racing will take up their option on the "performance clause" that is often rumoured.
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(Season 2024, Episode 35)
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Indian Cricket legend & Formula 1 fan since the ages Ravi Shastri predicted a Lewis Hamilton victory on the Saturday of the 2024 British Grand Prix on the Inside Line F1 Podcast. Ravi, who has previously been a guest on our show, joined us from Silverstone where he was a guest of the Stake Sauber Kick F1 Team.
Soumil Arora hosted Ravi where the duo spoke about athlete mindset and how an "older" star driver like Lewis Hamilton would react to being beaten by a "younger" team-mate aka George Russell. Ravi also told us how he started watching Formula 1 while playing county cricket in England in the 70s and 80s, and Silverstone is special for Formula 1...and for himself.
Did you know? Ravi's original inspiration in Formula 1 was former driver turned broadcaster Martin Brundle.
Also in this episode, Ravi shares his views on the Max Verstappen-Lando Norris rivalry, why he has high hopes from Aussie driver Oscar Piastri and of course, his thoughts on India recently winning the T20 World Cup in the United States of America. Tune in!
(Season 2024, Episode 34)
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What an emotional win for Lewis Hamilton in front of his home fans at Silverstone! The 2024 British Grand Prix will go down in memory as one of the most-special races in history.
Yes, a British driver won the British Grand Prix for the 30th time in history, but what makes it special is that Hamilton won at home, his 9th such victory, with Mercedes - a team he has actually given up on!
Also, Hamilton-Mercedes won on merit. They were the quickest car on-track. Hamilton's "wing" choices on Saturday and the track temperatures on Sunday played a vital role in his 104th career win in Formula 1. And of course, Hamilton's impeccable driving in mixed weather conditions, too.
It was heartwarming to see the British fans join Hamilton's family in celebrating this win - one that took 56 races to come. Hamilton becomes the first and only driver with over 300 starts to score a race win in Formula 1.
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora, @f1statsguru and Kunal Shah re-live the magical British Grand Prix. Were you also surprised when Red Bull Racing weren't the quickest across the changing track conditions? Also, were you surprised when McLaren decided to "invent" race strategy than stick to the norm?
George Russell's retirement, Nico Hulkenberg's mega points score for Haas and several other stories and facts from the 2024 British Grand Prix. Tune in!
(Season 2024, Episode 33)
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The Lando Norris-Max Verstappen battle will continue at one of Formula 1's most-legendary and oldest circuits on the calendar, Silverstone.
Lewis Hamilton's reaction to the Norris-Verstappen incident from Austria will make headlines. But will he comment at all?
A lot at stake for the title protagonists, Formula 1 and the British fans at this weekend's British Grand Prix. In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, @f1statsguru is back in the studio along side Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah.
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(Season 2024, Episode 32)
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Will Max Verstappen and Lando Norris' friendship survive the test of Formula 1?
Seemingly, that's the key question after their race-altering incident in the 2024 Austrian Grand Prix. Understandable that their friendship is under question, because in 2024 at least, we don't believe the Drivers' World Championship is.
It will be won by Max Verstappen!
And of course, was Verstappen "dirty" in his wheel-to-wheel battle against Norris? The fan base is split, and we try offer an emotional and objective response. Needless to say, Verstappen-Norris is box-office stuff, and we'd love more of this. But can anyone go wheel-to-wheel against Verstappen at all?
Also in this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah dissect the 2024 Austrian Grand Prix. Will Mercedes be celebrating their race win? Could Oscar Piastri have won this race had it not been for his "track limits" penalty in qualifying on Saturday? Congrats to Haas for scoring their best race result since 2022 (also in Austria).
Ferrari's optimism with Charles Leclerc, Sergio Perez's damaged RB20 and not picking up of the pieces after the Verstappen-Norris incident, Aston Martin's no-score and more in this episode. Tune in!
(Season 2024, Episode 31)
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Can McLaren challenge Red Bull Racing? And could Ferrari and Mercedes potentially join their fight? These might be the two questions we ask ourselves at every remaining Grand Prix of 2024!
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah preview the 2024 Austrian Grand Prix, also an "F1 Sprint" weekend. We have a timeless story from Red Bull's Motorsport Advisor, Dr. Helmut Marko, on the origins of Red Bull Racing, the Red Bull Junior Team, etc. (from the 25th minute).
Tune in to the full episode of Dr. Helmut Marko on the Inside Line F1 Podcast
All eyes on Sergio Perez, Oscar Piastri and Aston Martin - all in need of a good result. The Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring offers a different challenge to the cars. Of course, we expect the "Orange Army" to cheer for Max Verstappen, but could the cheers this year also be for McLaren's papaya car?
Lots of stories, opinions and banter in this episode.
(Season 2024, Episode 30)
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Why did Lando Norris claim that he should have won the 2024 Spanish Grand Prix? In fact, why did Norris run a different race strategy vs. Max Verstappen, and why was he not too concerned about the Mercedes drivers?
Why did George Russell's race attack wear off mid-race? And of course, how did Max Verstappen end up winning a race despite the McLaren being the quicker car yet again? Why has Ferrari lost ground for the second race in succession, and why was Carlos Sainz involved in Turn 1 incidents with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton?
Did Mercedes sabotage Russell's race (sarcasm alert!) by putting him on the hard in his final stint while Lewis Hamilton chose the soft? Why was Sergio Perez's 8th place finish lauded by Christian Horner.
Fun fact: Perez was the only three-stopping driver who finished in the points
What happened to Aston Martin? Fernando Alonso was 17 seconds off Nico Hulkenberg for P11 (lap 58/66), and of course, how did Alpine change their fortunes? Is it the "Flavio Briatore effect" felt at Enstone already?
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah dissect the 2024 Spanish Grand Prix by answering a lot of race-related questions, discussing stats-facts and more. Tune in!
(Season 2024, Episode 29)
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Does Formula 1 actually have a 4-team battle for wins hereon? OR will it be a case of different teams challenging Red Bull Racing's supremacy in 2024?
Is Mercedes actually back? And can Ferrari bounce back after their debacle in Canada? Will McLaren deliver error-free weekends to continue to maximise their chances?
The 2024 Spanish Grand Prix will answer a lot of questions. In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah start by answering why the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is the best benchmark for assessing the performance of a Formula 1 car. Yes, this is a phrase we will hear all weekend long!
Will Esteban Ocon and Alpine's toxicity continue? Will Lewis Hamilton continue to deliver cryptic messages post-Qualifying? Will Carlos Sainz continue his 100% scoring record at his home race in Spain AND can he stop Charles Leclerc from out-qualifying him for the 6th race in succession.
Will Alpine actually ditch the Renault power-unit, and could life come a full circle if Alpine are powered by Red Bull Power Trains come 2026? And of course, we've got our bold predictions for the 2024 Spanish Grand Prix.
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(Season 2024, Episode 28)
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In the end, Max Verstappen won the 2024 Canadian Grand Prix, also his 60th win in Formula 1. However, there were two other drivers who could've equally won the race - Mercedes' George Russell and McLaren's Lando Norris.
The race, that saw several interruptions thanks to the rain and Safety Car, eventually rewarded "track position" given that the pace between the protagonists was very similar. In fact, Mercedes' pit stops at the restart for fresh tyres was a masterstroke. It gave them significant tyre delta to pull off overtakes and score their first podium of the season. Of course, this was after George Russell scored the team's first pole position of the season on Saturday.
The other two key strategy moments were - Haas' "wet" tyre start of the race. Kevin Magnussen & Nico Hulkenberg were flying in the first tenth of the race! They pulled off overtakes at will. The other moment was when Yuki Tsunoda and Esteban Ocon chose to not pit under the Safety Car and pile 44 laps on the inters. This gave them track position in the top-10!
The 2024 Canadian Grand Prix was chaotic, but fun. It offered us a good mix of on-track action, mixed weather, a multi-team battle and Alpine's first double points finish of the 2024 Formula 1 season.
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(Season 2024, Episode 27)
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The "kerbs" at the Gilles Villeneuve Circuit in Montreal, that's where everyone's eyes could be in the build-up to this weekend's 2024 Canadian Grand Prix.
Will Red Bull Racing's RB20 continue to struggle over the kerbs, and if so, could this give us another non-Red Bull Racing win in 2024? From the Ferrari and McLaren drivers, Oscar Piastri is the only driver yet to score a win.
In Monaco, Piastri could've scored pole and then won the race had he strung all his sectors together in Qualifying. Could he be the one challenging for win in Canada this weekend? Btw, 3 x DRS zones means Red Bull Racing will have that much more tarmac to unleash their efficient DRS wing on!
All eyes also on the wind and the temperature - could the wind catch Ferrari out and could cooler temperatures bring Mercedes into play? Is there a Sergio Perez-Red Bull Racing announcement expected pre-Canada? Btw, the Lance Stroll Grandstand has been sold out for this weekend. It's his home race. Can he do something special...for once?
Lots to look forward to on and off the track...and in this 40+ mins long episode.
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(Season 2024, Episode 26)
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Charles Leclerc wins at home in Monaco. Finally! Understandably, it was an emotional win - for the small country of Monaco, the Royal Family and even Ferrari.
45 years since Ferrari last converted a pole position to victory. The last Monegasque driver to win in Monaco was way back in 1950 (Louis Chiron)!
Did you know? Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso are 4:4 each in head-to-head qualifying
While Leclerc is a popular winner, the way in which he won wasn't. But he did so in typical Monaco style - winning the race at the slowest possible pace. But why did Leclerc & other race slowly? Why were Verstappen-Red Bull struggling? Should Kevin Magnussen have received a penalty for the opening lap crash with Sergio Perez and Nico Hulkenberg?
The top-10 qualifiers claimed the top-10 points scoring finishing positions in the 2024 Monaco Grand Prix!
Congratulations to Alexander Albon and Williams for scoring their first points of the season with a fine 9th place finish. Also, Pierre Gasly opened his points account in Monaco despite an embarrassing opening lap clash with Esteban Ocon.
(Season 2024, Episode 25)
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Everything about Monaco is different. Yes, it is. It's not just the race distance or the circuit length, but even the podium ceremony. Did you know that in Monaco the trophies are handed out before the national anthem? At the other circuits, it is the other way around. Yes, keep an eye out for this one.
For the teams and drivers, the challenge of Monaco is what excites them. Qualifying is key and "track position" is everything around the streets of Monaco. In the race, it is more about not ceding track position to your rival than finishing the race in the shortest possible race time.
For the teams, Monaco is logistical challenge given the smaller confines to work within. Upgrades are the name of the game, but the "confidence" in the cockpit is what the teams will help their drivers chase in Monaco. The talk about Monaco is usually about "leaving lap time" on the table, since the time comes when you go up close to the walls and barriers! It's more about margins to the walls than margins between teams when Formula 1 is racing in Monaco.
Join @f1statsguru and Kunal Shah in this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast as they preview the upcoming 2024 Monaco Grand Prix.
(Season 2024, Episode 24)
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Max Verstappen & Lando Norris have finished in the top-2 positions in the last 3 races of the 2024 Formula 1 season. The question on everyone's mind is - will the Verstappen-Norris battle continue through the season?
If the 2023 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix is anything to go by, it does seem so. If Miami was won by Norris-McLaren thanks to the Safety Car, Norris' late-race charge in Imola confirmed McLaren's turn of pace thanks to their steady upgrade plans...a plan that started in Austria last year.
Since their win in Miami, McLaren's communication has changed - from claiming that they could challenge Red Bull Racing, they're now saying than can. For Formula 1's sake, one can only hope so.
But how could Lando Norris launch such a late-race charge on Max Verstappen? How did Verstappen-Red Bull recover after a messy start to the weekend? Could Norris have attacked Verstappen earlier, and if the race was a lap longer, could Norris have actually one?
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Kunal Shah and @f1statsguru review the 2024 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, Soumil Arora, who is on holiday in the north-eastern part of India, was sorely missed!
Is Mercedes now the 'best of the rest'? Why have Yuki Tsunoda and Nico Hulkenberg impressed everyone in 2024? Did Hulkenberg's tow cost McLaren a 1-2 in Qualifying on Saturday? Sergio Perez is now third in the Drivers' Championship behind Charles Leclerc - could this hamper his contract extension talks? And of course, did Ferrari's upgrades work?
Lots of narratives, explainers and facts-stats packed in this 50+ mins long episode. Tune in!
(Season 2024, Episode 23)
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Could a new pecking order emerge at the 2024 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix? It's the first European race of the season and we expect teams to bring a plethora of upgrades to this race.
Can the upgrades really make things tighter between Red Bull Racing, McLaren and Ferrari? It's not the top-3, but all teams that could see their fortunes change this weekend onward.
McLaren and Ferrari were in the battle for 2nd place, but is it actually for 1st place with Red Bull Racing? OR will Max Verstappen return with vengeance at Imola, as he usually does so after losing a race? Lots of exciting stories to look forward to for this weekend's race.
Nico Hulkenberg, the Formula 1 veteran, has never raced at Imola! He's also the first driver to join another team...after racing for Haas. Btw, Kevin Magnussen is 2 points away from a race ban, will he clean up his racing act? Or will Oliver Bearman end up racing for two teams in 2024?
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora, @f1statsguru and Kunal Shah preview the 2024 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Imola, the historic venue that will host this weekend's race, is often remembered for the deaths of Ayrton Senna and Roland Ratzenberger. It has been 30 years since their passing at the 1994 Imola Grand Prix, of course, at Imola.
Lots in store in this near hour long chat, tune in!
(Season 2024, Episode 22)
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Our "voices of F1" series is back. This time, we have former Formula 1 driver and RTL's F1 expert Christian Danner on the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
Why has Formula 1 declined in Germany? In fact, how popular was it in Germany during Michael Schumacher's reign? Danner shares interesting insights on Schumacher's legacy, why he was loved by Germany and how different Sebastian Vettel is remembered as a Formula 1 legend today. Also, is Nico Rosberg celebrated as a German Formula 1 champion?
We also touch upon Mick Schumacher's surprisingly short Formula 1 career, the possibility of a comeback and why Nico Hulkenberg is a perfect fit for Audi. Danner also tells us how the Sainz family knows enough about Audi for them to wait for a seat elsewhere - naming, Red Bull Racing and Mercedes.
For those who love Motorsport history, Danner goes back in time to talk of his moments with Ayrton Senna, why Formula 1 is the "only true racing car", how driver contracts were in the 80s and much more.
This is one super hour (and little more) with Christian Danner packed with fantastic stories and experiences.
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(Season 2024, Episode 21)
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Did Lando Norris get lucky with the Safety Car to win his first-ever Formula 1 Grand Prix? OR was McLaren genuinely quick in Miami?
Mercedes' customer team, McLaren, has won a race in 2024 before the works team! Also, McLaren's second Grand Prix win in the last 12 years!
Could Carlos Sainz have won the race, had the timing of the Safety Car been different? The 2024 Miami Grand Prix was a race of two halves - Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri shining in the first half, while Lando Norris and Esteban Ocon shone in the second.
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah review the 2024 Miami Grand Prix - including Donald Trump's choice of visiting the McLaren garage pre-race. For our Indian listeners - Yuvraj Singh and Ibrahim Ali Khan were the two celebrities who attended the race.
Was Kevin Magnussen unsportsmanlike, and should Lewis Hamilton have received a penalty for his Turn 1 shenanigans in the Sprint? In fact, Hamilton's fiercest battles were with Magnussen (Sprint) and Nico Hulkenberg (Grand Prix).
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(Season 2024, Episode 20)
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The Adrian Newey bombshell has finally dropped...on Red Bull Racing and all of Formula 1. But what Newey does next is more of interest, of course.
F1 TV's lead voice and commentator Alex Jacques is our special guest on this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
"What a problem to have for someone who has won 200 Grands Prix," said Alex Jacques, the guest on this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast. Soumil Arora and Jacques discussed with a lot of confidence that Maranello is where Newey will be headed to next...to work for Ferrari. "A great addition to his already fabled CV!" concluded Jacques.
In this "voices of F1" episode series, which is also a bonus episode before the 2024 Miami Grand Prix, Soumil and Alex spoke about Carlos Sainz's options, including Audi, Kimi Antonelli to Mercedes, Wolff-Hamilton and lots more.
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(Season 2024, Episode 19)
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Could Fernando Alonso get a penalty yet again? He's had 2 in the first 5 races of the 2024 Formula 1 season...for "racing" his rivals on-track.
This race, last year - was when Max Verstappen engaged "God" mode.
He's never had pole position in Miami, but has won both the races held here. The weather is expected to be hot and humid - could Verstappen score yet another pole position, race win, fastest lap...and also, the fastest pit stop of the race? Red Bull Racing is operating on a different level than the others.
We expect Red Bull Racing's "politics" to also hit a new peak this weekend. After much silence in the Austral-Asian rounds, Adrian Newey reportedly wants to leave Red Bull Racing for "personal" races / moral grounds in the aftermath of the Christian Horner misconduct saga.
Will Newey actually GO or is he doing what Helmut Marko did a few races ago - report an exit via the media only to then have the owners of Red Bull stage a public "comeback" confirmation? Already, the three pillars of Red Bull Racing - Christian Horner, Helmut Marko and Adrian Newey, have all had their own stories of leaving/staying with the World Champion team in only the first 5 races of the season.
Audi's first-ever signing in Formula 1 is Nico Hulkenberg. Who will their second driver be? And is signing Nico the best step forward for Audi? We expect the "driver silly season" to be another key talking point this weekend, which btw, also happens to be a back-to-back "F1 Sprint" race weekend.
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah look forward to the F1 Sprint and Grand Prix in Miami. They discuss stats, facts and fun trends that have emerged from the first 5 races of the season.
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(Season 2024, Episode 18)
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The Ferrari challenge faded in China. McLaren and Lando Norris were a distant second best. Truth be told, Max Verstappen-Red Bull Racing went unchallenged in the 2024 Chinese Grand Prix.
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora, @f1statsguru and Kunal Shah re-live the most memorable moments from Formula 1's return to China. The F1 Sprint, qualifying, Sprint Shoot-out and the Grand Prix - Fernando Alonso stood out through ALL those sessions!
Carlos Sainz's spin and crash, Lewis Hamilton's setup change that he will never repeat in life, Lando Norris' pole lap for the Sprint, Lance Stroll's lack of focus at the restart, Ricciardo's post-race anger and more.
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(Season 2024, Episode 17)
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5 years and 105 races later, the Chinese Grand Prix is back to host Formula 1. The BIGGEST talking point of the weekend will be the Sprint format - and the sole 60 mins-long practice session for the team-drivers to dial their setup in.
A lot has changed in Formula 1 since the sport last raced in China. For starters, Mercedes aren't dominating, Max Verstappen is now a World Champion along with Red Bull Racing, Fernando Alonso is back...and Ferrari, well, they're still Ferrari - happy to be in the / lead the chasing pack instead of being chased themselves.
Tyres will be another key talking point at the Shanghai International Circuit. The last time Formula 1 raced in China, it wasn't just the tyres that were different, but the wheel rims, too. Yes, Formula 1 raced the 13" rims back then (and currently use the 18" ones).
The SIC is expected to be front-limited and heavy on tyre wear - will that bring Ferrari closer to Red Bull Racing? If the conditions are cooler, it will aid Mercedes and McLaren. A lot of stats and facts are packed in this episode, happy listening!
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(Season 2024, Episode 16)
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Is Ferrari really on the mend? They only scored a 3-4 finish in the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix BUT that finish came at the back of very good tyre degradation...and race strategy.
Now whether you've been following Formula 1 recently or for the past many years, you would know that these are two factors that have usually held Ferrari back on the Sundays. Helmets off to Frederic Vasseur and all of Ferrari for having turned these variables around in their favour.
You know what made Ferrari's race strategy and tyre degradation even more impressive? The track was at its hottest on Sunday - and that impacts tyre wear and usage directly.
Elsewhere, Max Verstappen won his 57th race in Formula 1; after scoring his 36th career pole on Saturday. Verstappen has been unbeaten in Qualifying in the first 4 races of the season. Is this a new streak building up?
Sergio Perez is doing what's expected of him, but how has he turned things around? Who has picked up the pieces in the top-10 each time they were available? Also, why did Lewis Hamilton ask to swap position with George Russell? Why was McLaren unable to challenge Ferrari at Suzuka.
Lots of race discussions...insights, stats and banter with Soumil Arora, @f1statsguru and Kunal Shah in this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
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(Season 2024, Episode 15)
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Former Williams and Ferrari team member and renowned Formula 1 broadcaster, Peter Windsor joins as a guest on the Inside Line F1 Podcast to preview the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix.
He is hosted by the show regulars, Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah.
We are hosting an Inside Line F1 Pitstop at Khar SOCIAL in Mumbai for the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix. This is your chance to meet-interact with like-minded Formula 1 fans in the city and win merchandise via quizzes and conversations.
Limited early-bird tickets available on Paytm Insider.
The event will be hosted by Soumil Arora and @f1statsguru (aka Sundaram).
In this episoide, the trio discuss a variety of topics -
- the legendary Suzuka Circuit, the earnest and passionate Japanese fans
- the importance of Adrian Newey at Red Bull Racing over Max Verstappen
- Ferrari's puzzling choice of Lewis Hamilton over Carlos Sainz
- Daniel Ricciardo's struggles against Yuki Tsunoda and since leaving Red Bull Racing and much more.
This episode is packed with banter, references from history (given Peter's illustrious experiences), insights and facts.
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(Season 2024, Episode 14)
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Fernando Alonso brake-testing George Russell OR was he fair?
Williams Racing issuing a brutal team order - Alexander Albon replacing Logan Sargeant for the 2024 Australian Grand Prix.
Mercedes' double DNF, Red Bull Racing - could they have won with Max Verstappen or was Ferrari genuinely quick to get pole, which they failed, and win the race by scoring a 1-2. In fact, why was Charles Leclerc comprehensively beaten by Carlos Sainz?
Haas' double score, Yuki Tsunoda's points, Daniel Ricciardo's struggles and Sauber's slow stops - a lot of stories from this weekend's 2024 Australian Grand Prix.
Are you also convinced that Sainz's win wasn't the biggest story? For us, it wasn't because Max Verstappen retired and we'd have loved to see if the win was on merit. Sometimes, Formula 1 celebrates a non-Red Bull Racing win...just because.
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(Season 2024, Episode 13)
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Courtesy of the Doohans, Australia's Motorsport royalty, Formula 1 fans will be treated to Formula 1 + MotoGP demo runs through the weekend of the 2024 Australian Grand Prix.
Jack Doohan will drive the Benetton Formula 1 car from 2000 to commemorate his father Mick's successes in MotoGP. Mick (Doohan) will be on a production Honda MotoGP bike (2016).
Also, the 2024 Australian Grand Prix marks the start of Inside Line Club's race screening events in India. Soumil and @f1statsguru will host an event in Mumbai (Khar) while other cities of India will have race screenings. Yes, breakfast tastes best when served with Formula 1 action!
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At this weekend's 2024 Australian Grand Prix, will the chaos from last year continue? We had three SCs and three Red Flag periods while eight drivers retired. As Soumil mentioned it, this is the only "park" Formula 1 goes racing at.
Could Max Verstappen equal his race winning streak of 10 races? Is it really that easy for him and Red Bull Racing? Also, will this two week break have helped Red Bull Racing negotiate truce between all the warring factions? OR will Jos Verstappen's possible return to the Formula 1 paddock (he skipped Saudi Arabia, remember?) cause more news and controversy for the reigning World Champion team?
In Bahrain, it was Christian Horner under attack. In Saudi Arabia, it was Helmut Marko. Who's turn might it be in Australia? On-track, Aston Martin, McLaren and Mercedes have to chase Ferrari first - before they set their sights on Red Bull Racing. Will Carlos Sainz return OR will Oliver Bearman get a second shot for Ferrari?
The narrative has expanded to - who will finish P3 in the race AND who will be the non-top-5 team driver to break into Q3? Lots of facts and stats packed into this preview episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast with Soumil Arora, @f1statsguru and Kunal Shah.
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(Season 2024, Episode 12)
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What a Formula 1 debut weekend for Oliver Bearman! For starters, he didn't crash - and mind you, he had two FPs less than the other 19 races at the world's fastest street circuit. He almost knocked Lewis Hamilton out of Q3, pulled off overtakes in the Grand Prix to score his first points for Ferrari in Formula 1.
And yes, he's scored more points in Formula 1 in 2024...than in Formula 2. Heck, he also won the "Driver of the Day" in Saudi Arabia. Thanks to Bearman, Ferrari now has three drivers in the top-10 of the Drivers' Championship! The 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was the best advertisement for Bearman's candidature for a Formula 1 seat in 2025.
Also in this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah look back at the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Just how far up the road is Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing? Will Verstappen be challenged at all on-track in 2024? Will he score another "10 wins on the trot" record OR will he add more to it? Has Sergio Perez accepted that he's only ever going to be the "second-best" driver in the world?
Is Mercedes the second-fastest team in 2024 or have they fallen back? Why were McLaren and Mercedes unable to overtake each other? Will the two Red Bull Racing and Ferrari drivers continue to occupy the podium for the races to come?
Did Fernando Alonso quality and finish the race out-of-place for Aston Martin? Does Lance Stroll need "how not to crash" lessons still? "Can you bring it back, Lance?" is the most-epic radio message of the season!
Why did the FIA not penalise Lando Norris for his apparent jump start? Why did Kevin Magnussen get 2 x 10 second time penalties? Also, Magnussen's heroics helped Haas F1 Team and Nico Hulkenberg score their first point for the 2024 Formula 1 season. In fact, Haas is only the sixth team to score points this season.
Alpine's struggles, Daniel Ricciardo's spin and Racing Bulls-Yuki Tsunoda's annoyance with Magnussen's heroics. We've got a lot packed in this review episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
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(Season 2024, Episode 11)
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Mohammed Ben Sulayem was jealous of the attention Christian Horner was getting with his scandal. So MBS decided to a scandal or three, for that matter, of his.
Yes, it's the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, but we expect MBS and the ongoing Red Bull Racing power struggles to take centre stage. Will the Red Bull Racing team agree to internal compromises OR will they implode and fall apart? Let's hope the end to their dominance isn't as rubbish as it seems from the outside.
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah dissect the MBS and Red Bull-gate - what exactly is happening, and why? Also, we talk about the teams/drivers that need to do well in Qualifying and in the Race. Yes, 2024 is a 24 race long calendar but it is the early season performances that will give drivers without a contract from next year much leverage.
The track itself is gorgeous under the lights, fast...and dizzy-inducing? The teams will bring low downforce configurations and that should change the pecking order in the race. In fact, after Bahrain, one hopes that the chasing pack behind Red Bull is able to chase without many errors.
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(Season 2024, Episode 10)
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Max Verstappen won the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix by a whooping 22 second margin to Sergio Perez. In 2023, a season he absolutely dominated, his victory margin in Bahrain was only 11 seconds. Could this be a sign for a long and boring season ahead?
Let's add to the doomsday prediction with this stat - for the first time ever in Formula 1 history there was no retirement at the opening race of the season!
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah look at some of the off-beat stories from the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix. Why? Because a lot of the stories and narratives seem like just a continuation from 2023.
Off-beat stories that you need to know of - Williams' steering dashboard issues, Mercedes' cooling configuration going all wrong + Lewis Hamilton's broken seat, Carlos Sainz wanting a car he could overtake with, Charles Leclerc's imbalanced brake temperatures, Aston Martin's unrealistically large gap to the top-4 and of course, the silly situation between Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda.
Max Verstappen dominating, everyone else chasing yada yada. But did the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix reveal a pecking order? Yes, it did so. But do we expect the pecking order to remain unchanged in 2024? Oh, absolutely not.
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(Season 2024, Episode 09)
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Will Red Bull Racing reveal their decision from the investigation into Christian Horner's alleged misdemeanours at Formula 1's opening race in Bahrain? What's your take, will Horner continue in his role at the World Champion team or will he be asked to go?
Of course, any off-track story of such a nature will take attention from Red Bull Racing's RB20, if it continues to dominate Formula 1. But can it, will it? The narratives at the start of the season could well be different from the middle and the end of the long Formula 1 season. In fact, the pecking order itself might be different in Bahrain given the extensive mileage all teams have had in the last week or so.
The other key question is about Alpine. Are they really as messed up and slow as the experts are predicting? Will McLaren start the season strong? And what about Mercedes and Ferrari? The 2024 Formula 1 season is finally upon us...and remember, the Bahrain Grand Prix is on a Saturday!
Tune in to this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast as Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah look forward to the key stories, talking points and predictions for the upcoming 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix.
(Season 2024, Episode 08)
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The 2024 Formula 1 season is upon us...almost!
Here are our early and bold predictions for the upcoming season.
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora, @f1statsguru and Kunal Shah lay down their predictions for the 10 Formula 1 teams, the FIA and of course, FOM aka Liberty Media.
Will Red Bull Racing continue to dominate on-track? Will they continue to have "driver problems"? Will Lewis Hamilton's last season with Mercedes be a drab or will he actually win/outscore George Russell? Is Ferrari no longer a sloppy team under the leadership of Frederic Vasseur?
But wait, we talk of the mid-field and the minnows, too. Will Stake-Kick's investment into Sauber go waste by 2026? Haas' biggest publicity will be on Williams' sidepod, is it? Will Alexander Albon leave Williams to race at Red Bull Racing OR Mercedes? His Thai roots should come handy, we guess. And where does this leave Carlos Sainz Jr.?
Also, let's leave Andrea "Kimi" Antonelli alone.
(Season 2024, Episode 07)
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How does one get hired as a Team Principal? Is Otmar Szafnauer in touch with Andretti to lead their Formula 1 team? What was the Pink Mercedes saga all about and how painful was it to lose 3rd place in the World Constructors' Championship in 2020?
In our part 2 of the Otmar Szafnauer interview episode, the former Alpine, Aston Martin and Force India / Racing Point chief talks to Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah about several interesting topics on the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
How many teams are sufficient for Formula 1? Sergio Perez and Esteban Ocon - two solid midfield drivers that Otmar worked with, how was it with those two? Alpine's lack of a customer team, is that a competitive limitation in Formula 1? And of course, the many heads to Alpine - did that complicate decision making?
After a blockbuster Part 1, we're back with Part 2 of the Otmar Szafnauer interview. For those who missed Part 1, hear the episode "Otmar Szafnauer on Lawrence Stroll, Vijay Mallya, Force India, Alpine and more".
(Season 2024, Episode 06)
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The GOAT to meet the Prancing Horse - has there been a more shocking driver move in the last many decades? We think not!
Lewis Hamilton has finally given in to Ferrari's relentless pursuit to hire him as their star driver. Hamilton will end his dream relationship with Mercedes at the end of the 2024 Formula 1 season and race for the Scuderia Ferrari from 2025.
Almost no one saw this move coming. But why is Lewis Hamilton going? What could be the 'release clause' he's triggered in his Mercedes contract? In fact, he just extended his contract with the Silver Arrows less than six months ago. We discuss the sporting and other reasons as to why Hamilton has chosen to make this move.
As for Ferrari, why do they so badly want Lewis Hamilton? What's next for Carlos Sainz Jr.? It would be a bummer if he didn't get either of the seats vacant at Red Bull Racing and Mercedes from 2025. He's held his own against the might of Charles Leclerc in Ferrari, what else does he need to do to get himself a fast car?
Who will Mercedes replace Lewis Hamilton with? Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, the two hotshot drivers are locked in at McLaren for the long term. The other two, Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc, aren't available either. Does Mercedes want a star driver to replace their departing star? OR will they trust a young gun like Red Bull Racing did with Verstappen many years ago?
Apart from Carlos Sainz Jr., the other names doing the rounds are Fernando Alonso and Alexander Albon. But could Mercedes bring Sebastian Vettel out of retirement and if not, give Mick Schumacher's Formula 1 career a second life? Toto Wolff has been very vocal of Vettel and Schumacher's talents. Now that he has a vacant cockpit, will he walk the talk?
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora, @f1statsguru and Kunal Shah discuss all of the above and more. Tune in!
(Season 2024, Episode 05)
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Here's our much-awaited Otmar Szafnauer interview.
The entire interview is so good that we decided to split it into two parts.
In part 1 and on the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Otmar talks to Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah about his journey into Formula 1, how he was interviewed and hired at Force India. At Force India, Otmar worked his magic - the team was called "pound for pound" World Champion and he proudly explains exactly why.
Also known as "best of the rest" for finishing just behind the top-3 teams, Otmar explains the exact budget gap that existed between Force India and the top teams. In fact, Otmar is of the strong opinion that Force India would've been World Champions in Formula 1 had all teams operated on the same budget.
In this episode, he also explains why he decided to move on from Force India / Racing Point & Aston Martin despite saving the team from shutting down only a few years ago.
Otmar has worked with three billionaires - Lawrence Stroll, Subrata Roy and Vijay Mallya. He explains the difference in working styles between Stroll-Mallya and offers a comment on Stroll Sr.'s view that his son Lance is a future World Champion.
If there's one episode that's a must-listen in this off-season, it's this!
P.S.: Part 2 will release on 5th February, 2024.
(Season 2024, Episode 04)
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Indian Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan aka King Khan is world famous. But did you know, he's the ONLY actor in the world to have his face on a Formula 1 car?
Yes, here's one of our Force India Formula 1 Team specials. Back in the day, SRK, as he's fondly known, starred in Ra.One. As a part of his film's promotions, SRK's photo was plastered on the nose of the Force India Formula 1 car that raced in the inaugural 2011 Indian Grand Prix.
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora chats with Ravikant Sabnavis and Kunal Shah about Force India's maverick marketing activities around the world, their association with Sachin "#MasterBlaster" Tendulkar (yes, we LOVE it when Cricket meets F1), the team's junior driver program, The "One from a Billion Hunt", building Motorsport-themed games for kids at KidZania and exploring a Formula 1-themed rollercoaster ride among others.
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(Season 2024, Episode 03)
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In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora catches up with Daryl Goodrich, the Director of the "Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story" documentary on Disney+.
It's the Formula 1 off-season and there's no better way to get your fix for the sport than by streaming feature stories from the sport itself.
You've probably watched the Brawn GP documentary by now just as you probably saw Brawn GP stun Formula 1 by winning the titles in 2009.
Tune in to hear Daryl narrate unheard stories from when the documentary was being produced. He shares some of his favourite behind-the-scenes moments from the Brawn GP documentary.
He talks about his experiences of working with Keanu Reeves first hand and also about the Brawn GP stories he heard from the famous trio - Ross Brawn, Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello.
Our favourite story? When a plumber ended up becoming the team's refueller!
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(Season 2024, Episode 02)
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Of course, every team would be interested in hiring the legendary Formula 1 car designer Adrian Newey.
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we reveal how a relatively small privateer team called Force India F1 Team had a serious boardroom discussion on hiring Newey.
"The best pound for pound World Champion team" was what Force India was labelled after it consistently outperformed its resources season after season and before the faded away into oblivion. One of the team's co-owners, (late) Subrata Roy, did express seriousness in hiring Newey at one of the team's board meetings.
The other story that is revealed in this episode is that of Gautam Singhania (of Raymond fame) being contacted by Collin Kolles to buy the ailing Spyker-Midland operation. It was Singhania who then introduced this opportunity to Dr. Mallya.
In the off-season, the Inside Line F1 Podcast will focus on feature stories from the paddock. In the early part of January, we will re-run some of our Force India F1 Team specials followed by our exclusive interview with the former boss at Force India & Alpine, Otmar Szafnauer.
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(Season 2024, Episode 01)
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"The winner is never who you think it is!"
This is the 11th version of our ever-popular and most-awaited Inside Line F1 Parody Awards. This is also our most-researched episode of the year. But given that it's the off-season, this is probably the least-listened to episode of the season. Sigh!
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In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora, @f1statsguru and Kunal Shah discuss some of the most-remembered but also the most-forgotten moments from the 2023 Formula 1 season.
There are more than a few category - "FIA Moment of the Year", "Liberty Media Moment of the Year", "Most Forgotten Moment of the Year", "Celebrity of the Year", "Most Awkward Moment of the Year", "Recovery of the Year" and so on.
Sit back and enjoy over an hour of absolute banter over the 2023 Formula 1 season. Did we miss out on your favourite memory (or nightmare!) from the season? Catch us on social media and let's know.
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(Season 2023, Episode 66)
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How will one remember the 2023 Formula 1 season? We suspect that it will be more about the stats than the competition itself - that's for Formula 1, the category that Max Verstappen competed in.
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If you're the type who participates in Formula 1 quizzes, the stats from the 2023 Formula 1 season could either be very easy (which driver won most races?) or very weird (which driver has led more laps in Abu Dhabi than Fernando Alonso and Charles Leclerc combined?).
This is why Soumil Arora, @f1statsguru and Kunal Shah recorded the best and weird stats from the 2023 Formula 1 season for the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
It's off-season for Formula 1 but we've got tons of content lined up, including an interview with Otmar Szafnauer. Look out for our specials, subscribe, tune in and of course, review and recommend us.
(Season 2023, Episode 65)
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F1 in Schools, have you heard of F1's efforts to promote STEM among school students? Yes, it is like F1 Academy but for engineers, project managers, marketing and sponsorship managers and so on. It is a unique global platform for the promotion of Formula 1 and partners to a youth market.
F1 in Schools is not-for-profit and the only global multi-disciplinary challenge in which teams of students deploy CAD/CAM software to collaborate, design, analyse, manufacture, test, and then race miniature compressed air powered cars made from F1 model block.
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In the first off-season episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora speaks to Andrew Denford, the Founder and Chairman of F1 in Schools about the program that has been operational for over 20 years.
F1 in Schools is present in over 60 countries and sees over 20,000 schools participating. The engineering challenge, which schools students from age 6 to 19 can participate, involves designing and building a model race car that is made from a block of wood and propelled by compressed air.
The challenge inspires students to use IT to learn about physics, aerodynamics, design, manufacture, branding, graphics, sponsorship, marketing, leadership/teamwork, media skills and financial strategy, and apply them in a practical, imaginative, competitive and exciting way. Teams must raise sponsorship and manage budgets to fund research, travel and accommodation.
This episode will shed light on how youngster can pursue a career in Formula 1...outside of the cockpit.
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(Season 2023, Episode 64)
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That's all for the on-track action from the 2023 Formula 1 season. But the action will continue on the Inside Line F1 Podcast into the off-season of the sport. We've got a few Team Principals lined up as guests followed by Daryl Goodrich (Director of the Brawn GP documentary) and Andrew Denford (from F1 in Schools).
But in this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora, Kunal Shah and @f1statsguru review the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Was the race fitting as a finale for the 2023 Formula 1 season? Or was it underwhelming at best? Frankly, the Feature Race of Formula 2 in Abu Dhabi was far more fun!
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Max Verstappen's 19th win of the season, his overtaking of Sebastian Vettel's win tally of 53 races, his leading more than 1,000 racing laps this season and more. The 2023 Abu Dhabi was yet another race of dominance by Verstappen and Red Bull Racing. However, it was also another classic for Sergio Perez. Checo lost positions yet again, this time due to a post-race time penalty! It's the third consecutive race in which he's lost positions on the final lap!
McLaren's missed opportunities with Lando Norris and their slow stop giving George Russell and Mercedes vital track position and points in their battle for P2 against Ferrari, Charles Leclerc's Sainz-esque approach to clinch P2, Tsunoda-Hamilton's last lap scrap and Fernando Alonso's brake-testing of Hamilton. A lot happened in the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix even if the overall race wasn't as exciting. 'Tyre management' was the name of the game, unfortunately.
Btw, did you notice the new podium at the Yas Marina Circuit? Also, AI was in action for 'track limits' this race. Lots to talk about, lots to tune in for!
(Season 2023, Episode 63)
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Red Bull Racing may have wrapped up a 1-2 finish in the Drivers' Championship for the first time in their Formula 1 history, but the battle for 4th in the Drivers' Championship is still wide open.
Carlos Sainz, Fernando Alonso, Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc are separated by 12 points for P4. Similarly, the battle for the 2nd in the Constructors' Championship is tightly contested. Ferrari and Mercedes are separated by 4 points only.
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And finally, if the minnows interest you (which we are sure they do!), then only 16 points separated Williams in 7th to Haas in 10th. Yes, they might not be heavy points scorers, but this is Formula 1 and in Abu Dhabi, you never know what result is thrown up!
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora, @f1statsguru and Kunal preview the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. It's the 15th race in Abu Dhabi - time flies! But what do you remember the most about the Yas Marina Circuit? The pit lane tunnel exit? Or the fact that it is one of the most-expensive circuits to be ever built...with little to offer for on-track entertainment?
Also, if you're worried that Formula 1 will be over and done with after Abu Dhabi, worry not. The start to the 2024 Formula 1 Season will only be 97 days after the chequered flag drops in Abu Dhabi.
A Red Bull Racing-Max Verstappen win might be certain. And if so, Red Bull Racing will only be 1 win behind Williams' all-time race wins in Formula 1 (114). Also, Verstappen will overtake Sebastian Vettel to be the third-highest race winner in the sport - after Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher. Of course, he will extend his current record of most wins in a season to 19!
But will Sergio Perez lose a spot on the final lap of a race for the third consecutive time? Can Ferrari finally perform in Abu Dhabi? They have scored neither a pole position nor a race win here ever! If they score pole on Saturday, it will be their 250th pole overall. Who will win the qualifying head-to-head in Mercedes? George Russell and Lewis Hamilton are both tied 11-11.
Haven't we already given you all the reasons for tuning in to this weekend's 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, and of course, this episode, too?
(Season 2023, Episode 63)
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What a race, just what a race! The inaugural 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix was Formula 1 hitting a jackpot, at least on-track. Just the way a manhole hit Carlos Sainz on-track on Thursday.
If the racing is good, do we forget the teething issues that Formula 1 faced in Las Vegas? Well, at least, in the first half of this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we've chosen to do so.
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When last did we see the top-3 battle for the lead of the race in the way Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez do so in Las Vegas? Could Charles Leclerc have won the race if not for the second Safety Car? Why could Sergio Perez not keep the lead of the race ahead of Leclerc? How is it that Ferrari suddenly had better tyre wear than all their rivals, Red Bull Racing included? Why did Ferrari choose to not pit Leclerc under the second SC, just as Red Bull Racing did?
Was Max Verstappen justified in taking pot shots at the Las Vegas Grand Prix overall? And of course, his shots at everyone who came in his firing range of opinions about everything Formula 1? How did Lance Stroll and Esteban Ocon recover from a Q1 elimination to a top-5 finish? Also, is the five-second time penalty justified or should the FIA necessitate a swap on-track?
Just how was the racing so good? How did McLaren mess up the weekend? How was Red Bull Racing unbeatable despite being only-second quickest in both, the slow speed and straightline?
And finally, the key insight as to why Red Bull Racing and several other finishers in the top-10 chose fresh rubber for the Safety Car restarts.
Soumil Arora, @f1statsguru and Kunal Shah bring to you our 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix review episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
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(Season 2023, Episode 62)
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Formula 1's most-hyped Grand Prix in history is here - the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix. Yes, we mean in history. In fact, this race could change the course of Formula 1's business in the future. It's the first time that Liberty Media turns 'race promoter' for a Formula 1 race.
The 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix is so much more than just Formula 1. Fans will experience engagement and entertainment like never before. This race does have a 5-day paddock pass because there are activities spread over five days - from Wednesday to Sunday.
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Did you know? Formula 1 is hosting a post-race 'recovery brunch' on Sunday. No, it's not for the drivers, who will race at odd-hours of the day and in cold temperatures. It's for the (paying) fans and patrons.
The 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix will be the longest race in terms of lap distance @ 309.9 kms. We harbour a guess as to why the long distance and yes, it is got to do something with the number of laps for the Grand Prix.
On Tuesday, there's the 'Swing to Survive' golf tournament between Formula 1 drivers (Gasly, Albon, Sainz and Norris) and golf stars. Wednesday will see a grand opening ceremony followed by Thursday-Friday-Saturday of on-track action. Yes, the race is on a Saturday so bring back all your on-track action by a day!
Will the cold weather bother Pirelli's ever-so-sensitive tyres? Will the high-speed circuit configuration favour a few teams over the others? Will reliability be an issue for the power units? And yes, can Lewis Hamilton out-score Sergio Perez by 6 points to keep his hopes for P2 in the Drivers' Championship alive?
(Season 2023, Episode 61)
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Max Verstappen may be running away with wins and re-writing records and history books in 2023, but there is so much more to this season than Verstappen's heroics.
Lando Norris and Fernando Alonso, two of the several others who deserved their share or praise and limelight from the 2023 Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora, @f1statsguru and Kunal Shah review the F1 Sprint and Grand Prix that was hosted at Interlagos. The temperature effect was at play, yet again, as we saw teams with different fortunes and outcomes through the three day weekend. Either way, Interlagos entertained.
Yes, built on land unsuitable for housing, Interlagos is definitely most-suitable for racing; irrespective of the race format. The F1 Sprint entertained, as did the Grand Prix. In fact, the last lap drag race between Alonso and Sergio Perez was super fun, too.
Are Mercedes going backwards? Did Daniel Ricciardo and Oscar Piastri's opening lap retirement and subsequent rejoining after the Red Flag expose yet another flaw in Formula 1's rule book? They joined the 2023 Sao Paulo Grand Prix a lap down...despite starting from the pit lane on the same lap.
Yuki Tsunoda was another such hero through the weekend. In the AlphaTauri, Tsunoda was battling the likes of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton. If anything, Mercedes faced a Ferrari-esque race in Sunday's Grand Prix. Usually, Mercedes go quick in race trim, but that wasn't the case at Interlagos.
Lots of narratives and fun moments from the 2023 Sao Paulo Grand Prix. Tune in and re-live most of them.
(Season 2023, Episode 60)
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3 races to go for the 2023 Formula 1 season to conclude...or make that 4 if you are one of those who counts a Sprint as an extra race! Btw, is it the Brazil Grand Prix or the Sao Paulo Grand Prix - what name did you grow up to?
Interlagos is a very popular racing venue. It stands for 'between the lakes' in Portuguese. If there's one circuit we don't mind the Sprint at, it's this. Lewis Hamilton's charge to the front in the Sprint and Grand Prix in 2021 is still fresh in our memory.
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora, @f1statsguru and Kunal Shah preview the 2023 Sao Paulo Grand Prix. Will we see a different team step up to claim P2 behind Max Verstappen? Will Verstappen's dominant win-all-races continue at Interlagos? Yes, Red Bull Racing messed it up at Interlagos last year. But most Formula 1 teams don't repeat mistakes.
But what do the stats say? As @f1statsguru points out, the pole sitter of the Hungarian Grand Prix has gone to win the Sao Paulo Grand Prix since many years. If this trend continues, Lewis Hamilton will win top honours this Sunday.
In this episode, the trio talk about the unique characteristics of Interlagos, expectant weather this weekend, Williams' chances and if Aston Martin's decline in form and results will continue.
We've see three different pole sitters in the last three years - remember Kevin Magnussen? And we've had three different race winners in the last three years. Let's see who takes top honours this weekend...two times over!
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(Season 2023, Episode 59)
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The irony of it...! Daniel Ricciardo's perfect audition for Sergio Perez's seat at Red Bull Racing came at Perez's home race! A race in which Perez made an audaciously overambitious move at Turn 1 of the opening lap; a move that he thought would make him win the race. Instead, he found himself launched mid-air after colliding with Charles Leclerc's Ferrari.
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah review the 2023 Mexican Grand Prix. Max Verstappen won both the races in Mexico - with rocket-like starts, to start with. Lewis Hamilton finished second to Verstappen again, only that this time around, his Mercedes W14 was legal. Yes, it passed all post-race scrutineering.
After clinching yet another pole position, Charles Leclerc finished 3rd for Ferrari. From 1-2 at the start, Ferrari settled for 3-4 at the chequered flag. Did Ferrari's strategy for Carlos Sainz make sense to you? They let Lewis Hamilton undercut him in the pit stops. And of course, Ferrari's mis-reading of the crossover between the medium & hard tyre - a crucial choice they made the restart.
Did we witness 'Hammer Time' by Hamilton in Mexico? He drove a solid race on the medium tyre while his team-mate George Russell had yet another lacklustre outing. Russell only just fended off a resurgent Daniel Ricciardo in the AlphaTauri.
Ricciardo's six points helped AlphaTauri jump two places in the Constructors' Championship. But did it also propel Ricciardo's chances at Red Bull Racing? Poor races from Perez only make the case to replace him stronger.
Esteban Ocon and Nico Hulkenberg's tussle for 10th, Yuki Tsunoda's missed opportunity and of course, Lando Norris' recovery from a Q1 exit to 5th place at the chequered flag. Yes, Norris finished 12 places higher than his start position but he ended his 4-race podium finishing streak thanks to his errors in qualifying.
A lot happened in the 2023 Mexican Grand Prix, including a fan brawl in the stands. Tune in!
(Season 2023, Episode 58)
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Will 'plank gate' continue to be a thing as Formula 1 reaches Mexico City for this weekend's 2023 Mexico Grand Prix? Yes, we think so - and it should be so.
Is Formula 1 too complex for FIA to police it fairly? And 'fairly' is the word, especially with 50% of the cars scrutineered post-race in Austin failed the test. Does this system need to evolve, and if so, what's the most fair way to do so given Formula 1's logistical schedules?
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah discuss what sets the Circuit Hermanos Rodriguez apart - and why 'altitude' will be the buzzword this weekend.
The race to finish in P2 behind Max Verstappen is heating up. In the last 6 races, 4 different drivers have finished in P2. If Lewis Hamilton hadn't been disqualified in the 2023 United States Grand Prix, the number would've been 5.
Also, Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the 2023 Mexico Grand Prix weekend are landmark days in Formula 1 history. Btw, this will be the 1099th Grand Prix in the history of the sport.
Will Ferrari's struggles in Mexico continue? Will Red Bull-Max Verstappen's dominance continue? They've won four out of the last five races. Will we see a new pole sitter for the eight year in succession? And of course, will Logan Sargeant celebrate his first Formula 1 point in Mexico? Lots to look forward to this weekend and in our 2023 Mexico Grand Prix preview podcast.
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(Season 2023, Episode 57)
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Lewis Hamilton drove a mega race at the Circuit of the Americas. Yes, the 2023 United States Grand Prix certainly gave fans a lot of hope - that Max Verstappen's Red Bull might well be challenged in the near future.
However, several hours post-race (when most fans were asleep!) the FIA deemed that Hamilton's Mercedes was illegal - as it had excessive plank wear than permitted in the regulations. As a result, Hamilton was disqualified and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc joined him on this list.
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora, @f1statsguru and Kunal Shah discuss the 2023 United States GP. The Sprint weekend did make it tough for the teams to fine tune their setup - in fact, four out of ten teams had setup issues.
Haas & Aston Martin chose to start from the pit lane while Mercedes and Ferrari were too low and faced disqualification.
But why does the FIA conduct post-race checks? How do they choose what cars to check and what do they eventually check? This topic is fairly technical but Soumil-@f1statsguru do well to explain the situation.
Finally, the disqualifications saw a significant change in the final race result and the drivers who ended up scoring points. After 18 races in his debut season, Logan Sargeant finally scored his first race point!
We are probably Lance Stroll's biggest critics, but credit where it's due - from the pit lane to the points is always a super result, especially when there are no mid-race interruptions.
There's a lot packed into this show, enjoy it!
(Season 2023, Episode 56)
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It's been 200 races since the start of the hybrid-turbo era of Formula 1.
Yes, believe it or not, about a fifth of all races in Formula 1 history have been powered by power units...and not engines. How was the hybrid-turbo era fared for Formula 1 and some of its most-important stakeholders?
Whilst discussing this milestone, @f1statsguru also hosts a mini-quiz on this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast. The quiz actually highlights how lacking Formula 1 has been in the hybrid-turbo era.
Beg to differ with our views? Let's know via our Instagram page.
And of course, this long episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast also sees Soumil Arora, @f1statsguru and Kunal Shah preview the upcoming 2023 United States Grand Prix.
COTA marks the start of a triple header and will host a Sprint format weekend for the first time. Will Max Verstappen win his first race as a three times World Champion? OR will McLaren's surge at the front continue and will they finally conquer the Verstappen-Red Bull Racing barrier?
All eyes on Logan Sargeant and Haas F1 Team - the second of their three home Grands Prix this season. And of course, for Liberty Media, too.
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(Season 2023, Episode 55)
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Seriously, how entertained were you by the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix? For starters, it delivered a great F1 Sprint. Then for the Grand Prix, FIA and Pirelli mandated stint lengths to avoid tyre failures. But even with so many stops, was the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix entertaining...at all?
Max Verstappen won, the McLarens finished second and then the rest of the grid featured. The Mercedes' tangled on the opening lap with Lewis Hamilton accepting full blame for the incident, but did George Russell-Hamilton have a pre-race agreement for the soft-starting Hamilton?
Lance Stroll's physio-pushing ways, Williams' score in the F1 Sprint vs. Alfa Romeo's double scoring in the Grand Prix, McLaren's 1.8 second fast World Record F1 pit stop, the humidity knocking out the fittest athletes on the planet, literally speak and more.
The 2023 Qatar Grand Prix had a lot of narratives but litle on-track entertainment that we will remember the race for. Irrespective of whether you agree with Soumil Arora, @f1statsguru and Kunal Shah in this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, this episode is a must-hear for their banter, insights and Soumil's 'daddy jokes'.
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(Season 2023, Episode 54)
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We expect discussions and dissonance around Andretti's entry in Formula 1 to hijack all stories from the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix, including Max Verstappen's impending 3rd Formula 1 World Championship.
But does Formula 1 need an 11th team? We're split in our judgment and opinion. On sporting grounds, we agree that an 11th team will do wonders for Formula 1 and upcoming young talent. But from a business perspective, it's tricky - that's where we had peak disagreement despite having no vested interests in Andretti's entry.
Why should the existing 10 teams agree to devalue their business? Why is Andretti interested in Formula 1 only now? Is the FIA pressurising Liberty Media to enter into an agreement with Andretti by making their (acceptance) stance public? Lots of interesting discussions that will hopefully give you a better understanding of the messy situation that Formula 1 faces with Andretti.
And of course, this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast is also the official preview episode for the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix. A sprint race weekend, a fast-flowy circuit, and is resurfaced, re-kerbed and will offer a challenge via different track temperatures and of course, the first time running of the ground-effect cars.
Will Ferrari's better tyre degradation prevail? Is Mercedes' claim that Ferrari have better tyre degradation since the summer break true? Will McLaren continue to eat into Aston Martin's points gap to 4th place? We reckon McLaren will continue to be the team closest to Red Bull Racing this weekend, too.
A new circuit, different challenges...and lots of sports washing.
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(Season 2023, Episode 53)
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The 'driver silly season' for the 2023 Formula 1 season was barely a season at all, let alone be silly. But you can't call us silly for calling out Logan Sargeant's lack of performances this season.
Are we sharing an opinion on Sargeant's season, yes? Are we backing it up with data, absolutely, yes. But why would Williams be backing their driver who isn't performing? Their car is progressing up to the midfield and so should both their drivers, isn't it?
How has Logan Sargeant performed against George Russell in his first year at Williams? And what about Nicholas Latifi? We all know his stats aren't impressive against the mighty Alexander Albon.
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora, @f1statsguru and Kunal Shah discuss Logan Sargeant's performances in 2023 or lack thereof, what Williams' future should be in 2024 and more.
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(Season 2023, Episode 52)
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Sergio Perez's driving went from bad in Singapore to worse...in Suzuka.
Red Bull Racing were cheeky with Perez's double retirement and time penalty...in Suzuka.
McLaren scored their best result of the season, a double podium,...in Suzuka.
Fernando Alonso finally lost his cool with Aston Martin on the radio...in Suzuka.
The tension brewed over between Lewis Hamilton and George Russell...in Suzuka.
Max Verstappen resumed to his dominant winning ways...in Suzuka.
Alpine had a team-mate fall-out on the last lap of the 2023 Japanese Grand Prix...in Suzuka.
And of course, Sebastian Vettel started a 'bee hotel'...in Suzuka.
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora, @f1statsguru and Kunal Shah review the 2023 Japanese Grand Prix. Yes, we're a day late than usual but Soumil was busy with MotoGP's Grand Prix of India. Psst! He was the 'voice of MotoGP' in India.
Lots of fun stories from the paddock, championship narratives and facts-stats packed into this episode of our podcast.
If you missed our race screenings for the last couple of races, we'll be back our events in Mumbai from the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix.
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(Season 2023, Episode 51)
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The Formula 1 circus travels Far East to race in Suzuka, one of the most-legendary circuits on the calendar. The Japanese Formula 1 fans are special for their love for the sport transcends team-driver boundaries.
But of course, they've got Yuki Tsunoda to cheer for, for yet another race. But will he be there in 2024? Should an extension announcement come this weekend?
The key question, though, is - will Red Bull Racing and Max Verstappen resume their dominant ways? OR has the 'flexi' technical directive literally slowed them down this much?
Will Charles Leclerc bounce back at Ferrari? We can't recollect when last was he out-qualified and out-scored by a team-mate for three races in row. Yes, Carlos Sainz has been in splendid form post-summer break.
What about Aston Martin? Will McLaren catch them by the end of the season in the Constructors' Championship? And of course, Alpine needs to resurrect form and luck as well, not necessarily in that order though.
Suzuka is a gorgeous circuit, the corners are iconic, technical and fast-flowy. There's every reason that the 2023 Japanese Grand Prix will be a belter!
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(Season 2023, Episode 50)
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OMG! It actually happened, Red Bull Racing and Max Verstappen's record-breaking race-winning streak ended in Singapore. Singapore remains Verstappen and Red Bull Racing's unconquered frontier for yet another year.
Remember 1988 and McLaren's race-winning streak then? Ferrari broke the streak back then. In 2023, it's Ferrari that broke Red Bull-Verstappen's race winning streak. Above all else, the 2023 Singapore Grand Prix was an absolute thriller.
Four cars were battling for the race win in the last 4 laps of the race. When last did we see that in recent times?
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah dissect the 2023 Singapore Grand Prix. How did Carlos Sainz win this race for Ferrari? We explain his 'smooth operation'. Just why was Carlos Sainz driving so slow in the first half of the race?
Why did Red Bull Racing have a sub-standard car in Singapore. How did McLaren score yet another podium with Lando Norris? Why did Mercedes pit George Russell and Lewis Hamilton under the VSC (courtesy: Esteban Ocon)?
Helmets off to Liam Lawson and Oscar Piastri for scoring points on their Singapore debut. And of course, an ode to the fantastic qualifying session from Saturday, we discuss that, too. We love Singapore, don't you, too?
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(Season 2023, Episode 49)
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Max Verstappen is yet to win in Singapore. Will we repeat this stat after the 2023 Singapore Grand Prix though? Heck, VER is yet to take pole position at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. In fact, Red Bull Racing never has.
However, there's more belief that VER will extend his record-breaking race winning streak to 11 wins this Sunday. But also, Singapore might be his toughest race to win...yet.
Firstly, VER's five race winning streak of 2022 ended at Singapore. Could it be a repeat this year? Of course, this could be for no fault of his own, as we saw in 2022.
Secondly, will the driver breaking VER's ongoing race winning streak become popular or unpopular for breaking the streak? Yes, it is about who breaks the streak. If it's Sergio Perez, he will be unpopular, however, if it's any other driver, he'll be a popular one! The perils of racing along side Max Verstappen at Red Bull Racing, we guess.
The Marina Bay Street Circuit features a new layout this weekend. Williams believe that the new layout will be more suitable to the FW45 than the old one. The organisers have replaced four 90 degree slow corners with a 400 metre long straight. They say that the layout change is to accommodate ongoing developments on the streets of Singapore, or is it really? They do anything these days to boost 'overtaking' in Formula 1.
A high downforce circuit that's tough on it's tyres. Add to it the physical challenge for the drivers - the heat and humidity. Throw in the usual narratives, but also, the nearest home race for Zhou Guanyu and Alexander Albon. C'mon, Alfa Romeo Racing, if there's a race to announce Zhou's extension, it's this!
This weekend's going to be another epic Formula 1 race, and our race preview, will bring you closer to the upcoming race...and the sport.
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(Season 2023, Episode 48)
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Have you ever wondered, what IF the lights go off mid-race at the Marina Bay Circuit? How does a driver reorient himself with the direction of the race after a spin?
Well, it's race week for the 2023 Singapore Grand Prix. We've got some of the best Singapore Grand Prix stories with Steve Slater, the 'voice of F1' for Star Sports, Fox Sports and many more.
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah are in conversation with Steve Slater, who was a consultant with the Singapore Grand Prix organisers for several years.
Why are so many corners 90-degrees? Why is the Singapore Grand Prix a 'night race'?
Yes, lots of fun questions and insights from Steve himself.
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(Season 2023, Episode 47)
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The 2023 Italian Grand Prix was just how Formula 1 races should be. No, seriously! There were no overtakes, but there were edge-of-seat on-track battles. And yes, that's how Formula 1 should be. The focus should be on the battles, whether or not they result in an overtake.
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora, @f1statsguru and Kunal Shah discuss the 2023 Italian Grand Prix. Max Verstappen's awesome 10 race wins in a row record, Carlos Sainz's entertaining driving, Sergio Perez's recovery and Alexander Albon's DRS train.
This race was also the second of the 'ATA' or Alternate Tyre Allocation races, basically, teams had fewer sets of tyres to use. How did the ATA work? Did it spice up the action OR was it status quo for Formula 1?
Alpine's double no-score, Lewis Hamilton's recovery drive with Mercedes and more. Lots to tune in to.
(Season 2023, Episode 46)
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The 'Temple of Speed' and the 'Tifosi' - will this unique love affair and emotion be rewarded with success this weekend at the 2023 Italian Grand Prix?
That's what the tifosi and their beloved Scuderia Ferrari would be hoping for. But given Ferrari's form, the tifosi might be better off staying at home!
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora, @f1statsguru and Kunal Shah preview the 2023 Italian Grand Prix. Will Max Verstappen claim the record for 10 successive wins in Formula 1? Or can someone actually halt his race-winning streak? Of course, the 'curse of Monza' is yet to be broken. But VER losing due to the Monza curse would be pure cruel!
But which team will be second-fastest at Monza? McLaren and Aston Martin have had a straightline speed deficit. Will their upgrades bring them into play? If Ferrari keep fumbling, is Mercedes the default team to claim P2? Could Williams have an outside chance given their recent recovery?
Lots of narratives and emotions will be at play this weekend in Monza, and maybe some rain, too?
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(Season 2023, Episode 45)
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The 2023 Dutch Grand Prix was the best race of the season, wasn't it?
We had a mad crowd show up for Max Verstappen's annual fan meet at Circuit Zandvoort. We had mixed weather conditions. As always, different drivers challenged Max Verstappen throughout the weekend - but, as always, just one driver triumphed!
Btw, we have a short byte (a replay) from Dr. Helmut Marko - on the comparison between two of his star drivers, Max Verstappen and Sebastian Vettel.
Max Verstappen is now on a 9 race winning streak - a record that he's equalled with Sebastian Vettel and Alberto Ascari. Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso finished in second - after missing out on the podium in the last 4 races. Btw, did you notice ALO's moves into Turn 3 all through the race?
Mclaren and Mercedes' challenge fumbled after a wrong/late tyre call in the opening laps of the race. Alpine's Pierre Gasly was one of the few to make the correct call and he was rewarded with a rare podium finish! And of course, Ferrari fumbled with Charles Leclerc (yet again!), in the pits, while the Monegasque fumbled on track, not before being furious on the radio.
Lots of action throughout the field. Liam Lawson's debut was baptism by water. For more such jokes, tune in!
(Season 2023, Episode 44)
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It can't get bigger than this! The annual Max Verstappen fan meet, also known as the 2023 Dutch Grand Prix, will be the biggest Max Verstappen celebration at a race venue till date.
Will Max Verstappen continue his dominant run (duh!) or can someone challenge him this weekend? Zandvoort comes closest to downforce sensitivity after Budapest and Monaco. If those races are anything to go by, the Dutch Grand Prix should be a closely fought battle, at least on Saturday.
How close will the drivers be in Q1? Zandvoort is also the second-shortest circuit after Monaco. And it's got a short-tight pit lane (13 second time loss); the pit lane speed limit is lowered to 60 kmph.
'Momentum' will be the key talk this weekend, after a three weekend long summer break. Who will hit peak momentum again and who might take time? Let's see how they roll in Zandvoort; 10 races in 13 weeks is a busy time, so early momentum picking would be key.
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(Season 2023, Episode 43)
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The summer break is over! It finally is RACE WEEK!
From now till the end of the 2023 Formula 1 season, there are more 'race weeks' than non-race weeks. Yes, you can do the math.
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah tell you the key stories to watch F1 for after the summer break. Yes, Max Verstappen-Red Bull Racing's dominance might be boring for a few fans, but there's so much more of the season that will unravel over the next half of the season.
If the sporting side of Formula 1 interests you, here are a few stories to pick from. What race will Max Verstappen not win? Will Aston Martin get back on the podium & where will Mclaren's recovery eventually lead them to? Finally, will Ferrari go 2 tenths quicker as promised/predicted by Frederic Vasseur?
If the political side interests you, here are some stories to pick from. The results of the 2022 budget cap and related breaches will be announced soon enough. As will the fate of the 11th and 12th teams in Formula 1, if so.
If you like rookie drivers, which rookie will get a chance in FP1 and in which race? Could a rookie usurp one of the many race seats that are yet to be extended for 2024? In fact, driver contract extensions will be a story - the most-interesting one of Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes, of course.
Basically, there are tons of narratives and stories that will headline in the second-half of the season. If you wish to add to our list, tag us on social media (@insidelinef1pod) and let's know. Tune in!
(Season 2023, Episode 42)
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We are only half way through the 2023 Formula 1 season - and just so many stories, narratives and off-track incidents have shared the limelight.
In this summer break, Soumil Arora, @f1statsguru and Kunal Shah got together in a studio in Mumbai to record the mid-season review episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
Do you remember the multiple time penalties that Esteban Ocon received in the first race of the season? What about the time when Formula 1 cars were too wide for the grid boxes? And of course, the track limits penalties in Austria.
Apart from Max Verstappen-Red Bull Racing's dominant show, a lot has happened in the 2023 Formula 1 season and some of the funniest-whackiest bits have made it to this mid-season review episode.
Also in the summer break, we celebrated Jehan Daruvala's illustrious Motorsport career @ Khar SOCIAL. Along with the podcast, the Inside Line Club's Pitstop events have seen tremendous growth this year.
Thank you for your continued patronage - online and offline!
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(Season 2023, Episode 41)
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Ravi Shastri, India's Cricketing legend and World Championship winning team member, was Formula 1's official guest at the 2023 Belgian Grand Prix. Of course, you will remember him from his cameo on F1 TV's broadcast from Spa.
In collaboration with Formula 1, Ravi Shastri was a guest on the Inside Line F1 Podcast. In this episode, Ravi discusses with Soumil Arora his passion for Formula 1 and how it started over four decades ago. He talks about his favourite team-drivers & how intensely entertaining Formula 1 is.
Join our most-special Inside Line Club's Pitstop event till date!
Jehan Daruvala will share his Motorsport stories at our event on Wednesday, 9th August from 6.00 pm onward.
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Ravi also shares how Martin Brundle's much-revered commentary shaped his own commentary style for Cricket. Soumil made Ravi wear his coaching hat to discuss careers of drivers such as Charles Leclerc, Daniel Ricciardo, Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen. What advice would he give them after all?
Tell us what your favourite Ravi Shastri-F1 story is on our social media handles and why it isn't about his bond with Mika Hakkinen!
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(Season 2023, Episode 40)
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After going fastest in Qualifying on Friday, Max Verstappen won the F1 Sprint on Saturday. He followed that up with a dominant display in the 2023 Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday - a race that he won comfortably from 6th place.
Yet another race winning trophy was broken, but only after Verstappen equalled a record held by Fernando Alonso; that of winning a race from maximum different grid starting positions (9).
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah review the 2023 Belgian Grand Prix - with stats inputs from @f1statsguru. We discuss the relationship between Gianpiero Lambiase and Max Verstappen - and their entertainment over the radio at Spa. Does GP speak as though he's Verstappen's biggest rival whilst being his most-able wingman and ally?
McLaren's loss of pace, Ferrari's podium with Charles Leclerc, Carlos Sainz's opening lap error, Oscar Piastri's podium in the F1 Sprint followed by a start incident at La Source and more.
Also, Alexander Albon's overtaking moves, Yuki Tsunoda's point for 10th place and in general, the joy of racing around the magnificent Spa Francorchamps. Btw, did Nico Rosberg half-jinx McLaren at Spa?
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(Season 2023, Episode 39)
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Should Eau Rouge be changed? Safety will be a key discussion each time we visit the iconic Spa Francorchamps...and till such time the circuit does make changes to one of the best Formula 1 corners on the calendar. But really, does Eau Rouge need a change?
We're hosting live race screenings for Formula 1 fans in Mumbai for the 2023 Belgian Grand Prix.
Where: Malad and Dadar SOCIAL
When: 30th July, 5.30 pm onward (IST)
Soumil Arora, Kunal Shah, Sundaram Ramaswami and Siddharth Shah will host a pre/post race interaction & F1 quiz for all attendees.
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil, @f1statsguru and Kunal preview the upcoming 2023 Belgian Grand Prix. Will Max Verstappen-Red Bull Racing continue their winning ways? Will Sergio Perez 'ace' both qualifying sessions? But what about P2?
The battle for P2 has gotten ever-interesting. As Aston Martin has dropped off, Mclaren have risen through the ranks. We believe that track position is often the key deciding factor in which team-driver finishes just after the Red Bull(s).
And of course, it's the Sprint format this weekend. This means that all three days of the Grand Prix weekend will have on-track action that matters. And of course, which team will get their setup choices wrong in the lone FP1 this weekend?
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(Season 2023, Episode 38)
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Max Verstappen is breaking Formula 1 records with Red Bull Racing.
Lando Norris is breaking Formula 1 trophies for Max Verstappen!
We're hosting a live race screenings for Formula 1 fans in Mumbai for the 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix.
Where: Dadar AND Versova SOCIAL
When: 23rd July, 5.30 pm onward (IST)
Soumil Arora, Kunal Shah, Sundaram Ramaswami and Siddharth Shah will host a pre/post race interaction & F1 quiz for all attendees.
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In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah review the 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix where admittedly, the Saturday was definitely more exciting than the Sunday.
Max Verstappen running away at the start, Oscar Piastri jumping into P2, Lewis Hamilton's pole position, Zhou Guanyu being overzealous on the brakes and more.
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(Season 2023, Episode 37)
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All eyes on Daniel Ricciardo this weekend. After all, he's making a comeback to Formula 1 at the 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix.
Admittedly, it's an AlphaTauri, so will Ricciardo exit in Q1...and still out-qualify Yuki Tsunoda? A bittersweet moment that would be.
We're hosting a live race screening for Formula 1 fans in Mumbai for the 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix.
Where: Versova SOCIAL
When: 23rd July, 5.30 pm onward (IST)
Soumil Arora will host a pre/post race interaction & F1 quiz for all attendees.
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Also, all eyes on Mclaren. Can their form from Austria and Silverstone continue at the Hungaroring? Their upgrades have brought them into play for P2 - and they've got another upgrade planned for Hungary.
As for Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing, they will continue to break records. But the one record Sergio Perez needs to break is that of not featuring in Q3 for five consecutive races. Yes, in the same car that his team-mate has scored pole positions in.
'Monaco without the walls' 'A go-kart circuit' 'Tight and twisty' are some of the many descriptions you will hear during the weekend of the 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix.
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(Season 2023, Episode 36)
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Lando Norris, what a drive, what a race! The first four and the last eight laps of the race were absolute platinum class. How on earth did Lando Norris in a Mclaren on the hard tyre keep a charging Lewis Hamilton in a Mercedes on the soft tyre at bay?
Also, could Norris have challenged Max Verstappen at the restart had he taken the soft tyre? Post-race, Norris was still convinced that soft was the tyre to be on and not the hard!
How on earth did Alexander Albon manage to out-score the Ferraris? Williams' 800th Grand Prix couldn't have hoped for a better result. And of course, how on earth did Ferrari lose ground? The Italian team were so lost on strategy that Carlos Sainz even forgot what Plan B stood for!
Mercedes consolidated their second place in the Constructors' Championship with yet another podium but without a funny radio exchange between Hamilton and their pit wall. And finally, Aston Martin have gone two races without scoring a podium - their longest non-podium streak of the season.
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(Season 2023, Episode 35)
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Even if Max Verstappen-Red Bull Racing dominate yet another race this season, the 2023 British Grand Prix will be remembered for when a movie was shot during a real Grand Prix weekend. Yes, Brad Pitt's Formula 1 movie will be shot in between all the official racing sessions at Silverstone. But you probably already know this...!
We love when other forms of entertainment embrace Formula 1 to narrate a story or two. Lewis Hamilton's involvement in Brad Pitt's under-production movie (rumoured to be called Apex) could make this the most-realistic Formula 1 movie ever?
We're hosting a live race screening for Formula 1 fans in Mumbai for the 2023 British Grand Prix.
Where: Khar SOCIAL
When: 9th July, 6.30 pm onward (IST)
Soumil Arora will host a pre/post race interaction & F1 quiz for all attendees.
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In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora, @f1statsguru aka Sundaram and Kunal Shah preview the upcoming 2023 British Grand Prix. Apart from the 11th team on the grid, modified liveries and helmet designs, modified cars via upgrades will be the key talking points this weekend.
This race is the home race for at least 8 teams on the grid (Haas and AlphaTauri have remote operations in the UK, too), so we expect everyone to pile on as many upgrades to their cars as possible. And of course, a 'normal' Grand Prix weekend format means that teams will have three Free Practice sessions to test their upgrades, too.
Will Fernando Alonso-Aston Martin return to their podium-scoring ways? Can Ferrari continue to marginally outscore Mercedes and Aston Martin for 2nd place in the Constructors' Championship? Can Sergio Perez get it right in Qualifying? Can Lewis Hamilton and Nico Hulkenberg continue their scoring ways at Silverstone? And what about the new Pirelli compound, could it stop Red Bull Racing in any way?
Lots of stories and narratives to look forward for the 2023 British Grand Prix, tune in!
(Season 2023, Episode 34)
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With over 1,200 track limit violations in the 2023 Austrian Grand Prix, we wonder if the drivers ganged up against the FIA to prove a point. After all, track limits is a recurring issue at the Red Bull Ring - an issue that almost no one is trying to find a permanent and more reliable solution for.
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal banter on track limits, what happened, why it happened and what's next? Are you surprised that no other team protested? And are you some of the few even more surprised that Alpine didn't further protest Esteban Ocon's post-race time penalties? After all, Ocon was one of two drivers (the other being George Russell) who was given no in-race notification of violation. Just FIA things, we know.
Also, Ferrari got their race strategy right two races in a row - but Carlos Sainz (and maybe Charles Leclerc) knows that the podium was his. Sergio Perez had two Qualifying sessions and he decided to mess up at least one. Lando Norris proved that Austria is his happy hunting ground.
Toto Wolff's pleading Lewis Hamilton to drive the Mercedes, Carlos Sainz being 'intimidated' by Sergio Perez, Norris-Hamilton playing sensors and a lot more in our review episode of the 2023 Austrian Grand Prix.
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(Season 2023, Episode 33)
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It's time for F1 Sprint and the Grand Prix at the Red Bull Racing this weekend. Yes, the 2023 Austrian Grand Prix will have 2 x Qualifying sessions and 2 x Races (okay, 1 and one-third, to be precise).
But will that lead to double fun or double dominance?
We're hosting a live race screening for Formula 1 fans in Mumbai.
Where: Dadar SOCIAL
When: 2nd July, 5.30 pm onward (IST)
Soumil Arora will host a pre-race interaction & F1 quiz for all attendees.
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In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah wonder if Max Verstappen will extend his dominant streak to take two pole positions, two races and two fastest laps in Austria. Can anyone catch him?
The last time we had a Sprint + Grand Prix weekend, Charles Leclerc took pole (Baku, 2023). And the time before last (Brazil, 2022), George Russell won for Mercedes. We expect everyone to use and abuse this stat through the weekend.
In the mid-field, several teams will bring upgrades. But they will have lesser time to test them - just one Free Practice remember. Also, will the FIA bring about a rule change for using a 'new soft' in SQ3 on Saturday?
Also, it's Red Bull's home race - expect them to host some of the most-entertaining off-track activities. In fact, a jet pack operator will be present along with a legends parade.
Will Sergio Perez bounce back? Will Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton continue to battle for P2? And what about Ferrari...?
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(Season 2023, Episode 32)
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Who better than Dr. Helmut Marko to narrate Red Bull's origins in Formula 1 - from a team/driver sponsor to owning a Formula 1 team and then owning two! From participating in races to claiming pole positions and races wins - and then of course, World Championships.
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Dr. Helmut Marko joins Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah for an in-depth conversation around Red Bull Racing, Red Bull Junior Team, his conversations with Dietrich Mateschitz, his love for art and more.
We talk about Red Bull Racing's successes with Sebastian Vettel, Max Verstappen and dissect just how Helmut Marko assess driver talent - how much of it is instinct and how much is data and so on.
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(Season 2023, Episode 31)
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Lando Norris, the least likely driver to be unsportsmanlike was given a time penalty for being exactly that, unsportsmanlike. And for what? Driving slowly in the pits to hold up his rivals while Mclaren double-stacked their cars! Didn't we applaud drivers for their spatial awareness when they did this for years on end?
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah review the 2023 Canadian Grand Prix. Max Verstappen's dominant win, Fernando Alonso vs. Lewis Hamilton, Esteban Ocon's flexi-rear wing, Lance Stroll's gamer move into the pits, George Russell's wall-banging ways (spatial awareness, huh?) and more.
This episode is also packed with Oscar Piastri's Kimi Raikkonen moment, Yuki Tsunoda's attempt to 'be fast between the grass', Ferrari's great tyre strategy, of course and Alexander Albon's immaculate drive to 7th place. Tune in!
(Season 2023, Episode 30)
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Seriously, who is a fan of Lance Stroll? From the top-4 teams, he looks farthest from a podium finish despite racing a car that's scored five podiums this year. In fact, six drivers have scored their maiden Formula 1 win in Canada through history but it seems highly unlikely that Stroll Jr. will add his name to this list.
Anyway, Aston Martin are bringing upgrades to their car for the 2023 Canadian Grand Prix. Let's see if Fernando Alonso's wish to 'crush' Mercedes comes true.
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah preview the upcoming race at Circuit Giles Villeneuve. Red Bull Racing's dominant run could see them match Mercedes' best race-winning streak from 2019 - 8 wins on the trot. In fact, Red Bull Racing could celebrate a century of wins - becoming only the 5th constructor in the history of sport to do so.
Mercedes will be out to prove that their double podium result in Spain wasn't track or weather dependent. The buzz around Ferrari will be around their historic win in Le Mans. And finally, will Williams repay Red Bull Racing the favour while declaring the upgrades on Alexander Albon's car?😉
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(Season 2023, Episode 29)
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Steve Slater, the Voice of F1 (ESPNStar & Fox Sports among others), joins Soumil Arora to share some of his finest memories from the Canadian Grand Prix over the years.
Did you know?There have been more Canadian Grands Prix than any other Grand Prix outside of Europe.
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Steve recalls several iconic races through history - 1999, when Mika Hakkinen became the first driver to win the race under the Safety Car.
1991, when Nigel Mansell lost the race with only half a lap to go (he lost drive).
Robert Kubica's crash in 2007 to winning his and BMW's first and only Grand Prix in Formula 1 in 2008.
This one's a must-listen!
Steve predicts a Lewis Hamilton this Sunday! Who do you think will win in Canada? Tell us via the poll on Spotify or tag us on social media.
(Season 2023, Episode 28)
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We've moved on from asking if Red Bull Racing will win all races in 2023. We're now wondering, if it will be Max Verstappen who will win all the remaining races in 2023!
The current and double World Champion cruised on his way to victory in the 2023 Spanish Grand Prix. Verstappen has now scored a hat-trick of wins - Miami, Monaco and Spain.
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah review the 2023 Spanish Grand Prix. Is Mercedes' pace for real? Is Ferrari's tyre degradation for real? And what about Aston Martin, why did the hype around 'Mission 33' turn to dust?
The time penalty for Yuki Tsunoda, was the justified? Valtteri Bottas' struggles and Fernando Alonso telling Lance Stroll to not be worried...let's relive some of the best moments of the 2023 Spanish Grand Prix.
@f1statsguru present his stats preview segment (around 22:00 mins), tune in!
(Season 2023, Episode 27)
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The Circuit de Catalunya-Barcelona has 14 corners. The circuit will also host it's 33rd race this weekend - the 2023 Spanish Grand Prix.
Are all the signs hinting towards a home win for the ever-popular Fernando Alonso? Btw, he did miss out on a win in Monaco last week, as the data now confirms.
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora, @f1statsguru aka Sundaram and Kunal Shah preview the upcoming 2023 Spanish Grand Prix. The key buzz will be around Fernando Alonso, obviously, but has the buzz around Carlos Sainz faded a wee bit after he joined Ferrari?
Also, full focus on upgrades at a circuit that's best-suited to test them. Will the change in layout aid better racing or will it be another factor for all to blame in case the race is a snoozefest? Also, look out for tyre management - the heat and the circuit are tyre busters! It's no surprise that Pirelli has brought their hardest compounds for this race. And of course, that's another blame factor, should we need it! 😉
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(Season 2023, Episode 26)
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The 2023 Monaco Grand Prix made us ask 'how did THAT happen?' several times over.
Firstly, Max Verstappen's pole position lap. But before that, Esteban Ocon claiming provisional pole! Yes, how did THAT happen?
(Also, what's your best guess for who calls Esteban Ocon 'Estie Bestie'!?
Then, we had the Monaco Grand Prix itself. It was a strategic race in every way, but the rain neutered that. But how was there no Safety Car or longer race interruption?
Helmets off to the talent of the 19 drivers who didn't crash. Sorry, Lance, you ain't on the list.
Alonso's tyre gamble, Ocon's slow stop, Carlos Sainz's anger & mistake, Charles Leclerc impeding Lando Norris (we know how that happened!), George Russell blowing his podium chances, Haas' muscling their way through, Yuki Tsunoda's dry weather performance and Nyck De Vries jumping Logan Sargeant for 19th place in the Drivers' Championship. This is an action-packed episode in itself.
Tune in to know how that happened!😉
(Season 2023, Episode 25)
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Fernando Alonso will feature with Aston Martin-Honda from 2026, either as a driver or a team ambassador, we reckon.
Yes, Honda has publicly said that they don't mind Alonso driving a race car powered by their engines, but would anyone come out publicly saying otherwise?
In fact, remember Alonso's Indy 500 bid? He raced a Chevrolet-powered car. It was known, but not publicly declared, that Honda didn't want him to race their engines.
Mercedes had a similar stance till they relaxed it so that Alonso could race a Mercedes-powered Aston Martin this season.
2026 might seem far away, but Aston Martin will already planning their driver line-up - what's next after Alonso? They will need an A-lister...and Lance Stroll isn't one.
Could this partnership interest Charles Leclerc or Lando Norris? Honda has declared that they would like to a Japanese driver at Aston Martin - could it be Yuki Tsunoda or Ayumu Iwasa? Interesting times ahead.
Here's an upload of a Twitter Spaces conversation between Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah for our avid podcast audience.
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(Season 2023, Episode 24)
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Could the 2023 Monaco Grand Prix be the first race of the season to see a non-Red Bull Racing driver win?
Can Charles Leclerc stick it on pole...and lead the race to win? Yes, we're aware of Leclerc's Monaco jinx!
Or could it be Fernando Alonso scoring a win after a decade-long gap? Either winner would be extremely popular, no doubt.
If you remember from last year, the Red Bull cars need two laps to warm-up tyres; could that be the chink in their armour this year? Also, the last two Q3 sessions in Monaco (2022 and 2021), have seen a Red Flag.
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah preview the upcoming 2023 Monaco Grand Prix. @f1statsguru presents his stats preview leading to the race - and in fact, will we have a race at all? Or will it be another procession around the streets of Monaco?
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(Season 2023, Episode 23)
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It's time for the 'Long Name Grand Prix' this weekend. The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix has historically had really long names - courtesy multiple sponsors, and of course, the region/government of Emilia Romagna.
But did you grow up calling this race Imola? Or, like Kunal, did you call it San Marino?
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah preview the upcoming 2023 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. For all the naming rights sponsors, the local promoters couldn't pay to have the Sprint + Grand Prix format this year...
There will be two key points this weekend - upgrades and rumours. All eyes on Mercedes, yes? @f1statsguru presents his stats preview segment for this weekend's race.
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(Season 2023, Episode 22)
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The 'voice of the Miami Grand Prix' and legendary American Formula 1 commentator Bob Varsha joins Soumil Arora on this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
The duo talk about the recently concluded Miami Grand Prix, the first of three races in the United States of America. Bob was the 'voice of the public address' at the Miami International Autodrome.
In this episode, you will hear Bob's best stories from Miami, why American manufacturers are excited about Formula 1 (Red Bull - Ford, Andretti - Cadillac) and Logan Sargeant, of course.
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(Season 2023, Episode 21)
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First things first, thank you, Charles Leclerc.
But, why?
The 2023 Miami Grand Prix saw on-track excitement due to two key reasons. First, drivers being out of place (thanks to Charles Leclerc's crash and subsequent Red Flag in Q3 of Qualifying). Second, the different tyre strategies that the out-of-place drivers had to use in the race.
Could it have been a snooze fest had it not been for LEC's Q3 crash?
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah review the 2023 Miami Grand Prix - the overtakes, the tyre strategies, and of course, the driver presentations. @f1statsguru aka Sundaram shares his stats review from the race.
(Season 2023, Episode 20)
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Martin Brundle's 'Grid Walk' at the Miami Grand Prix - that's definitely going to entertain. What else?
Could Taylor Swift be one among many celebrities who attend the race in Miami?
The marina, has real water, apparently. Also, remember, Sebastian Vettel's message from last year? 'Miami 2060: 1st Grand Prix underwater'
Also, the Miami Grand Prix is one of few races that start 30 mins into the hour (or at the start of the hour) depending on your timezone. Btw, there's expected to be a boxing-style announcer for every driver's entry this weekend.
Could the resurfaced track mean another 'tyre management' race? Will Sergio Perez and Max Verstappen be evenly matched given that the Miami International Autodrome is half-street, half-regular circuit? Sergio Perez has another rare chance to score his career-first back-to-back wins in Formula 1.
Tune in to listen to Soumil and Kunal's banter in this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast. @f1statsguru aka Sundaram shares his stats preview for the upcoming race.
(Season 2023, Episode 19)
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Despite 2 x Qualifying and 2 x Races, there were less than a handful of moments to review from the 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Max Verstappen's over-reaction on Saturday and then under-reaction on Sunday made it to our list, as did Fernando Alonso's radio messages and of course, the pit lane blocking incident on the last lap of the race.
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah review the Sprint and Grand Prix from Azerbaijan. @f1statsguru aka Sundaram shares his jaw-dropping stats in his segment, too.
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(Season 2023, Episode 18)
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Will the 2 x Qualifying and 2 x Race sessions mean more chaos around the streets of Baku?
'Land of Fire', 'City of Winds' and the 'Home of the Street Fighters', all tags for Azerbaijan, Baku and the Baku City Circuit respectively are geared towards one goal - entertainment!
We're hosting a Motorsport carnival in Mumbai on 30th April - for Formula 1 and MotoGP fans.
Join us for a live race screening, quiz and simulator session for the 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix (Formula 1) and 2023 Spanish Grand Prix (MotoGP).
Where: Dadar SOCIAL, 3.45 pm IST onward
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After a near four week gap, the questions remain the same - will anyone catch Red Bull Racing? Can Sergio Perez really challenge Max Verstappen? Will all teams bring upgrades? Will Ferrari fire (not literally!)?
And is Fernando Alonso REALLY dating Taylor Swift!?
In this banter-filled episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal preview the 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. @f1statsguru aka Sundaram shares his stats preview. We're in for a mad weekend...tune in!
(Season 2023, Episode 17)
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Brrrake aka Blake Hinsey, a former Red Bull Racing and Force India F1 Team engineer, joins Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah on this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
Blake shares how one can become a Performance Engineer in Formula 1 by narrating his story, working with the current World Champion team as well as a team that was fondly known as 'best bang for buck' World Champions. He shares some of his fondest Formula 1 memories.
Blake tells us how he was hired to engineer Sebastian Vettel at Red Bull Racing, only for VET to join Ferrari. He shares more about working with Max Verstappen, Sergio Perez and other Red Bull Racing drivers. And of course, what makes VER so special?
'Engine Braking' is Blake's podcast along with another social media sensation and former Red Bull Racing engineer, 'Engine Mode 11'.
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(Season 2023, Episode 16)
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Just what all goes in to design and erect an FIA/FIM-homologated motor-racing circuit that is used for Formula 1, MotoGP, Formula E & other series? What are the design, legal, practical, civil and even human resource requirements needed?
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora spoke to Ben Wilshire and Dan Selby from Driven International, the company that was responsible for the most-recent changes to the Yas Marina Circuit (for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix).
Driven International also designed the Hyderabad Street Circuit in India (for Formula E's Hyderabad ePrix), the Mandalika International Street Circuit in Indonesia (for MotoGP & Superbike World Championship) among others.
In Formula 1, the focus always is on car design, but in this April break, we decided to focus on circuit design. After all, Romain Grosjean famously said that it was cheaper to re-design circuits than the racing cars as the sport chased 'ease of overtaking'.
(Season 2023, Episode 15)
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Inside Line F1 Podcast's Soumil Arora is in conversation with David Coulthard - about life and philosophy of Formula 1. He explains his relationship with Christian Horner & Mercedes, retiring from Formula 1 (and Red Bull Racing) a season before the team started winning, Adrian Newey and more.
(Season 2023, Episode 14)
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13 time Grand Prix winner and former Red Bull Racing driver David Coulthard joined us as a guest on the Inside Line F1 Podcast a couple of weeks ago.
DC as he's popularly known, spoke about what makes Red Bull Racing special, Christian Horner, Adrian Newey and Max Verstappen. He also spoke about his Formula 1 career among other topics.
Check out the full episode on Monday, 10th April (2023).
Hosted by: Soumil Arora
3 x Red Flags, 1 x Safety Car & 1 x Virtual Safety Car - the FIA literally threw everything they could to make the 2023 Australian Grand Prix interesting. Truth be told, we were entertained - after all, we had 3 x starts + 3 x opening laps; that's 3x the normal Grand Prix weekend. If you weren't entertained, tell us. Leave a response in the poll (Spotify specific).
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal discuss the FIA - and the various ways they were challenged Down Under. Apart from Carlos Sainz's penalty, the FIA did what was expected of them - not end a race under the Safety Car! But fate had other plans - including ensuring Fernando Alonso finished in P3, not higher or lower.
The 'civil war' at Alpine, Mclaren's double points, Ferrari's race, Nico Hulkenberg's almost podium (incl. Haas' protest and why), Mercedes' strong page + brewing rivalry between George Russell-Lewis Hamilton, Sergio Perez's recovery drive to 5th + the best radio message of the race. And finally, @f1statsguru's stats review segment.
We discuss it all...from an entertaining 2023 Australian Grand Prix.
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(Season 2023, Episode 13)
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Could Fernando Alonso join the ranks of the other Formula 1 legends whose 101st podium finish was actually a race win? Yes, we're manifesting 'Mission 33' for this weekend's Australian Grand Prix. This stat is courtesy @f1statsguru.
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal preview the race Down Under - will the FIA find yet another creative way to take centre stage this weekend? Remember, drivers will have to 'walk' the track and not bike it!
Will another driver be outside of the start grid box and get a time penalty? Will another team not serve a time penalty correctly? How soon before AlphaTauri and Mclaren score points? In fact, could the start to Mclaren's season get any more worse? Will Oscar Piastri out-qualify Lando Norris at his home race?
Will Red Bull Racing let Sergio Perez fight Max Verstappen? In fact, can Perez keep carry forward momentum from Jeddah to Melbourne? How much further up the road will the 'Bulls finish compared to the field? Red Bull's record in Australia hasn't been as strong.
Will drivers continue to complain about the difficult in overtaking at Albert Park, too? Remember, the circuit has 4 DRS zones - the only circuit to have so many.
Will Helmut Marko or Franz Tost throw another salvo at AlphaTauri - from having no confidence in the engineers to another impending name change.
Will Ferrari and Mercedes continue their podium-less streak for a third consecutive race?
Lots to look forward to for this weekend's 2023 Australian Grand Prix.
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(Season 2023, Episode 12)
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The FIA always manages to find a way to grab the limelight every other Grand Prix. As for Fernando Alonso, he's managed to score a podium at every Grand Prix in 2023. But the one at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit wasn't without controversy.
Should the FIA install a pit lane timer for all teams serving a time penalty? Will the start grid boxes be redesigned to aid driver visibility? Will the wording for 'working on the car' (or not!) be re-written?
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal review the talking points from the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Max Verstappen's solid recovery from P15 to 2nd - and why he's right in being disappointed. Sergio 'Checo' Perez's solid drive from pole to flag! Mercedes' PR overdrive, Ferrari's setup problems...and Aston Martin's preparations (for the FIA penalty review).
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(Season 2023, Epsiode 11)
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Just how rowdy can it get if the Jeddah Corniche Circuit delivers a Max Verstappen vs. Charles Leclerc...with a Fernando Alonso thrown in?
And of course, let's hope that there are no missile strikes!
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil, @f1statsguru and Kunal preview the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. While Ferrari and Mercedes will be fending off rumours and other media speculation, we expect Red Bull Racing-Verstappen to run away with some heavy points.
After Bahrain, George Russell (and others) kept stressing that Bahrain was 'an outlier'. If that's the case, will Red Bull Racing be challenged whatosever? And if so, who will the challenge come from?
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(Season 2023, Episode 10)
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Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin & Lance Stroll - what a story they wrote in the 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix. Will this love story continue to entertain throughout the 2023 Formula 1 season?
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil, @f1statsguru and Kunal review all the headlines, stories and narratives from the season-opening race.
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(Season 2023, Episode 9)
Fernando Alons-ooooh! Will he take the top step of the podium this Sunday in the 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix?
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil, @f1statsguru & Kunal preview the first race of the 2023 Formula 1 season.
Five things to watch for:
- 2023 cars - we will finally see them!
- End of sandbagging
- Fernando Alonso
- Overtaking fest.
- Race strategy
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(Season 2023, Episode 8)
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Pre-season testing for the 2023 Formula 1 season is finished. To bring to you the key takeaways for every Formula 1 team, we have F1 TV's Tech Talk's Craig Scarborough aka @ScarbsTech join us as a guest for this special episode.
Is porpoising a thing of the past? Will Mercedes continue with their 0.5 sidepod concept? Is Aston Martin really as quick as testing suggested? Can Ferrari take the fight to Red Bull Racing? And what about Williams, AlphaTauri and Haas? Also, is Mclaren really in trouble after testing woes?
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora spoke to @ScarbsTech about design innovations for the upcoming season, his personal journey as Formula 1's most-engaged tech guru and predictions. Tune in!
(Season 2023, Episode 7)
Follow our hosts on Twitter: Soumil Arora & Craig Scarborough (aka @ScarbsTech)
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Yes, P for testing it is. You have to tune in to know why!
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, the trio (Soumil, @f1statsguru & Kunal), get together to discuss the main talking points from the upcoming (& only) pre-season test in Bahrain.
MEET US: 26th February in Mumbai. Venue: Palladium Social (from 5-7pm)
We will discuss best moments from Drive to Survive (season 5) + stories from pre-season testing. And of course, an engaging F1 quiz hosted by @f1statsguru.
India's most-experienced Formula 1 journalists (FIA-accredited) Abhishek Takle will be our guest for the upcoming F1 Pitstop with the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
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Will porpoising continue to trouble teams? How will the rookies fare, and what about the 'young' Fernando Alonso?
Nico Hulkenberg hasn't been at work full-time since 3 years. Also, new design innovations, FIA-F1 friction and above all else, the lack of absolute clarity as to who is the quickest (or in fact, the slowest) from testing.
There's a lot of banter and information to look forward to in this episode. Tune in!
(Season 2023, Episode 6)
Follow our hosts on Twitter: Soumil Arora, Sundaram Ramaswami and Kunal Shah
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All 10 teams have launched their 2023 cars in the last two weeks. What's next?
Pre-season testing, of course. 'Testing is boring', they say.
Trust us, 'they' and you need to hear our F1 Explained episode about pre-season testing. We tell you WHY it's exciting.
But before that, we dive into what exactly is a pre-season test? Why do Formula 1 teams and drivers need to 'test'? Why are there only 3 days of testing? Do the teams-drivers HAVE to participate in the test?
And finally, can the results from pre-season testing be taken seriously? Like, will we know which team-driver is the title favourite for the 2023 Formula 1 season?
(Season 2023, Episode 5)
Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta, Soumil Arora, Sundaram Ramaswami
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It's 'car launch season' in Formula 1. Or is it? Formula 1 teams are launching liveries under the guise of a car launch. Understandably, fans aren't pleased.
As we build up to the 2023 Formula 1 season, we will simplify Formula 1 for you via our new series called 'F1 Explained'. It only seemed apt that our opening episode would talk about Formula 1 car launches...and how the primary audience are the team's sponsors. (Sorry to burst your bubble!)
Why do teams not use their latest cars? Why can't all teams have one grand launch event? And finally, some very fascinating car launches from history.
Whether you're a new fan ('Drive to Survive' converted) or a Formula 1 veteran, F1 Explained will aim to simplify the complexities of Formula 1 in five mins or less.
It's our version of the 'explain to me like I'm a five year old!'
Let's know how you like our new series AND if you have specific questions for us to get to first.
(Season 2023, Episode 04)
Follow our hosts on Twitter: Soumil Arora
This episode is hands down our most-special episode. We recorded our early & bold (or boldest!) predictions for the 2023 Formula 1 season...with a live audience. Yes, we engaged with some of our most-ardent listeners (who also happen to be Formula 1 fans, of course) in the real world.
As you all know, we hosted our first-ever meet-up in the physical world in mid-January in Mumbai. Here's a glimpse of the fun we had - lots of banter, serious talk, predictions and above all else the joy of meeting you all.
We will have more meet-ups. We will scale-up & be in your city (or country!?) sooner than later, we hope.
But for now, sit back & listen to one of our finest episodes yet.
Tune in!
(Season 2023, Episode 03)
Follow our hosts on Twitter: Soumil Arora, Sundaram Ramaswami and Kunal Shah
It's still the off-season and we're re-visiting some of our best episodes from the last couple of seasons. This episode is a mash-up of Bob Varsha's finest comments on the Inside Line F1 Podcast through 2022. Yes, we were honoured to have the American F1 broadcasting legend (the 'Voice of F1' in the USA) on our show multiple times.
In this episode, Soumil Arora and Bob talk about American drivers in F1 or lack thereof, the biased Super Licence system and the continued snub for the Andretti Group over the last many months. Sit back & listen to some of the finest commentaries on the sport and business of Formula 1 on the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
(Season 2023, Episode 02)
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We're starting 2023 with a bang...and you are invited to join the fun.
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosting an F1 fan meet-up in Mumbai (India) and the event is open to all F1 fans!
- Where? Khar Social, Mumbai
- When? 15th January, 5pm onward
- What? Conversations, quizzes, banter & a live recording of an episode
Special guest in virtual attendance: Jehan Daruvala (India's most-successful single-seater racer & Mahindra Racing's reserve driver)
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See you there!
Happy New Year! But of course, we have to wait a few months before wishing each other a happy new season!
Announcement - we're planning our first offline meet-up in Mumbai on 15th January. (More details to follow on our socials)
We start 2023 with one of our best episodes - yes, it's a re-visit from when the legendary broadcaster and award-winning journalist Peter Windsor was a guest on our show.
Tune in to hear Peter narrate stories about the still-born USF1 Team, F1 in America & driver shoot-outs. Are they really a good way to assess driver talent? And why the current driver academies are in a serious need of a revamp.
(Season 2023, Episode 01)
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This is probably our final episode of 2022 - and it's a re-run of our most-popular episode from the Force India F1 Team stories. In this episode, Soumil Arora hosts former Force India F1 Team members, Ravikant Sabnavis and Kunal Shah (yes, he's also one of our co-hosts), to share interesting stories of their time with the team.
In this episode, the duo share how the Force India F1 Team discussed interest in hiring the legendary Adrian Newey, how Vijay Mallya wasn't the first owner of choice & how another popular Indian Motorsport figure let the opportunity to own the Silverstone-based team go by. Tune in!
(Season 2022, Episode 74)
Follow our hosts on Twitter: Kunal Shah & Soumil Arora
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'Lucky' is easily one of the most-awaited Motorsport series in Formula 1's ongoing winter break. Directed by award-winner Manish Pandey (of 'Senna' fame), Lucky is narrated by Formula 1's original Ringmaster & Wizard of Oz, Bernie Ecclestone.
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Manish Pandey (who also wrote-produced 'Senna') shares behind-the-scenes moments from Lucky - how it was to work with Bernie Ecclestone, why the show is called 'Lucky', why Formula 1 fans (new and old!) should look forward to his upcoming production that will premiere on 27th December across various markets...and more.
This episode left us with goosebumps & excitement as we countdown to the 27th...
Tune in!
(Season 2022, Episode 73)
Follow our hosts on Twitter: Soumil Arora
Image courtesy: Lucky TV Series
Our most-awaited, funniest and wittiest episode of the year - the Inside Line F1 Parody Awards. This is the 10th edition of the Inside Line F1 Parody Awards, where 'winner is never who you think it is'.
The trio, Soumil, @f1statsguru (aka Sundaram) and Kunal get together to bring to you this hour-long special that captures some of the best, almost forgotten & most-cherished moments from the 2022 Formula 1 season.
Race of the Year, Driver of the Year - and the usual categories feature in the Inside Line F1 Parody Awards. But there's also the Prediction of the Year, Strategy of the Year, Moment of the Year and several more serious categories with humourous winners. Tune in & enjoy the banter!
(Season 2022, Episode 72)
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Why was Mick Schumacher stopped from doing post-season celebratory donuts? Why did the FIA designate an area for donuts? And of course, Schumacher's synchronised spinning with Nicholas Latifi.
Are Ferrari hyping their 'dummy pit stop' a bit too much?
Could Max Verstappen have slowed down Charles Leclerc as Sergio Perez chased him down in the closing stages of the 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix?
Of course, Verstappen shrugged off such as a suggestion as not 'fair racing'
Aston Martin - Alfa Romeo being for 55 points while Fernando having the most-Alonso-esque end to his third stint with 'Team Enstone'.
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil, @f1statsguru (aka Sundaram) and Kunal share banter from the final race of the season.
Tune in!
(Season 2022, Episode 71)
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Four Formula 1 drivers will have a farewell race this weekend at the 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - but we hope that at least three of them have a chance to return to Formula 1 in the near future.
Sorry, Nicholas Latifi, but it's tough to add you to that list (unless you send a few million $$$ to our account!).
Soumil, @f1statsguru aka Sundaram and Kunal bring to you the 2022 Abu Dhabi GP preview episode on the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
Yes, battle for P2 - between Ferrari and Mercedes & between Charles Leclerc & Sergio Perez will be the talking point. As will be the battle between Aston Martin-Alfa Romeo, Haas-AlphaTauri and of course, Alpine-Mclaren.
Irrespective of who you are cheering for, enjoy the last race of the 2022 Formula 1 season. You will miss the sport in the off-season, take our word for it.
Tune in!
(Season 2022, Episode 70)
Follow our hosts on Twitter: Soumil Arora, Sundaram Ramaswami and Kunal Shah
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Why, Max Verstappen, why? The two-time World Champion let go of the 'cheapest' way to secure Sergio Perez's loyalty at the 2022 Sao Paulo GP or the 2022 Brazilian GP (whatever you want to call it!).
And then of course, we had a Verstappen vs. Lewis Hamilton on-track, that cost both teams a bit of body work. Fernando Alonso's fightback, Ferrari's inters for Charles Leclerc and refusal to swap places with Carlos Sainz, the team-mate battles, Yuki Tsunoda being 'forgotten' by Race Control, Lando Norris' illness, Mclaren's double DNF, Kevin Magnussen's pole and more.
(Season 2022, Episode 69)
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It's officially the Sao Paolo GP - even though we're accustomed to calling it the Brazilian GP over the years! Call it what you may, this is Lewis Hamilton's 'honorary' home race after he was granted honorary citizenship of Brazil - a heart-warming gesture, to say the least.
For our regulars, you already know that we will be hosting this season's final live race watchalong for this weekend's race. The super host and pundit will the legendary Peter Windsor. The event is FREE and open to all fans!
Join our race watchalong sessions with the award-winning journalist & team manager (Williams & Ferrari), Peter Windsor.
On the live stream, you can discuss with Peter & our hosts various race-related topics - performances, insights & more. Join us to enhance your real-time race viewing experience!
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In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil, @f1statsguru & Kunal preview the 2022 Sao Paolo Grand Prix. We expect 'altitude' and 'elevation changes' to the buzzwords this weekend. And of course, a driver or three might compare racing at Interlagos to racing at a go-kart circuit!
And of course, we've got two races this weekend - Will Max Verstappen win them both? Or will altitude bring Mercedes into play again? They've been tantalisingly close to a race win in the last two Grand Prix weekends. Will Ferrari continue to struggle? Tune in!
(Season 2022, Episode 68)
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Peter Windsor is back on the Inside Line F1 Podcast. In this episode, Peter shares some of his favourite memories from Formula 1's time in Brazil.
"Without Emerson Fittipaldi, we wouldn't have had an Ayrton Senna or Nelson Piquet," says Peter. This episode is a must-listen; co-hosted by Soumil Arora.
Join our race watchalong sessions with the award-winning journalist & team manager (Williams & Ferrari), Peter Windsor.
On the live stream, you can discuss with Peter & our hosts various race-related topics - performances, insights & more. Join us to enhance your real-time race viewing experience!
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(Season 2022, Episode 67)
Follow our hosts on Twitter: Peter Windsor & Soumil Arora
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Max Verstappen soared Sky high in the 2022 Mexico Grand Prix. So much so that he & Red Bull Racing decided to 'boycott' one of the most-famous official broadcasters of the sport.
Join our race watchalong sessions with the award-winning journalist & team manager (Williams & Ferrari), Peter Windsor.
On the live stream, you can discuss with Peter & our hosts various race-related topics - performances, insights & more. Join us to enhance your real-time race viewing experience!
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In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal discuss tyre strategies - because that's what kept us all on the edge of our seats (well, mostly) through the 71-lap race. After all, strategy is what cost Mercedes a race win & gave Daniel Ricciardo the opportunity to showcase some of his missing performances.
But what about Ferrari? They didn't have the pace to showcase any strategy masterclass (or mistakes!). And finally, what can be said about Fernando Alonso's ill-luck. Tune in!
(Season 2022, Episode 66)
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Apart from Sergio Perez & the Mexican Formula 1 fans - there's a lot to look forward to this weekend. Audi-Sauber's most-recent announcement, the Alpine-FIA protest, a carry forward from the last race in COTA - and a Mexican Wave, perhaps?
Join our race watchalong sessions with the award-winning journalist & team manager (Williams & Ferrari), Peter Windsor.
On the live stream, you can discuss with Peter & our hosts various race-related topics - performances, insights & more. Join us to enhance your real-time race viewing experience!
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If Sergio Perez wins, it will be the most-epic Mexican Grand Prix ever! Will Mexico declare a national holiday!? And of course, we don't think Max Verstappen will gift a win to Checo; but stranger things have happened before. Remember Spain?
And then the usual - Alpine vs. Mclaren, Aston Martin vs. Alfa Romeo + the few others in the Drivers' Championship. Tune in!
(Season 2022, Episode 65)
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For a Grand Prix that was well-cooked, Apple's Tim Cook definitely under-cooked the chequered flag at the Circuit of the Americas for the 2022 United States Grand Prix.
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast: Soumil and Kunal review the 10th anniversary edition of the United States Grand Prix - a race that gave us Versappen vs. Leclerc, Verstappen vs. Hamilton, Hamilton vs. Vettel AND Vettel vs. lots of others. And of course, this was the most-Alonso-esque race for Fernando Alonso...who then lost a great result in the typical Alonso fashion. Smartly played by Haas? Tune in!
(Season 2022, Episode 64)
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'Keep Austin Weird' is the slogan adopted to promote small businesses in Austin, Texas. Legendary American Formula 1 broadcaster Bob Varsha tells us in this episode that Formula 1 at the Circuit of the Americas helps 'Keep Austin Weird'.
It's the 10th anniversary of the United States Grand Prix - the return of Formula 1 to the USA. And there's lots to look forward to apart from Daniel Ricciardo's off-track shenanigans and Bob's re-appearance on the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
Fancy bat-watching, for example?
Bob narrates the making of the epic Turn 1 - which is aptly called 'The Phil Hill'. And of course, we will also have 'The Andretti' from this weekend onward.
Here's a very special guest on this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast - previewing the 2022 United States Grand Prix with Soumil Arora.
(Season 2022, Episode 63)
Follow our hosts: Sundaram Ramaswami, Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah
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As we look forward to the 2022 United States Grand Prix, here is the first of our two special episodes.
Legendary broadcaster, award-winning Formula 1 journalist & former F1 team manager Peter Windsor joins Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah in this special episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
Peter was one of two figureheads involved in the much-hyped US F1 Team - we dig deeper into the story of the team: the plans, the expectations and the anti-climax of not lining up on the start grid despite being granted an entry licence.
In addition, Peter discusses 'driver academies' in Formula 1, why driver shootouts aren't a wise solution, his current engagements & proposals to Formula 1-Stefano Domenicali & more.
Tune in!
(Season 2022, Episode 62)
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Congratulations to Max Verstappen & Red Bull Racing!
But did the FIA mess up another title-winning race & season for Max Verstappen? It seems that only the FIA knew what rules were in play, which apparently, seem to have been a loophole they didn't know they had written!
What does Max Verstappen need to do to win a title cleanly? WHAT IF the 2022 Japanese GP was a title-deciding race between Verstappen and Charles Leclerc? Oh yes, LEC made a mistake under pressure, lest we forget.
Other topics in this episode - Esteban Ocon vs. Lewis Hamilton, why could Hamilton not overtake? And why this battle is what Formula 1 should be like. Why was Fernando Alonso displeased despite a strong race full of overtaking moves on track? Also, welcome to the points for Nicholas Latifi. Tune in!
(Season 2022, Episode 61)
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Suzuka is special, for the teams-drivers, for Honda & for Yuki Tsunoda. But above all else, it's special for the Japanese Formula 1 fans. They're a different breed altogether. Passionate, knowledgeable, respectful & humble. We're only glad that they'll get their taste of Formula 1 for the first time since 2019. And definitely, their super-cool merchandise is the one thing we're going to look out for at every session.
Come to think of it, Suzuka is like Scaletrix in real life! It's the ONLY circuit with a figure of eight corner, that means that the circuit is both, clock-wise & anti-clock-wise. So it's only apt that we use this reference in our 2022 Japanese Grand Prix preview episode. Tune in!
(Season 2022, Episode 60)
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Tune in to our 2022 Singapore Grand Prix review episode.
Could Ferrari or Mercedes have won this race? Could the FIA have started the race earlier than they eventually did? And of course, 'jewellery gate' & now 'budget cap-gate' coming up.
(Season 2022, Episode 59)
'Tight-twisty, hot-humid, physically demanding, Asian race but on European timezone' - some of the buzzwords we expect to hear as Singapore returns to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Join our race watchalong sessions with the legendary British Formula 1 commentator Steve Slater (ex-Sky TV, ESPN, Star Sports).
On the live stream, you can discuss with Steve & our hosts various race-related topics - strategies, performances, insights & more. Join us to enhance your real-time race viewing experience!
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In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil, Sundaram and Kunal preview the upcoming 2022 Singapore Grand Prix. Yes, the stories are the same - another Max Verstappen win? Or can Ferrari claim one? Will Mercedes be in the fight? Will Alpine be quicker than Mclaren, again?
But we've got different narratives we're looking forward to this weekend. Tune in!
(Season 2022, Episode 58)
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After a three-week break, it's finally RACE WEEK. The Singapore Grand Prix returns to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix after a three year hiatus. Since three is the number in play, will this prove to be a lucky hunting ground for driver who races car #3 (Daniel Ricciardo, of course)?
Of course, there's a greater chance that driver who raced car #33 (Max Verstappen, remember?) till last year is the downright favourite.
But let's look back before we look forward?
Join our race watchalong sessions with the legendary British Formula 1 commentator Steve Slater (ex-Sky TV, ESPN, Star Sports).
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In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, the broadcasting legend Steve Slater joins Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah to look back at how the Singapore Grand Prix came about. Did you know that the current layout that Formula 1 races on isn't the layout that was first proposed? Also, did you know of the science that went into illuminating the street circuit - also Formula 1's first-ever night race?
Steve Slater was directly involved with the Singapore Grand Prix for many years - so expect a lot of 'did you know' moments in this episode. Sit back & enjoy one of many Steve's stories (narrated by Steve himself!) as we build up to our 2022 Singapore Grand Prix coverage.
(Season 2022, Episode 57)
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Our 'Force India - Inside Line' series is back and this is episode #4.
Ravikant Sabnavis & Kunal Shah, former Force India F1 Team members, join Soumil Arora to share stories about Force India's interest in Adrian Newey, how Vijay Mallya came to own the team & more.
Links to the previous episodes of the 'Force India - Inside Line' series are below:
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- Episode 2: Sachin Tendulkar, Shah Rukh Khan, One from a Billion Hunt
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(Season 2022, Episode 56)
Follow our hosts on Twitter: Ravikant Sabnavis, Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah
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In the build-up to the 2022 Italian GP & in our preview episode, we asked if Red Bull Racing would finally conquer Monza. They did; as did Max Verstappen.
But did the late-race Safety Car rob Ferrari & the tifosi of a possible race win at home in Monza? Could we see rule changes to prevent races ending under the Safety Car?
Join our race watchalong sessions with the legendary British Formula 1 commentator Steve Slater (ex-Sky TV, ESPN, Star Sports).
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In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil, @f1statsguru aka Sundaram and Kunal review the 2022 Italian Grand Prix. Were Ferrari right in pitting Charles Leclerc under the VSC - and was the medium the correct choice? Did Ferrari-Leclerc have any chance of winning the race? Carlos Sainz & Lewis Hamilton's recovery drives, Nyck de Vries' heroic debut, @f1statguru's much-popular stats segment & more. Tune in!
(Season 2022, Episode 55)
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Red Bull Racing haven't scored a single podium at Monza in the hybrid-turbo era. But we expect that to change this Sunday. Yes, it is tough to imagine someone other than Max Verstappen winning the 2022 Italian Grand Prix...in front of the tifosi.
As for Ferrari, let's hope the dash of yellow in their special livery brings better performance & results. Mercedes has scored more points (average) than Ferrari since the 2022 Australian GP (basically, since race #3).
Join our race watchalong sessions with the legendary British Formula 1 commentator Steve Slater (ex-Sky TV, ESPN, Star Sports).
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In this 2022 Italian GP preview episode on the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil & Kunal tell you the key things to look for at Monza - Jacques Villeneuve's test with Alpine, Ferrari's 75th & Monza's 100th year in the running, Alpine-Alonso & Williams-Albon's top-speed (on a low downforce circuit).
And above all else, what gap will Max Verstappen have to the rest of the field in Qualifying & on Race Day? Remember, he demolished the other 19 drivers in low downforce-spec machinery at Spa; and Monza's downforce requirements are the lowest for any circuit on the calendar. Tune in!
(Season 2022, Episode 54)
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Max Verstappen won at home...for the second year in succession. Red Bull Racing's strategy helped Verstappen claim his 10th win of the season and 4th win on the trot!
The race at Zandvoort was a high-speed game of chess & Red Bull Racing once again proved why they are most-lethal when it comes to race strategy.
Could Mercedes have won with an alternate strategy?
Join our race watchalong sessions with the legendary British Formula 1 commentator Steve Slater (ex-Sky TV, ESPN, Star Sports).
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Soumil, Sundaram and Kunal review the 2022 Dutch Grand Prix. They decode the strategies that were at play, strategies that maybe were missed & explain why Verstappen would've won either way.
Did Yuki Tsunoda-AlphaTauri conspire to help Red Bull-Verstappen win? There are lots of conspiracy theories doing the rounds on social media. But what's being celebrated a little less is Fernando Alonso's race from 13th to 6th!
And btw, Ferrari found another way to botch a race. We're sure you already know!
(Season 2022, Episode 53)
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It is without a doubt that 2022 Dutch Grand Prix will be a one-of-a-kind event - just as the 2021 edition was. The organisers clearly have made the Dutch Grand Prix a landmark event to attend - for on-track action & the off-track entertainment.
And of course, we've got 'fake gravel' to look forward to this weekend!
Join our race watchalong sessions with the legendary British Formula 1 commentator Steve Slater (ex-Sky TV, ESPN, Star Sports).
On the live stream, you can discuss with Steve & our hosts various race-related topics - strategies, performances, insights & more. Join us to enhance your real-time race viewing experience!
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In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil, Sundaram (aka @f1statsguru) and Kunal preview the 2022 Dutch Grand Prix. Given Max Verstappen's form & the might of his Red Bull Racing car, is it even possible to predict someone else winning? Should Verstappen win, it'll be a career-first of four wins in a row (no, we're not jinxing it!). And of course, @f1statsguru's stats preview has more mind-boggling stats to look forward to including a story on why the Tarzanbocht is called that.
Tune in, there's a lot of content in store - including Guus (our long-time listener) telling us how the locals pronounce 'Zandvoort'!
(Season 2022, Episode 52)
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The 2022 Belgian Grand Prix will be remembered for Max Verstappen-Red Bull Racing's dominance; a race that Verstappen won from 14th place. However, there were lots of talking points from the race otherwise. 'Plan G', remember?
And also, Lewis Hamilton's refusal to visit the circuit medical centre after his opening lap incident with Fernando Alonso. Tune in to our 2022 Belgian GP review episode.
Join our race watchalong sessions with the legendary British Formula 1 commentator Steve Slater (ex-Sky TV, ESPN, Star Sports).
On the live stream, you can discuss with Steve & our hosts various race-related topics - strategies, performances, insights & more. Join us to enhance your real-time race viewing experience!
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Soumil, Sundaram & Kunal re-live their memories from our first-ever live stream with Steve Slater while also dissecting key moments from the race. Ferrari's bold (or silly!) strategy with Charles Leclerc for the fastest lap of the race. Their 'question' to drivers on tyre strategy choices. Mclaren's inability to attack or defend, Esteban Ocon's double double overtakes and more.
(Season 2022, Episode 51)
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There's just so much to look forward to this weekend. For starters, a race at Spa? After last year's debacle, all it takes to worry fans & Formula 1 alike is a few drops of rain. Also, will drivers approve of the changes made to make the Spa Francorchamps safer? Let's hope that some of the iconic corner haven't lost their character.
Piasco (or Piasco-gate) will hog headlines in the build-up to the weekend. The other talking points will be the changes enforced to control porpoising (or vertical oscillations) & flexi-floors. Will this bring Mercedes in the fight?
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In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil, Sundaram (aka @f1statsguru) and Kunal bring to you the 2022 Belgian GP preview. Can Charles Leclerc take pole & win? That's the question on everyone's minds. The Dutch/Belgian fans will be out in force to support their favourite driver & championship leader, Max Verstappen.
But seriously, will the technical changes bring Mercedes in the fight? Since the last race in Hungary, the reigning Constructors' Champions definitely have momentum on their side. There's a lot to look forward to - including the stats preview segment & why elevation changes are most-talked about when the Formula 1 circus visits the legendary Spa Francorchamps. Tune in!
(Season 2022, Episode 50)
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What is the 'driver silly season' and why is it called that? The legendary Steve Slater joins us in this episode of the F1 Explained series to share his perspectives on 'Piasco' and other driver-contract stories over the years.
This is an episode you don't want to miss! Steve's stories include Michael Schumacher, Jenson Button, Kimi Raikkonen and others.
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(Season 2022, Episode 49)
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'And the Oscar goes to...'
A mid-season review episode like no other! But it's not the usual categories - best driver, best team & so on. We're different, remember? ;-)
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Which off-track incident caught your attention? And which incident should've been highlighted more?
What was your surprise performance of the season? Which gap in the Drivers' & Constructors' Championship interests you?
And finally, what was your 'wait, what...!' moment of the first part of the 2022 Formula 1 season? Tune in!
(Season 2022, Episode 48)
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In one of our summer break specials, we bring to you an in-depth interview with Daniel Ricciardo's trainer, Michael Italiano.
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Michael, who has been friends with Daniel since they were both aged 12 years, shares how Formula 1 drivers deal with the pressure & negativity that comes with their profession. Michael explains the 'jet lag protocol' that he has in place for Ricciardo - to help cope with flyaway races that after held in different timezones. He also explains how drivers maintain immunity through the long racing calendars & more.
This episode was recorded a few days before the 2022 British Grand Prix and was scheduled for a summer break release. Our regulars would remember snippets from this interview in our 2022 British Grand Prix preview episode.
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(Season 2022, Episode 47)
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How did Max Verstappen win the 2022 Hungarian Grand Prix? And how did Ferrari & George Russell end up losing it? Could Lewis Hamilton have challenged for the win had it not been for a DRS issue in Qualifying? And what if Verstappen didn't have his power unit issue in Qualifying, too?
Hear our 2022 Hungarian Grand Prix review episode.
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In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal discuss Ferrari's lack of pace & strategy - but what did they lack more? With an 80 points gap, is it time to stop counting Charles Leclerc as a title contender in 2022? The Alpine-Mclaren battle - what happened to Daniel Ricciardo? Tune in!
(Season 2022, Episode 46)
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We never saw this coming, did you? No, we're not only talking about Sebastian Vettel announcing his retirement. We're also talking about Vettel taking to social media! We knew that the former will eventually happen at some point, but the latter? Never!
AND HE USED A HASHTAG!
Will his retirement video be the only thing that Vettel posts on his social media account?
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In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal discuss Vettel's retirement - didn't he retire in the most un-Vettel-like manner? Sundaram aka @f1statsguru shares his super-cool stats for the upcoming 2022 Hungarian Grand Prix.
The question on everybody's minds - can Ferrari & Charles Leclerc fight back? OR in our silly segment, we discuss what other errors could Ferrari end up making this weekend. They've literally ticked off the box the most-obvious errors already.
There's a lot in this 30-odd mins long episode. Tune in!
(Season 2022, Episode 45)
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Oh, Charles - what a costly error! One small mistake for Leclerc, a giant leap for Verstappen - the gap in the Formula 1 Drivers' Championship is now a mammoth 63 points!
Earlier in the season, Verstappen was 44 points down on Leclerc; this means that in the 12 races of the 2022 Formula 1 season, Verstappen has pulled 99 points on Leclerc! incredible.
Here's the 2022 French GP preview episode on the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
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In this episode, Soumil and Kunal discuss if Leclerc had the pace to win the 2022 French Grand Prix? Could Carlos Sainz have scored a podium? Was Sergio Perez literally napping at the VSC restart or should Formula 1 investigate further in the software glitch that saw Perez lose a podium finish.
A great result for Mercedes, but one of their most-embarrassing performances in qualifying? We're not sure about the others, but we are definitely alighting the Mercedes hype train.
@f1statsguru is on holiday - but his jaw-dropping stats are with us, as always. Did you know? Red Bull Racing is only an 11 race streak of podium finishes; their highest since 2013!
Lots in this episode, tune in!
(Season 2022, Episode 44)
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Oh, the pressure to deliver another blockbuster race this weekend! But of course, a lot of factors will be at play - will reliability continue to play a role in the title battle? Can Mercedes join the fun this weekend?
Here's the 2022 French GP preview episode on the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
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Our trio bring to you a bouquet of stories - first, why we believe Mercedes will be in the fight this weekend; as will be track limits. And second, why Circuit Paul Ricard might join a list of venues that will host races on a rotational basis.
Look out for @f1statsguru aka Sundaram's circuit segment along with the stats preview.
Did you know? Bernie Ecclestone owned the Circuit Paul Ricard and there's a theory behind the red-blue run-off areas.
Finally, it's Alpine's home race - let's see what livery they turn up with & how Esteban Ocon & Fernando Alonso go. AND if Alonso will bring up his weaving complaints yet again or not! Tune in!
(Season 2022, Episode 43)
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In lieu of Mclaren's recent Indycar sign-ups, are the drivers eligible for a super licence?
Here is the second episode of the F1 Explained series.
In this episode, Mithila & Sundaram talk about the 'FIA super licence', a prerequisite for any driver who wants to race a Formula 1 car.
They also explore the scenario at Mclaren & explain what exactly do the drivers on their radar need to do for their super licence.
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How does a driver become eligible? And how long is a super licence valid? Is a female racer eligible for a super licence as well?
Tune in as Mithila & Sundaram share their research in this episode of the F1 Explained series. Have a topic you would like us to speak about in the next episode? Write to us via our Instagram page.
(Season 2022, Episode 42)
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No, you read that right - Sergio Perez did win the 2022 Austrian Grand Prix for Ferrari; at least if the television graphics operator is to be believed. But this wasn't the only error to laugh off from the weekend - remember the Vettel-gate, physio-gate & then track limits?
The FIA, Race Control & the Stewards - definitely topped our Eight Sleep list of race performers! And guess what, our dearest @f1statsguru (aka Sundaram) made it to this list, too. His awesome stat on Lando Norris was read-out on the global Formula 1 feed by Crofty aka David Croft!
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In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal review the 2022 Austrian Grand Prix - Charles Leclerc's stupendous win (finally!). But why did Red Bull Racing struggle at their home venue? And reliability continues to play a part in this year's title battle - could Carlos Sainz have scored a 1-2 for Ferrari?
@f1statsguru hosts his stats review segment - a fantastic stat on Mick & Michael Schumacher; lots to tune in for!
(Season 2022, Episode 41)
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Charles Leclerc needs to win. He needs to win against Max Verstappen, yes, but before that, he needs to win against Ferrari (as ironic as it sounds!).
In the last 5 races, he's either had reliability or strategy - but never both. If we are to have a title battle in the 2022 Formula 1 season, we need Leclerc to score big in the races in July.
Can Ferrari finally win in Austria? Their last win was back in 2003!
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In our 2022 Austrian GP preview episode, Soumil and Kunal look forward to the race this weekend - a different race format, Red Bull's 'home' race, the possibility of a six-car battle for the race win (c'mon, Mercedes!) & more.
Look out for the kerbs, traffic & cooling issues thanks to the short lap around the Red Bull Ring. @f1statsguru (aka Sundaram) shares some mind-boggling stats in the build-up to the race while also looking back the 2022 British GP - why did Carlos Sainz receive two trophies on the podium?
(Season 2022, Episode 40)
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It's hard to argue that Carlos Sainz won the 2022 British Grand Prix for Ferrari...and for himself, of course. He literally engineered his own race from the cockpit a la Sebastian Vettel style! But could Ferrari have done better with Charles Leclerc? Just why so much uncertainty when it comes to tyre strategy?
Either way, Leclerc, the only driver on the hard after the Safety Car, was one of the reasons we had the epic 10-lap shoot-out to the chequered flag!
Legendary British commentator Ben Edwards joins us on this episode to re-live and review the 2022 British GP.
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In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Ben joins Soumil and Kunal to discuss one of the British GPs in recent times. The start, the crash, the protest, the restart, Sergio Perez's recovery drive, Mick Schumacher's first-ever points finish, Max Verstappen's win-damage-points salvaging drive & more.
And chaotic races such as the 2022 British GP also make for some fun stats-facts; the ever-famous @f1statsguru aka Sundaram also shares his favourites from the same.
Tune in!
(Season 2022, Episode 39)
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After the legendary Steve Slater narrated some of the finest British GP memories a few days ago, our show regulars are back with the 2022 British GP Preview.
But this episode has a special guest, too. Daniel Ricciardo's physio Michael Italiano joins us to explain how drivers have coped with porpoising & what it takes to be race fit through a demanding and compact Formula 1 calendar of 22-odd races.
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In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal preview the upcoming 2022 British GP at Silverstone - will the title battle finally resume? Will Ferrari blow up or will they blow their rivals away? The talk this weekend will be about upgrades - remember Mercedes' 'Silverstone upgrade' in 2021 and how that changed the team's fortunes for the rest of the season?
@f1statsguru aka Sundaram does a double take - he reports on kerbs and their sponsor-inspired colours followed by his stats preview segment. Instagrammer Aditya Bhat tells us why tyres will be stressed this weekend - remember Lewis Hamilton's three-wheel drive to victory a few years ago?
This is a power-packed episode - a fitting one for Silverstone. Tune in!
(Season 2022, Episode 38)
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'Where it all began' is the best tagline for Formula 1 at Silverstone, the venue of the iconic and historic British Grand Prix.
As a bonus feature for the upcoming 2022 British Grand Prix, the legendary Steve Slater, the 'voice of F1', joined us on the Inside Line F1 Podcast to narrate some of the finest British GP moments over the years.
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This episode is a throwback to some of the most-memorable performances at the British Grand Prix, discussions around past and present British drivers and of course, legendary British racing teams. Tune in!
Our 2022 British Grand Prix preview episode will go on-air on 1st July (Friday).
(Season 2022, Episode 38)
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'F1 Explained' is a new series on the Inside Line F1 Podcast that will re-visit some of the most-basic questions, rules & history on the sport of Formula 1.
This series will be hosted by Mithila & the segments will be presented by Aditya Bhat, the creator of the @bhat.tech on Instagram.
Amidst our regular race coverage schedule, when will 'F1 Explained' air on the Inside Line F1 Podcast?
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Whenever there's a fortnight-long gap between races, we will be there with a new episode of the 'F1 Explained' series. The first episode of the series answers the question - what is F1 and how did it all begin?
We're experimenting new content formats to cater to the new fans & build a bridge with us old timers. Let's know how you like (or don't?) our series & if there is a specific topic you want us to cover.
Next episode - between the Austrian & French Grands Prix
(Season 2022, Episode 37)
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We won't lie - we had high expectations from Fernando Alonso who started the 2022 Canadian Grand Prix from the front row. And we know that we were not alone.
We expected the former World Champion to make life difficult for Max Verstappen at the start and on the opening lap. But what a damp squib that turned out to be!
However, that didn't deter Formula 1 from delivering a nail-biting race at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal.
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FIA-accredited Formula 1 journalist Abhishek Takle joins Soumil and Kunal to review the 2022 Canadian Grand Prix. Why was Carlos Sainz unable to overtake Max Verstappen? Could Alpine have had a better strategy for Fernando Alonso? Would on-time pit stops have helped Charles Leclerc & Mclaren's fortunes?
Did you know: Mclaren have failed to score in the Canadian Grand Prix since 2014! As always, @f1statsguru (aka Sundaram) delivers mind-boggling stats in his segment.
There's a lot more in this near-hour long episode. Tune in & happy listening!
(Season 2022, Episode 36)
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Yes, our 2022 Canadian Grand Prix Preview is 'liked by Pierre Gasly'! After all, we too want to be a part of the ongoing memes.
But on a more serious note, here's our 2022 Canadian Grand Prix preview.
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Will another street circuit bother Mercedes' porpoising / bottoming issues? Will Nicholas Latifi's last Formula 1 race be his race at home? There's a stats preview by @f1statsguru aka Sundaram and Aditya Bhat explains the penalty-strategy options for Ferrari given their recent power unit issues.
And of course, will Red Bull score their 6th consecutive race win of the season?
(Season 2022, Episode 35)
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The 2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix was dramatic - but it didn't offer the kind of drama we normally associate with the Baku City Circuit. High speed battles, overtakes and so on.
The highlight of the race was Ferrari's double DNF (their first since 2020) followed by most retirements by Ferrari-powered teams. After starting the season strongly, the Scuderia now trail Red Bull Racing by 80 points in the Constructors' Championship.
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In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal review the 2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix; a race that wasn't as Baku-esque as we would've hoped. Red Bull was in such control over the race that Max Verstappen and his race engineer were discussing how slow they could drive to the finish line.
@F1StatsGuru aka Sundaram does his thing too - mind-boggling stats that defined the 2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
"The Monegasque has taken pole in each of the last four races but has failed to win any of them. The last driver to do so was Juan Pablo Montoya for Williams in 2002"
But how did Sergio Perez lose the lead after snatching it at the start from Charles Leclerc? It was a race of tyre strategy - Ferrari opting to pit under VSC (courtesy: Caros Sainz) while Red Bull opting to stay out.
Also, Mclaren's team orders, Mercedes' porpoising, AlphaTauri's recovery, Sebastian Vettel's rallying ways to his season's best finish & more.
(Season 2022, Episode 34)
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Monaco, but with a long straight; a mix of Monaco and Monza - call it what you may, the Baku City Circuit is a model street circuit. It's how street circuits should be...apart from Monaco.
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal preview the 2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. @f1statsguru aka Sundaram has his stats preview segment while Aditya Bhat (@bhat.tech) explains the challenges of the 'castle section' at Baku.
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Could Sergio Perez do a double-double in Baku? Do we know which car is quicker - Ferrari or Red Bull Racing? If Ferrari have the car to challenge for the world title, do they have the team in place? Is this the most-likely race to have the unlikely podium trio? Will the 'porpoising' return for Mercedes & other teams on the long-straight of Baku?
And of course, what makes Baku so special? Soumil and Kunal shares some of their favourite Baku moments; the race hasn't been around for that long, but it has already offered us plenty of memorable moments on-track.
Tune in!
(Season 2022, Episode 33)
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Let alone Mclaren, will Daniel Ricciardo have a future in Formula 1? The awesome Australian is currently experiencing a low almost no one expected after his star signing at Mclaren from 2021.
As Soumil points out, history has shown that such drastic career lows have often seen great talents bow out of Formula 1 - Damon Hill-Jordan, Juan Pablo Montoya-Mclaren and Jacques Villeneuve-BMW to name a few.
Can Daniel Ricciardo recover?
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In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, @f1statsguru aka Sundaram joins Soumil & Kunal to highlight stats-facts from Ricciardo's journey at Mclaren. As you will hear, it's as though Ricciardo never really arrived at Mclaren in 2021.
After a tough 2021, the expectation was that the rules refresh would work in Ricciardo's favour. However, the Aussie missed vital pre-season testing due to COVID-19 and has scored less than a fourth of his team-mate Lando Norris' points after the first seven races of the season.
Ricciardo's non-performance is not only costing points (and money) to Mclaren but is it also slowing their developmental curve? Amidst Ricciardo's struggles, Zak Brown's public comments come as a surprise. But are they to pressure the Aussie into performing or are they to prepare the media for his sacking? In terms of 'exit clauses', does Ricciardo hold the key to his future or can Mclaren be the first to pull the plug?
Lots to ponder in the months ahead for Daniel Ricciardo, his legion of fans & Mclaren. There's another Australia in Oscar Piastri waiting in the wings as are the two American drivers - Colton Herta & Patricio O'ward. And of course, Pierre Gasly as well.
What do you think will be Daniel Ricciardo's future in Formula 1? Write to us via our Instagram page.
(Season 2022, Episode 32)
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Sleep fitness in Formula 1 - that's what Eight Sleep is powering for the Mercedes Formula 1 Team.
In Formula 1, 'track to road' technology transfer is a common term. But what Eight Sleep is doing is the reverse - using consumer-led wearable technology to help increase the performance of the reigning Formula 1 World Champion team.
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in this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Matteo Franceschetti, the Co-Founder & CEO of Eight Sleep and a very passionate Formula 1 fan, joins Soumil and Kunal to talk about sleep fitness, how his products are built by Formula 1 engineers, the partnership with Mercedes & experiencing the crazy Miami & Monaco Grands Prix first hand!
(Season 2022, Episode 31)
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The 2022 Monaco Grand Prix was unusual, fun & chaotic. Did the late start & fewer race laps rob us of more fun and chaos on the streets of Monaco?
Soumil & Kunal review the 2022 Monaco Grand Prix on the Inside Line F1 Podcast, along with the stats review segment by @f1statsguru aka Sundaram.
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Did Sergio Perez win the 2022 Monaco Grand Prix? Or did Ferrari lose it for Charles Leclerc? What could Ferrari have done differently to convert Leclerc's splendid pole position into a victory - his first at home?
Carlos Sainz's defiance of Ferrari's strategy, Williams' drivers hampering the progress of both Ferrari drivers, George Russell's continued top-5 finish trend, Lewis Hamilton in an Alpine sandwich & finally, the nearing of the end of Daniel Ricciardo's career in Formula 1?
Tune in!
(Season 2022, Episode 30)
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It's time for the 2022 Monaco Grand Prix and we tell you just why all of Formula 1 is excited...including us! For starters, a lot of drivers call Monaco 'home'. They will walk to their race cars from their living rooms, just as us mortals do.
But there's more to excite about Monaco, the 'Crown Jewel' of Motorsport. The history is represents & the challenges it offers to teams-drivers alike.
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In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal preview the 2022 Monaco Grand Prix along with Sundaram '@f1statsguru' Ramaswami who shares fascinating stats and facts about Monaco.
Debuting on the Inside Line F1 Podcast from this race onward is Aditya Bhat with his 'F1 Tech Explained' segment. He explains the challenges the teams face with regards to steering setup given the tight-twisty nature of the circuit.
Additionally, the teams will face a challenge on-track and off it. Logistics, car setup, race strategy & others.
As for the drivers, racing those magnificent and super-quick beasts around the streets of Monaco will tax them mentally & physically; as Sebastian Vettel said, "This will be a physical Grand Prix where drivers will hustle the cars."
And lastly, will Charles Leclerc's Monaco curse continue? The Ferrari driver is yet to finish a race at home!
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(Season 2022, Episode 28)
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The 2022 Spanish GP was a very un-Spanish GP-like! The race had it all in the mix - strategy, reliability & on-track battles. It was a highly-entertaining race, wasn't it?
Max Verstappen won at the Circuit de Catalunya-Barcelona, registering a hat-trick of race wins in 2022. But did he win a race that Sergio Perez should've won?
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Would Carlos Sainz be ruing yet another missed opportunity? We reckon he could've won his maiden Formula 1 race at home! Was Lewis Hamilton's heroic charge to 5th dampened by his early-race message asking the team to retire his Mercedes? And what about George Russell? He's finished 100% of all the laps in 2022 & the only driver to have scored top-5 finishes in all races.
In this 2022 Spanish GP review on the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal also discuss if the pecking order has changed thanks to the multiple upgrades brought by the teams (barring Haas).
Above all else, the Verstappen-Russell duel made a strong case against the DRS and also one strongly in favour of the 2022 regulations - if they can follow each other in Barcelona, they should be able to follow at most circuits on the calendar.
There's a stats review segment by Sundaram aka @f1statsguru & then a mid-field round-up. Norris' tonsilitis , Aston Martin's 'green Red Bull' & more.
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(Season 2022, Episode 28)
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A BIG test coming up for the F1 2022 regulations at this weekend's 2022 Spanish Grand Prix. Why? Because the Circuit de Catalunya-Barcelona has traditionally been a very tough one to overtake at. Will the drivers be able to follow each other better? Will they be able to pull off overtakes with the newly revamped regulations?
Here's the 2022 Spanish GP Preview on the Inside Line F1 Podcast with Soumil and Kunal.
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Spain marks the start of the 'European leg' of the Formula 1 calendar; although Formula 1 raced in Imola a few races ago. Traditionally, the teams line up big upgrade packages for this race - we tell you two easy ways to keep a track.
As for the teams, this race will offer them a good view of the progress they've made with their cars; given that one of the two pre-season tests were held here earlier in the year. We suspect that 'overtaking' and maybe even 'tyre management' could be the buzzwords this weekend.
Would Ferrari's upgrades bring Charles Leclerc back in the fight with Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen? Can the Spaniards - Carlos Sainz & Fernando Alonso use the power of the Spanish fans to race themselves to better results in 2022? Will the upgrades change the pecking order?
There's a lot packed into our near-30 mins long episode. Happy listening!
(Season 2022, Episode 27)
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After the inaugural 2022 Miami GP, there are two things one can absolutely not argue against - first, this was the best Miami GP ever. But of course, it was also the only one.
Second, this is the best Miami GP review ever. But of course, it is with the legendary Steve Slater - the 'Voice of F1' in Asia.
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In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Steve Slater joins Soumil and Kunal to review the 2022 Miami GP. The trio discussion whether Red Bull Racing have the quickest car at the moment. How can Ferrari fight back? Did they miss a trick or two in Miami?
The midfield was ever-tight; despite that Mercedes' George Russell recovered fantastically to score yet another top-5 finish. Was Lewis Hamilton harsh on his team yet again? Btw, Valtteri Bottas would've almost finished ahead of both the Mercedes cars.
There are a lot of insights packed in this near-hour long episode. Happy listening!
(Season 2022, Episode 26)
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Here it is, our Miami GP preview with Bob Varsha, the 'Voice of F1' in America.
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In this episode, Bob, Soumil and Kunal discuss various topics - from the overreaction around the 'fake marina' to the talks around Miami replacing Monaco, Formula 1's original 'Crown Jewel'. Is the Miami model one that other circuits can follow - the coverage, the hype, the build-up and hopefully the entertainment, too.
The Andretti-Sauber deal is now history. But does Bob see more potential in Andretti's interest in starting a Formula 1 team from scratch? What about an American driver in Formula 1? Lots of insights in this 70+ mins long chat. We hope you enjoy our conversation.
(Season 2022, Episode 25)
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The 2022 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix showed just how lethal Max Verstappen is when his Red Bull is a pace setting car and of course, reliable as well.
Red Bull Racing was practically unchallenged at Imola and Verstappen made the most of it to take a sizeable chunk out of Charles Leclerc's early season lead in the Drivers' Championship.
34 points - the maximum a driver could score on a 'Sprint + Grand Prix' weekend format; and that's exactly what Verstappen did in Imola. In fact, it's the first time in the history of this format that a driver has scored the maximum available points through the weekend.
On the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal review the 2022 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix - did we all jinx Ferrari's homecoming at Imola? Should Charles Leclerc have patiently settled for P3?
Could Daniel Ricciardo have done any different at the start?
Is George Russell's experience from Williams helping him cope better with a struggling Mercedes?
Is there more to Toto Wolff's post-race apology to Lewis Hamilton?
The colder temperatures - were they a performance differentiating factor this weekend?
Finally, are Alfa Romeo & Haas the underperformers of the season yet?
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(Season 2022, Episode 24)
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Ferrari's first home race of the season - the tifosi will be out in full force. Will they be celebrating a Ferrari win? Or will Red Bull Racing have found an answer to their pace and reliability woes? Also, it's AlphaTauri's home race, too.
It's also time for the first F1 Sprint of the 2022 Formula 1 season. The drama has only peaked each time we had a Sprint last season. What's to expect this year? Also, new rules for Sprint from 2022.
The Spaniards, Germans and Canadians need a change of performance in Imola for the 'Formula 1 Rolex Gran Premio Del Made in Italy e Dell'Emilia Romagna 2022' race (bwoy, that's a mouthful!). And of course, Ferrari needs to be challenged, too. Who will it be?
Join Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah on this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast as they preview the 2022 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
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(Season 2022, Episode 23)
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Could 2022 Formula 1 season be the last of Sebastian Vettel & Monaco in the sport? It's strange that two Formula 1 classics might face a bleak future as the current season goes along.
In the case of Vettel, could the uncompetitive Aston Martin remain attractive?
In the case of Monaco, it could be a case of pressure from Formula 1 to sign a more-favourable contract and also the fact that more interesting circuits are being announced as race venues.
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal discuss what can become of Sebastian Vettel & Monaco.
Could Vettel go the Fernando Alonso way? Race other cars / series & see if his passion for Formula 1 reignites?
As for Monaco, what's your view - should Formula 1 drop the iconic venue or continue with it?
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(Season 2022, Episode 22)
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Here's the final episode of our three-part series - 'What's your Force India F1 team story?'
In this episode, Ravikant Sabnavis and Kunal Shah talk about working with the billionaire owners of the Force India F1 Team - Vijay Mallya & Subrata Roy.
To tune in to the previous episodes: Force India F1 Team, The Inside Line, Episode 1 Sachin Tendulkar, Shah Rukh Khan, One from a Billion (Episode 2)
The duo joke about how one owner chased 'glory on track' while the other chose 'personal glory', the cultural differences between two of Asia's largest private sports investors of the previous decade and more.
This episode also has in discussion the famous Monaco Yacht Party that was hosted by Vijay Mallya in Monaco on the Indian Empress, how Force India became Sahara Force India - the resultant changes in team name, logo and others.
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(Season 2022, Episode 21)
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Charles Leclerc wins it in style - pole position, race win & fastest lap. The 2022 Australian Grand Prix was a boring-ish race that was also fun. Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen failed to see the chequered flag for the second time in three races due to reliability issues with his car.
Did you know? Max Verstappen is yet to score a pole position in the 2022 Formula 1 season
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In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal decode the stories from the 2022 Australian Grand Prix. What happened to Carlos Sainz Jr.? How did Alexander Albon make his almost no-stop strategy work? They celebrate George Russell's maiden Mercedes podium & wonder if there's more behind Lewis Hamilton's 'difficult' radio message to the team.
Rejoice for Mclaren - but pain and agony for Fernando Alonso & Aston Martin.
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(Season 2022, Episode 20)
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Supercars & Formula 1 - that's a crossover we've been waiting for since ages. It's delightful to see Formula 1 go down this road.
But four DRS zones around the Albert Park Circuit? Do we want Formula 1 to go down this road?
Last we remember, Formula 1 was trying to find way to get rid of the DRS. But of course, we want to be entertained, DRS or not.
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In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal preview the upcoming 2022 Australian Grand Prix. Should there be more than two detection points for the four DRS zones? Will the Ferrari vs. Red Bull Racing battle continue?
It's already the third race of the season - who needs to fire already!? The duo pick their own lists; does yours include Carlos Sainz Jr., too?
Lucien Byfieldt from South Australia is back with his 'Moments in Time' segment for this episode. So there are more than a few reasons to tune in already!
(Season 2022, Episode 19)
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Here's episode 2 of our 'What's your Force India F1 Team story?' series with Ravikant Sabnavis and Kunal Shah.
Soumil Arora quizzes the duo about the One from a Billion Hunt, Raise the Flag, Shah Rukh Khan's face on the nose of the Force India F1 Team car, the #MasterBlaster campaign to commemorate Sachin Tendulkar's cricketing career, Adrian Sutil & Paul Di Resta getting bowling tips from cricket legend Allan Donald and more.
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(Season 2022, Episode 18)
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Here's episode 1 of our 'what's your Force India F1 Team story?' special episode. Soumil Arora hosts Ravikant Sabnavis and Kunal Shah, both former personnel of the team, to bring out some of their memories of working for one of the best-performing mid-field teams of recent times.
In this episode, the duo explain what it's like to work in Marketing in a Formula 1 team + how similar or different the function is from regular marketing roles. They also explain how Force India focussed on building the category of Formula 1 in a new market, the challenges that came with it and some of the more fan favourite activities and campaigns over the years.
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(Season 2022, Episode 17)
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What was the Force India Formula 1 Team all about? How did it get a cricket-crazy nation to love Formula 1?
How was it to work with Vijay Mallya and Subrata Roy, the two Bad Boy Billionaires (as Netflix calls them)? How did the noise around the two owners impact the team?
What was it like to have one of the most-popular actors in the world Shah Rukh Khan promote the team? And of course, how was it to finally race at 'home' during the Indian Grand Prix?
How did the 'One from a Billion Hunt' come about & what eventually happened to the ambitious grassroots program that the team had launched?
Soumil Arora hosted Ravikant Sabnavis and Kunal Shah (who our listeners already know), both former Force India F1 Team personnel, in a conversation that revealed several behind-the-scenes moments with one of the most-iconic mid-teams of recent times.
The conversation will be released over three parts in the next few weeks on these dates: Episode 1: 31st March (deferred to 1st April) Episode 2: 4th April Episode 3: 14th April
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(Season 2022, Episode 17 - trailer!)
What a race! What battles! And what strategy - after a double DNF in Bahrain, Red Bull Racing came prepared to take the fight to Ferrari and fight they did. Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc battled for victory - and for many, just watching them battle for laps at end mattered more than who the eventual winner was!
(Okay, that last statement is true only for Kunal, maybe!)
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In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal dissect Red Bull Racing vs. Ferrari - and how Round 2 of Leclerc vs. Verstappen was dictated by car setups and team strategy. And of course, how on earth could Red Bull Racing fall so easily for Ferrari's dummy (ref: Sergio Perez's unlucky pit stop).
The battle between the Alpines, Lewis Hamilton's P10 (resultant radio + stats), a retirement for each power unit manufacturer and more.
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(Season 2022, Episode 16)
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Was Ferrari's form in Bahrain track-specific? Or do they genuinely have a quick car across all circuits? We'll know soon as Formula 1 races in Saudi Arabia this weekend.
And if the Ferrari is genuinely quick, Carlos Sainz Jr. needs to win the 2022 Saudi Arabian GP more than any other driver including Max Verstappen. Why, you wonder?
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In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil (who's audio source changed unexpectedly!) and Kunal look forward to the 2022 Saudi Arabian GP and discuss why Sainz needs to win more than any other driver this weekend.
A lot of questions still remain unanswered for the 2022 Formula 1 season and we put forward some of ours in this episode. Has Mercedes found an answer to their troubles? Will Red Bull Racing reveal what dogged their cars in Bahrain? How soon before we see a three-way battle at the front? Will Mclaren & Aston Martin continue to struggle? And of course, will Alfa Romeo & Haas continue to shine? Will Mick Schumacher rise up to the Kevin Magnussen challenge?
There's a lot more in this power-packed ~20 mins long episode. Tune in!
(Season 2022, Episode 15)
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A lot happened in the 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix - a Ferrari 1-2, double DNF for the Red Bulls and Lewis Hamilton's 7th consecutive podium finish. And of course, heroics from Valtteri Bottas & Kevin Magnussen.
Tune in to the race review episode on the Inside Line F1 Podcast with Soumil and Kunal.
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Topics discussed - Is there a pecking order falling in place after Bahrain? Were cars able to follow each other closely? What were the issues that Max Verstappen was fighting through the race? What was the eventual race strategy & which double World Champion predicted 3 stops pre-race? Why did the Alfa Romeo drivers have poor starts? Will 5 days be enough for Red Bull to sort out their fuel system-related issues and finally, could this issue plague other teams through the course of the season?
(Season 2022, Episode 14)
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Here it is, our 2022 Bahrain GP qualifying review - Charles Leclerc on pole, followed by Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz Jr.
Soumil and Kunal discuss the heroes & zeroes from today's qualifying. Kevin Magnussen, Valtteri Bottas & even Nico Hulkenberg? And poor Daniel Ricciardo, he can't seem to catch a break.
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We're getting closer to the start of the 2022 Formula 1 season and soon it will be time to get the sandbags off! On Saturday, we will sort of know the pecking order for the first third of the season.
On Sunday, we will know if the cars and tyres will deliver what we're all waiting in anticipation for - classic wheel-to-wheel battles.
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In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal preview the 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix and tell you the 5 things to watch for - this includes a possible battle between Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg!
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(Season 2022, Episode 12)
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It's RACE WEEK! In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Abhishek Takle (freelance F1 journalist for Reuters, Mid-day & others) joins Soumil and Kunal to look forward to the 2022 Formula 1 season.
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It's going to be a loooong season & there will be multiple story lines to follow. The trio bring back their famous 'one word association' format to this discussion. The question they answer: what's the one word you would use to describe your expectations from every team in 2022?
Yes, there are 10 teams to talk about plus the overall expectations from Formula 1 and then of course, a quick review of Season 4 of Drive to Survive.
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(Season 2022, Episode 11)
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We're nearing the business end of the 2022 Formula 1 season - and there's a lot to look forward to already in the next two weeks. The first Grand Prix of the season, of course, but also - 2nd pre-season test, Drive to Survive, Haas' second driver and more?
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In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal list down all that you need to look out for in this week - a replacement for the Russian Grand Prix too, of course.
And what about porpoising? Will we know the true pecking order in the second test? Tune in!
(Season 2022, Episode 10)
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What better way to celebrate the onset of the revolutionary 2022 Formula 1 season than to speak to one of the people involved in the very making of the regulations.
Priya Ponnapalli from Amazon Web Services (or AWS) joins Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah in this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
Priya leads the team of humans and machines (of course!) at AWS that works with Formula 1. AWS' involvement goes way beyond the TV graphics that Formula 1 fans have witnessed in the past few seasons.
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In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Priya explains how the AWS-Formula 1 partnership came about, the areas the partnership has already worked in (F1 2022 regulations along with TV graphics & more) and what areas they could potentially collaborate on in the future (FIA's VAR?).
What are the main challenges of working with Formula 1? Does AWS take learnings from their sports partnerships into other business areas like finance or healthcare? And finally, do AWS' machine learning algorithms evolve through a season just the way Formula 1 cars do?
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(Season 2022, Episode 09)
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The inimitable and much-missed Steve Slater joins us as a guest on this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
Steve was the 'voice of F1' in Asia for nearly two decades - millions of fans growing up to his '5 red lights illuminate...' start sequence. His partnership with Chris Goodwin was one of the most memorable Motorsport broadcast partnerships of its time.
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In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Steve joins Soumil and Kunal to relive his days of leading the commentary for the 'ESPN Star' broadcast in Asia, the story behind the '5 lights illuminate...' start sequence, commentating on the last few laps of the 2008 Brazilian Grand Prix with Karun Chandhok and more.
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(Season 2022, Episode 08)
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What's is like being mentored by and working with Zak Brown, the guru of sponsorships in Formula 1? Matthew Marsh, the voice of F1 in Asia, spent 8 years working with Zak at JMI (or Just Marketing International).
Here's part 2 of Matthew's episode as a guest on our show. While the main hook of this show is sponsorships in F1 and Zak Brown, there are several more topics that were touched upon with Matthew.
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In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Matthew and Kunal discuss how the sponsorship landscape of Formula 1 is ever-evolving, how Vijay Mallya might be one of the unluckiest team bosses in recent times, how Epson-Mercedes came about and more.
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(Season 2022, Episode 07)
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Our ever-popular series, 'Voices of F1', continues this week with Fox Sports Asia's Matthew Marsh as a guest. Our listeners from Asia would remember Matthew from the 'Race Day' & 'Chequered Flag' broadcasts - the pre & post race show programs. Matthew's on-air team included Malaysia's first-ever Formula 1 driver, Alex Yoong, and the ever-jovial Paula Malai Ali.
Apart from being a broadcaster, Matthew's experience pans across racing cars, connecting brands to Motorsport teams and more.
The conversation with Matthew was fun and insightful - and expectedly, it went far longer than the time we had kept aside for it. So we've decided to split it into two parts.
Release dates: Part 1: 8th February, 2022 Part 2: 10th February, 2022
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In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Matthew joins Soumil and Kunal to share some of the must-read Motorsport and Formula 1 books in the off-season. He reflects on how his journey started in the world of Formula 1 broadcast.
And then of course on the topic of 'Abu Dhabi' and the FIA's ongoing investigation, Matthew explains why he thinks Michael Masi should stay in his job as the Race Director. Tune in!
(Season 2022, Episode 6)
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Less than 50 days to go for the first Grand Prix of the 2022 Formula 1 season and there are lots of stories to look forward to.
Of course, there's Drive to Survive. But there's also more. Soumil, Mithila and Kunal sat down to discuss all the stories that you should track from now until the start of the much-awaited new era of Formula 1.
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Season 3 of Drive to Survive, car and livery reveals, pre-season testing, Formula 1's hype stories - for teams and drivers alike, new TV graphics, sporting regulations and more.
And for all you Mithila fans, she's hoping to join us for as many episodes as possible in 2022. Tune in!
(Season 2022, Episode 05)
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Which commentator's voice did you listen to while growing up as a Formula 1 fan?
That's the easiest way to explain our 'voices of F1' segment on the Inside Line F1 Podcast. In this off-season, we will invite leading commentators & broadcasters (past and present) on our show and bring to you Formula 1 from their lens.
This week, we revisit our talk with Bob Varsha, the 'voice of Formula 1 in America'.
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In this episode, Bob shares his journey as a TV broadcaster & how he embarked on it by chance! He reminisces the various races Formula 1 has hosted in America over the years and explains with insights why the United States of America has always been a big prize to catch for Formula 1.
And of course, he ponders over the several false starts that Formula 1 has made over the years and discusses the much-hyped project - the US F1 Team. But what could the future hold for Formula 1 in America? Has Liberty Media seemingly cracked the code? Will the increase in American involvement in the sport add fuel to an already exploding market? Andretti-Sauber & Colton Herta - the two strong rumours doing the rounds these days.
Bob shares his views on the 2021 title battle between Max Verstappen & Lewis Hamilton while also looking back at his fond memories with Ayrton Senna, Michael Schumacher, Sebastian Vettel and others. When asked his 'best driver to interact with', Bob promptly chose Rubens Barrichello over all others. There's also talk about Juan Pablo Montoya, the last driver to succeed in races on both sides of the pond! And finally, Bob shares an advice or two for budding sports broadcasters & commentators.
There are a lot of insights, experiences, anecdotes and memories packed in these 60 mins. Tune in!
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Atle Gulbrandsen, one of the most-experienced Formula 1 commentators in the world, is our guest of the week on the Inside Line F1 Podcast. This is part 2 of his journey in the world of Formula 1. If you are yet to tune in to part 1 of Atle's story, here's the link.
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In this episode, Atle talks about his 'friendly go-kart race' with Kimi Raikkonen - and how he ended up beating the Finn twice! Why he thinks Formula 1 should attempt Wednesday evening Grands Prix, his thoughts on the future of power trains in Formula 1 and more. Tune in!
(Season 2022, Episode 03)
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Which commentator's voice did you listen to while growing up as a Formula 1 fan?
That's the easiest way to explain our 'voices of F1' segment on the Inside Line F1 Podcast. In this off-season, we will invite leading commentators & broadcasters (past and present) on our show and bring to you Formula 1 from their lens.
Our first guest is Atle Gulbrandsen, one of the most-experienced Formula 1 commentators in the world. Atle leads the official Formula 1 broadcast in Norway & has been doing so for the past 25 years (he started at the tender age of 17!).
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In this episode with Soumil and Kunal, Atle shares how he got his break as a Formula 1 commentator, his early days as a broadcaster, Liberty Media's good work in Formula 1, the effect of Netflix's Drive to Survive on the Norwegian audiences, and then of course, Dennis Hauger's recent success in Formula 3.
Atle talks about Formula 1's future prospects in Scandinavia - can we expect a Scandinavian Grand Prix in the future?
This episode will be split in two parts. Part 2 will be out on Thursday (20th January, 2022).
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(Season 2022, Episode 02)
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Lando Norris revisits the Inside Line F1 Podcast this week; courtesy our friends at Parc Ferme, one of the premier Motorsport websites in the Nordics.
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What was Lando Norris' worst season in his Motorsport career? How does he deal with 'bad' results & fan sentiments? Will he have a go at rallying? What's his take on iRacing? Are Formula 1 drivers robots?
There's a lot that Norris reveals about his personality - when stuck in a bad car or on social media. Tune in!
(Season 2022, Episode 01)
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'The winner is never who you think it is' - the tagline of our ever-fun Inside Line F1 Parody Awards. As with the tradition, this is our final episode of the 2021 Formula 1 season. Come re-live some of the most special moments of the season as seen from the lenses of Soumil and Kunal. The categories for this year's awards are listed below.
And before you tune in, thanks very much for your listens, comments, and reviews. We've had a fantastic 2021 and it was thanks to your continued patronage. We promise to entertain you further in 2022 as well.
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The 'Inside Line F1 Parody Awards' is our take on the awards that should be hosted by Formula 1 at the end of the every season - alongside the infamous FIA Prize Giving Gala. Here are the categories for this year's show: Best Team Best Driver Best Drive OOOH Moment Best Radio Controversy of the season Best Strategy Prediction of the season Best 'Kimi' moment How did that happen moment Rookie of the season
Grab a drink and sip along to enjoy 60-odd mins of what we think is a fun conversation around Formula 1...in the off-season. Tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode 79)
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'Max deserved winning the 2021 Formula 1 World Championship, but did Lewis deserve it a little more'? this question will be debated for the seasons to come. But of course, such was the nature of the entire 2021 Formula 1 season; a season that was about the 'fine margins' between Mercedes & Red Bull Racing cars and between the two title protagonists.
Soumil cites stats to prove Max's case whereas Kunal pursues the emotional route to explain Lewis' - who do you think was the more deserving winner of the 2021 Formula 1 Drivers' World Championship? Write to us.
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In this Pits to Podium segment of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal take sides while steering clear of controversy to discuss Max Verstappen vs. Lewis Hamilton and who deserved to win the title in 2021. For once, Lewis was the chaser and chase well he did. Likewise for Max, 2021 was the first season when he got a car that could challenge for the championship and he overcame the Lewis Hamilton challenge to clinch his first-ever Formula 1 Drivers' World Championship. Tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode 78)
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It's tough to argue that Michael Masi & Race Control didn't interfere in the final outcome of the Drivers' Championship for the 2021 Formula 1 season.
In the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, why did they not red flag the race with a view to resume it later (a la 2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix)? Would that have been the most-fair way to act?
And of course, would Race Control have acted in the same way if the season finale wasn't a title deciding one?
Is the culprit the 'general agreement' that exists between the Formula 1 teams and Race Control to not end a race under the Safety Car? Yeah, this seems like the 'gentleman's agreement' that drivers selectively following during Qualifying.
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In this Pits to Podium segment of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal discuss the controversial decisions that clouded Max Verstappen's crowning moment. After the dust settles, the duo hope that Formula 1 comes out as the winner - a better sport who's sporting integrity can't be questioned. After all, the biggest car manufacturers are watching the sport with even more interest these days. Tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode 77)
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What will Max Verstappen do in the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix? For starters, he would want to beat Lewis Hamilton - it is a winner takes all contest, after all. But what if he doesn't have the car to do so? The Yas Marina Circuit has undergone major changes this year.
Will Verstappen keep it clean? Has the fan sentiment drifted away from the young Dutchman after his iffy race in Saudi Arabia? And of course, is he now the underdog going into the season finale for 2021?
Lewis Hamilton has won the last three races on the trot. Can he make it a fourth and title-clinching win in Abu Dhabi? Does the onus lie equally on him to keep things clean when engaged in wheel-to-wheel battle with Verstappen?
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In this Pits to Podium segment of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal preview the upcoming Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. All eyes will be on the Verstappen-Hamilton battle and maybe on the FIA if they are forced to get involved? Let's hope that the title is settled on-track & not via post-race penalties and appeals. It's been a crazy season - will it get crazier this weekend at the Yas Marina Circuit? Tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode 76)
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OMG! It's happening! Lewis Hamilton & Max Verstappen will arrive at Abu Dhabi on equal points. It's the 'perfect' setting for Formula 1 and we have to ask - did the FIA have a role to play in this?
Whilst celebrating Max Verstappen's almost pole lap for the 2021 Saudi Arabia Grand Prix, one has to ask, did Verstappen-Red Bull Racing make it tougher for themselves in Saudi Arabia? Is this 'deal or no deal' role of the FIA a normal one? Would you rate Verstappen's driving as fair? All of this and more in this weeks' much-awaited episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
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Soumil and Kunal re-live the Verstappen vs. Hamilton duel - because that's what the 2021 Saudi Arabia Grand Prix will be remembered for. And then of course, Valtteri Bottas pipping Esteban Ocon at the finish line to claim a place on the podium. Tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode 75)
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'Howdy Arabia?', yeah, Soumil was in a crazy mood whilst recording this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast. We hope that along with 'speed', 'human rights' is also the buzzword this weekend. 🙃
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The 2021 Saudi Arabia Grand Prix will be held at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, a circuit that was built in record time. In fact, it was only on the Thursday before the race that the FIA homologated the circuit.
Governance aside, this high-speed & narrow racing circuit should entertain us. After all, the barriers are just where they should be for a street circuit. There are 27 corners - so you (and we) are pardoned for goofing them up. What else?
79% throttle, track position, DRS zones, high grip, Mclaren & then the banked Turn 13 - we expect these to be the key talking points through the weekend. Tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode 74)
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The 2021 Formula 1 Season hasn't just been about Red Bull Racing vs. Mercedes or Max Verstappen vs. Lewis Hamilton. It's also been about Christian Horner vs. Toto Wolff.
We reckon that EVEN IF the Verstappen-Hamilton title battle comes to an end, the Wolff-Horner show might just continue for years to come.
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In this Pits to Podium segment of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal look back at some of the most-feisty moments between Wolff-Horner. Their pot shots have been about track limits, disqualifications, front wings, rear wings, tactical fouls & a lot of other stuff. In fact, is there any part of the other's car they've not brought up for public scrutiny? Remember the recent 'score marks' comments from Horner?
It's race week for the inaugural 2021 Saudi Arabia Grand Prix - and we'll be back with our race preview in a few days. Till then, sit back & enjoy the 'Toto Wolff & Christian Horner' show in Formula 1 & on the Inside Line F1 Podcast. Tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode 73)
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Did Fernando Alonso's podium finish boost the overall fan rating for the inaugural Formula 1 Grand Prix in Qatar? It's been a 7 year loooooong wait for all of us!
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In this Pits to Podium segment of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal discuss Lewis Hamilton-Mercedes' advantage over the rest of the field. Why aren't Red Bull Racing-Max Verstappen worried at their pace deficit? If they're worried, they're definitely not expressing it in public - apart from Christian Horner's crass statements every now and then, of course.
What happened to the Mclarens? And how did the AlphaTauri drivers not score despite starting in the top-10? Alpine's fantastic strategy for Fernando Alonso, Sergio Perez's charge & yes, the tyre bursts in Qatar. We discuss them all. Tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode 72)
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Can Mercedes sustain the monstrous pace they showed in Brazil last weekend? We think that's the more pertinent question to ask than to wonder if Red Bull Racing can strike back.
It's a new Grand Prix venue for everyone this weekend - a first for the 2021 Formula 1 season!
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In this Pits to Podium segment of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal preview the upcoming 2021 Qatar Grand Prix. The narratives are the usual ones - Verstappen vs. Hamilton, Ferrari vs. Mclaren, Gasly vs. Alpine and more.
And of course, do Mercedes actually have the 'right to review' an incident that wasn't investigated by the FIA whatosever? Yes, we're referring to the lap 48 incident between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. Tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode 71)
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Should Red Bull Racing and Max Verstappen be worried at Mercedes-Lewis Hamilton's turn of pace in the 2021 Brazil Grand Prix? In fact, should Formula 1 be worried with Mercedes looking ominously quick?
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In this Pits to Podium segment of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal hope that the Formula 1 title doesn't get decided before the season-ending race in Abu Dhabi. The irony is that after every race, the feeling has been that one team-driver would run away with the title only to see the rival team-driver strike back harder in the following race. Let's hope this trend continues till the last lap of the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix!
Also, has Ferrari pulled away for good from Mclaren? Just how much better are Hamilton-Perez compared to Bottas-Perez? Tune in to for our key talking points from the 2021 Brazil GP, a Lewis Hamilton overtaking fest.
(Season 2021, Episode 70)
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Yes, it's NOT the Brazilian Grand Prix this weekend. It's the 2021 Sao Paolo Grand Prix. But what's the bet that everyone (well, almost!) will still refer to the race as the 'Brazilian Grand Prix'? Eh, what's in a name!
And of course, it's also the final Sprint Race or F1 Sprint or Sprint Qualifying of the 2021 Formula 1 season. Again, what's in a name, eh!?
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in this Pits to Podium segment of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal preview the 2021 Sao Paolo Grand Prix that will be hosted at Interlagos (thankfully!). The last Sprint of the season means it's also the last time a driver can score 29 points on a weekend in 2021 - and Lewis Hamilton needs more points than anyone else at this point yet.
Will we see a single team dominate proceedings at Interlagos? Will the altitude work to Red Bull Racing's advantage yet again? Or will the close battle between Red Bull Racing and Mercedes resume from this weekend? It's been a few weekends, we can tell.
Pierre Gasly vs. Alpine, Ferrari vs. Mclaren, freight delays, wet weather, Timo Glock and more. Tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode 69)
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Did we see one of the most-dominant wins of the 2021 Formula 1 season in the Mexico City Grand Prix? After overtaking both Mercedes cars into Turn 1 of the opening lap, Max Verstappen sped off into the distance. Given Red Bull Racing's dominance at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Lewis Hamilton's second place ahead of Sergio Perez was that much more impressive. Track position helped Hamilton limit damage in the 2021 Formula 1 Drivers' Championship battle with Verstappen.
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In this Pits to Podium segment of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal wonder if Max Verstappen is the favourite going into the last four rounds of the season. They celebrate Pierre Gasly's near-invisible race to fourth - a performance that neither Ferrari driver could match. Could Red Bull Racing have undercut Hamilton by pitting Perez earlier? Should Daniel Ricciardo have been penalised for his uncharacteristic mistake at Turn 1 of the opening lap? And finally, there's some context to Antonio Giovinazzi's sarcastic post-race message to Alfa Romeo Racing. Tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode 68)
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If it comes to it, will Red Bull Racing actually ask Sergio Perez to move over and hand the win to Max Verstappen? Will the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez continue to be a 'Red Bull track' or will we continue to buck the trend of certain circuits favouring one of the two title-battling teams?
And of course, it's the start of the final triple header of the 2021 Formula 1 Season. But this one's much different than most other triple headers Formula 1 has experienced.
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In this Pits to Podium segment of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal share story lines to watch the 2021 Mexico Grand Prix for. Sergio Perez, altitude and cooling will be the buzzwords. Are Ferrari and Alpine the dark horses?
In the Drivers' Championship battle, there are about 80 points up for grabs and the pressure will be felt not just on the two title protagonists but also on the guys on the pit wall, the pit crew and more. After all, a tyre strategy error or even a slow stop could have a significant blow in their driver's title hopes.
But of course, the one thing that Mexico will deliver is a legion of fans that are very passionate about Formula 1 and Sergio Perez! Tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode 67)
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How exactly do you think the Alonso-FIA saga is going to conclude? To be frank, Alonso is doing what every Formula 1 fan wants to do - get the FIA to be consistent in their penalties.
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In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal discuss the ongoing battle between Alonso and the FIA. Is the lack of a proper on-track fight one of the reasons why Alonso is battling with the FIA? Let's remember, Alonso has had his run-ins with pretty much every major Formula 1 team - Ferrari, Honda, Mclaren and Mercedes. Is the FIA his next target?
From where Soumil sits, he thinks it's a case of 'Fernando is smarter than you' scenario. The former double World Champion is truly pushing the FIA to become consistent in their rule application. On the other hand, Kunal dips into his experience as a competitive sailor and asks if the 'water at the mark' rule from the sport of Sailing could be tweaked for implementation in the world of Motorsport? Tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode 66)
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What a weekend it was at the Circuit of the Americas. Formula 1 celebrated being in America just as much America celebrated hosting a Formula 1 Grand Prix after a two year gap.
Max Verstappen drove a Hamilton-esque race to win the 2021 United States GP. In fact, almost everyone believed that Hamilton would make a late-race lunge to grab the lead of the race from Verstappen.
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In this Pits to Podium segment of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal continue the celebrations that were at COTA. They often say that Formula 1 is a high-speed game of chess & the 2021 United States GP was testimony to that. Red Bull Racing's aggressive strategy saw Lewis Hamilton-Mercedes lose the race despite leading in the early stages. In fact, what could have Mercedes done to help Hamilton win?
Sergio Perez's win despite a drinks system issue, the Mclaren-Ferrari battle and Fernando Alonso's ongoing battle with the FIA. Tune in to re-live some of the most-fascinating stories and talking points from the 2021 United States GP.
(Season 2021, Episode 65)
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Max Verstappen is on pole (surprised!?), but does Lewis Hamilton have the pace to challenge him for the race win in today's 2021 United States GP? The heat will continue to be a factor in today's race & in this episode, Soumil and Kunal discuss race strategy options. And will it be a case of two Red Bulls vs. Hamilton's lone Mercedes at the front? Can Ferrari and Mclaren be in the mix? Their gaps to the top-2 indicate that they will create strategy headaches throughout the race.
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And of course, who was your star in yesterday's qualifying? Why did Carlos Sainz Jr. and Yuki Tsunoda use the soft tyre in Q2 thereby committing to starting the race on that compound? What's the time loss in the pit lane under Green Flag conditions and if there's a SC / VSC during the race? And what's the optimal strategy, a one-stopper or a two-stopper? Tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode 64)
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It's time for the 2021 United States Grand Prix! After two feature episodes earlier in the week (one with Bob Varsha, the 'Voice of F1 in America'), Soumil and Kunal are back with the race preview episode. What are the '5 things to watch for' this weekend?
And remember, it's Liberty Media's home race!
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In this Pits to Podium segment of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, the duo discuss the Hamilton-Verstappen rivalry and if Bottas-Perez will continue to interfere in the title battle for the 2021 Formula 1 season. But of course, will Red Bull Racing have reduced their performance deficit to Mercedes after Turkey?
Did you know? Ferrari-Mclaren are over 100 points clear to AlphaTauri in 5th place. Pierre Gasly is yet to finish higher than P12 at the Circuit of the Americas & of course, Sebastian Vettel has failed to score a point since the 2021 Belgian Grand Prix.
And of course, look out for the A-list celebrities & the NBA Legends brace the Formula 1 paddock this weekend. It's gonna be an entertaining one, this one - this episode and then the 2021 United States Grand Prix! 😉 Tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode 63)
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In the build-up to this weekend's 2021 United States Grand Prix, we promise you that the 60 mins you will invest listening to this episode will probably the best-ever! After all, we have the legendary Bob Varsha joining us on the Inside Line F1 Podcast. Yes, it is 'Mr. Voice of Formula 1 in America' himself! 😍
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In this episode, Bob shares his journey as a TV broadcaster & how he embarked on it by chance! He reminisces the various races Formula 1 has hosted in America over the years and explains with insights why the United States of America has always been a big prize to catch for Formula 1.
And of course, he ponders over the several false starts that Formula 1 has made over the years and discusses the much-hyped project - the US F1 Team. But what could the future hold for Formula 1 in America? Has Liberty Media seemingly cracked the code? Will the increase in American involvement in the sport add fuel to an already exploding market? Andretti-Sauber & Colton Herta - the two strong rumours doing the rounds these days.
Bob shares his views on the battle between Max Verstappen & Lewis Hamilton while also looking back at his fond memories with Ayrton Senna, Michael Schumacher, Sebastian Vettel and others. When asked his 'best driver to interact with', Bob promptly chose Rubens Barrichello over all others. There's also talk about Juan Pablo Montoya, the last driver to succeed in races on both sides of the pond! And finally, Bob shares an advice or two for budding sports broadcasters & commentators.
There are a lot of insights, experiences, anecdotes and memories packed in these 60 mins. Tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode 62)
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Formula 1 sets foot in America this week and we're celebrating! Here's a look at a new program for the coming week: (mark your calendars!) 18.10 (Monday): F1 in America - When A Blue Ferrari Raced & Other Stories 20.10 (Wednesday): Bob Varsha Joins Us On The Inside Line F1 Podcast 22.10 (Friday): 5 Reasons To Watch The 2021 US Grand Prix 24.10 (Sunday): Race Strategy Preview
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in this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal discuss some of the memorable, heroic and controversial races that America hosted in Formula 1 history. Remember when Ferrari raced a blue-and-white car instead of the scarlet red? In fact, remember when Ferrari skipped racing in the USA in the early 60s?
What about the race in Dallas ('84) when the tarmac came loose? Do you remember the Parking Lot Grand Prix that was hosted by the Caesar Palace hotel in Las Vegas? And of course, the Grand Prix in 2005 at Indianapolis - the race that everyone wants to forget! The race that almost no one will forget - the 2018 United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas? Tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode 61)
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Whoever founded the 'World Porridge Day' couldn't have asked for a better tribute than Valtteri Bottas scoring his first win of the season at the 2021 Turkish Grand Prix. The Finn inherited pole position on Saturday & then drove a controlled race to finish ahead of the Red Bulls of Max Verstappen & Sergio Perez.
In this Pits to Podium segment of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal discuss the damp-but-boring race at the Istanbul Park Circuit.
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In this episode - why was the circuit not drying up despite no rainfall for most of the race? Is the Pirelli intermediate a racing tyre? Should Mercedes have taken Lewis Hamilton's power unit-induced grid penalty at another race? And of course, should Mercedes have opted for the '0-stopper' strategy for their reigning World Champion?
Should Red Bull Racing be pleased with a double podium finish? Mclaren lost a bit of ground to Ferrari - Leclerc's missed podium and Sainz's brilliant recovery drive. The surprising part was that the race saw now SC / VSC despite being held in damp conditions and despite an on-track battle between the two Haas drivers. Tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode 60)
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Yes, you read that correct. In our view, Lando Norris made the correct call. He decided to back his gut & stay out. But of course, it was the wrong call but let's not slay the driver for doing what we all inevitably do - back our gut. 😎
Lewis Hamilton finally won his 100th - and did so in epic style. He drove to the strategy Mercedes had for him, one of his inane talents. Now whether you like Hamilton & his records or not, you witnessed history in the making at the 2021 Russian Grand Prix.
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In this Pits to Podium segment of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal re-live the epic, entertaining and Shakespearean race that was - the 2021 Russian Grand Prix. Carlos Sainz Jr.'s attacking opening laps, Norris' early race lead, the late-race rain, the gambles that worked - and ones that didn't, Verstappen's surprise P2, Mercedes' tactical penalty for Bottas, Alonso-magic and more. Tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode 59)
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Max Verstappen's 4th power unit-inflicted penalty might rob us of a wheel-to-wheel battle (or another crash!) between him & Lewis Hamilton in Sochi, but there's still a lot to look forward to in the Russian Grand Prix.
For starters, it's Nikita Mazepin's first-ever home Grand Prix. Let's see what he makes of it here!
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In this Pits to Podium segment of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal preview the 2021 Russian Grand Prix. Did you know that this is the first time in 2021 when both Formula 2 and Formula 3 are held on the same weekend as Formula 1? You need to tune in to hear why it's kind-of a big deal!
Will VTB dominate the VTB Russian Grand Prix?🤣 Can Mclaren-Ricciardo do good with their momentum from Monza? Will Perez play a larger role this weekend than giving a tow to Verstappen? Lots of stories to look forward to this weekend, tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode 58)
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We're always up for discussing Michael Schumacher - and in this episode, Soumil and Kunal review the Michael Schumacher documentary that Netflix released a few days ago. We're probably a bit late with our review of the documentary, but then again, we had a slew of emotions to deal with before we sat to record.
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Did you watch the Michael Schumacher documentary on Netflix? What's your take on the stories they narrated? What part touched you the most and what part(s) left you wanting more? Tune in to hear our review!
(Season 2021, Episode 57)
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'If F1 Teams Were Stocks, Buy, Sell or Hold?' was a series of episodes Soumil and Kunal hosted before the start of the 2021 Formula 1 season. So how did the duo fare in their 'investment advice' for each of the ten teams?
Two-thirds into the 2021 Formula 1 season, the duo review their own advice in this Pits to Podium segment of the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
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(Season 2021, Episode 56)
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Daniel Ricciardo's first win with Mclaren or Verstappen-Hamilton's crash? What's your highlight of the 2021 Italian Grand Prix?
For us, there's nothing that can overshadow Ricciardo's first win. You know well just what the Australian has been through post-Red Bull & with Mclaren to get to the top step in Monza. Congratulations, Daniel!😎
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In this Pits to Podium segment of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal celebrate Ricciardo's win (without a shoey, sadly!), analyse the Verstappen-Hamilton crash and the subsequent FIA's penalty for Verstappen. What side of the fence are you on? Is it a Hamilton's fault, Verstappen's fault or a racing incident?
For us, it's clear that the FIA needs to hit refresh and treat racing incidents as exactly that - racing incidents. First Silverstone, now Monza - will the title rivals come together again. And if they do, will the FIA be trigger happy with penalties as they've been yet?
@F1StatsGuru (Sundaram) delivers a mighty stats review - one that is bolstered by Mclaren's performance - one that saw them win and finish 1-2 in the 2021 Italian Grand Prix on merit. Also - overtaking in Monza was almost impossible unless you were Valtteri Bottas. Tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode 55)
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The tow is worth about 0.7s per lap - so that's our pick for the buzzword for this weekend's Italian Grand Prix. But of course, 'slipstreaming' and 'drafting' come a very close second. The 2021 Italian Grand Prix also sees a return of the F1 Sprint - a second chance to like (or dislike!?) the format a bit more, we guess.
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In this Pits to Podium segment of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal preview the 2021 Italian Grand Prix. There's also the not-to-miss stats review from Sundaram in this episode. At the moment, it seems that Monza is most-suited to host the F1 Sprint - can we expect a lot of overtakes this time around? Also, watch-out for Friday evening traffic in Monza - all drivers waiting for the tow!
It's Round 14 in the battle between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. Who's car will hold the edge around the 'Temple of Speed'? Can Lando Norris get his points-scoring rhythm back? Mclaren need to strike back in their battle with Ferrari for P3. Who else is the wild card? Pierre Gasly arrives this weekend as the last winner of the Italian Grand Prix. Yes, 2020 saw a crazy result. Let's see what 2021 throws at us. Tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode 54)
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OMG, Zandvoort just delivered the most-perfect Formula 1 Grand Prix since a long long time. Here's the best to describe how we saw it - is that a music festival? is that a Formula 1? It's the 2021 Dutch Grand Prix!
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Max Mania, Super Max, Magic Verstappen and several other terms were used for Red Bull Racing's winning driver this weekend. He was calm, composed and measured as he went about picking up pole position and race win to reclaim the lead in the Drivers' Championship. But could Mercedes-Hamilton have done any different? Remember, there's only so far you can go on race strategy...if you don't have the fastest car.
In this Pits to Podium segment of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal discuss Valtteri Bottas' act of defiance, did Sergio Perez really deserve the Driver of the Day or was it Fernando Alonso or maybe even Pierre Gasly? While applauding Perez's recovery drives, let's remember that this isn't what the doctor (Marko) ordered for.
Ferrari pulled away from Mclaren in the Constructors' Championship - and it's linked to Lando Norris not weaving his magic on track like he did in the first half of the season. There's a lot more in this episode, tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode 53)
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Could Lewis Hamilton score his 100th Formula 1 win in front of Max Verstappen's 'Orange Army' at Zandvoort? Will Zandvoort offer us good racing this Sunday? It's certain that the qualifying hour will be fun to watch - drivers finding the limit of their cars on a narrow, fast-flowing and banked circuit.
P.S.: For all our Dutch listeners attending the 2021 Dutch Grand Prix, please refrain from booing Hamilton this weekend.😎
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In this Pits to Podium segment of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal preview the upcoming 2021 Dutch Grand Prix. A mix of Monaco, Hungary, Suzuka and maybe even Portimao - the duo is certain that Zandvoort's unique characteristics will make it stand out. The buzzword for this weekend's race? Tarzan, not the jungle boy, but the final banked corner of the circuit.
After 4 weeks no racing (yes, Spa included), we're hoping that racing resumes at Zandvoort. And then of course, the title rivalry to resume as well. The W12 or RB16B, which car will be the faster package around Zandvoort?
Also in this episode - the wildcard performances to look forward to - Lando Norris, George Russell and maybe even the Ferrari drivers? Also, watch out for the Safety Car(s) and Red Flags, we do think they'll make a few appearances this weekend. Tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode 52)
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The Formula 1 teams-drivers had half points awarded for no race. So of course, you are now served a full Grand Prix length episode for no race. There are no team-driver performances to talk about - but Soumil and Kunal wonder if the FIA could have acted differently during the 2021 Belgian Grand Prix. Believe it or not, the alternate title for this episode was 'Michael Messy...'. Yes, we know that one man isn't to blame at all.
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In this Pits to Podium segment of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, the duo discuss if 'money talks' was the reason why we had a four-hour long wait for two farcical laps under the Safety Car. Why could the race have not been postponed to Monday? Of course, not the best optics for the sport and rule book of Formula 1.
But there is much to celebrate from the weekend of the 2021 Belgian Grand Prix for George Russell and Williams. Similarly, in the could've-would've-should've scenarios, maybe Lando Norris would've scored pole position and race win in this race.
Sundaram 'F1 Stats Guru' Ramaswami shares some of the most-surprising stats from the race - yes, this race was a treat for stat lovers! And finally, this episode offers entertainment options for Formula 1 in case we have a similarly long delay next time around - a Formula 1 boy band, anyone? This one's a fun one, tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode 51)
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Yeah, it's been a week of the 'Spa for him & spa for her' memes. But really, we think that Spa is for everyone. It is one of the most-iconic circuits in the world of Motorsport. But what makes Spa so special? What is the challenge of Spa for the teams-drivers come the weekend of the 2021 Belgian Grand Prix? And of course, Soumil and Kunal share the ONE thing they both think you should watch for at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. (Read: F1 History & Stats, Spa-Francorchamps, Belgian GP)
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In this Pits to Podium segment of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal preview the 2021 Belgian Grand Prix to be held at the mystic and historic Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. After suffering from first lap mishaps in the last two races, Max Verstappen would be itching to have a clean race and take the battle to Lewis Hamilton.
Yes, there are 12 races remaining in this championship fight, but the races will come and go at a faster rate in the second half of the season. Momentum will be key and that's the ONE thing that Verstappen would be eager to resume. And of course, there's Ferrari vs. Mclaren + the uber-competitive mid-field battle, Fernando Alonso's extension with Alpine and the announcement of the 'Overtake Award'. Frankly, given Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez's grid penalties, the chance for an outsider to score a podium in the Belgian Grand Prix is fairly high.
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(Season 2021, Episode 50)
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Did you know that for the first time in history, the second half of the 2021 Formula 1 season has more races than the first? Did you know that Max Verstappen has led 4x the number of laps in the races than Lewis Hamilton this season? Yes, and he still trails him by 8 points in the Drivers' Championship.
If you're a fan of Formula 1 stats (quite frankly, who isn't?), we've got Sundaram 'statman' Ramaswami joining Soumil and Kunal in this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast. The trio share at least one mind-boggling stat from the first eleven races of the season that has had them in awe.
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There's still a fortnight to go before Formula 1 sets its circus at the Spa Francorchamps - but this episode and the stats discussed will offer a lot of perspective on the 2021 Formula 1 season, the title battle and of course, the mid-field mayhem. Tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode 49)
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HOLY WOW! That was an epic race on all counts. The start, opening lap, one-car restart, the 'what's actually happening in the race?' phase, Lewis Hamliton's undercuts-overtakes & then Fernando Alonso's brilliant defensive driving and team play. Was there a moment from the 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix that you did not enjoy?
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In this Pits to Podium segment of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal re-live Esteban Ocon's win - something that we didn't see much of apart from a few onboard shots and the final celebrations. They also discuss - why did Hamilton not pit during the restart? Were teams-drivers permitted to discuss tyre changes during the restart? What if Carlos Sainz Jr. had pitted when Ferrari actually wanted him to pit? And of course, why could Sainz Jr. not pit despite knowing that Hamilton would pit?
News of Sebastian Vettel's disqualification & Aston Martin Racing's appeal came through while recording this episode - so why exactly was Vettel disqualified? Why does the FIA require a fuel sample from all the competitors? There are several questions answered in this episode. And of course, Sundaram delivers his classic stats review. Tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode 48)
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The Hungaroring is the perfect venue for the battle between Max Verstappen & Lewis Hamilton to resume. The circuit places emphasis on track position, has just about one overtaking spot & offers diverse race strategy options. Adding to Mercedes-Hamilton's momentum is the FIA's rejection of Red Bull Racing's request to review the infamous crash from the British GP.
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In this race preview episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal look forward to the 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix. Red Bull Racing-Verstappen's fight back starts from Friday Free Practice given Honda's evaluation of VER's power unit that survived the crash at Copse in Silverstone.
Apart from the VER-HAM battle, there's the mid-field battle between Ferrari & Mclaren to look forward to. Could 'Monaco without the walls', as the Hungaroring has been labeled over the years, bring Ferrari in the mix? And of course, this is the last race before the summer break and both Red Bull Racing & Mercedes have a vacant cockpit for 2022. There's a lot to look forward to in Hungary, tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode 47)
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How did you fall in love with Formula 1? Was it a controversy or a crash? Or was it the automobile brands that have been competing ever since? Or was it a driver or two or three that made you a fan of the sport?
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, RJ Rishi Kapoor joins Soumil and Kunal as we narrate the stories that made us fall in love with the sport of Formula 1. And of course, for our old timers, this episode is Rishi's homecoming of sorts.
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1997 European GP, 2007 Brazilian GP, 1999 Malaysian GP, 2009 Formula 1 season and several more historical references as we discuss our best memories and stories that brought us closer to Formula 1.
And of course, apart from the sporting reasons, there's the politics, technology and even the business of Formula 1 that has our interest. What piece of Formula 1 merchandise do you possess? And what about video games? Oh, this one's a fun episode. Tune in!
We'd love to hear what made you fall in love with Formula 1. Write to us via our Facebook page.
(Season 2021, Episode 46)
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Boy, oh, boy! It finally happened - a coming together of title rivals, Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton! Undeniably, one of the questions that's split the world of Formula 1 is - who was at fault? Was Verstappen too aggressive or was Hamilton too optimistic? Did Hamilton get carried away with the emotion of racing at home in front of the passionate British fans?
But why can't we just classify it as a racing incident? Soumil and Kunal ponder further in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast. Sundaram chips in with his awe-inducing post-race stats review.
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Frankly, we would've loved to move on after terming the Verstappen-Hamilton clash as a racing incident. But since the FIA found Hamilton guilty, were they too lenient with their penalty? Or are we just reacting to the outcome of the crash (VER had a heavy one that led to no points) and then the outcome of the penalty (HAM still won!)? Needless to say, but both drivers will battle smarter (or so we assume!) the next time the meet on-track & let's hope that happens for several seasons to come. And before we move on, a great race by Hamilton to overcome the penalty and still score a win.
The VER-HAM incident showcased another very strong aspect of the sport - the teams lobbying the FIA to turn situations in their favour. Incredible behind-the-scenes radio exchanges between the FIA, Red Bull Racing and Ferrari.
Lest we forget, there were 18 other races too. This episodes reviews the 2021 British Grand Prix - Fernando Alonso shining on Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Was Ferrari and Charles Leclerc's pace genuine? They led more laps of the race than Hamilton! Was heat the factor behind the slow pit-stops? Could Lando Norris have finished on the podium had it not been for a slow stop? What's with Valtteri Bottas' starts? And finally, when last did Sergio Perez make so many driver errors? Tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode 45)
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Was Formula 1's first-ever F1 Sprint a success? If you're Fernando Alonso, it definitely was. But not so much if you're Sergio Perez or Carlos Sainz Jr. The 17-lap dash had it's ups-and-downs, just like a regular Grand Prix.
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In this 'sprint episode' of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal review the first-ever F1 Sprint at the 2021 British Grand Prix. Max Verstappen's blazing brakes and rocket start, Lewis Hamilton's chase, Mclarens vs. Alonso, George Russell in the top-10 and more. Tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode 44)
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Yes, the buzz for the 2021 British GP is the 'F1 Sprint' that will be hosted for the first time ever in the history of Formula 1. But let's not forget that in the Verstappen-Hamilton title battle, all eyes are now on Mercedes & the 'exciting' upgrade that they will bring to Hamilton's home race at Silverstone.
So of course, can Mercedes bring it home for Lewis? 😎
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In this Pits to Podium segment of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal preview the 2021 British GP - Hamilton needs to strike back & what better place to do that than at home and in front of the passionate British fans. This race might also be the last of the sub-two second pit stops, so enjoy them as they come. As for the mid-field, does Lando Norris have as much support among the British fans as Hamilton, if not more? And what about George Russell!?
As for 'F1 Sprint', Soumil hosts a solo session - explaining the schematics of the 'sprint qualifying race' that will be trialed this weekend. Look forward to that segment from 26:30. More than the sporting aspect, the F1 Sprint puts different sorts of pressures on teams for the 2021 British GP. For once, we will watch history being made!
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(Season 2021, Episode 43)
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Audi or Porsche - which one of the VW brands could we expect to see in F1 2025? Will the units have more electric over ICE power? Will we see more teams joining the sport? Will Formula 1 continue to be 'road relevant'? Will we continue to see new experiments in the sporting format - reverse grids, maybe?
And no, it's not early to talk about F1 2025 and there's a reason why!
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In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, automotive journalist Rahul Kapoor joins Soumil and Kunal to discuss what 'formula' to expect in F1 2025. A merger between Formula E and Formula 1 might not be in the offing...not just yet!
This episode has four parts - technical, sporting, talent & teams being the four areas of focus for F1 2025. will LAT, MAZ and STR continue racing in F1 2025? What about ALO - will he retire after he's swapped helmets with all drivers? The next generation of racers could include - Dennis Hauger, Theo Pourchaire & who else?
Will the Mazepins have finally bought Haas? Might not be as works teams, but could new car manufacturers join Formula 1 as a power unit supplier? Will technology transfer between leading Motorsport championships be the decisive factor? And finally, we expect track limits and time penalties to still be around. Tune in as we try peep into the not-so-distant future!
(Season 2021, Episode 42)
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Of course, we HAD to call this episode as the 'Outside Line F1 Podcast', given the overtaking line of choice for several drivers in the 2021 Austrian Grand Prix. And of course, we received a 5-second time penalty from the FIA for our transgressions as well! C'mon along and join the fun in this race review episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast with Soumil and Kunal.
And also, the F1 App was hacked - was it someone called Bernie?
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Max Verstappen's first-ever Formula 1 career Grand Slam came a month or so after meeting Serena Williams. Lewis Hamilton's bodywork damage due to end of life cycle for parts - HAM's not been on the podium for 4 out of the last 6 races. He's now trailing VER by 32 points in the Drivers' Championship. After an epic start to the title battle, is this now a one-horse race?
Also, BOT's second place was his best-finish of the season. But did you also cheer RUS a bit more this weekend? RUS vs. ALO was epic to watch - so close yet so far! Is Carlos Sainz Jr. overshadowing LEC at Ferrari? The Spaniard executed the reverse strategy to great effect. And finally, did the FIA find themselves in a black hole after adjudicating the NOR-PER incident at the restart? Would having a run-off area rather than a gravel trap have changed their penalty decision? PER and TSU were the FIAs favourites as they received 2 x 5 second time penalties.
Lastly, RAI-VET's clash - how on earth did RAI misjudge that!? The cooler temps + softer compound made for an interesting race even though VER won it by a mile and more! Tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode 41)
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Should we pin our hopes on Pirelli's C5 tyre? A compound that's never been raced before at the Red Bull Ring? And of course, do your rain dance before you tune in - because if nothing else, the weather might just make the 2021 Austrian Grand Prix an entertaining one.
Remember the low expectations before the 2021 French Grand Prix? It might just make sense to follow the same strategy this weekend, too.
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Soumil and Kunal preview the 2021 Austrian Grand Prix in this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast. Formula 1 teams would've raced at the Red Bull Ring four times in the last twelve months - each race having it's own distinct identity. The duo discuss what to expect this weekend!
If George Russel is Mr. Saturday, is Sergio Perez Formula 1's Mr. Sunday? Perez's improvement in qualifying will be the one to watch for this weekend.
Also, how will Mercedes-Hamilton retaliate? Would they have found the missing two tenths in their package? Let's hope they don't find one more reason to 'blame' Red Bull Racing for being the class of the field. Then of course, there's the ever-competitive mid-field battle - Mclaren, Ferrari and you know the other players.
Finally, above all else, the 2021 Austrian Grand Prix will be remembered for welcoming fans in full capacity - a great sign of things to come, one hopes. Tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode 40)
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Key points discussed: Why the 2021 Styrian GP wasn't all that exciting - and how soon before fans start complaining about Red Bull Racing's dominance?
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In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal spoke about - VER's most-dominant win, BOT-PER's duel - but who performed better, BOT or RUS? Can Mercedes-HAM bounce back? Is it a question of IF or how soon?
How Ferrari recovered from the debacle in France to the double points in Austria. What was RIC's primary struggle? Why VET couldn't mirror SAI's strategy to finish higher up the order? Tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode 39)
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"The hills are alive to the sounds of the 1.6 litre V6 turbo hybrid engines," said Soumil in this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast as he looks forward to the 2021 Styrian Grand Prix along with Kunal. Is Red Bull Ring the most-picturesque circuit on the Formula 1 calendar? Kunal calls it the 'Wimbledon of Formula 1'!
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'Fine margins' & 'rain' will be the buzzwords this weekend. As will be the intense title battle between Max Verstappen & Lewis Hamilton that will resume. Can VER score the first consecutive pole positions of his career? Red Bull Racing & Mercedes have fared well in the past - as long as they've stayed away from the kerbs! Can HAM strike back & stop VER's juggernaut? Get ready for rain to be the additional layer in their epic battle.
Also in this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, will Mclaren retain their edge over Ferrari? Or will the circuit characteristics mask Ferrari's woes? Can Vettel-Aston Martin continue their fine run? Will Gasly-AlphaTauri join the battle, too? There's a lot of stories to look forward to this weekend. Tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode 38)
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OMG! Almost no one saw that coming. The French Grand Prix actually entertained Formula 1 fans! As Kunal said, "The 2021 French Grand Prix has raised bar and how for all the French Grands Prix to follow in the next century." But WHAT IF Max Verstappen had not made the opening lap error at Turn 1 and kept the lead, would the 2021 French Grand Prix have been less entertaining?
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil joins Kunal to review the epic race at Circuit Paul Ricard. A race that saw all 20 drivers finish AND not a single yellow flag!
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Could Mercedes have done different strategy-wise? Could they have switched to the two-stopper mid-race? Why did Red Bull Racing-Verstappen stop twice despite having the lead & track position? Also, how did VER undercut HAM in the race? Oh, just how powerful was the undercut AND of course, Mercedes desperately need to sharpen their race strategy skills. For the third race in a row, HAM's lost track position in the pit-stops.
Also in this episode - the racy Mclarens, Lando Norris' race to fifth, the RIC-NOR swap that we missed on the world feed, Sergio Perez's play as VER's wingman & taking points off Mercedes in the Constructors' Championship, Valtteri Bottas' expletive-laden radio, Aston Martin Racing's alternate strategy & Ferrari's tyre degradation. Tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode 37)
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Stats Review by Sundaram Ramaswami
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The French Grand Prix is the ONE race that almost every fan fears. Okay, maybe Abu Dhabi as well. For all the history associated with France and Grand Prix racing, the Circuit Paul Ricard almost always fails to deliver a worthy race. In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal preview the upcoming 2021 French Grand Prix.
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Circuit Paul Ricard is a bit of a standout in many ways - the sheer number of circuit configurations, sprinkler systems, red-blue run-off areas and so on. While the circuit is great for testing, is it really worth going to for a Formula 1 race? Well, now that we're here for the third time in this era, let's look at some of the stories that could light up the weekend.
Mercedes-Hamilton will be itching to bounce back & regain momentum in the title battle against Red Bull Racing-Verstappen. Will the FIA's new Technical Directive with regards to using the Pirelli tyres impact the intense title battle we have witnessed yet? Can Perez score back-to-back wins for RBR before Verstappen? As for Aston Martin Racing, they made their Grand Prix debut 99 years ago at the French Grand Prix. Will they be able to drive the momentum built in Monaco & Baku to further heights in France?
And of course, there's the Mclaren vs. Ferrari battle in the mid-field along with Alpine, AlphaTauri and maybe even Alfa Romeo. There's a lot of narratives to look forward to this weekend but nothing will replace a classic race on-track. May the Racing Gods bless us all. Tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode 36)
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Stats Review by Sundaram Ramaswami
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The question on everyone's minds - will the 2021 Formula 1 season be less than 23 races? It's supposed to be the longest season in the history of the sport, but will we actually have those many races? For starters, Singapore has been cancelled and several other venues may be forced to do so due to the ongoing pandemic. In which case, what would be the impact of a shortened season on Formula 1 and its stakeholders?
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In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal are joined by Dipak Ragav - an FIA-accredited journalist for leading Indian publication, The Hindu. The trio discuss the sporting, commercial and technical impact of the shortened 2021 Formula 1 season.
How will it impact the title battle between Hamilton and Verstappen? What about the development race between Red Bull Racing and Mercedes? Which driver would actually be hoping for a full season to resurrect form? How will a shortened season impact the commercials between Liberty Media-Formula 1 teams and the teams and their sponsors. And finally, how many races do you think will Formula 1 manage to host in 2021? Write to us via our Facebook page.
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(Season 2021, Episode 35)
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The 2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix delivered on all of its pre-race hype and promise. For starters, the 'no repeat winner' stat remained intact after Sergio Perez scored his first race win for Red Bull Racing. Max Verstappen's retirement meant that Perez still has a better record of points and podiums in Baku! A Safety Car has made an appearance at every single race in Baku till date.
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in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal discuss the great advertisement the 2021 Azerbaijan GP was for Formula 1 and for the 'sprint qualifying races'. VER-STR's tyre failures, Pirelli taking the thunder away from flexi-wings, VET-GAS-LEC's brilliant scrap for the podium, ALO's spirited drive to 6th, BOT's slipping down the order, HAM's rare mistake & RAI scoring his first point of the season. Tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode 34)
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We REALLY hope that the 'no repeat winner' stat stands true for the 2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. If so, we will have a new race winner this Sunday! Could Max Verstappen make the most of Mercedes' misery? If he does win this Sunday, it will be Verstappen's first back-to-back in Formula 1.
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In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal look forward to the 2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. For starters, they expect that the TV direction will return to normalcy - so no more 'Lance Stroll' slow-mo cutaways! Sergio Perez has more points and podiums in Baku than Max Verstappen. It will be something if he continues the same trend this year, too.
As for Mercedes, their tyre warm-up woes continue. But given the overtaking possibilities and relatively short pit-lane loss time, one shouldn't rule out Mercedes even if they qualify out of place.
Also, what makes Baku so special? Is it the model street circuit for Formula 1? The buzzword for this weekend will be 'a mix of Monaco and Monza'! And talking about Monaco, let's see if Ferrari are able to maximise performance in the 'Monaco-half' of Baku. Btw, Charles Leclerc was too eager to claim our 'Manscaped Lawn Mower' moment of the weekend already. Will any of the rookies challenge his claim? And of course, was Sebastian Vettel's Monaco resurgence a one-off?
And of course, the other buzzword through the weekend will be flexi-wings. Something tells us that this 'war of the wings' is about to get messy.
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(Season 2021, Episode 33)
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She's back! Mithila returns to join Soumil and Kunal in this blockbuster episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
It's her homecoming, as Soumil puts it.
For this special episode, the trio discussed a very interesting topic - the future of drivers in Formula 1.
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The role of the driver in Formula 1 has diminished in time. '80-20' is the number that is most-often cited when asked about the split in role of the car-driver in modern day Formula 1. With new competitive racing formats (like the spring qualifying from 2021), the growing importance of social media imagery, the talks about driver salaries being capped and the influx of younger drivers every other season, what could be the future of drivers in Formula 1?
Here's a wild prediction that Kunal made - an NBA-style draft in Formula 1. It may be a looong time away, but is the sport heading off in that direction? Do teams need to evolve to cope with 'driver brands' being as big or even bigger than theirs? How agile do the drivers need to be to adapt to newer competitive racing formats? And finally, will they continue to be PR-robots controlled by their teams? Tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode 32)
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After most races at Monaco, the typical question is - should we continue to race on the streets of Monte Carlo? The 2021 Monaco Grand Prix has brought this question back into focus. However, it's time we don't blame the track. In fact, if there's one blame we can lay on the organisers, it would be their shoddy TV direction throughout the 78-lap race.
Of course, even a world-class TV director wouldn't have managed to save us from the boredom the race inflicted, but there were several positive narratives from the weekend.
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In this Pits to Podium segment of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal review the 2021 Monaco Grand Prix. The duo discuss why the cars are more to blame than the tight-twisty and narrow layout of the Circuit de Monaco. Should Ferrari have changed Charles Leclerc's gearbox out of precaution? Isn't starting the race from 6th place better than not starting at all? What would you have done if you were the decision-maker at Ferrari?
Also in this episode: Mercedes' botched pit stop + race strategy, the power of the overcut, Pierre Gasly's 78-lap defence on Lewis Hamilton, the return of vintage Sebastian Vettel and Aston Martin Racing's smart race strategy, Carlos Sainz Jr.-Lando Norris' podium bromance, why Hamilton struggled and of course, Sundaram's kick-ass stats from the race. Tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode 31)
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No, we're not delusional. We believe that Ferrari could win this weekend's 2021 Monaco Grand Prix. If they get pole, and mind you, they look quick, they could dictate the overall race pace and go for the win. For those naysayers, Mercedes did exactly that with Nico Rosberg in 2013. The lack of overtaking opportunities makes track position even more vital in Monaco. But of course, the key point here is 'if they get pole'.
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In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal look forward to this weekend's 2021 Monaco Grand Prix. The flexi-wings controversy is another angle to the ongoing Red Bull Racing vs. Mercedes battle. When exactly will Verstappen-Red Bull Racing's championship challenge take off? Monaco hasn't been most-kind to VER. As for Lewis Hamilton, his lowest race-to-pole position ratio (0.15%) is at Monaco. Could someone else snatch the spoils from the two title protagonists?
Sergio 'Checo' Perez has scored a podium before in Monaco - could this weekend be his first with RBR? PER will need to deliver on Saturday. Will BOT struggle from tyre warm-up issues here, too? What are the possible race strategies and the pit lane time loss? What makes Monaco so special? How will the four Monaco virgins (TSU, MAZ, MSC & LAT) fare? Will Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso be able to keep up with their Monaco records? And of course, an unpopular opinion is that at least one of us (Kunal, in this case) doesn't care about the special car-driver liveries in the sport (case in point: Mclaren's Gulf-special livery for Monaco).
Hereon, we will have two special segments in our race preview episodes - first, Sundaram presenting his uber-cool stats. Second, Akaash hosting 'race track 101' to look back to circuit history and memories. Tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode 30)
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The 2021 Formula 1 season has had a brilliant start. The Max Verstappen-Lewis Hamilton battle seems set to last the full course of the season (no, we're not jinxing it!). But we don't want the title to be decided or be influenced by a controversy - flexi wings, to be more specific. But there are more stories we don't wish to see/hear this season.
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In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal are joined by Lucien Byfieldt from Australia. The trio discuss 'stories they don't wish to see or hear' in the 2021 Formula 1 season. Sebastian Vettel still struggling to find his mojo. The Yuki Tsunoda hype train - let's give the young Jap a bit of time, c'mon. The trolling of Nikita Mazepin for being a bad human - let's focus on his spinning first? 'It's the car, not the driver', in Hamilton's case. Drive to Survive overusing it's creative license and more. Tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode 29)
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The 'low rake vs. high rake' chatter seems like a thing of the past. Mercedes seem to have found their way around the rule changes for 2021 and regained the 'title favourites' tag from Red Bull Racing. And of course, Lewis Hamilton delivering superlative performances race after race. After claiming his 100th pole position in Spain, Hamilton went on to claim his 98th win in Formula 1. His win was a lethal mix of race strategy + overtaking. Yes, it was Hungary 2019 all over again!
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In this Pits to Podium segment of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal discuss if Red Bull Racing could have acted differently to Mercedes' strategic play in the 2021 Spanish Grand Prix. Pierre Gasly's P16 to P10 in the last stint, Charles Leclerc's fine fourth and battle with Valtteri Bottas, Perez-Ricciardo's race-long fight for P5.
Did Mercedes and Red Bull Racing make an error each in race strategy? Will Red Bull missing a 'second driver' in the battle of strategy headline for one more season? And of course, more mid-field chatter as we look back at the 2021 Spanish Grand Prix. Tune in!
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The first double header race weekend of the 2021 Formula 1 season is here. After Portugal, it's time for Spain to host its annual Grand Prix. The Circuit de Catalunya doesn't always deliver exciting races, but in this episode, Soumil and Kunal tell you the '5 things to watch for' in the race this weekend.
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In this Pits to Podium segment of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, the duo tell you the ONE thing they both are looking forward to in the Mercedes-Hamilton vs. Red Bull Racing-Verstappen battle. Has Alpine successfully joined the mid-field battle or was their pace in Portugal a one-off? How tricky will the tyres be this race weekend? Why is track position and qualifying so critical? What's the pit lane time loss? All this and more in our race preview episode. Tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode 27)
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Lewis Hamilton stole the show in the 2021 Portuguese Grand Prix. His overtaking moves were decisive and lethal. But is Max Verstappen making too many mistakes? The count is up to 4 from the opening 3 races. Yes, they're marginal errors, but have they cost him the lead in the Drivers' Championship? After Portugal, he trails Hamilton by 8 points.
Also in this Pits to Podium segment of the Inside Line F1 Podcast - why couldn't Bottas convert his pole position to victory? Why did Carlos Sainz Jr. go from 5th at the start to 11th at the finish? We shower affection on our star of the season yet - Lando Norris. Of course, Alpine's double points finish and Mick Schumacher's P17 - ahead of Nicholas Latifi. Tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode 26)
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The buzzword for the weekend of the 2021 Portuguese Grand Prix has to be 'rollercoaster'. Seemingly, there's no better word to express the joys of racing a Formula 1 car around Algarve. But of course, we're just taking the word of the 20 drivers who get the chance to do so, aren't we?
In the same vein, we hope you take the words of Soumil and Kunal from this episode for the '5 things to watch for' in this weekend's race. Could we see a new podium sitter? Will Lewis Hamilton complete a century of pole positions? Are Ferrari and Alpine genuinely in the fight with Mclaren? What could race strategy look like and will someone finally convert a pole position to victory this season? Tune in!
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(Season 2021, Episode 25)
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Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton have scored a pole position each. Also, both drivers are yet to convert a pole to a win. As the 2021 Formula 1 season progresses, the story lines and narratives keep evolving. It is without a doubt that Mclaren and Ferrari's revival is a key talking point. "Ferrari and Mclaren are Formula 1," quipped Ajit Devadason, our guest in this episode.
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal are joined by a special guest, Ajit Devadason. Ajit is an FIA-accredited journalist and pens his Formula 1 column for The New Indian Express.
The trio discussed teams-drivers who have impressed and those who need to improve form and results in 2021. Yes, only two races have been contested yet but early trends have already emerged. Tune in!
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George Russell-Valtteri Bottas' crash brought out the red flag - one that effectively split the 2021 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix into two halves. If Max Verstappen was the hero of the first half, Lewis Hamilton was the hero of the second half. However, there was one driver that shone in both halves of the race - Mclaren's Lando Norris. Soumil and Kunal review the 2021 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in this Pits to Podium segment of the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
Also in this episode, our view of the Bottas-Russell crash, Sebastian Vettel's continued bad luck, Sergio Perez's hero-to-zero moments, Latifi-Mazepin's clash, rookies finding the barriers, Leclerc-Sainz's brilliant run to 4th and 5th, Mclaren's team orders and finally, Kimi Raikkonen's complicated time penalty. Tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode 23)
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It's time for the 'Formula 1 Pirelli Gran Premio Del Made In Italy E Dell'emilia Romagna 2021' or in simpler words, the 'Imola Grand Prix'. In this pre-race episode, Soumil and Kunal tell you the '5 things to watch for' for this weekend's race.
Will the Red Bull Racing vs. Mercedes battle continue? Let's hope it wasn't just a Bahrain thing! And of course, let's hope that Max Verstappen has used up his bad luck of racing in Italy with the retirement in FP2. Is the RB16B fast but fragile?
Will the cooler air and track temperatures influence form factor in the uber-competitive mid-field? Since overtaking is difficult, we expect 'track position' to be key - in qualifying and for race strategy. Also, some key track information that will impact race strategy.
Finally, how many times do you think will Nikita Mazespin this weekend? He's already had two on Friday. Write to us via our Facebook page and let's know how many more spins do you think he will add to his name.
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(Season 2021, Episode 22)
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In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we have a special guest - Chetan Narula, a seasoned sports journalist and the author of the book 'History of F1: The Circus Comes To India'.
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Chetan joins Soumil and Kunal to discuss 'driver perceptions and media portrayals' in Formula 1 and sport (also, life!?) overall. This is an opinionated episode but one that raises a pertinent question about the media's role in shaping personalities, celebrities and their fandom. The most-recent case of Nikita Mazepin - is he a bad driver, a bad human or both? In fact, does the Russian media portray him as a hero for being the sole Russian racing in Formula 1? Lando Norris' support of Mazepin did change the tone of chatter around the Haas driver's opening lap crash at the first race in Bahrain.
We also discuss Romain Grosjean's long-lasting memory of being a crash kid and his infamous crash behind the Safety Car at Baku (2018). Unsurprisingly, reactions to Grosjean were a stark contrast to a similar gaffe by George Russell at Imola (2020). Does media have a more responsible role to play in building driver perception? Is it easier for the drivers to manage their perception and portrayal via social media or is that a double-edged sword? And of course, what role do the fans have to play? Tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode 21)
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3 days x pre-season testing + 3 days x 2021 Bahrain Grand Prix = several quirky moments of the 2021 Formula 1 season already; Sergio Perez's restart on the formation lap being one of many. While recording this episode, we realised how important a role Windows & Bill Gates have played in our lives by teaching us the ever-crucial 'restart' action!
To give you a hint of the other stories in this episode - Fernando Alonso's wrapper-gate, Daniel Ricciardo's pre-race printed notes, Mclaren's 'boys in orange' radio to make sure RIC doesn't drive into the Renault pit box, Sebastian Vettel's Capt. Planet mode, Kimi Raikkonen's random number selection, Valtteri Bottas' 'undriveable' message and of course, Lando Norris coming out in support of Nikita Mazepin and more.
This Pits to Podium segment of the Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah.
(Season 2021, Episode 20)
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The 2021 Formula 1 season got off to a blockbuster start with the opening round in Bahrain. It delivered to the pre-season hype - a Red Bull-Verstappen vs. Mercedes-Hamilton battle. Yes, Hamilton won - but had to fight for it every inch of the way. From what we saw, we expect this to be the rivalry that will headline through the season.
However, the post-race focus shifted from the battle of the two generations to the FIA's inconsistent policing of track limits at Turn 4 - the very spot where Verstappen overtook Hamilton only to be forced to relinquish it later. We explain this controversy, of course.
The 2021 Bahrain Grand Prix also delivered at least one positive story for every Formula 1 team. Now that's rare for an opening race - but that's exactly what Soumil and Kunal discuss in this week's Pits to Podiumsegment of the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
Fernando Alonso's Alonso-esque performance, Sebastian Vettel's continued embarrassment, Charles Leclerc's superlative drives, Nikita Mazespin, Lando Norris' lonely race to P4 and the crucial overtake of Daniel Ricciardo on the opening lap, Sergio Perez converting his bad luck and qualifying misery into sublime race form, Yuki Tsunoda's points on debut and more. Tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode 19)
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It's time for the business end of the 2021 Bahrain Grand Prix - the qualifying hour followed by the race on Sunday. In this week's Pits to Podium segment of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal tell you the '5 things to watch for' this weekend.
Here are a few hints - driver battles, overtakes, race strategy and sand. The sand could well be from the sandbags Mercedes are supposedly carrying or from Mother Nature herself.
(Season 2021, Episode 18)
Next episode: 29th March, 2021 (post-race, 2021 Bahrain Grand Prix)
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If you're a Formula 1 fan, you already know the numbers. Seven out of ten teams have new driver line-ups for the 2021 Formula 1 season. This means that new driver rivalries will headline this season. Who'd have thunk that Formula 1 might actually give us a Sergio Perez vs. Lewis Hamilton battle.
But of course, Hamilton vs. Max Verstappen will be the blockbuster rivalry to follow. However, we're eager to see how the mid-field goes. There's Fernando Alonso, Sebastian Vettel, Daniel Ricciardo & the Ferrari duo. At the back of the grid, could a Mick Schumacher vs. George Russell be the one to follow? Or will it be a Schumacher vs. Kimi Raikkonen? And don't leave out Lando Norris in all of this.
As you can see, there are several possibilities and we discuss them in this week's Pits to Podium segment of the Inside Line F1 Podcast. Our guest in this episode is Bharat Sharma, Chief Sports Correspondent of the Press Trust of India.
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(Season 2021, Episode 17)
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Red Bull Racing is the next team in focus for our 'If F1 Teams Were A Stock' series.
For those tuning in to this series for the first time: In this series, we discuss if one should 'buy, sell or hold' the stock of a Formula 1 team for the upcoming season.
Before dishing out 'investment advice', we take into account factors that strengthen the team's championship challenge in 2021 and the factors that are weak links.
Of course, there are no real shares to trade - but could this finally be the season in which Red Bull Racing & Max Verstappen challenge the might of Mercedes & Lewis Hamilton? If pre-season testing is anything to by (and it usually isn't!), we might just have a championship challenge to entertain us through the 23 races. We're not into choosing sides, so may the best driver win!
The Sergio Perez to Red Bull Racing story is stuff that dreams are made of and we are excited to see how it turns out in reality. A Verstappen-Perez partnership and rivalry will be fun to follow - as will be Horner-Marko's quotes around Perez's performances. In all, Red Bull Racing seem more solid this season than they've done so for all the other seasons in this hybrid-turbo era. But again, it's only pre-season testing form we've based our current opinion on.
This is a Pits to Podium exclusive on the Inside Line F1 Podcast with Soumil and Kunal being your hosts for the entire series. Expect a new episode of this series to be released every alternate day (minus weekends!) in the build-up to the 2021 Formula 1 season.
If you missed the earlier teams we spoke about, go ahead and look up the previous episodes on our channel. Tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode, 16)
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Ferrari is the next team in focus for our 'If F1 Teams Were A Stock' series.
For those tuning in to this series for the first time: In this series, we discuss if one should 'buy, sell or hold' the stock of a Formula 1 team for the upcoming season.
Before dishing out 'investment advice', we take into account factors that strengthen the team's championship challenge in 2021 and the factors that are weak links.
Of course, there are no real shares to trade - but could the Ferrari stock go any lower than it did in 2020? Will #Charlos (yes, we could call them that) help resurrect the Scuderia's fortunes or will it be their new technical structure that will come to their rescue? And of course, that's only one of the many things that will be 'new' for Ferrari in 2021.
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(Season 2021, Episode, 15)
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In continuation of our series 'If F1 Teams Were A Stock', the next team in focus is Alpine F1 Team.
For those tuning in to this series for the first time: In this series, we discuss if one should 'buy, sell or hold' the stock of a Formula 1 team for the upcoming season.
Before dishing out 'investment advice', we take into account factors that strengthen the team's championship challenge in 2021 and the factors that are weak links.
Of course, there are no real shares to trade - but who wouldn't want to invest in a racing team that has Fernando Alonso as its star driver! The 'young' Spaniard is making a comeback to the sport with the rebranded Alpine F1 Team (formerly Renault). Apart from the rebranding, the team has also undergone a restructure (bye, Cyril!).
Will losing a competitive benchmark in Mclaren hamper Alpine's progress on-track? Is their power unit the slowest among the four manufacturers in Formula 1? Will Esteban Ocon be able to tackle the might of Alonso - on and off track? There's positive momentum since their multiple podiums in 2020, but will that optimism mean that Alpine is a good investment for 2021?
This is a Pits to Podium exclusive on the Inside Line F1 Podcast with Soumil and Kunal being your hosts for the entire series. Expect a new episode of this series to be released every alternate day (minus weekends!) in the build-up to the 2021 Formula 1 season.
If you missed the earlier teams we spoke about, go ahead and look up the previous episodes on our channel. Tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode, 14)
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In continuation of our series 'If F1 Teams Were A Stock', the next team in focus is Scuderia Alpha Tauri.
For those tuning in to this series for the first time: In this series, we discuss if one should 'buy, sell or hold' the stock of a Formula 1 team for the upcoming season.
Before dishing out 'investment advice', we take into account factors that strengthen the team's championship challenge in 2021 and the factors that are weak links.
Of course, there are no real shares to trade and we doubt Dietrich is selling any. But word on the street is that Japanese Formula 1 fans are eager to buy-in to celebrate Yuki's debut. In fact, we're certain that Alpha Tauri's stock price will rise through the season due to these two factors. Btw, Tsunoda's DRS-trickery in pre-season testing was cheeky but fun!
This is a Pits to Podium exclusive on the Inside Line F1 Podcast with Soumil and Kunal being your hosts for the entire series. Expect a new episode of this series to be released every alternate day (minus weekends!) in the build-up to the 2021 Formula 1 season.
If you missed the earlier teams we spoke about, go ahead and look up the previous episodes on our channel. Tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode, 13)
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In continuation of our series 'If F1 Teams Were A Stock', the next team in focus is Alfa Romeo Racing.
For those tuning in to this series for the first time: In this series, we discuss if one should 'buy, sell or hold' the stock of a Formula 1 team for the upcoming season.
Before dishing out 'investment advice', we take into account factors that strengthen the team's championship challenge in 2021 and the factors that are weak links.
Of course, there are no real shares to trade but who wouldn't want to own a team that the Iceman Kimi Raikkonen races for!? In fact, could this be Mick Schumacher's next team in Formula 1? For 2021, Alfa Romeo's biggest improvement is expected to come from Ferrari's new power unit and if testing times are anything to go by, the Sauber-run team had a solid pre-season test.
This is a Pits to Podium exclusive on the Inside Line F1 Podcast with Soumil and Kunal being your hosts for the entire series. Expect a new episode of this series to be released every alternate day (minus weekends!) in the build-up to the 2021 Formula 1 season.
If you missed the earlier teams we spoke about, here are the links: Mercedes: Buy...At A Premium! Williams Racing: Let Nostalgia Play Its Part Mclaren Racing: BUY! Haas F1 Team: Maybe Even Gene Wants To Sell?
Tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode, 12)
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In continuation of our series 'If F1 Teams Were A Stock', the next team in focus is Aston Martin F1 Team
For those tuning in to this series for the first time: In this series, we discuss if one should 'buy, sell or hold' the stock of a Formula 1 team for the upcoming season.
Before dishing out 'investment advice', we take into account factors that strengthen the team's championship challenge in 2021 and the factors that are weak links.
Of course, there are no real shares to trade - but we understand the desire to be co-investors with the Strolls & Toto! But in the case of Aston Martin, we think that the price value is a fair bit inflated. Yes, the manufacturer is returning to Formula 1 after a long gap, but will we see more noise than action from the team? The team failed to impress in pre-season testing whatsoever.
This is a Pits to Podium exclusive on the Inside Line F1 Podcast with Soumil and Kunal being your hosts for the entire series. Expect a new episode of this series to be released every alternate day (minus weekends!) in the build-up to the 2021 Formula 1 season.
If you missed the earlier teams we spoke about, here are the links: Mercedes: Buy...At A Premium! Williams Racing: Let Nostalgia Play Its Part Mclaren Racing: BUY! Haas F1 Team: Maybe Even Gene Wants To Sell?
Tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode, 11)
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Yes, Formula 1 is back! In no time, it'll be time for pre-season testing and in this Pits to PodiumInside Line F1 Podcast exclusive, Soumil and Kunal tell you exactly why it's gonna be fun! /
Of course, you know the obvious - ten teams, three days and one circuit (Bahrain and not Barcelona, mind you!). But there's more - it's the new team-driver pairings, the debutants and the new liveried cars modified to fit the 2021 regulations. And then there's Mclaren-Mercedes.
Finally, what about the performance parameters? Here's what we suggest - through pre-season testing, track lap times between the 2020 Bahrain Grand Prix and the F1 2021 pre-season test. We might get a few hints there (mainly, the lap time lost due to change in aero regulations).
By the time we conclude the first Grand Prix of F1 2021 (also in Bahrain), we will have a lot of comparative data to make fairly accurate assumptions about the difference in car performances for all teams between this year and the last.
Also, which team do you think will go for a 'PR lap'? Write to us via our Facebook page.
(Season 2021, Episode, 10)
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In continuation of our series the next team in focus is Haas.,'If F1 Teams Were A Stock'
In this series, we discuss if one should 'buy, sell or hold' the stock of a Formula 1 team for the upcoming season.For those tuning in to this series for the first time:
Before dishing out 'investment advice', we take into account factors that strengthen the team's championship challenge in 2021 and the factors that are weak links.
But of course, there are no real shares to trade - and in the case of Haas, should one buy when maybe Gene himself wants to sell?. Join us on this fun journey as we discuss each of the 10 teams through this unique theme of 'If F1 Teams Were A Stock'.
This is a Pits to Podium exclusive on the Inside Line F1 Podcast with Soumil and Kunal being your hosts for the entire series. Expect a new episode of this series to be released every alternate day (minus weekends!) starting 1st March, 2021.
P.S.: This series will take a break during pre-season testing as we will have a special episode that will focus on the 3-day test (12-14 March).
If you missed the earlier teams we spoke about, here are the links: Mercedes: Buy, Sell or Hold? Williams Racing: Buy, Sell or Hold? Mclaren Racing: Buy, Sell or Hold?
Tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode, 9)
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In continuation of our series , the next team in focus is Mclaren.'If F1 Teams Were A Stock'
In this series, we discuss if one should 'buy, sell or hold' the stock of a Formula 1 team for the upcoming season.For those tuning in to this series for the first time:
Before dishing out 'investment advice', we take into account factors that strengthen the team's championship challenge in 2021 and the factors that are weak links.
But of course, there are no real shares to trade - MSP Sports Capital bought a fair amount last year. But join us on this fun journey as we discuss each of the 10 teams through this unique theme of 'If F1 Teams Were A Stock'.
This is a Pits to Podium exclusive on the Inside Line F1 Podcast with Soumil and Kunal being your hosts for the entire series. Expect a new episode of this series to be released every alternate day (minus weekends!) starting 1st March, 2021.
If you missed the earlier teams we spoke about, here is the link: Mercedes: Buy, Sell or Hold? Williams Racing: Buy, Sell or Hold?
Tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode, 8)
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In continuation of our series , the next team in focus is Williams Racing.'If F1 Teams Were A Stock'
In this series, we discuss if one should 'buy, sell or hold' the stock of a Formula 1 team for the upcoming season.For those tuning in to this series for the first time:
Before dishing out 'investment advice', we take in account factors that strengthen the team's championship challenge in 2021 and the factors that are weak links.
But of course, there are no real shares to trade - Dorilton Capital bought all they had to last year. But join us on this fun journey as we discuss each of the 10 teams through this unique theme of 'If F1 Teams Were A Stock'.
This is a Pits to Podium exclusive on the Inside Line F1 Podcast with Soumil and Kunal being your hosts for the entire series. Expect a new episode of this series to be released every alternate day (minus weekends!) starting 1st March, 2021.
If you missed the earlier teams we spoke about, here is the link:
Mercedes: Buy, Sell or Hold?
Tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode, 7)
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- is our new series as we wait for the 2021 Formula 1 season to kick-off on-track. In this series, we discuss if one should 'buy, sell or hold' the stock of a Formula 1 team for the upcoming season. 'If F1 Teams Were A Stock'
The first team in this 10-part series is Mercedes, the reigning Formula 1 World Champions. We assess their strengths & weaknesses for the 2021 Formula 1 season and discuss other parameters before dishing out some 'investment advice'.
But of course, there are no real shares to trade (unless Toto Wolff decides otherwise), but join us on this fun journey as we discuss each of the 10 teams through this unique theme of 'If F1 Teams Were A Stock'.
This is a Pits to Podium exclusive on the Inside Line F1 Podcast with Soumil and Kunal being your hosts for the entire series. Expect a new episode of this series to be released every alternate day (minus weekends!) starting 1st March, 2021.
Tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode, 6)
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Netflix has made 'looking back' at the previous Formula 1 season very cool with it's F1-only show, Drive to Survive. 19th March is when Season 3 releases - a highly anticipated opening. Understandably, the current chatter is about the storylines Season 3 of Drive to Survive will showcase.
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal are joined by FIA-accredited journalist Niharika Ghorpade. The trio discuss storylines they would love to see in Netflix's F1 documentary...but may not get to.
Typically, Netflix will focus on driver-team rivalries, hero/zero moments and other politically correct events. But could the show focus on Ferrari's 'settlement' with the FIA around their power unit saga or how Mercedes rose to Ferrari's power unit challenge.
Will the ever-honest and Netflix-star Guenther Steiner reveal the real reason behind signing Nikita Mazepin? We would also love to see how Red Bull Racing used their political clout to get Formula 1 to sign off an engine freeze from 2022. And of course, Ferrari's fair(?) treatment of Sebastian Vettel throughout the 2020 Formula 1 season. There are several such interesting & alternative events discussed in this week's episode that we would hope to see in Season 3 of Drive to Survive.
Have a moment or two of your own that you'd like to see on the Netflix-F1 documentary? Write to us via the Inside Line F1 Podcast Facebook page and we will read out your views in the next episode.
Tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode 05)
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Is Mclaren gearing up to become a in the world of Motorsport in this decade (2021-30)? superbrand
Currently, Mclaren races in Formula 1 and the IndyCar. From next year, Mclaren has expressed interest to race in Formula E. There is talk that the hyper car / LMDh rules will interest Mclaren to field a factory team in the World Endurance Championship and the IMSA (International Motor Sports Association) hosted WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.
In all, Mclaren aims to race in the top-tier series across various Motorsport categories (single seater & sports cars). Could they become the first in the world of Motorsport?superbrand
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Mithila and Kunal discuss Mclaren's horizontal expansion in Motorsport, the possibilities of technology, driver and sponsor exposure across series and how the budget cap is a blessing on all counts.
And of course, could a junior driver program be in the offing, too? Tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode 04)
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We have 10 more seasons of the Netflix-F1 show: Drive to Survive. Daniel Ricciardo retire from Formula 1 without a World Championship. In fact, four World Champions retire from Formula 1 in this decade (c'mon, you can guess who!).won'twillwill
Ferrari win a Formula 1 World Championship but they win our hearts when Mick Schumacher races their scarlet red cars. Mclaren win a World Championship either and Lando Norris become a Mclaren veteran in this decade.won'twillwon'twill
Will the Strolls remain in Formula 1 and with them Aston Martin, too? Will Ace Ecclestone (Bernie's son) be groomed into a racing car driver? Will Red Bull Racing find a replacement for Max Verstappen? Will Mercedes' future be a George Russell-Max Verstappen pairing?
Renault-Alpine, Sauber-Alfa Romeo and Alpha Tauri keep changing names in this decade. And finally, Formula 1 get rid of the DRS in this decade. Tune in as we look into our crystal ball and predict the future (2021-2030) in our world of Formula 1.willwill
(Season 2021, Episode 03)
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For the 2021 Formula 1 season, describe your expectations for every team in one word. That's the challenge we took upon ourselves for our first live stream of the season.
FIA-accredited Formula 1 journalist Abhishek Takle joined Soumil and Kunal for this episode of the . 'Champions', 'dominant', 'challenge' and even 'Netflix' were some of the words the trio used while looking forward to the upcoming season. Inside Line F1 Podcast
Have a word or two of your own that you wish to share with us? Channelise your inner and write to us via our Facebook page. Shashi Tharoor
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(Season 2021, Episode 02)
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New Year. New season. New partnerships. New logo & imagery. But the same commitment as before. To deliver alternative, fun and insightful conversations around the sport we love the most - Formula 1.
2021 marks the 10th season of the Inside Line F1 Podcast. Thank you for your listens, reviews and patronage.
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In our first episode of the 2021 Formula 1 season, Mithila and Kunal look back at Formula 1's last decade and discuss the most-unpopular additions to the sport.
This includes the hasty introduction & dropping of the elimination-based qualifying system from 2016, the double points on offer for the 2014 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Formula 1's continued struggles to find the correct racing tyre and more.
Our hosts go as far as labeling the DRS (Drag Reduction System) and the hybrid-turbo power units - both introduced in the last decade, as most-unpopular introductions to Formula 1.
Tune in!
(Season 2021, Episode 01)
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There's awards and then there's the Inside Line F1 Parody Awards. We've been hosting our awards for eight years and the reason why it's become ever-so-popular is because 'the winner is never who you think it is'.
For this year's Inside Line F1 Parody Awards, Mithila and Kunal discuss the following categories: 1. Drama of the year 2. Joke of the year 3. Radio message of the year 4. Strategy of the year 5. Innovation of the year 6. Driver of the year 7. Victory of the year 8. Oops moment of the year 9. Mystery of the year 10. Influencer of the year
Grab a drink, sit back and tune in to the Inside Line F1 Podcast (https://link.chtbl.com/ilf1p) !
(Season 2020, Episode 68)
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Our 67th episode of the year is our season review episode for 2020. We have two guests joining us - Sundaram and Nithyanand. You would remember them as the gentlemen who dig cool stats ever so often. This Pits to Podium (https://bit.ly/pitstopodium) segment is hosted by the ever-talented Soumil and has Kunal in attendance. For those missing Mithila, she will be back to host our final episode of the year - the Inside Line F1 Parody Awards (out 28th December).
In this episode, we discuss the driver of the year, race, team, disappointment, strategy and so on. It's a fun discussion, tune in!
'Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year'!
(Season 2020, Episode 67)
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After being let-go unexpectedly, Sergio Perez raced the season of his life to convince Red Bull Racing to hire him for 2021. Just getting a top team drive is a victory for Sergio 'Checo' Perez. But in this Pits to Podium (https://bit.ly/pitstopodium) segment, Soumil and Kunal discuss why Red Bull Racing needed Sergio Perez as their second driver for the 2021 Formula 1 season. The reasons are more than one!
Also in this episode - we discuss the cyclical nature of junior driver programs, how soon before a Red Bull Junior Driver replaces Perez at the team. And of course, who could get the nod first - Pierre Gasly or Alexander Albon?
(Season 2020, Episode 66)
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Usually, a Safety Car brings a Formula 1 race to life. It triggers a flurry of pit-stops and forces teams-drivers to adapt, evolve & deploy out-of-box tyre strategies. The 2020 Formula 1 season has seen the Safety Car appear in 12 out of 17 races. However, did the Safety Car cost us Formula 1 an exciting race in Abu Dhabi? Soumil and Kunal discuss further in our Pits to Podium (https://bit.ly/pitstopodium) segment.
Mercedes couldn't use strategy to try and jump Max Verstappen for the lead of the race. It also eliminated the possibility of a two-stopping race & it made strategy almost null and void for the hard and medium starters. If you're a Ferrari fan, you must be wondering why they didn't pit either driver during the VSC/SC period. And of course, yet another mechanical issue robbed us of a 'pits to podium' charge by Sergio Perez!
Also in this episode: Mclaren finishing 3rd in the Constructors' Championship while Sergio Perez maintaining 4th in the Drivers' Championship. Carlos Sainz Jr.'s slow driving in the pit lane proved yet again that slow is the way to go in Abu Dhabi (ref: to championship battles). And of course, CONGRATULATIONS to Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing and Honda for claiming their 2nd win of the season. For once, Mercedes aren't to be blamed for boredom caused by dominance. Tune in!
(Season 2020, Episode 65)
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17 races in 6 months - that's a stat Formula 1 will remember for the time to come. As for the 2020 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, there are two stats to remember - 6 pole positions and 6 wins for Mercedes. They have led 88% of all laps here! Basically, they have conquered the Yas Marina Circuit in the hybrid-turbo era. Mercedes have been so competitive and dominant in the 2020 Formula 1 season that they even won a race with the W10 (last year's car) last weekend in Sakhir.
Also in this Pits to Podium (https://bit.ly/pitstopodium) segment, Soumil and Kunal discuss the battle for P3 in the Constructors' Championship - who's your money on? What's peculiar about the Yas Mercedes Circuit? Why the FP1 session of the 2020 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will go down in memory. After all, the 'Schumacher' name returned to Formula 1. This race is also the 'last' for many drivers and brands in Formula 1 - look forward to their farewell. And of course, it's far from our last episode of the year. Tune in!
(Season 2020, Episode 64)
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After 10 years and 190 race starts, Sergio Perez is finally a Formula 1 Grand Prix winner. In our Pits to Podium (https://bit.ly/pitstopodium) segment, Soumil and Kunal discuss how the Mexican went from P5 to P18 to P1 in the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix. Like Perez, Lance Stroll drove a strong race - but could Racing Point have scored a 1-2 finish?
Also in this episode: George Russell's stellar Mercedes debut, Valtteri Bottas' struggles, Mercedes' pit-stop embarrassments, maiden career podium for Renault's Esteban Ocon and all other talking points from one of Formula 1's most-memorable races of recent times. Should Formula 1 permanently host the Bahrain Grand Prix on the 'outer' layout? And has Alexander Albon blown all his chances to a Red Bull Racing seat in 2021? Write to us via our Facebook page (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) . For now, tune in and re-live the crazy 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix!
(Season 2020, Episode 63)
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First things first, get well soon wishes to Lewis Hamilton. We always wanted to see George Russell in a Mercedes Formula 1 car but not in the manner in which it has happened for the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix.
In this Pits to Podium (https://bit.ly/pitstopodium) segment, Soumil and Kunal discuss what to actually expect in a RUS vs. BOT battle this weekend. Could George Russell actually score a win on his Mercedes debut? Let's remember, Max Verstappen did so when he received a mid-season promotion from Toro Rosso to Red Bull Racing. Either way, could RUS go from being points-less in his career till date to scoring a podium?
Will the simpler track layout help RUS settle down faster in the Mercedes setup? How will the super-fast low-drag nature of the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix impact the podium predictions and the fight for P3 in the Constructors' Championship? Renault and Racing Point have fared well in the low-drag configuration as have Alpha Tauri - let's see if Ferrari and Mclaren are in the mix, too. And of course, Pietro Fittipaldi gets lucky with his break with Haas - we discuss the story to his replacing Romain Grosjean AND a welcome to Formula 1 for Jack Aitken as well. Tune in!
(Season 2020, Episode 62)
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Was Romain Grosjean's survival from his crash in the 2020 Bahrain Grand Prix a miracle? In our Pits to Podium (https://bit.ly/pitstopodium) segment, Soumil and Kunal attribute Grosjean's survival to the FIA's relentless pursuit of safety over many seasons. Yes, Grosjean was lucky and his guardian angel was on duty on Sunday, but citing luck as the sole reason for his survival (or labeling it a miracle!) would do disservice to the progress FIA has made over the seasons. We discuss the crash, the recovery and how various elements came together to save Grosjean's life and of course, give us a Formula 1 Grand Prix despite the delay.
Also in this episode, we talk about yet another dominant victory for Lewis Hamilton, Valtteri Bottas' incorrect setup, Sergio Perez's missed podium, Mclaren jumping Racing Point in the Constructors' Championship and Pierre Gasly's one-stopper to P6. Tune in!
(Season 2020, Episode 61)
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In the hybrid-turbo era, Mercedes have scored 12 podiums in 6 races - that's a 100% podium record at the Bahrain Grand Prix. The Bahrain International Circuit has seen Mercedes dominate like no other. Strangely though, neither of the Mercedes drivers have scored a pole position here in the last two years. But we expect that to change this weekend, don't we?
Also in this Pits to Podium (https://bit.ly/pitstopodium) segment, can Lewis Hamilton win 13 races in the 2020 Formula 1 season? He seems to be in a class of his own. Can Valtteri Bottas finally convert a pole position into a win? He's failed to do so the last 3 times he had pole. Red Bull Racing haven't finished in the top-3 in Bahrain for 7 years. Can Max Verstappen change that? Or will Racing Point-Sergio Perez be able to challenge for the podium?
Join Soumil and Kunal as they look forward to the 2020 Bahrain Grand Prix. The 2020 Formula 1 World Championships may have settled but the fight for P3 in the Constructors' and P4 in the Drivers' Championship will keep us entertained. How much further can Ferrari climb? Will Carlos Sainz Jr. finally break his Bahrain points-scoring duck? Will Turn 9 ruin a few qualifying attempts and impact race strategy? Tune in!
(Season 2020, Episode 60)
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This episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (https://link.chtbl.com/ilf1p) is a Valtteri Bottas special. In his interview with Parc Fermé, the Finn talks how it is to race in Formula 1 for Mercedes, the intensity of his competition with Lewis Hamilton, how rallying helps him nurture his talent further, the possibility of him racing longer for Mercedes than Hamilton and of course, the threat of George Russell taking his seat in 2022.
Could 90% of the drivers win with Mercedes? Bottas weighs in on this opinion. Also in this episode, Mithila joins Kunal for a fun banter that includes pronouncing 'Valtteri Bottas' as they would in Finland. Sit back and enjoy yet another driver interview episode on the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
For our listeners from the Nordics, you can use 'pp2020' to avail a 25% off on a subscription to Parc Fermé's informative Paddock Pass section (https://parcferme.no/paddockpass/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=ilf1p) !
(Season 2020, Episode 59)
0:00-15:00: Yada! Yada! 15:00-end: Interview with Valtteri Bottas
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History was made at the 2020 Turkish Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton equaled Michael Schumacher's record of seven Formula 1 World Championships. In fact, was this race his best championship winning race yet? He dug deep into his talent, experience & race craft to conquer the race at the Intercity Istanbul Park.
In our Pits to Podium (https://bit.ly/pitstopodium) segment, Soumil and Kunal wonder if wet conditions were actually easier to tackle than the dry. We were amazed that not a single Safety Car period was required - testimony to the driving talent on display despite apparent lack of grip. Congratulations to Sergio Perez and Sebastian Vettel for their first podium finish of the season.
How did Lance Stroll go from hero to zero? Should Ferrari have gambled with the slick tyres? For those pointing out, NO, Max Verstappen wasn't hasty - that's just how his brand of racing is. Alexander Albon's unforced errors, Mclaren's solid recovery despite grid-penalties and above all a race that wasn't classic Formula 1 but entertained us throughout. Tune in!
(Season 2020, Episode 58)
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Faux Rouge, Turkish Corkscrew & even the Turn 8 (Parabolica, in the other direction!) are some of the corners that will entertain us and the Formula 1 drivers during the weekend of the 2020 Turkish Grand Prix. Before you wonder, yes, these are unofficial corner names!
In this Pits to Podium (https://bit.ly/pitstopodium) segment, Soumil and Kunal preview the upcoming race at the Intercity Istanbul Park. Did you know that the front row starters have enjoyed a 100% win rate at this circuit? Also, Lewis Hamilton has won here from P2 - in case Valtteri Bottas beats him to pole for the third time in four races. Irrespective of who wins, a Mercedes win is almost certain. And of course, Hamilton will also have the first of many chances to equal Michael Schumacher's record of seven Formula 1 World Championship titles.
Like every Grand Prix, can Max Verstappen trouble the Mercedes cars or at least one of them? Who will come out on top in the battle for P3 in the Constructors' Championship? Daniel Ricciardo and Sergio Perez have the momentum but let's not write off the Mclaren duo as well as Esteban Ocon and Lance Stroll. And of course, can Charles Leclerc spring yet another surprise in his Ferrari? Alpha Tauri have been on a 10-race points scoring spree - can they extend this new personal record at Turkey? Tune in!
(Season 2020, Episode 57)
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Yes, THE Lando Norris makes an appearance on the Inside Line F1 Podcast, courtesy of our friends at Parc Fermé, one of the leading Motorsport publications in the Nordics. In this fun interview, Norris dishes out Motorsport and life philosophies on how he would cope if stuck with a bad racing car all season, his social media presence and how his mistaken reveal of Mclaren's launch date for the 2020 car was a planned gimmick after all.
Lando Norris explains his love for sim racing and why iRacing is better than most others. And of course, he discusses what he's looking forward to the most in 2021 when he partners Daniel Ricciardo at Mclaren. Tune in to enjoy classic Lando banter!
Also in this episode, Mithila makes a comeback to the Inside Line F1 Podcast (https://link.chtbl.com/ilf1p) . The duo (Mithila-Kunal) tell you why Romain Grosjean's human side shouldn't be trolled after his unexpected exit from Haas, rival teams disallowing a 'young' Fernando Alonso to test in Abu Dhabi, Formula 1's $104 mn loss in Q320 and if 'work from home' could be an option for team personnel as Formula 1 seeks to keep expanding it's annual calendar.
For our listeners from the Nordics, you can use 'pp2020' to avail a 25% off on a subscription to Parc Fermé's informative Paddock Pass section (https://parcferme.no/paddockpass/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=ilf1p) !
(Season 2020, Episode 56)
Here's what's in store for you in this episode:
0:00-6:00 - Turn 8 & Felipe Massa - expect Formula 1 to over-discuss the two at the 2020 Turkish Grand Prix
6:00-9:00 - Did you know: Lewis Hamilton has only 10 DNFs in his Formula 1 career that are attributed to car failure (yes, Malaysia 2016 being the most painful?)
9:00-12:00 - Formula 1's $104 mn in Q320 - but 'helmets off' for pulling off a 17-race calendar this season
12:00-15:00 - Should rival Formula 1 teams have allowed Fernando Alonso to test at the young-driver test in Abu Dhabi later this season?
15:00-18:00 - Will Formula 1 team personnel attempt 'work from home' solutions to tackle a 23-race calendar in 2021?
18:00-21:00 - Romain Grosjean has handled his exit from Haas so gracefully that it only makes him more likeable + GRO's way of handling career crisis makes him so relatable
21:00-24:00 - With which team will Lando Norris score wins and maybe even a World Championship with?
24:00-end - The Lando Norris Interview with Parc Ferme
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Mercedes created history at the 2020 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix by becoming the first team in history to win 7 Formula 1 Constructors' Championships. That they've won it in successive years is proof of their dominance in the hybrid-turbo era.
In this week's Pits to Podium (https://bit.ly/pitstopodium) segment, Soumil and Kunal debrief the Formula 1 race at Imola. Will Mercedes' race strategy for Lewis Hamilton become a controversy in the days to follow? The team used all options to convert a 1-3 running order to a 1-2 at the finish. Also, what came first - the VSC or Mercedes' decision to pit Hamilton?
Also in this episode, Imola exposed Red Bull Racing and Max Verstappen's desperate need for a strong #2 driver. Despite starting from pole position, Valtteri Bottas lost the race to Hamilton for no fault of his own. In fact, Bottas would've benefited had Albon been racing with the front runners. Btw, ALB blamed a hit for his late-race spin! (Maybe he should've blamed it on Ericsson?)
In the mid-field, the battle for P3 in the race and the Constructors' Championship was decided by teams taking risks with choosing either track position or fresh rubber. In the end, RIC & LEC benefited from track position, a wiser choice given the higher level of overtaking difficulty. And of course, PER's 3rd missed podium opportunity of the season. We wrap up the episode talking about GAS' ill-luck, KVY's racy self, the Alfa Romeo duo and Ferrari's missed chance for VET. Tune in!
(Season 2020, Episode 55)
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Liberty Media is reworking the formula of Formula 1. At the 2020 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola, the sport will trial a two-day race format - Free Practice x 1 + Qualifying on Saturday followed by the race on Sunday. While fans might not like a format that offers one less day of on-track action, the two-day format is actually an important experiment for the future of Formula 1.
First, the compressed format offers savings in terms of time and costs. Second, it offers far lesser track time for teams and drivers to collect data. If the experiment succeeds, one could expect Liberty Media to make the two-day format as a standard to squeeze 25 races in a season.
In this week's Pits to Podium (https://bit.ly/pitstopodium) segment, Soumil and Kunal preview the 2020 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix by wondering why Formula 1 didn't call it the 2020 San Marino Grand Prix in the first place. There's no way we're betting against a Mercedes victory, but could Red Bull Racing-Verstappen spring a surprise? Will Ferrari's upgrades bring it into play for the coveted P3 position - joining the ranks of Racing Point, Renault and Mclaren? Join us as we talk about Italy hosting its 100th Formula 1 Grand Prix. Tune in!
(Season 2020, Episode 54)
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In our Pits to Podium (https://bit.ly/pitstopodium) race preview, Soumil & Kunal wonder if Ferrari's upgrades will finally allow them to join the fight for P3 versus Renault, Mclaren & Racing Point in the 2020 Portuguese Grand Prix.
Will Red Bull Racing challenge Mercedes? Let's remember, Mercedes stopped developing their 2020 car a while ago + RBR seem closer thanks to the ban on engine modes for qualifying.
Above all else, we can't get over the beautiful circuit, its locales & the challenging nature of corners. But will it deliver a fun race for us?
Also in this episode, the duo discuss Pirelli's tyre choice, Haas' driver change announcement, Mercedes' first of many chances to seal the Constructors' Championship & Lewis Hamilton's chance to score his record-breaking 92nd win in Formula 1. Tune in for all other talking points from the upcoming race in Portugal.
(Season 2020, Episode 53)
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Mercedes & Lewis Hamilton are on course to clinch their respective titles for yet another season. But worry not, it's the battle for P3 that will keep us entertained in the remaining races of the 2020 Formula 1 season. And it's not just the battle for P3 in the Drivers' and Constructors' Championship, it's also in the races. Did you know that 6 different drivers have finished in P3 in the last 6 races? Also, 8 different drivers have finished in P3 in the 11 races held yet.
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (https://link.chtbl.com/ilf1p) , Mithila and Kunal discuss the new 'best of rest' position in Formula 1 - P3. They also talk about the probable calendar for the 2021 Formula 1 season, the rumours in the driver market or the 'silly season' and the prize money earned by the teams in 2019.
Should Sebastian Vettel be upset that Red Bull Racing have overlooked him as a possible replacement for Alexander Albon? Will Pierre Gasly be a beneficiary of a Red Bull Racing - Renault reunion? And finally, Esteban Ocon and George Russell to join Pascal Wehrlein in the list of Mercedes junior drivers who had a broken career in Formula 1? Tune in!
(Season 2020, Episode 52)
Here's what's in store for you in this episode:
0:00-6:00 - Why Lewis Hamilton's record of maximum wins could stand for a long long time
6:00 -9:00 - Why P3 is the new 'best of the rest' position in Formula 1 - in the race and both the World Championships. For the Constructors' Championship, it's Renault vs. Racing Point vs. Mclaren - who are you cheering for?
9:00-12:00 - A Bottas vs. Verstappen for P3 actually proves just how great a season Verstappen is having. VER has been on the podium in every race he's finished
12:00-15:00 - What Wolff Said This Week - Max Verstappen being in queue behind Esteban Ocon & George Russell to race for Mercedes. The curse of the Mercedes junior driver to strike OCO (again!) and RUS?
15:00-21:00 - 8 drivers from different teams have finished in P3 in the races this season. Also, 6 different drivers have finished in P3 in the last 6 races! Who's been your most-surprising podium finisher yet?
21:00-24:00 - Liberty Media have been ambitious with the probable calendar for the 2021 Formula 1 season. Will the regular calendar be as much fun as the COVID-19 impacted one?
24:00-27:00 - We pick our points from the rumoured prize money earning for all teams from 2019. Thank heavens that this divide-and-rule version of the Concorde Agreement ends at the end of 2020
27:00-30:00 - ECC on HAM: He doesn't dress as a racer. But then again, what do racers dress as? Should Sebastian Vettel be annoyed that Red Bull Racing overlooked his availability for 2021?
30:00-end - Red Bull Racing to FINALLY hire an external driver as Max Verstappen's partner? Pierre Gasly to Renault could be dovetailed with a power unit deal for Red Bull Racing. Why is Haas not appealing enough for Sergio Perez and Nico Hulkenberg?
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91 wins - Lewis Hamilton equaled Michael Schumacher's 14-year old record for most wins in Formula 1. It's only obvious that the 6 times World Champion will score several more. In this Pits To Podium (https://bit.ly/pitstopodium) segment, Soumil and Kunal make a calculated guess - 120 F1 wins don't seem out of reach for the Briton. Let's know what you think the final number could be?
Also in this episode, we rate the 2020 Eifel Grand Prix - hot or not? The statistics seem to suggest a good race with a great result. After all, 9 out of the 10 teams scored points. Daniel Ricciardo scored his first podium with Renault, also Renault's first podium in Formula 1 after returning to the sport as a works team. This tattoo will be a memorable one for Cyril Abiteboul!
Racing Point's super-sub Nico Hulkenberg is only 7 points behind Sebastian Vettel in the Drivers' Championship. In fact, Hulkenberg has out-scored Vettel in the last 7 races! Perez's podium miss, Leclerc's spirited drive & high number of DNfs in the race - we re-live the key talking points.
Also, was the late-race Safety Car period a tad too long? In fact, was the Safety Car slower than normal since drivers were complaining time and again? And a welcome to the points for Haas' Romain Grosjean - he finished 9th despite being shown a black-white flag and suffering finger damage on the opening lap. Tune in!
(Season 2020, Episode 51)
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The 2020 Eifel Grand Prix couldn't have chosen a better venue than the infamous Nurburgring. In our Pits To Podium (https://bit.ly/pitstopodium) segment, Soumil and Kunal talk about the circuit, its history, how the cold and wind will make for interesting racing and how starting from P2 will be a statistical advantage. And of course, 'cold tyres' will be a unique challenge that teams and Pirelli will look to overcome this weekend. Who will come out on top? Send in your predications for our Grand Prix Predictions League (https://www.instagram.com/pitstopodium/) .
And of course, we discuss the uber-competitive mid-field battle, Kimi Raikkonen's record, Mick Schumacher & Callum Illot's Formula 1 debut and Sergio Perez finally getting the upgraded RP20 for himself! Btw, look out for the drivers absolutely raving about Turns 8-9. Will they go flat out? Tune in.
(Season 2020, Episode 50)
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Honda's sudden decision to quit Formula 1 will have sporting and business consequences for the sport, Red Bull Racing and Max Verstappen. Will Mercedes go unchallenged for a few more seasons? Basically, a few more 'boring' seasons for Formula 1. Red Bull Racing's two consistent searches to continue - a competitive power unit and a second driver! Will a new power unit supplier in the new era of Formula 1 compromise Red Bull Racing in 2022?
As for Max Verstappen, his first Formula 1 World Championship may have been pushed by a few more years. Yes, there's hope that Honda's new power unit might bring him title glory in 2021...but that hope is very slim. In fact, might it be that Verstappen wins his title(s) with a team other than Red Bull Racing?
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (https://link.chtbl.com/ilf1p) , Mithila and Kunal discuss the all-round impact of Honda's decision to exit, the possible power unit options for Red Bull Racing and why a new supplier might not join the sport before 2025. Could Honda's exit trigger a Hamilton-Verstappen partnership at Mercedes? Or could we see a Verstappen-Alonso partnership at Renault? The best solution would be to let Red Bull Racing have Mercedes power units and have Hamilton-Leclerc-Verstappen battle for the title in separate teams. Can Liberty Media intervene and convince Mercedes? Or could Ineos be Formula 1's unexpected saviour? Tune in!
(Season 2020, Episode 49)
In this episode: 1. Honda commits to Indycar but not to Formula 1 2. Red Bull Racing is back on the market to search for a competitive power unit supplier - we discuss all their options 3. Can Max Verstappen win a Formula 1 World Championship before 2023? 4. We assess Verstappen's team options and wonder if Liberty Media will step in to get him a competitive cockpit 5. Should Formula 1 power unit suppliers be banned from refusing supply to another team? 6. Two important facts you need to know about the new formula for power units (or engines) in Formula 1
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FIA's time penalties have always evoked extreme reactions from fans. At the 2020 Russian Grand Prix, reigning World Champion Lewis Hamilton joined the party. Are the FIA really trying to slow 'him' down? If anything, the FIA were fair in their assessment of Hamilton-Mercedes' infringements. In fact, they were fair in treating Leclerc-Stroll as a racing incident, too. And of course, Daniel Ricciardo's reaction to his time penalty was delightful!
In this Pits To Podium (https://bit.ly/pitstopodium) segment, Soumil and Kunal wonder if victory in the 2020 Russian Grand Prix was Valtteri Bottas' easiest career win till date? In a straight fight between the two Mercedes drivers, Bottas (medium) could've taken the lead of the race from Hamilton (soft) had the race run its regular course. However, given that this win was 'gifted' to Bottas thanks to Hamilton's penalty, his post-race radio message did seem strange. Another strange statistic? Max Verstappen scoring his and Red Bull Racing's first-ever podium at Sochi.
Carlos Sainz Jr.'s embarrassing opening lap crash, Sergio Perez's fourth place finish in the older spec Racing Point package, Ricciardo's phenomenal pace and Lerclerc's spirited drive - some of the key talking points from the 2020 Russian Grand Prix. Sebastian Vettel's thirteenth place finish, behind GIO and MAG - AND him being used as a wingman for LEC's fight against the Renaults. And finally, the battle for P16 between the Twitch stars - Albon, Norris and Russell. Relive the key moments of the 2020 Russian Grand Prix in this episode. Tune in!
(Season 2020, Episode 48)
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The 2020 Russian Grand Prix will permit 30,000 fans to attend the race at the Sochi Autodrom. Will Vladimir Putin, Russia's no. 1 Formula 1 fan, attend the race? If so, will his best friend Bernie Ecclestone be in attendance, too? (Yes, ECC has said that he would rather spend time with his baby boy than attend a race in 2020, but it's ECC - trust him at your own will)
In this Pits To Podium (https://bit.ly/pitstopodium) segment, Soumil and Kunal list the '5 things to watch for' for the 2020 Russian Grand Prix. Will Pirelli's C5 tyre challenge Mercedes' dominance at this circuit? Traditionally, Valtteri Bottas has been stronger at Sochi than Lewis Hamilton. Can the Finnish driver claim his second win of the season? And what about the third step of the podium - will Max Verstappen return or can Sergio Perez become the season's 10th podium finisher? And of course, there's the mid-field battle that's ever-entertaining. Tune in!
(Season 2020, Episode 47)
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For the first time in the sport's 70 year history, concrete steps have been taken to help independent Formula 1 teams transition from being passion projects to serious businesses. Recently, Liberty Media announced a '$200 mn prize money entry barrier' for a new team eager to join the sport. Will this hefty barrier dissuade new entrants? The one thing it does do is offer the existing teams a sense of stability and opportunity they've seldom experienced in Formula 1. In fact, Gene Haas might be the luckiest and Vijay Mallya might be the unluckiest Formula 1 team owners in recent times.
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (https://link.chtbl.com/ilf1p) , Mithila and Kunal tell you why the prize money entry barrier is good for the sport and why $200 mn is a fair price. If you're looking for light-hearted banter, the duo discuss Ferrari-Vettel-Perez-Aston-Martin and wonder if Ferrari refused to give Vettel a discount to purchase the F2004 or did they not want him to purchase a Ferrari whatsoever?
Sticking to Ferrari, who might make way for Mick Schumacher - Carlos Sainz Jr. or Charles Leclerc? Also, could LEC and/or SAI go the ALO-VET-RAI way at Ferrari? If so, will they find a competitive seat elsewhere in Formula 1? If results don't come, such a scenario could be as near (or far!) as 2023!
Finally, they make a list of the 10 drivers the Haas F1 Team could be talking to for 2021 and later. They discuss Kimi Raikkonen's love for tyre blankets, prepare you to brace for an overdose of comparison between Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher and of course, could Stroll-Wolff purchase and leaseback Mclaren's iconic HQs at Woking? Tune in!
(Season 2020, Episode 46)
Links to previous episodes: 1. Liberty Media's Formula 1, Finally (https://audioboom.com/posts/7664668-liberty-media-s-formula-1-finally) 2. Hamilton: First-ever Formula 1 & Formula E Champion? (https://audioboom.com/posts/7375147-hamilton-first-ever-formula-1-formula-e-champion)
Here's a list of full topics discussed sequentially in this episode:
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Is this really the best time to be a Formula 1 team owner / investor? The value of EVERY Formula 1 team has gone up for just staying in the sport! Helmets off, Liberty Media
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Ferrari's luck - that their 1000th Grand Prix was not at Monza. Imagine if Netflix were filming their Ferrari special there
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Ferrari refused to give Sebastian Vettel a discount to purchase the F2004? Or did they not want him to purchase a Ferrari whatsoever!
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Who could make way at Ferrari for Mick Schumacher - Charles Leclerc or Carlos Sainz Jr.? Who will run out of patience first - Ferrari or Leclerc?
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We make a list of the 10 drivers the Haas F1 Team could be speaking to for 2021 and later. Will Haas finally succumb to hiring at least one Ferrari Driver Academy driver?
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After the steering wheel, Kimi Raikkonen has revealed his obsession for tyre blankets
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Lewis Hamilton vs. Michael Schumacher comparison stories to grab headlines over the next fortnight. Brace yourselves!
8. Can Lewis Hamilton be the first-ever Formula 1 and Formula E World Champion in the time to come?
- Lawrence Stroll & Toto Wolff to get involved in Mclaren's attempt to sell and leaseback their HQs in Woking?
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They said, the 2020 Tuscan Grand Prix at Mugello would be a boring and processional race. They said, the race would be all about tyre management. They also said, there would be no overtaking! They were wrong. We were a part of the 'they', weren't you, too? There was mayhem at Mugello - undoubtedly the best race of the season yet! In this Pits To Podium (https://bit.ly/pitstopodium) segment, Soumil and Kunal present our race debrief.
In this episode - a chaotic race gave us a Mercedes 1-2 + Red Bull driver on the podium; but it was 'how' we got there that made for a fun race. Daniel Ricciardo's almost-podium with Renault, Alexander Albon's first career podium, Lance Stroll's almost scoring a career-first back-to-back podium, George Russell's almost-point score, a double points finish for Ferrari and Kimi Raikkonen finally opening his points tally for the season. And of course, we discuss and dissect the carnage at the Safety Car restart that saw 12 drivers let off with a warning. Tune in!
(Season 2020, Episode 45)
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You're a true foodie if you understood our word play for this episode's title!
At the 'Formula 1 Pirelli Gran Premio Della Toscana Ferrari 1000 2020' (also known as the 2020 Tuscan Grand Prix), Ferrari will celebrate their 1000th Grand Prix start. In this Pits To Podium (https://bit.ly/pitstopodium) segment, Soumil and Kunal discuss the '5 things to watch for' for this weekend's upcoming race. We expect the Pirelli tyres, the Arrabbiata corners and Mercedes to be the 'talk of the Paddock' this weekend. And of course, Sebastian Vettel-Aston Martin F1 Team have already stolen Ferrari's limelight. Tune in!
(Season 2020, Episode 44)
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Pierre Gasly's maiden Formula 1 Grand Prix win came at a time when no one expected it. Heck, he races an Alpha Tauri! At the 2020 Italian Grand Prix, GAS made the most of his luck and talent to claim top honours. Mclaren's Carlos Sainz Jr. drove a feisty race to take second while Racing Point's Lance Stroll would be disappointed to finish third. After all, STR started on pole at the restart.
In this Pits To Podium (https://bit.ly/pitstopodium) segment, Soumil and Kunal decode the crazy race we witnessed at Monza. But was it a crazy race after all? Or just a crazy result? Ferrari's failures, Mercedes' silly pit lane error + their inability to run in dirty air and Red Bull Racing's no-score - after years, the top-3 teams faltered at the same race, one of the key factors for the great result of the race. Tune in!
(Season 2020, Episode 43)
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How much of an embarrassment would the high-speed circuit of Monza be for Ferrari? Will the Renault cars lead the mid-field brigade? What about the 'engine mode ban' for qualifying - will it change the pecking order whatsoever? We bid adieu to the Williams family as they bow out of Formula 1.
Soumil and Kunal host our Pits to Podium (https://bit.ly/pitstopodium) segment that discusses the upcoming 2020 Italian Grand Prix.
(Season 2020, Episode 42)
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In this Pits To Podium (https://bit.ly/pitstopodium) segment, Soumil and Kunal look forward to the 2020 Belgian Grand Prix hosted at the oh-so-awesome Spa Francorchamps. Will this be the last time we could see the Mercedes cars qualify ahead of their rivals by a mile? Yes, this is the last race where different engine modes will be permitted in qualifying.
The 'pink Mercedes' (Racing Point, duh!) cars have historically done well at this circuit. Can they be genuine podium challengers to Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen? Will Ferrari use a low-downforce setup to aid Charles Leclerc's chances one more time? There's always the uber-competitive mid-field battle and George Russell's qualifying lap we keep high hopes for. Tune in!
(Season 2020, Episode 41)
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Since buying Formula 1 in 2017, Liberty Media finally have control over all major elements that define the series - a budget cap, new regulations and the recently signed Concorde Agreement. Helmets off to Liberty Media for delivering these radical changes despite the challenges thrown by the ongoing pandemic. And of course, it's great that all 10 teams will continue in the sport till at least 2025.
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (https://link.chtbl.com/ilf1p) , Mithila and Kunal talk about Mercedes' debrief videos on social media - do rival teams use them for educational purposes? Also, what's the purpose of Ferrari's 'hourglass challenge' videos? Lando Norris needs to host a 'champagne popping masterclass' - others are failing miserably while trying to replicate his trick. We tell you why the machines were right in the AWS Fastest Formula 1 Driver Rankings and more. Tune in!
(Season 2020, Episode 40)
Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-5:00 - Liberty Media stage managed the signing of Concorde Agreement very well
5:00-10:00 - Chase Carey has delivered what Liberty Media set out to do when they bought the sport from Bernie Ecclestone in 2017. Btw, Ecclestone offered an interesting insight on why he paid Ferrari a higher sum than the others
10:00-15:00 - The machines played it safe with the AWS fastest Formula 1 driver ranking by getting the top-3 rankings right. More on the 'ban on engine modes in qualifying', we simplify why the FIA are forcing this rule. It's not about slowing down Mercedes
15:00-20:00 - Mercedes' debrief videos on social media - do rival teams use them to train their strategists? Btw, you HAVE to tune in to one of Ferrari's 'hourglass challenge' videos. Tommy Hilfiger falling prey to the typical depiction of a female Formula 1 fan - we disapprove!
20:00-25:00 - Helmut Marko needs to be more gracious in Red Bull Racing's repeated defeat to Mercedes.
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At the 2020 Spanish Grand Prix, the heat and tyres were expected to halt Mercedes' dominant run once again. However, Mercedes-Hamilton delivered their strongest performance of the season to further their championship advantage. The race was also proof that two-stop races won't always be a belter!
Such has been Mercedes' form in the 2020 Formula 1 season, that Max Verstappen finishing second in a race is definitely an over-achievement. The 2020 Spanish Grand Prix was no different - as Hamilton led from the start to score yet another dominant win, Verstappen snucked into P2 at Turn 1. Valtteri Bottas' chase could go only as far as P3 while Sebastian Vettel exposed Ferrari's race management abilities yet again. Join Soumil and Kunal's race debrief of the 2020 Spanish Grand Prix in our Pits To Podium (https://bit.ly/5thingsHungary) segment.
Also back on the Inside Line F1 Podcast (https://bit.ly/insidelinef1pod) is Mithila - with her unique stories, views and assessments of the current affairs of Formula 1. Tune in!
(Season 2020, Episode 39)
Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-5:00 - Yada Yada!
5:00-10:00 - Motorsport & Olympics - the Quadruple Crown of Motorsport? FIA re-banning the 'party mode' in qualifying - good or bad?
10:00-15:00 - Will Aston Martin end up picking the weakest pairing from the four driver options available to them for 2021? Daniel Ricciardo's 'Seb spin' reference.
15:00-20:00 - Could Ferrari hire super-sub Nico Hulkenberg in place of Sebastian Vettel for the 2020 Formula 1 season? Roscoe has gotten involved in the Lewis Hamilton-Valtteri Bottas title battle
20:00-40:00 - A Pits To Podium race debrief of the 2020 Spanish Grand Prix
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Could Mercedes be challenged by Max Verstappen-Red Bull Racing at the 2020 Spanish Grand Prix, too? From how we see it, there might be a small chance. And if are you Max Verstappen, that's probably enough. For starters, the track temperature will be warmer - teams are used to testing at the Circuit de Catalunya in February and racing in May. The mid-August summer could see higher than normal track temperatures - one of the few factors that can rattle the otherwise robust Mercedes cars. And of course, the higher downforce and flowing nature of the circuit that loads the front-left tyre.
Also in our Pits To Podium (https://bit.ly/pitstopodium) segment, we discuss possible tyre strategies for the 2020 Spanish Grand Prix, Sebastian Vettel's new chassis, Sergio Perez's return, George Russell's Saturday heroics and the ultra competitive mid-field battle. Tune in to hear our '5 things to watch for' for this weekend's race.
(Season 2020, Episode 38)
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At the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix, Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing delivered a superlative performance backed by a bold strategy to halt Mercedes' dominant run in 2020 and score their first victory of the season. In this Pits To Podium (https://bit.ly/pitstopodium) segment, Soumil and Kunal discuss Verstappen's max-imum drive, Pirelli's 'ballooning' tyres, Mercedes' blisters and Charles Leclerc's Alonso-esque climb to fourth.
And of course, what does Valtteri Bottas need to do to change his fortunes? Is Sebastian Vettel the recipient of 'The Kimi Raikkonen' treatment from Ferrari? We decode lap times to try solve the mystery of Nico Hulkenberg's suspicious third pit-stop and more. Tune in!
(Season 2020, Episode 37)
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Could the FIA be setting a new precedent in Formula 1 after their ruling in the Renault-Racing Point protest? Picture this for 2021: a team could copy a rival's car (the Racing Point way!), pre-pay €400,000 as a penalty to the FIA, start the season with -15 points and go racing!
In this Pits To Podium (https://bit.ly/pitstopodium) segment, Soumil and Kunal discuss the ruling - one that still allows Racing Point to retain their competitive advantage. Will Mercedes be implicated at some stage? How deep can this protest against Racing Point's copying of Mercedes' W10 go? Tune in!
Btw, here's our '5 things to watch for' episode for the upcoming 70th Anniversary Grand Prix (https://audioboom.com/posts/7651189-70th-anniversary-gp-5-things-to-watch-for) !
(Season 2020, Episode 36)
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The 70th Anniversary Grand Prix will be Formula 1's second-ever back-to-back race at the same venue. In this Pits To Podium (https://bit.ly/pitstopodium) segment, Soumil and Kunal discuss the 5 things to watch for in the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix. Will Mercedes embarrass their rivals one more time? Can Pirelli's soft tyres induce different tyre strategies that could bring Max Verstappen in the mix for P2 at least? Will Racing Point recover to be the kings of the mid-field or will it be Mclaren yet again?
Also, will Formula 1 treat us to some special content to celebrate this feat? Could Nico Hulkenberg end up racing for more than one team in 2020? Will teams opt for a lower downforce setup for the second race at Silverstone? Tune in to get a round-up of the stories to look forward to for the 2020 70th Anniversary Grand Prix at Silverstone.
(Season 2020, Episode 34)
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Lewis Hamilton's win at the 2020 British Grand Prix was probably the most-dramatic and luckiest of his career. After all, the six-times World Champion crossed the finish line with only 3 working wheels on his wagon! Unfortunately for Valtteri Bottas and Carlos Sainz Jr., they suffered a far worse fate with similar tyre troubles. Pirelli will be bringing a set of tyres that are a step softer than the ones used in the first race at Silverstone. Will this be a cause of concern for Formula 1?
Also in this Pits To Podium (https://bit.ly/pitstopodium) segment, Soumil and Kunal discuss Charles Leclerc's surprise podium for Ferrari - is he punching far above his weight? Are Racing Point the biggest underachievers of the season yet? Can Valtteri Bottas resurrect his title aspirations? Were the FIA correct in penalising Alexander Albon for his tangle with Kevin Magnussen? All this and more in our post-race debrief of the 2020 British Grand Prix. Tune in!
(Season 2020, Episode 33)
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Mercedes' domination has been confirmed for the 2020 Formula 1 Season. But as we look forward to the 2020 British Grand Prix, the question is - how far ahead are they of the competition? Will we see aggression or frustration for Valtteri Bottas? The back-to-back races at Silverstone are to Lewis Hamilton's advantage - could he extend his gap in the Drivers' Championship?
In our Pits To Podium segment, we tell you why the battle for P2 in the Drivers' and Constructors' Championship could be where the entertainment is. Max Verstappen vs. the Mercedes drivers followed by Racing Point vs. Red Bull Racing vs. other protesting teams. But what about Ferrari, how far back will they be on a circuit with fast-flowing corners? In fact, will the circuit characteristics give Mclaren an advantage over their midfield rivals? And of course, it will continue to be worse for all Ferrari-powered teams. All this and more in our '5 things to watch for' series for the upcoming British Grand Prix. Tune in!
(Season 2020, Episode 33)
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Ever wondered what's it like to work in Formula 1? We have kickstarted a special series - 'Working In F1', that will bring to you paddock personalities who tell you exactly how it is to work in Formula 1.
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (https://link.chtbl.com/ilf1p) , we have William Ponissi (Senior Communications Manager, Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN) who explains the role of media and communications in a Formula 1 team. Will-P, as he's been fondly called since his days with the Force India F1 Team, explains the joys, the challenges and the hectic schedules that come along with the job.
Are you interested in a media and communications role in Formula 1 or with a Formula 1 team? Will-P shares his pre-Formula 1 journey and explains how one can build eligibility. And of course, we ask him how it is to work with the charismatic Kimi Raikkonen! Tune in!
(Season 2020, Episode 32)
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Did you have a jaw-dropping moment too when Max Verstappen crashed into the barriers while on his way to the grid of the 2020 Hungarian Grand Prix? Helmets off to the Red Bull Racing mechanics! And of course, to Max for a brilliant opening lap and for fending off Valtteri Bottas' podium charge.
Did you enjoy the opening race chaos that ensued thanks to the changing weather conditions? Did Haas' wet tyre option shock you, too? Did Ferrari's decision to put Charles Leclerc on the soft tyre not surprise you? Btw, exciting wheel-to-wheel battles between Leclerc and Norris-Sainz. Didn't you expect Sebastian Vettel to hold his own against Alexander Albon?
Did you cheer Lance Stroll's drive to fourth place? Or were you disappointed that the Racing Point cars missed scoring a podium! And of course, did you cheer for yet another Lewis Hamilton masterclass? There's a lot more in our Pits To Podium (https://youtu.be/tMJ_AeiHLWY) race debrief that you will enjoy. Tune in to relive the key moments from the 2020 Hungarian Grand Prix with us.
(Season 2020, Episode 31)
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Lando Norris' last lap moves have made headlines and even memes! In fact, Norris & Mclaren's execution seems just so Hollywood-like - with Norris' engineer giving precise instructions over the pit-to-car radio. And of course, 'Scenario 7' will be remembered for the time to come. Are we in for another Mclaren treat in Hungary, too?
This episode is an Inside Line F1 Podcast (https://bit.ly/insidelinef1pod) and Pits To Podium (https://bit.ly/5thingsHungary) special. Look out for the '5 things to watch for in the 2020 Hungarian Grand Prix' and the paddock stories we've been tracking - 'Drop A Driver, Hire Vettel', that being the theme for a few teams. Does Lawrence Stroll need a reality check or do we?
Tune in!
(Season 2020, Episode 30)
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The 2020 Styrian Grand Prix confirmed our fears - Mercedes will dominate Formula 1 for yet another season while Max Verstappen will be the closest challenger. In this Pits To Podium (https://youtu.be/oaSqVRbG4G8) segment of our show, we discuss how the mid-field teams and drivers entertained throughout the second race at the Red Bull Ring.
Also in this episode: we discuss the hashtag battle that was eventually settled in favour of the #StyrianGP, Hamilton's pole position followed by dominant win, Bottas' battle with Verstappen, Alexander Albon's worrying gap to the top-3, Sergio Perez's charge from 17th, Carlos Sainz Jr.'s qualifying form, Mclaren's team work followed by Lando Norris' last lap fireworks (again!) and Stroll-Ricciardo's incident. And of course, Ferrari's double retirement triggered by Charles Leclerc's impatient move. Tune in!
(Season 2020, Episode 28)
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Yes, that's the ONE clause that will come handy for Renault IF they are unable to deliver to Fernando Alonso's expectations. None of Renault's previous drivers have been as vocal about the team's inability to deliver a strong package season after season. But we all know that it will be different with the mercurial Alonso - in the media and on radio! He gives his best and doesn't settle for any less in return. Let's see how Renault rise up to the occasion.
But can Alonso-Renault win again in Formula 1? OR will Alonso make up the numbers like Kimi Raikkonen (err!)? Anyone expecting the latter is probably unaware of Alonso's prowess, determination and approach to Motorsport and Formula 1. Join us on this Pits To Podium (https://bit.ly/2ZPqqcH) segment of our show as we welcome the former double World Champion back to Formula 1.
In this episode - F1 is the BIG winner in the Alonso-Renault reunion, why Renault couldn't/didn't wait for a junior driver, why betting on Renault under the new regulations might not be a bad idea after all.
(Season 2020, Episode 28)
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Unsurprisingly, Mercedes are the class of the field this season, too. But the 2020 Austrian Grand Prix did expose a few chinks in their armour. We discuss them in our Pits to Podium (https://bit.ly/2020austriangpdebrief) race debrief along with the other talking points - Hamilton-Albon's incident, Vettel's spin, Leclerc & Norris' charge to the podium. Finally, we wonder if Racing Point should be pleased with a non-podium finish.
And there's more in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast: we explain the context behind Romain Grosjean's 'unacceptable that Lewis Hamilton earns $40mn' statement. Should we still be surprised by Red Bull Racing's decision to favour Max Verstappen over others? Finally, should Sebastian Vettel have received penalty points for not wearing his mask? Such are the times we live in.
(Season 2020, Episode 27)
Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00 - Same circuit, same team-drivers but we WON'T have the same podium in Race 2 in Austria or the 2020 Steiermark Grand Prix. A surprise result is great for Formula 1...but not for our fantasy league scores 3:00-6:00 - Romain Grosjean's 'unacceptable that Lewis Hamilton earns $40 mn' statement had a crucial context that most missed 6:00-9:00 - Lando Norris, what a wonderful addition to the podium line-up! Btw, did Mercedes not inform Lewis Hamilton of his gap to NOR on the last lap? 9:00-12:00 - Helmets off to the FIA and Formula 1 for a safe start to the 2020 Formula1 season. Let's hope the 2020 Austrian Grand Prix is a template they can re-use at other venues to bring us more races 12:00-15:00 - We found three chinks in Mercedes' armour. Also, did Valtteri Bottas purposely slow down on the last lap of the race to bump Lewis Hamilton lower down the order? 15:00-end - Pits To Podium Debrief: 2020 Austrian Grand Prix
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Will Honda bring Red Bull-Verstappen into the title fight? Will the Black Arrows create history? And then what about the Pink Arrows? Will they lead the mid-field battle? Not just Ferrari, it'll be Sebastian Vettel at Ferrari that'll create headlines. Let's hope we see 'vintage Seb!' At least 6 drivers will fight for 7th place in the Drivers' Championship - each with a hope to race in a better car come 2021.
Also in this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (https://bit.ly/insidelinef1pod) : will the uncertainty of the 2020 Formula 1 calendar favour some over the others? Likewise for the long off-season, would certain drivers have benefited from a 'pause and reflect' approach? Is Formula 1 ready to let Kimi Raikkonen retire? And finally, will Bernie Ecclestone be banned from entering the Formula 1 paddock? Tune in!
(Season 2020, Episode 26)
Hear our previous episode: 22 predictions for the 2020 Formula 1 season (https://audioboom.com/posts/7523268-22-predictions-for-2020-formula-1-season)
Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00 - It's RACE WEEK - for the next three weeks! Why focus will be on Honda all through F1 2020. In Honda, we need to trust if we want to enjoy a Max Verstappen vs. Lewis Hamilton for the title
3:00-6:00 - More than just Ferrari, it'll be Sebastian Vettel at Ferrari who will make headlines in F1 2020. Will he, won't he go all bonkers and race like 'vintage Seb' did?
6:00-9:00 - Charles Leclerc is now the driver under pressure to win Ferrari their next Drivers' Championship. Black Arrows, will they dominate in F1 2020, too? Can Valtteri Bottas score a surprise title win this season?
9:00-12:00 - The form factor of the Pink Arrows will turn heads. They should lead the mid-field battle. But is their driver line-up their Achilles' heel?
12:00-15:00 - At least six drivers will compete for the seventh place in the Drivers' Championship. They'll all want to impress for the two works team seats that are up for grabs - Mercedes and Renault
15:00-18:00 - Is Formula 1 ready to deal with Kimi Raikkonen's retirement? Let's hope Raikkonen isn't booted out of Alfa Romeo to make room for Mick Schumacher!
18:00-21:00 - Is Fernando Alonso waiting to see Renault's form in F1 2020 before deciding to join them from 2021? Renault needs to showcase it's capabilities to potential drivers, too.
21:00-24:00 - Formula 1 is expected to race at new circuits. Expect new venues + the uncertainty of the calendar to spice up F1 2020. Would the long off-season have helped certain drivers re-energise and mount a fresh attack this season?
24:00-end - Will F1 2020 allow Liberty Media to evolve Formula 1's business model? The silliest battle to follow this season might be Bernie Ecclestone vs. Formula 1! Has Formula 1 banned Ecclestone from entering the paddock?
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2020 is a year of landmarks - Formula 1's 70th year and also, '50 Years of Sauber' in Motorsport. In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we discuss our interview with the architect of Sauber Motorsport, Mr. Peter Sauber.
Also in this episode, we share the Pits To Podium segment where we celebrated Sauber's journey through Motorsport and Formula 1. Tune in!
(Season 2020, Episode 25)
Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00 - F1's 70 years, Paul Ricard's 50 years and Sauber's 50 years - don't their commemorative logos look similar?
3:00-6:00 - We discussed '50 years of Sauber' with Peter Sauber. You can read the full interview on our blog (https://www.firstpost.com/sports/peter-sauber-interview-saubers-architect-on-early-beginnings-foray-into-f1-kimi-raikkonen-as-team-celebrates-50-years-in-motorsport-8531951.html) Gist of our interview - why Sauber chose Kimi Raikkonen over Red Bull in 2001, Sauber's secret to attracting solid technical partnerships and Sauber's most under-rated achievement over the 50 years. Btw, did you know that Peter Sauber built and raced his first car - the C1?
6:00-end - Pits To Podium segment with Soumil and Kunal - celebrating 50 years of Sauber
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Football has had fake fans and fake crowd noise in their TV-only formats. Should Formula 1 follow suit? Does Formula 1 actually need crowd noise in their broadcast? In fact, do you distinctly hear crowd noise while watching the sport on TV? We discuss the considerations that might go into making a decision on whether or not to add fake crowd noise to Formula 1's TV broadcast.
Also in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (https://bit.ly/insidelinef1pod) , we discuss the impact of Andy Cowell's departure from Mercedes, Daniel Ricciardo's positioning in Formula 1 and why it's necessary for his career and how there's a limited sale in Formula 1 and most of us might not be invited. Did you know that Red Bull Racing are on the same path as Williams and Mclaren have been since their inception? Finally, will face masks sport sponsor logos once we resume racing in Austria? Tune in!
(Season 2020, Episode 24)
ANNOUNCEMENT: We've launched a video channel - Pits To Podium (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuz7t9ePMLpKS9lGQX3dPnA) . Come check it out!
Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00 - Should Formula 1 add fake crowd noise to their TV broadcast? Can you really hear crowd noises when you watch Formula 1 on TV?
3:00-6:00 - Btw, did you know that we already have fake overtaking in the sport? Also, look forward to the new TV graphics - the car performance graphic specifically when we resume racing
6:00-9:00 - Mercedes will miss Andy Cowell's expertise when the new power unit regulations are put in place for the 2026 Formula 1 season. Are stable regulations not of interest to engineers?
9:00-12:00 - There's a sale in Formula 1 and only a few wealthy people are invited! Williams and Mclaren are politically irrelevant in Formula 1? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oemjjD_mMJ8&t=97s)
12:00-15:00 - Red Bull Racing are on the same path as Williams and Mclaren have been on since their inception - privateer teams relying on strong technical partnerships to succeed in Formula 1
15:00-18:00 - Will Haas buckle under economic pressure and work with Ferrari to promote junior talent from the Ferrari Driver Academy in exchange for moolah or discounts on parts?
18:00-21:00 - We decode Daniel Ricciardo's positioning and applaud his making it to Forbes' list of highest paid athletes. Could Daniel Ricciardo be Red Bull Racing's replacement for Max Verstapen...if the Dutchman deflects?
21:00-24:00 - The Hamliton Commission, Formula 1's 'We Race As One' & Jamie Chadwick's fortified efforts to become the next female driver in Formula 1
24:00-end - Will face masks show up with sponsor logos? Did you know that Formula E and Formula 1 share the same ancestry?
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F1 2020's driver ratings have created a furore among fans. Whether it's Valtteri Bottas' 99 rating in the awareness column or Lance Stroll's pace rating being better than Esteban Ocon's or that Romain Grosjean's overall rating is better than Kevin Magnussen's - the driver ratings have brought us more laughs than a serious discussion. Btw, Nicholas Latifi's overall low rating and Alexander Albon's rating being lower than his Alpha Tauri counterparts are the few ratings that make some sense. There's more in our Pits to Podium (https://bit.ly/3e6osdM) segment in this week's show. Tune in!
(Season 2020, Episode 23)
Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-7:00 - Where F1 2020, the video game, stands within Formula 1's marketing funnel for new fans
7:00-end - The obnoxious, controversial and outrightly bizzare 'driver ratings' introduced in the F1 2020 video game
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Valtteri Bottas - what have you just done? By confirming Mercedes' lack of interest in Sebastian Vettel, you've literally just blown F1's best off-season talking point to pieces. Thanks, but no thanks for the anti-climax to the Vettel-Mercedes saga. We understand that you needed the clarity, but maybe the fans didn't? Carey & co. will have to find another big ticket story to keep fans engaged in this long off-season. But honestly, were you one of those who really believed that Mercedes would field a Vettel-Hamilton pairing in 2021? Also in this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (https://bit.ly/insidelinef1pod) , we talk about Formula 1's masterstroke of a marketing idea to host Ferrari's 1000th Grand Prix at their home circuit in Mugello. Sorry MotoGP, but Formula 1 is first love. Should circuits waste money trying to fill up the empty stands? We tell you why Silverstone's 'cardboard fan' idea might not be a smart one. Will Formula 1 fly ALL reserve drivers to the races in 2020? And finally, Renault are already switching focus to the 2026 Formula 1 season. Yes, you read that right. Oh, and before you go - Bernie Ecclestone is helping Williams find a buyer / investor. Do you think he'll keep a finder's fee? Tune in! (Season 2020, Episode 22) ANNOUNCEMENT: We've launced a video channel - Pits To Podium (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuz7t9ePMLpKS9lGQX3dPnA) . Come check it out! Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00 - Valtteri Bottas plays party pooper to the Vettel-Mercedes saga. He needed to know, we didn't! 3:00-6:00 - Mika Hakkinen's immense belief in Valtteri Bottas to be a Formula 1 World Champion. Will 2020 be his last chance, if at all? 6:00-9:00 - Formula 1 is managing two calendar in parallel - the original and the revised 2020 calendar. Also we don't foresee a single street race in 2020, do you? 9:00-12:00 - Well done to Mugello for choosing Formula 1 over MotoGP! It's a great marketing idea to celebrate Ferrari's 1000th Grand Prix start at home. Mugello's choice of series a bit of an embarrassment for MotoGP though? 12:00-15:00 - We could start the 2020 Formula 1 season without knowing if more races would be added along the way and what race could be the last one of the season! Exciting! 15:00-18:00 - Could Silverstone's 'cardboard fan' be a safety hazard for Formula 1? We don't mind absolutely empty stands in the circuits, do you? 18:00-21:00 - Will Formula 1 fly all reserve drivers to every race of 2020? Will the reserve drivers be more 'rusty' than the regulars? 21:00-24:00 - Who paid for Lando Norris' personal F3 test last week? Renault being petty with Mclaren? 24:00-end - Renault switching focus to the 2026 Formula 1 season already? What engine formula would Formula 1 use then? We tell you why it isn't too early to talk about 2026 already Subscribe via our magic link (https://bit.ly/insidelinef1pod) that will identify your device/OS and throw up the best possible app/platform for you. Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://lucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com/) Image courtesy: Mercedes
The 2020 Formula 1 season is GO! We're about a month away from the first race of the revised season and the ONE question on Formula 1's mind is - how do we make sure that the second race at the same circuit isn't predictable? It's strange that they aren't worried about the first race being predictable, too. In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (https://bit.ly/insidelinef1pod) , we tell you 3 whacky experiments Formula 1 may never try irrespective of how boring races may get. Also in this episode, we discuss the challenges teams and drivers will need to overcome during the short and much-cramped 8 race schedule. We go braggin' in our 'we told you so' section about our predictions that have come true in F1 2020. We push Formula 1 to consider using the Wednesday between races to run experiments on-track and via free-to-air television + social media broadcast. And finally, how would you rate Liberty Media's performance as new owners of Formula 1? Tune in! (Season 2020, Episode 21) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00 - YAY! Only a few weeks before 'We Race Again'! But here's also our moment of glory (and bragging!). A list of our 'we told you so' moments for the 2020 Formula 1 season 3:00-6:00 - Mercedes to host a private test next week. We tell you why it may not be as easy for customer teams to host private tests before the start of the 2020 Formula 1 season 6:00-9:00 - FIA to make an exception for the 2020 Formula 1 season - the short 8 race calendar will be considered a World Championship 9:00-12:00 - Challenges the teams and drivers will face during a short and cramped Formula 1 season - lack of car parts, limited scope of development & so on 12:00-18:00 - Formula 1 should use the 2020 season a test bed. We tell you why they should test different weekend formats and suggest a few whacky ideas to mix it up! 18:00-21:00 - Formula 1 should host a Wednesday evening race, experiment with reverse grids and whatever else AND host the race on social media + free-to-air channels. Can 2020 be an opportunity to attract new fans to the sport, too? 21:00-28:00 - In your view, how has Liberty Media fared as 'new' owners of Formula 1? Also, it's too early to assess them on two points - how many new races & teams have been added since they took over. 28:00-end - Why Williams F1 Team looking for investment isn't a negative story after all. Is Bernie Ecclestone Sebastian Vettel's official spokesperson? Max Verstappen had a crucial off-track learning to not be greedy! Subscribe via our magic link (https://bit.ly/insidelinef1pod) that will identify your device/OS and throw up the best possible app/platform for you. Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://lucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com/) Image courtesy: Red Bull Content Pool
Formula 1 and the FIA have made one of their most sublime moves in recent times on the teams - a budget cap and handicap for aerodynamic development. They've also introduced two new terms that we will hear for the rest of time - glide path (for the budget cap) and sliding scale (for the aero cap). But the ONE THING we don't ever wish to have added to the budget cap is driver salaries. Also in this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (https://bit.ly/insidelinef1pod) , why the Dutch Grand Prix should never be without the fans (or TV-only), how Lawrence Stroll's paternal and business instincts need to have a clear demarcation and we bet that Formula 1 will offer more track time to teams before the first race of the 2020 Formula 1 season. Tune in! (Season 2020, Episode 20) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00 - The Mercedes-Aston Martin, Lawrence Stroll-Toto Wolff rumour and could it finally give us a Lewis Hamilton-Lance Stroll partnership? 3:00-6:00 - The budget cap should never include drivers' salaries ever! We tell you why 6:00-9:00 - A handicap system to help slower teams has reaped results in the past. It's a landmark move for Formula 1 9:00-12:00 - Will A-B team partnerships strengthen even more under the new restricted aerodynamic development regulations? 12:00-15:00 - Kudos to the FIA for starting a 'hotline' number for whistle blowers. But can you please also release the details of the settlement with Ferrari over their power units from 2019? 15:00-end - Audi & Formula E are taking their Esports commitment a bit too seriously. Is a promotion to Mercedes a bit too early for the yet-to-prove-himself George Russell? Finally, teams and drivers will need a bit of track time to get back in sync and rhythm before the start of the 2020 Formula 1 season. Subscribe via our magic link (https://bit.ly/insidelinef1pod) that will identify your device/OS and throw up the best possible app/platform for you. Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://lucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com/) Image courtesy: Mercedes
Yes, there's more and more pouring out of Sebastian Vettel's divorce with Ferrari. After all, yet another former World Champion's career has been messed up by Ferrari, or was it the other way around? The moot question - when last did Sebastian Vettel race a full season like a former World Champion looking for his next title? This episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (https://bit.ly/insidelinef1pod) has Mithila-Kunal speak before handing over to the folks that appear on the Pole Position F1 Show. We're attempting a new format to bring to you even more insights on our favourite sport. Let's know what you think of our experiment by writing to us via our Facebook page (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) . Also in this episode, we hope that Formula 1's hype about Fernando Alonso's possible return to the sport and Renault doesn't lead to an anti-climax. Are you expecting Carlos Sainz Jr. to settle into the 'number 2' driver role at Ferrari? We tell you why this might not be so. Finally, football hosted a tv-only match a few days ago offering a great lesson to Formula 1 on what not to do. Tune in! (Season 2020, Episode 19) ANNOUNCEMENT: We discuss all things F1 on the Pole Position Show every Sunday on our Facebook page via a live stream. Join the chat and our Formula Fun F1 quiz - 8pm IST / 1630hrs CEST Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00 - If Fernando Alonso doesn't return to Formula 1 with Renault, it'll be 2020's biggest anti-climax! Carlos Sainz Jr. won't willingly settle as a 'number two' to Charles Leclerc at Ferrari. He's got a very famous lineage to look after. 3:00-6:00 - Did the virus outbreak work against Sebastian Vettel's chances for a contract extension at Ferrari? 6:00-9:00 - This long off-season is the LONGEST Formula 1 drivers haven't driven a racing car in their lives! How will they tackle 'rust' once we resume racing? 9:00-12:00 - Would Max Verstappen or Charles Leclerc if Mercedes were to make them an offer? Will Mercedes change their driver line-up for 2021? Could it be George Russell or Sebastian Vettel? 12:00-15:00 - Are Liberty Media behind the driver changes for 2021? 8 out of 10 teams have at least one 'young' driver in their line-up. As Formula 1 pursues tv-only races, there's a lesson from a football game that was hosted by Seoul FC. 15:00-end: The Pole Position F1 Show with Sirish Chandran (Editor - evo, Fast Bikes & Motor Sport India) and the show regulars - Soumil Arora, Santosh Maruwada and Kunal Shah Subscribe via our magic link (https://bit.ly/insidelinef1pod) that will identify your device/OS and throw up the best possible app/platform for you. Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://lucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com/) Image courtesy: Autosport
The Vettel-Ferrari relationship nosedived fairly suddenly. From being 'The One' who would help Ferrari reclaim their days of glory, Vettel was quickly relegated to the illustrious list of World Champions who failed to win titles with Ferrari - Fernando Alonso and Alain Prost being the other two. Were Ferrari right in letting go of Vettel? Will the Carlos Sainz Jr.-Charles Leclerc partnership deliver to Ferrari what several former far more experienced drivers couldn't? And of course, WHAT IF Sebastian Vettel wins the 2020 Formula 1 World Champion? Okay, given how they separated, we wonder if they should even bother to race together in 2020. Also in this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (https://bit.ly/insidelinef1pod) , we mourn Ferrari overlooking the availability of proven race winner, Daniel Ricciardo. But of course, Mclaren have offered Ricciardo a career lifeline and they'll have the funniest driver line-up in 2021, if nothing else. Would Nicholas Todt have influenced Ferrari's partner of choice for Leclerc? Would THE Carlos Sainz (Sr.) have pulled all strings to get his son (Jr.) a seat at Ferrari? And before we end, helmets off to Liberty Media for doing all they can to retain all 10 teams in Formula 1 after the pandemic. Tune in! (Season 2020, Episode 18) ANNOUNCEMENT: We discuss all things F1 on the Pole Position Show every Sunday on our Facebook page (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) via a live stream. Join the chat and our Formula Fun quiz - 8pm IST / 1630hrs CEST Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00 - For the 2020 Formula 1 season, Ferrari either lack belief in their car or Sebastian Vettel; your guess is as good as ours 3:00-6:00 - Do you feel so too that Fernando Alonso's stint with Ferrari seemed more successful than Sebastian Vettel's? 6:00-9:00 - Let's hope that Bernie Ecclestone is advising Vettel correctly and we don't see the four times World Champion retire from Formula 1 - he's only 32 years old, after all 9:00-12:00 - A Vettel-Hamilton partnership at Mercedes, a dream too good to come true? It would a be a brilliant headline for Formula 1 after the pandemic. But can Mercedes afford such a pairing? Also, why Fernando Alonso or Vettel shouldn't join Renault from 2021 12:00-15:00 - Did Ferrari do the right thing by letting go of Sebastian Vettel? If you were a Team Principal, how many of Vettel's mistakes would you overlook? In 2019, the two Ferrari drivers drove to different objectives 15:00-18:00 - Carlos Sainz Jr. to Ferrari is a great reward and hopefully an end to the rejections he's faced in Formula 1. Early indications that Sainz will play 'number 2' to Charles Leclerc at Ferrari? 18:00-21:00 - Why did Ferrari not choose to hire Daniel Ricciardo despite his proven race winning credentials? Also, Cyril's over-reaction to Ricciardo side-stepping to Mclaren 21:00-25:00 - Could Renault become an all Mercedes junior driver team - George Russell vs. Esteban Ocon? Or could Kevin Magnussen return to the team? Let's also not rule out Robert Kubica and his sponsors 25:00-28:00 - Are Daniel Ricciardo's chances of getting a drive with a top team all but over? Also, Liberty Media are taking definite steps to make sure that all 10 teams remain in the sport after the pandemic 28:00-end - Hosting Formula 1 Grand Prix without a local promoter - Liberty Media might just get to explore a new business model thanks to the pandemic! Subscribe via our magic link (https://bit.ly/insidelinef1pod) that will identify your device/OS and throw up the best possible app/platform for you. Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://lucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com/) Image courtesy: Ferrari
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (https://bit.ly/insidelinef1pod) , we discuss a few WHAT IF scenarios. What if Mercedes leaves Formula 1? What if Nico Rosberg makes a comeback? What if the entire grid were to get Ferrari's power units? What if Stroll-Wolff buy Formula 1 from Liberty Media? OR what if Bernie Ecclestone buys Formula 1 back from Liberty Media? ECC's said that he's not interested...but again, do you really believe that he isn't? What if Sebastian Vettel doesn't renew with Ferrari? What if Renault leaves Formula 1? Worse, what if Haas leave? Will Liberty Media get Guenther Steiner a management role in another team on the grid? He's the star of Drive to Survive, after all. We've got a crazy episode lined up, so tune in! (Season 2020, Episode 17) ANNOUNCEMENT: We discuss all things F1 on the Pole Position Show every Sunday on our Facebook page (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) via a live stream. Join the chat and our Formula Fun quiz - 8pm IST / 1630hrs CEST Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00 - WHAT IF Mercedes were to leave Formula 1? Will everyone get Ferrari power units? 3:00-6:00 - Liberty Media WILL get Lewis Hamilton a seat at Ferrari...that's IF Mercedes leave Formula 1. WHAT IF Sebastian Vettel doesn't renew with Ferrari? 6:00-9:00 - Could Vettel go off to Mclaren or will he plead Red Bull Racing to take him back? Has Formula 1 moved on from Fernando Alonso? 9:00-12:00 - WHAT IF Nico Rosberg returns to Formula 1 with Ferrari? WHAT IF Renault decide to leave Formula 1? In fact, could this be the best time for them to leave without causing much peripheral damage? 12:00-15:00 - WHAT IF Haas leave Formula 1? Will Netflix urge Liberty Media to retain Guenther Steiner in a management role with another team? 15:00-18:00 - WHAT IF Daniel Ricciardo goes back to Red Bull Racing? WHAT IF Red Bull Racing leave Formula 1? 18:00-21:00 - Ferrari haven't raced in all Formula 1 Grands Prix held till date, did you know? We tell you how many races were missed + the reasons for why Ferrari didn't race in them. 21:00-24:00 - WHAT IF Stroll-Wolff buy Formula 1 from Liberty Media? They are Formula 1's new power couple! WHAT IF Bernie Ecclestone buys Formula 1 back from Liberty Media? 24:00-27:00 - WHAT WILL Netflix's Drive To Survive Season 3 showcase of the 2020 Formula 1 season? Should drivers be pulled up for dangerous driving in the virtual world, too? 27:00-end - Did you know: Formula 1 cars have been suffering from obesity since 2013...? Subscribe via our magic link (https://bit.ly/insidelinef1pod) that works on all devices & platforms! Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://lucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com/) Image courtesy: Wheels24
Ferrari are at it again. The Italian horse is prancing in a direction most of Formula 1 doesn't wish to go in. Ferrari's arguments against the all-teams-are-equal budget cap hold merit, but they assume that all will be hunky-dory in Formula 1 once the virus is contained. But why is it that Ferrari always have an alternate view on the affairs of Formula 1? In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (https://bit.ly/insidelinef1pod) , we discuss the pros and cons of Ferrari's exclusivity to Formula 1 - has it become a liability as seasons have passed? Would the value and image of Formula 1 be damaged if Ferrari race in other Motorsport series? In fact, we'd love to see Ferrari race elsewhere - Formula E, please? We're not sure about you, but we definitely don't tune in to Formula 1 to only watch Ferrari race even though their bloopers are unmatched. Also in this episode, did the Wolff-Hamilton interview deliver a veiled message to Mercedes? Zak Brown's hits-misses suggestions to Formula 1 for 2020. Does Lewis Hamilton interact with his virtual character while playing the Gran Turismo? Finally, Lucien re-lives the classic 1989 Australian Grand Prix - a wet race that saw only 8 drivers finish. Tune in! (Season 2020, Episode 16) ANNOUNCEMENT: We discuss all things F1 on the Pole Position Show every Sunday on our Facebook page (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) via a live stream. Join the chat and our Formula Fun quiz - 8pm IST / 1630hrs CEST Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00 - Is it a privilege for Formula 1 if Ferrari chooses to race only in Formula 1? 3:00-6:00 - We explain why Ferrari are seeking a two-tier budget cap in Formula 1 6:00-9:00 - Would Formula 1 lose much if Ferrari decide to race in other Motorsport series, too? 9:00-12:00 - Ferrari waiting for a historic bonus + veto power from Formula E before agreeing to participate? 12:00-15:00 - Will pay drivers fill up the Formula 1 grid in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic? Well, that's what happened after the economic crisis in 2008-09 15:00-18:00 - Lando Norris, he is the Fernando Alonso of virtual racing. Which virtual race will he participate in next? Could he win the e-Triple Crown of Motorsport? 18:00-21 :00 - Did Toto Wolff deliver a veiled message to Mercedes? 21:00-24:00 - Re-live the 1989 Australian Grand Prix with Lucien 24:00-end - RIC did the parkour, RAI was trampolining around, KVY played the guitar. What've you been up to? Tell us! Subscribe via our magic link (https://bit.ly/insidelinef1pod) that works on all devices & platforms! Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://l.messenger.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Flucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com%2F&h=AT1Ax7RyJ0DX93nyh2rOTBBXDdCGJMuWIdJK2m_aIPCSt8AO7lEkArkavK6OLUP19itUUFGhSDUNeyV12X50laK57-el6NrMnKZ0SQfDkBAMW3wk6aRZ4CnGcgPKJnTFgOvYP8S_) Image courtesy: Ferrari
Charles Leclerc is on a roll (again!). He's won two Virtual GPs back-to-back. We're sure you remember what happened the last time he won two Formula 1 GPs back-to-back - there were protests against Ferrari's power unit. We assume that protesting against sim setup is the virtual racing equivalent to protesting against Ferrari's power unit. Will the FIA be able to prove the legality of LEC's sim? Or will Ferrari opt for another settlement? Also in this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (https://bit.ly/insidelinef1pod) , we discuss Toto Wolff's efforts to secure his future in the Formula 1 paddock just as rumours emerge that Sebastian Vettel might be struggling to salvage his future with Ferrari. We tell you why many unexpected circuits may be coming forward and showing interest to host Formula 1 races in 2020. Did you know that Romain Grosjean is the only team-mate Kimi Raikkonen isn't friends with? Tune in! (Season 2020, Episode 15) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00 - Kimi Raikkonen offers the most-epic stance on F1's Virtual GPs. Do you agree with him, too? 3:00-6:00 - Alexander Albon is the other driver who's been on fire in the Virtual GPs. Would Helmut Marko be impressed, too? Liberty Media has vested interests in the second seat at Red Bull Racing 6:00-9:00 - The rumours around Sebastian Vettel's extension with Ferrari. Have these rumours been spread to keep the conversation on-going in this long off-season? 9:00-12:00 - The truth: Charles Leclerc is yet to prove that he's a championship contender for Ferrari. We're displeased with 33% of the drivers named as Vettel's possible replacements at Ferrari 12:00-15:00 - The most-surprising exclusion in the list of replacements for Vettel? Sergio Perez! And of course, Fernando Alonso - would he be making a comeback, too? 15:00-18:00 - Would you tune in to a Formula 1 race on a Wednesday? Pay TV contracts could actually come to Formula 1's rescue in 2020. Those TV contracts could be funding the races this season 18:00-end - Toto Wolff's investment in Aston Martin could lead us to a Lewis Hamilton-Lance Stroll partnership at Aston Martin F1 Team? Subscribe via our magic link (https://bit.ly/insidelinef1pod) that works on all devices & platforms! Official Page: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://l.messenger.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Flucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com%2F&h=AT1Ax7RyJ0DX93nyh2rOTBBXDdCGJMuWIdJK2m_aIPCSt8AO7lEkArkavK6OLUP19itUUFGhSDUNeyV12X50laK57-el6NrMnKZ0SQfDkBAMW3wk6aRZ4CnGcgPKJnTFgOvYP8S_) Image courtesy: Charles Leclerc's Twitch
Okay, the question has to be asked. Are 'Virtual Grands Prix' the future of Formula 1? For our sake, let's really hope not. We'd rather that it was Formula E! The question also has to be asked - how much is too much when it comes to the virtual races? There's a race every second day! Anyone who is a someone is trying their hand at virtual racing - heck, we even had a cricketer and golfer try their luck. In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (https://bit.ly/insidelinef1pod) , we ask if fans tune in to the virtual races for the non-racing banter than the racing itself. Well...you're not alone if you're tuning in for the latter ;-) Also in this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, would a team opt to leave Formula 1 if the new Concorde Agreement continues with the historic wrongdoing? The classic races are a good marketing tool - for the old and new fans; we bring to you a recap of the 1994 Japanese Grand Prix (courtesy: Lucien). Finally, what are the financial benefits of hosting two races on one weekend? In fact, we tell you why it might be difficult for Formula 1 to go down this road. Tune in! (Season 2020, Episode 14) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00 - Anyone who is someone is trying their hand at virtual racing...do you have a setup, too? 3:00-6:00 - Is there an overdose of virtual racing in our lives? For us, the 'non-racing' banter is more welcome than the racing itself. 6:00-9:00 - A blessing in disguise for Formula 1 that the Concorde Agreement for 2021 and onward is yet to be signed? Will the sport undo the historic wrongdoing? 9:00-12:00 - The classic races are a good marketing tool for Formula 1, are you enjoying them, too? Btw, Formula 1 should use this content irrespective of race cancellations 12:00-15:00 - Re-live the classic 1994 Japanese Grand Prix with Lucien 15:00-18:00 - Why hosting two races on a single weekend might not make financial sense for the sport, teams, promoters and broadcasters. Also, how will Formula 1 overcome the international travel restrictions for team personnel & drivers? 18:00-21:00 - IF we do have a 2020 Formula 1 season, Daniel Ricciardo will have a slower car AND a lesser salary, sigh! 21:00-end - Nicholas Latifi's present, Williams. His future, Mclaren? Will Michael Latifi ever use his 'investor trump card' for his son? Subscribe via our magic link (https://bit.ly/insidelinef1pod) that works on all devices & platforms! Official Page: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://l.messenger.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Flucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com%2F&h=AT1Ax7RyJ0DX93nyh2rOTBBXDdCGJMuWIdJK2m_aIPCSt8AO7lEkArkavK6OLUP19itUUFGhSDUNeyV12X50laK57-el6NrMnKZ0SQfDkBAMW3wk6aRZ4CnGcgPKJnTFgOvYP8S_) Image courtesy: Formula 1
In these unprecedented times, could Formula 1 run unusual experiments in 2020? The obvious suggestions have been running races clockwise and anti-clockwise or running 'Grand Slam' races or a 2020-21 super season. But could Formula 1 also explore more unusual options? How about racing on a non-weekend day? Okay, if that's doesn't make the cut with you, would a quadruple header do? Also in this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (https://bit.ly/insidelinef1pod) , we foresee Liberty Media turning into a race promoter this season to host 'TV-only' or 'fan-free' races (mark our words!). Could the French Grand Prix be offered a surprise promotion in 2020 despite delivering a miserable race in 2019? Would the Virtual Grands Prix be as much fun without the driver banter? We explain the dilemma behind the to-be lowered budget caps and we guess the four teams that Zak Brown thinks could face extinction in 2020. Tune in! (Season 2020, Episode 13) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00 - The 2020 Canadian Grand Prix has been cancelled. Will France, Austria or Silverstone host the opening round of the season? 3:00-6:00 - An unexpected resurrection + promotion could be coming up for the French Grand Prix in 2020, unless this race gets cancelled, too 6:00-9:00 - Formula 1 should run unusual 'Grand Prix Experiments' in 2020. Hear our list that includes - a quadruple header? A non-Sunday race day? 9:00-12:00 - A 'TV-only' or 'fan-free' race might be a wise in-between solution for Formula 1 to host races in 2020. But it's not as simple as organising a race and not selling tickets! 12:00-15:00 - Will Liberty Media go from being rights holders to race promoters in 2020? There's millions of television viewers waiting for a live sporting event. Which sport will get there first? 15:00-18:00 - Is it the Virtual Grand Prix that's fun or the banter between the drivers? We're sure it's the latter 18:00-21:00 - The dilemma behind Formula 1's lower budget caps - we explain how customer teams could get to spend more than the manufacturer teams 21:00-end - We guess the four Formula 1 teams that Zak Brown believes could be in danger of extinction in 2020 Subscribe via our magic link (https://bit.ly/insidelinef1pod) that works on all devices & platforms! Official Page: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://l.messenger.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Flucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com%2F&h=AT1Ax7RyJ0DX93nyh2rOTBBXDdCGJMuWIdJK2m_aIPCSt8AO7lEkArkavK6OLUP19itUUFGhSDUNeyV12X50laK57-el6NrMnKZ0SQfDkBAMW3wk6aRZ4CnGcgPKJnTFgOvYP8S_) Image courtesy: Mercedes
At the moment, Lando Norris is the only 'thing' about Formula 1 that's operating. The Mclaren racer has become a Twitch sensation - entertaining the much-deprived fans with lots of virtual racing action. If we were MotoGP, Formula E and the Indy Car series, we'd invite Norris to race virtually in our series, too. We like how Norris is building his positioning in Formula 1 - fast, friendly, social and funny; a positioning that actually clashes with the other jokester of Formula 1, Daniel Ricciardo. In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (https://bit.ly/insidelinef1pod) , we discuss if Bernie Ecclestone's comments are worthy of the 'Chairman Emeritus' of Formula 1. He's advised Mercedes to leave Formula 1. Are Flavio Briatore's views generally disagreeable? We tell you why a possible delay of the new rules to 2023 is actually good a decision for the business of Formula 1. Lastly, let's applaud all of Formula 1's engineering and financial might coming together to fight the virus. Tune in! (Season 2020, Episode 12) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00 - Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo - the fight to be Formula 1's best jokester? 3:00-6:00 - How soon before Norris live-streams his entire life on Twitch? 6:00-9:00 - Just how many of Flavio Briatore's statements are agreeable? Michael Schumacher had it tougher than Lewis Hamilton? Hamilton not being put under pressure by a rival? 9:00-12:00 - Bernie Ecclestone's comments not worthy of a person who's the 'Chairman Emeritus' of Formula 1 12:00-15:00 - A new candidate makes himself eligible for Sebastian Vettel's seat at Ferrari - it's none other than Daniil Kvyat 15:00-18:00 - Is Formula 1 right in delaying the new rule changes to 2023 (possibly!)? Let's applaud Formula 1's foresight in dealing with the economic impact of the corona-virus. 18:00-21:00 - Formula 1 needs all existing teams to stay in the sport, at least in the near future. Will FOM release advances or a stimulus package to help teams stay afloat? 21:00-end: Let's applaud all of Formula 1's efforts to help fight the virus. We're putting all our engineering might together for a good worldly cause. Subscribe via our magic link (https://bit.ly/insidelinef1pod) that works on all devices & platforms! Official Page: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://l.messenger.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Flucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com%2F&h=AT1Ax7RyJ0DX93nyh2rOTBBXDdCGJMuWIdJK2m_aIPCSt8AO7lEkArkavK6OLUP19itUUFGhSDUNeyV12X50laK57-el6NrMnKZ0SQfDkBAMW3wk6aRZ4CnGcgPKJnTFgOvYP8S_) Image courtesy: Lando Norris / Twitter / Twitch
Helmut Marko is one helluva chap! He's wished the worst and best for Max Verstappen in 2020 - a virus and a Formula 1 World Championship! If Marko's wishes come true, Verstappen would go from a life-threatening virus to a life-changing moment in a matter of a few months. Btw, 2020 is his only chance to claim the tag of the youngest-ever Formula 1 World Champion from Sebastian Vettel. But will we have at least 8 races to classify 2020 as a World Championship season? Also in this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (http://bit.ly/ilf1ponkf1b) , we tell you why racing in 2020 is important if we want to race in 2021. Will Formula 1 squeeze in a historic quadruple header in an attempt to host as many races as possible? Will the loss of revenue for teams be a good time to push budget cap reforms in the sport? Have drivers been paid yet in 2020? Finally, what race do you think would be the first of the 2020 Formula 1 season? Tune in! (Season 2020, Episode 11) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00 - Flatten the curve just the way racing car drivers straighten the chicane 3:00-6:00 - Max Verstappen's biggest challenge to becoming the youngest-ever Formula 1 World Champion? The corona-virus more than Lewis Hamilton-Mercedes 6:00-9:00 - Will the 2020 Formula 1 season prove that shorter seasons could also be a lot of fun? Quality > Quantity! Let's bet - which will be the race of 2020? 9:00-12:00 - To go racing in 2021, Formula 1 needs to race in 2020. Also, this is a historic moment to drive cost control in Formula 1. Jean Todt remembers Max Mosley. The Formula 1 budget cap should extend towards power unit development costs as well. 12:00-15:00 - Dear Formula 1, please DO NOT take away motor-homes. The best coffee in the paddock? Williams! 15:00-18:00 - Also, have drivers been paid their racing fees in 2020 yet? The Virtual Grands Prix can be considered as 'racing from home' for the drivers - but there's no money or championship points in it 18:00-21:00 - Helmut Marko is wishing for a virus and a World Championship for Max Verstappen in 2020 - crazy! 21:00-end - Mercedes developed the DAS between December (2019) and February (2020) IF Esteban Ocon is to be believed! Subscribe via RSS (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (feed for all devices/platforms) OR iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , Spotify (http://bit.ly/insidelineonspotify) , Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) and Castbox (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1castbox) Official Page: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://l.messenger.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Flucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com%2F&h=AT1Ax7RyJ0DX93nyh2rOTBBXDdCGJMuWIdJK2m_aIPCSt8AO7lEkArkavK6OLUP19itUUFGhSDUNeyV12X50laK57-el6NrMnKZ0SQfDkBAMW3wk6aRZ4CnGcgPKJnTFgOvYP8S_) Image courtesy: Red Bull Content Pool
The future is NOW! Formula 1's Virtual Grand Prix series will replace the cancelled / postponed rounds of the 2020 Formula 1 season. Who'd have ever imagined such a start to the sport's 70th year. The upside is that we will see rivals race in equal cars, something otherwise unheard of in Formula 1. The downside could be that not all drivers will participate. 2020 will be a hybrid-season of races, many virtual and some real? In this episode, we discuss the steps Formula 1 has taken to try bring us as many real Grands Prix in the second half of the year. We could experience the longest off-season and the most-cramped-period in history in 2020. Also in this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (http://bit.ly/ilf1ponkf1b) , we discuss Sebastian Vettel's possible following of Fernando Alonso's path in life after Ferrari. After the fiasco in Australia, Formula 1's made a series of smart decisions to protect the sport, the business & the teams. We discuss why a postponement of the new rules for 2021 is a step in the right direction. Clearly, the virus has already impacted three seasons of Formula 1 and we're yet to see the economic aftereffects. Tune in! (Season 2020, Episode 10) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00 - Formula 1 finally making slick business decisions - the first seven races stand postponed or cancelled 3:00-6:00 - Will we have a hybrid-Formula 1 season in 2020? A mix of virtual + real Grands Prix. Formula 1 has announced the Virtual Grand Prix series from Bahrain till Monaco 6:00-9:00 - Will the second half of 2020 more than make up for the lack of races in the first half? We're betting that it'll be one of the most-cramped calendars ever 9:00-12:00 - Formula 1's 'spring break' in 2020 will be unfair to the team personnel but be good for the sport in many ways - flexibility in the calendar + even-out competitive disadvantage 12:00-15:00 - If fewer teams and drivers compete, will the 2020 Formula 1 World Championships still be considered credible by the sport's standards? 15:00-18:00 - The COVID-19 outbreak has already impacted three Formula 1 seasons - 2020, 2021 and 2022. We discuss the economic impact that could follow - country's choosing to not host races? Sponsors pulling out? 18:00-21:00 - Formula 1's Virtual Grand Prix series - great step to capture the fan interest. Is the future of Motorsport here already? Yay, for drivers getting equal cars, if it’s in the virtual world. 21:00-23:00 - Formula 1's decision to stick to existing rules for 2021 is smart - but will Mclaren retain Renault power units? Will Pirelli move to the 18-inch tyres? 23:00-25:00 - Could Sebastian Vettel follow Fernando Alonso's path in his after-Ferrari life? Well, we all know how that ended up! 25:00-end - A listeners teaches us the French pronunciation of Cyril Abiteboul Subscribe via RSS (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (feed for all devices/platforms) OR iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , Spotify (http://bit.ly/insidelineonspotify) , Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) and Castbox (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1castbox) Official Page: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://l.messenger.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Flucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com%2F&h=AT1Ax7RyJ0DX93nyh2rOTBBXDdCGJMuWIdJK2m_aIPCSt8AO7lEkArkavK6OLUP19itUUFGhSDUNeyV12X50laK57-el6NrMnKZ0SQfDkBAMW3wk6aRZ4CnGcgPKJnTFgOvYP8S_) Image courtesy: Red Bull Content Pool
To summarise, Liberty Media was undercut by the corona-virus. Yes, that's the unfortunate truth! Liberty Media's strategy for the 2020 Australian Grand Prix was a lot worse than Ferrari's race strategies. Either way, let's hope that the aftereffects of their delayed decision-making isn't too heavy on the human capital of Formula 1. The 12 hours between Mclaren's withdrawal and the eventual cancellation of the race were Liberty Media's worst ever since they took ownership of Formula 1. In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (http://bit.ly/ilf1ponkf1b) , we discuss the three stages of Liberty Media's decision-making around the opening round of 2020. We ask if the delayed timing of the cancellation was influenced by insurance clauses. We discuss why no other team joined Mclaren in their decision to not compete and how Formula 1 management's 'who blinks first' approach was appalling. Tune in! Here's sending our best wishes to the infected Mclaren team member & others who might realise days or weeks later that they were infected by the corona-virus due to the shenanigans around the 2020 Australian Grand Prix! (Season 2020, Episode 09) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00 - Formula 1's microphone act gone all wrong at final media session of the 2020 Australian Grand Prix where the cancellation was announced 3:00-6:00 - Liberty Media's strategy decisions around Australia were worse than Ferrari's race strategy decisions - the corona-virus undercut Formula 1! 6:00-9:00 - 3 stages of Liberty Media's attitude towards the virus outbreak - first, very Bernie Ecclestone-like. The second, not so Ecclestone-like. Third, complete naivety! 9:00-12:00 - Formula 1's indecisiveness around the 2020 Australian Grand Prix wasn't worthy of a series that's labelled as the pinnacle of Motorsport. Did the responsibility of cancelling the race fall between three stools - one each for Formula 1, FIA and the local promoters? 12:00-15:00 - Was insurance one of the reasons why the race wasn't cancelled earlier? Why did no other team join Mclaren in pulling out of the race? 15:00-18:00 - Was having an infected team member a prerequisite for a team to pull out from racing in Australia without invoking financial penalties? 18:00-21:00 - Helmut Marko was testing Lando Norris' presence of mind? The only driver to be impacted by the lift in helmet design ban will be Daniil Kvyat 22:00-end - Kimi Raikkonen is the coolest driver in Formula 1, but not the friendliest? Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices), Spotify (http://bit.ly/insidelineonspotify) , Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) and Castbox (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1castbox) Official Page: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://l.messenger.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Flucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com%2F&h=AT1Ax7RyJ0DX93nyh2rOTBBXDdCGJMuWIdJK2m_aIPCSt8AO7lEkArkavK6OLUP19itUUFGhSDUNeyV12X50laK57-el6NrMnKZ0SQfDkBAMW3wk6aRZ4CnGcgPKJnTFgOvYP8S_) Image courtesy: Reuters (https://s3.reutersmedia.net/resources/r/?m=02&d=20200313&t=2&i=1502699641&r=LYNXMPEG2C1BV-OZASP&w=1280)
We may not have 22 races in the 2020 Formula 1 season, but in this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (http://bit.ly/ilf1ponkf1b) , we actually have 22 predictions for the upcoming season. Will Lance Stroll win his battle against Q1? Will Kimi Raikkonen retire from Formula 1 at the end of 2020? Will drivers still blame Pirelli? Will Formula 1 undergo a Tik Tok revolution? Will all 10 teams sign up to race from 2021? All this + the regular predictions - who will be World Champion? Will Red Bull Racing swap drivers again? Tune in! (Season 2020, Episode 08) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00 - Did you know the one prediction we got bang on target? It was Max Verstappen winning on his Red Bull Racing debut 3:00-6:00 - Prediction #1 - 22 races in 2020, but it won't be as straightforward. #2, Ferrari to be 2020 Formula 1 World Champions 6:00-12:00 - All teams working on a two-spec car this year? #3, Ferrari's power unit, are the hybrid-turbo power units too complicated to govern? 12:00-18:00 - #4, all 10 teams will sign up to race from 2021. #5, Alexander Albon to race the full-season with Red Bull Racing in 2020 or will Pierre Gasly make a comeback to the A-team? 18:00-21:00 - #6, Max Verstappen will win the 2020 Dutch Grand Prix. #7, Verstappen vs. Leclerc, Red Bull Racing vs. Ferrari + Lewis Hamilton-Mercedes vs. Others. #8, Daniel Ricciardo to re-sign with Renault for 2021 21:00-24:00 - #9, Lance Stroll vs. Q1 - who will win? #10, A serious Lando Norris in 2020? Let's hope not! #11, Fernando Alonso's not coming back for Formula 1 24:00-27:00 - #12, Kimi Raikkonen to retire from Formula 1? #13, Nico Hulkenberg will return to Formula 1 in 2021. 27:00-30:00 - #14, Haas will continue in Formula 1 + they will have a driver change in 2021. #15, Valtteri Bottas 3.0 in 2020 - but will he beat HAM? #16, Mercedes will continue in Formula 1, too. As will Toto Wolff & HAM with Mercedes 30:00-33:00 - #17, Sebastian Vettel will renew with Ferrari, too. Or would you like to see him race for Red Bull Racing? #18, Driver will still blame Pirelli in 2020. #19, George Russell to score a point! A 3rd season with Williams just doesn't make sense for Russell 33:00-end - #20, Mclaren to score a podium, but will we miss them on the TV feed still? #21, Formula 1 to take to Tik Tok in 2020. #22, the 2020 Formula 1 season will be a fun one, enjoy it! Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices), Spotify (http://bit.ly/insidelineonspotify) , Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) and Castbox (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1castbox) Official Page: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://l.messenger.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Flucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com%2F&h=AT1Ax7RyJ0DX93nyh2rOTBBXDdCGJMuWIdJK2m_aIPCSt8AO7lEkArkavK6OLUP19itUUFGhSDUNeyV12X50laK57-el6NrMnKZ0SQfDkBAMW3wk6aRZ4CnGcgPKJnTFgOvYP8S_) Image courtesy: Formula 1 (Twitter)
Jehan Daruvala is the latest recruit of the Red Bull Junior Team - the Formula 1's team driver development program helmed by the much-feared Dr. Helmut Marko. In this episode of Inside Line F1 Podcast (http://bit.ly/ilf1ponkf1b) , the Formula 2 racer shares how his partnership with Red Bull came about, if he received the infamous early morning call from Dr. Marko, Red Bull's targets and expectations of him in 2020, why he chose Carlin, who his key rivals are in the upcoming season and more. A note for our non-Indian / non-F2 listeners - we strive to bring to you different aspects of Motorsport that we work with. Our conversation with Jehan will give you insights into how Red Bull assesses junior drivers progressing through the Motorsport ladder, how Formula 2 team decisions are made, how a driver needs to adapt when graduating from Formula 3 to Formula 2 and so on. For those interested only in Formula 1, worry not. We discuss Fernando Alonso's second reunion with Mclaren. Will it win him the much-elusive Triple Crown of Motorsport? Is it embarrassing that no team is showing interest in hiring him whatsoever? Finally, we pray that despite the corona-virus scare Formula 1 actually treats us to a 22 race calendar in 2020. Tune in! (Season 2020, Episode 07) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00 - End of pre-season testing means start of season 2 of the Drive to Survive show on Netflix. After China, could races in Bahrain and Vietnam be impacted by the coronavirus outbreak, too? 3:00-6:00 - Fernando Alonso's second reunion with Mclaren. This time it's for the Indy 500 race in May (2020). Is he Formula 1's unluckiest double World Champion? 6:00-9:00 - What Helmut Marko had to say about Jehan Daruvala's joining of the Red Bull Junior Team. Yes, we have an official quote from the man himself 9:00-end - Jehan Daruvala speaks Formula 2, joining the illustrious Red Bull Junior Team, whether he got an early morning call from Helmut Marko, why he chose Carlin over the other teams, how Red Bull will gauge his performances in Formula 2 and of course, his key rivals in 2020 Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices), Spotify (http://bit.ly/insidelineonspotify) , Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) and Castbox (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1castbox) Official Page: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://l.messenger.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Flucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com%2F&h=AT1Ax7RyJ0DX93nyh2rOTBBXDdCGJMuWIdJK2m_aIPCSt8AO7lEkArkavK6OLUP19itUUFGhSDUNeyV12X50laK57-el6NrMnKZ0SQfDkBAMW3wk6aRZ4CnGcgPKJnTFgOvYP8S_) Image courtesy: Jehan Daruvala (Twitter)
The DAS (or the dual-axis steering) is like The Matrix! It's everywhere you go on the Internet. Have Mercedes built the DAS to challenge Lewis Hamilton into finding other faults than the tyres? Well, the use-cases and benefits of the DAS are yet to be ascertained so join us as we join the DAS bandwagon in this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast. Also in this episode - we reveal Ferrari's ever-predictable pre-season testing strategy. Forget Ted's Notebook, it was Charles Leclerc's notebook that interested us more. Is Esteban Ocon trying to over-impress the Renault bosses? Can Renault keep their all-black livery, please? Alpha Romeo and Alfa Tauri - are you mixing them up, too? ;-) Tune in! (Season 2020, Episode 06) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00 - Biggest off-season topic of discussion? Ferrari need Toto Wolff more than Lewis Hamilton (https://audioboom.com/posts/7443840-forget-lewis-hamilton-ferrari-should-sign-toto-wolff) 3:00-6:00 - Lewis Hamilton to trigger a TIKTOK revolution in Formula 1? 6:00-9:00 - DAS or the dual-axis steering system is like The Matrix. It's everywhere. And it's on our podcast, too. Believe it or not, the best insights on the DAS were from Sebastian Vettel 9:00-12:00 - We discuss some of the use-cases of the DAS - will Mercedes use it selectively in the 2020 Formula 1 season? But could the DAS also be Mercedes' decoy to derail other teams? 12:00-15:00 - Ferrari's predictable - on both sides of the performance spectrum. We reveal their testing strategy while everyone waits for their performance runs. Also, what's Vettel calling the SF1000? 15:00-18:00 - Red Bull coming to the 'party' with Honda would be a dream date for 2020. As for Mclaren, we missed Norris-Sainz's antics. Can Renault keep their all-black livery, please? 18:00-21:00 - Esteban Ocon's over-impressing of the Renault's bosses. Racing Point's dreams of beating Ferrari. Are you already confused between Alpha Tauri and Alfa Romeo? 21:00-23:00 - We tell you why Williams probably have the most-beautiful looking Formula 1 car in 2020. 23:00-end - George Russell reveals the reason why Kunal quit pursuing his career as a professional racer! Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices), Spotify (http://bit.ly/insidelineonspotify) , Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) and Castbox (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1castbox) Official Page: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://l.messenger.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Flucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com%2F&h=AT1Ax7RyJ0DX93nyh2rOTBBXDdCGJMuWIdJK2m_aIPCSt8AO7lEkArkavK6OLUP19itUUFGhSDUNeyV12X50laK57-el6NrMnKZ0SQfDkBAMW3wk6aRZ4CnGcgPKJnTFgOvYP8S_) Image courtesy: Formula 1
The Corona-virus has led to the postponement of the Heineken Chinese Grand Prix. Yes, there's some irony in the disappointment. But for Liberty Media, could this be an opportunity to turn race promoter? Can they host a 'private' Grand Prix in place of China just so that we have 22 races this year? Let's remember that there's money to lose if the calendar is reduced to 21 races in 2020. If not China, where would you like to see Formula 1 race twice at this season? We got interesting responses from our listeners. Also in this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (http://bit.ly/ilf1ponkf1b) - are the Strolls considering to host a Stroll Grand Prix at a Stroll Racing Circuit to replace China? If the Strolls aren't of much interest to you, here's more - Has Formula 1 moved on from Fernando Alonso or will he get a second shot in the sport? How's it that Sebastian Vettel still commands a towering fee despite his repeated mistakes? Tune in! (Season 2020, Episode 05) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00 - The Heineken Chinese Grand Prix has been postponed due to the Corona-virus ;-) Let's remember, Liberty Media makes money by hosting 22 races instead of 21 this season 3:00-6:00 - We advice the Russian promoters on how they could've handled a swap of race with China; just so that we get 22 Formula 1 races - but, instead of China, where would you like Formula 1 to race twice at in 2020? 6:00-9:00 - Let's race twice this year in Spa? Can the second race at Spa be a night race? What about bringing Germany back? Or let's race at any circuit, but in reverse. Lots of suggestions from our listeners & our own list! 9:00-12:00 - Should Liberty Media turn race promoter & host a 'private' Formula 1 Grand Prix to fill in for China's slot? (https://www.kunalsf1blog.com/liberty-media-f1-promoter-race/) We discuss this radical solution. If not Liberty Media, can the Strolls and host a Stroll Grand Prix at a Stroll Racing Circuit? 12:00-15:00 - Does it surprise you too that despite all his mistakes and fumbles Sebastian Vettel still commands the big bucks in Formula 1? Also, Mclaren's randomness around their return to winning in the sport. 15:00-18:00 - Does Formula 1 need Fernando Alonso...? We're split in our answer. Kunal believes that Formula 1 has moved on from Alonso while Mithila hopes that Formula 1 gives the Spaniard a second chance. 18:00-21:00 - What corporate companies can learn from Formula 1 teams about real-time decision making and strategy. We review an interesting book called Formula X Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices), Spotify (http://bit.ly/insidelineonspotify) , Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) and Castbox (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1castbox) Official Page: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://l.messenger.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Flucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com%2F&h=AT1Ax7RyJ0DX93nyh2rOTBBXDdCGJMuWIdJK2m_aIPCSt8AO7lEkArkavK6OLUP19itUUFGhSDUNeyV12X50laK57-el6NrMnKZ0SQfDkBAMW3wk6aRZ4CnGcgPKJnTFgOvYP8S_) Image courtesy: Mercedes / LAT Images
Lawrence Stroll's continued investments in Formula 1. First, a full season of testing for Lance at Williams. Second, a racing seat for Lance at Williams. Third, he bought Force India (now Racing Point). Fourth, he bought British car manufacturer Aston Martin and got them to commit to Formula 1. Could buying Formula 1 from Liberty Media be Lawrence Stroll's next move? Btw, he could still make a bid to buy Mercedes, if the team was actually up for sale. Currently, Stroll sr. is the most-savvy investor in the business of the sport. In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (http://bit.ly/ilf1ponkf1b) , we discuss how Formula 1 is a family business for the Strolls! Also in this episode, we tell you why there's no 'Lewis Hamilton Grand Stand' at any circuit while we already have a Charles Leclerc, Max Verstappen and even a Lance Stroll Grand Stand. Are Fernando Alonso's clarifications regarding his jibes at Honda a tad too late? If you're a young racer, there's learning from Alonso - on and off track. Finally, will old guard vs. new blood be the headlines that will define Formula 1's rivalries in the new decade? Tune in! (Season 2020, Episode 04) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00 - Nico Rosberg's moment at DAVOS, did he introduce himself correctly though? 3:00-6:00 - Formula 1 officially returns to our lives in February + the season 2 of Netflix-F1 show, Drive to Survive 6:00-9:00 - Lawrence Stroll did what Liberty Media has been trying all along, introduce a works team to Formula 1. Welcome Aston Marting Racing. But could Stroll Sr. still purchase Mercedes, if the opportunity came? 9:00-12:00 - Lawrence Stroll's continued investments in Formula 1. First, a seat at Williams. Second, a racing team. Third, a car manufacturer. Could Lawrence's next target be buying Formula 1 itself? 12:00 - 15:00 - Old guard vs. new blood - could Formula 1 skip an entire generation of drivers as it rushes to sign younger ones? Sorry, Ricciardo and Perez! 15:00-18:00 - Are Fernando Alonso's clarifications about his jibes at Honda a little too late? For all young racers out there, Alonso is a great example to learn from, on and off track 18:00-end - Why we don't have a Lewis Hamilton Grand Stand at any of the circuits yet Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices), Spotify (http://bit.ly/insidelineonspotify) , Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) and Castbox (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1castbox) Official Page: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://l.messenger.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Flucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com%2F&h=AT1Ax7RyJ0DX93nyh2rOTBBXDdCGJMuWIdJK2m_aIPCSt8AO7lEkArkavK6OLUP19itUUFGhSDUNeyV12X50laK57-el6NrMnKZ0SQfDkBAMW3wk6aRZ4CnGcgPKJnTFgOvYP8S_) Image courtesy: Twitter
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (http://bit.ly/ilf1ponkf1b) , we debate two of Formula 1's most-useless topics. First, free-to-air vs. pay television broadcast where our choice is quality over quantity. Second, how many cylinders should a Formula 1 engine have? The current solutions to both these questions reflect how the business of Formula 1 has evolved over time. We also discuss 'The Baku Way' - a model for new markets of Formula 1 to follow. But for the existing markets, there's a lesson or three from Zandvoort's approach to the 2020 Dutch Grand Prix. Fernando Alonso is now a free agent - how embarrassing will it be if no Formula 1 team picks him for 2021? Let's hope Liberty Media is working hard to bring him back to the sport. Finally, would Helmut Marko ever hire two Max Verstappens for Red Bull Racing? Tune in! (Season 2020, Episode 03) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00 - Formula 1 is primarily a European business, the official reports prove that. Do the possibility of boring races make pay-tv a more compelling business proposition for Formula 1 than free-to-air broadcast? 3:00-6:00 - Free-to air vs. pay television, what side of the debate are you on? Btw, why are the reported 31 million Indians fans not tuning in to the television broadcast? 6:00-9:00 - Do you still care how many cylinders exist in a Formula 1 car? Almost 10% of Formula 1's seasons have been powered by the hybrid-turbo power unit and we still keep questioning if we have the right engines in the sport 9:00-12:00 - Is 'The Baku Way' an inspiration for new Formula 1 markets? It was Romain Grosjean who was the first to point out that circuit layout changes are easier and cheaper to undertake for Formula 1 than overhauling car designs time and again 12:00-15:00 - Are big-ticket car launches back in Formula 1? Will any other Formula 1 team pick up Fernando Alonso now that he's a free agent? 15:00-18:00 - Carlos Ghosn, a missed opportunity for Renault and Formula 1? Ghosn's wizardry is what Renault need in Formula 1, not Cyril Abiteboul's long list of excuses 18:00-21:00 - How soon before Formula 1 fills up TATA's vacant slot? Could Renault and Mercedes downgrade their Formula 1 involvement to being only power unit manufacturers? 21:00-end - Would Helmut Marko ever dare to hire two Max Verstappens at Red Bull Racing? Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices), Spotify (http://bit.ly/insidelineonspotify) , Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) and Castbox (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1castbox) Official Page: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://l.messenger.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Flucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com%2F&h=AT1Ax7RyJ0DX93nyh2rOTBBXDdCGJMuWIdJK2m_aIPCSt8AO7lEkArkavK6OLUP19itUUFGhSDUNeyV12X50laK57-el6NrMnKZ0SQfDkBAMW3wk6aRZ4CnGcgPKJnTFgOvYP8S_) Image courtesy: Racing Point F1 Team
Formula 1's next engine formula could be a hybrid two-stroke powered by eco fuels. Yes, when Pat Symonds expressed what the future could be like, we shook our heads in disbelief, too. Isn't two-stroke technology archaic in the world of automobiles? If Formula 1 goes down this road, it will be a perception vs. technology battle on all quarters. But before all else, will the existing (and new, if they're coming) power unit manufacturers agree to such a formula? After all, someone's got to build those power units. Also in this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (http://bit.ly/ilf1ponkf1b) , we discuss some of the many outrageous pieces of news and stories in this winter season. Are certain elements deliberately making statements to keep our attention in the off-season? We're deliberating releasing an episode every week to keep you entertained, that's for sure. :D Tune in! (Season 2020, Episode 02) 0:00-3:00 - Should Formula 1 switch to a hybrid two-stroke eco-fuel formula from 2025? It's perception vs. technology! 03:00-06:00 - The key questions for the hybrid two-stroke eco-fuel formula: 1) how much horsepower? 2) how efficient? 3) can they actually use alternative fuels? 6:00-9:00 - Porsche built a hybrid-turbo Formula 1 engine only to scrap it all and join the all-electric Formula E series. Will the hybrid two-stroke formula attract power unit manufacturers at all? 9:00-12:00 - Charles Leclerc's sky-diving badassery. But do you know what did Leclerc flaunt after signing his five-year extension with Ferrari? 12:00-15:00 - Any driver in the world of Motorsport of the same breed as Fernando Alonso? Lewis Hamilton to join Keanu Reeves in the remake of The Matrix? 15:00-18:00 - Alexander Albon's reverse psychological tricks on Helmut Marko; he's actually trolling Marko in case a demotion to Toro Rosso comes his way in 2020. Come to think of it, Albon's true rival is Marko and not Max Verstappen! End - Alternate career for Cyril Abiteboul - a politician? Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices), Spotify (http://bit.ly/insidelineonspotify) and Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) Official Page: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://l.messenger.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Flucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com%2F&h=AT1Ax7RyJ0DX93nyh2rOTBBXDdCGJMuWIdJK2m_aIPCSt8AO7lEkArkavK6OLUP19itUUFGhSDUNeyV12X50laK57-el6NrMnKZ0SQfDkBAMW3wk6aRZ4CnGcgPKJnTFgOvYP8S_) Image courtesy: Mercedes
Our first episode of 2020! New Year resolutions are passé, so in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (http://bit.ly/ilf1ponkf1b) , we discuss un-resolutions for several Formula 1 teams and drivers. Basically, what should drivers not do, but will anyway do in 2020. For e.g.: Lando Norris said that he wants to be 'less funny' in 2020! In our list, we've got un-resolutions for several teams and drivers. Also in this episode, we discuss if Liberty Media should change their name to Liberty Motorsport given their interest in purchasing Motorsport series world over. Did you know that Liberty Media almost bid for the IndyCar? The biggest loser in Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen's early lock-in with their teams? The silly season for the 2021 Formula 1 season! For now, tune in! (Season 2020, Episode 01) 03:00-06:00 - Is the 2020 Formula 1 season the 70th or 71st season of the sport? 06:00-09:00 - The 'un-resolution' list for Lance Stroll - what records could Stroll Jr. achieve in Formula 1? After all, his family is investing a fortune in the sport. Guenther Steiner will fight with Gene Haas to retain Romain Grosjean in Haas, but he won't convince Gene to remain invested in his Formula 1 team. The strange bromance between Steiner-Grosjean! 09:00-12:00 - Lando Norris, will he be the next junior driver to be awarded a long term contract? Is this where the now-forgotten Norris-Mercedes rumours come to attention again? 12:00-15:00 - Liberty Media's un-resolution in 2020 is to overwork everyone in Formula 1! There's 22 races in 2020 and the possibility of 25 races in 2021. 15:00-21:00 - The list of un-resolutions for Ferrari; and they get more than one. Why? Because we want to be in line with their historic bonuses in Formula 1. Also, what phone technology does Mattia Binotto use? 21:00-end - Where there's HAM, there'll be a Wolf(f) to eat it! The list of un-resolutions for Lewis Hamilton and Toto Wolff. Also, let's build a list of excuses for Renault to use in 2020 already. Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices), Spotify (http://bit.ly/insidelineonspotify) and Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) Official Page: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://l.messenger.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Flucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com%2F&h=AT1Ax7RyJ0DX93nyh2rOTBBXDdCGJMuWIdJK2m_aIPCSt8AO7lEkArkavK6OLUP19itUUFGhSDUNeyV12X50laK57-el6NrMnKZ0SQfDkBAMW3wk6aRZ4CnGcgPKJnTFgOvYP8S_) Image courtesy: Google
Our 50th and final episode of 2019 - the Inside Line F1 Podcast 'Parody' Awards. Like every year, we live up to our tagline for the Inside Line F1 Podcast 'Parody' Awards - 'the winner is never who you think it is'. Sit back, tune-in and enjoy our festive special parody episode, one that's most-awaited by teams, drivers and our legion of listeners. (Season 2019, Episode 50) Categories & Nominations: 1. Best Radio Message of the Year (Carlos Sainz Jr. - smooth operator, Pierre Gasly - Brazil, Charles Leclerc - Italy and Lando Norris - on sushi causing terminal illness) 2. Superhero of the Year (Carlos Sainz Jr. - Invisible Man, Daniel Avocado, Nico 'The Hulk' Hulkenberg, Kimi Raikkonen - Iceman, Inspector Seb and Singapore Grand Prix) 3. 'Coming Of Age' or Rookie of the Year (Charles Leclerc's maiden pole - Bahrain, George Russell's 21-0 qualifying score and Lando Norris' rookie mistake during Pirelli Hot Laps) 4. Comeback of the Year (Honda, Alexander Albon, Pierre Gasly, Daniil Kvyat and Mclaren) 5. Oops Moment of the Year (FIA, Mercedes' home race in Germany and F1's TV graphics) 6. Influencer of the Year (Netflix-F1 show - Drive to Survive, Inspector Seb, Lando Norris, Romain Grosjean and Mclaren) 7. Joke of the Year (Renault...) 8. Bromance of the Year (Sebastian Vettel-Lewis Hamilton, Lewis Hamilton-Valentino Rossi, Carlos Sainz Jr.-Lando Norris and FIFA-F1 drivers) 9. Controversy of the Year (Ferrari in Brazil, cheating comments around Ferrari, Turn 16 - German Grand Prix and Red Bull Racing's mid-season swap) 10. Mystery of the Year (Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari's power unit, Ferrari, 2020 German Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton-Ferrari and Carlos Sainz Jr. for not knowing whether he sent it, or not) Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices), Spotify (http://bit.ly/insidelineonspotify) and Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) Official Page: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Image courtesy: Formula 1
Max Verstappen has made a fresh claim on how easy it would be to become a World Champion with Mercedes. 60% of the current grid could win the title if they raced Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes, claimed Verstappen. In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (http://bit.ly/ilf1ponkf1b) , we discuss the other 40%! Basically, we guess the list of 'Drivers Who Wouldn't Be World Champion Even In A Mercedes'. Is your favourite driver on the list? Also in this episode, Liberty Media are finally following Bernie Ecclestone's talent policy. They're busy scouting a seat for Fernando Alonso. Ferrari are already making noise about their 2020 Formula 1 season while Red Bull Racing are 14 days ahead of schedule. Helmut Marko has targeted 5 wins in 2020 too. But this time he's also added a World Championship to the team's target. When last did a driver be crowned a World Champion after winning only 5 races in the season? Tune in! (Season 2019, Episode 49) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00: You can actually celebrate a Formula 1-themed Valentine's Day in 2020 3:00-6:00: Ferrari's 2020 car to have more drag, more downforce, more top-speed and hence, attract more controversies too? Did Sebastian Vettel get influenced by the vegan documentary (The Game Changers) on Netflix? 6:00-9:00: Liberty Media finally following Bernie Ecclestone's footsteps to have the best talent racing in Formula 1. They're scouting for a seat for Fernando Alonso 9:00-12:00: Will Red Bull Racing bring their Bahrain-spec car to the 2020 Australian Grand Prix? Helmut Marko's targets for Red Bull Racing in 2020 - 5 wins & a World Championship! When last did a driver win 5 races and go on to win the World Championship? Any guesses? 12:00-15:00: Max Verstappen's claim - 60% of the grid can be World Champion in Mercedes. We name 8 drivers (the balance 40%) who would be on the 'Drivers Who Couldn't Be World Champion In Mercedes' 15:00-18:00: We reveal Formula 1's plans to keep us engaged and hooked onto the sport till the start of the 2020 Formula 1 season. 18:00-end: What Chase Carey Said This Week - it was mostly about Formula E being a street party and not a threat to Formula 1. You think so, too? Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices), Spotify (http://bit.ly/insidelineonspotify) and Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) Official Page: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Image courtesy: Formula 1
From now until the start of the 2020 Formula 1 season, the most-awaited moment for Formula 1 fans is season 2 of the Netflix-F1 show, Drive to Survive. In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we discuss the key storylines for the show. In fact, we go one step forward - we recommend names for each Formula 1 team's episode in the show. Tune in! Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00: Guenther Steiner is going to have a lot of competition to being the star of Season 2 of Netflix-F1's show, Drive to Survive 3:00-29:00: For Drive to Survive (Season 2), we suggest storylines and episode names for each team The episode name for: 1. Mercedes - Valtteri Bad-ass (because apart from Bottas, everything else was as regular as it is for a championship winning season for Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton) 2. Ferrari - Fast and Furious (Leclerc's fast, everyone's furious with Sebastian Vettel for his repeated errors) 3. Red Bull Racing - Musical Chairs or Red Bull-y Racing or Red Bull Roasting (aren't all episode names self-explanatory?) 4. Mclaren - The Meme Team (let's get Carlos Sainz-Lando Norris to host the Mclaren episode, they're the funniest pair in the paddock. In fact, they deserve a full season to celebrate their resurgence) 5. Renault - All Talk, No Pace (they got it all wrong despite having drivers who share names with a super-hero and super-food!) 6. Toro Rosso - Tinder (yes, given how they exist solely to choose a partner for Max Verstappen) 7. Racing Point F1 Team - Rich Dad, Slow Kid (Lance Stroll blows apart the old Motorsport adage - the more the money, the faster you go) 8. Alfa Romeo Racing - The Kimi Raikkonen Show (is there ANY OTHER reason for any of us to cheer for them?) 9. Haas F1 Team - Guenther Steiner (because Steiner's more popular than both drivers put together and he's the returning star from Season 1) 10. Williams - Drive To Survive (because they actually are...) Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices), Spotify (http://bit.ly/insidelineonspotify) and Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) Official Page: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) (Image courtesy: Mercedes)
Ferrari-Lewis Hamilton-Toto Wolff-Mercedes - we wonder how the love quadrangle will eventually settle. At the moment, it is brilliant positive PR for Formula 1 and Ferrari - but more than Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari needs the managerial skills of Toto Wolff. Like Hamilton, Wolff too is out of contract after 2020. As for Ferrari, maybe they need an outsider to lead them back to their days of glory? We question Ferrari's 'Team Principal' theory from the last many seasons. Also, the FIA finally admit that 'track design' is crucial to good Formula 1 races. Zandvoort is taking it upon themselves to try deliver a blockbuster race. Can the other tracks follow suit? Lawrence Stroll is serious about his investments in Motorsport. If he purchases Aston Martin, we discuss the brightened career prospects for Lance Stroll. Will Racing Point be Aston Martin's works team? Stroll junior partnering Max Verstappen in 2021 at Red Bull Racing may be a bit out of stretch, or is it? Tune in! (Season 2019, Episode 47) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00: Formula 1's on a break, the Inside Line F1 Podcast isn't. We will publish all through the summer and winter breaks. The Inside Line F1 Podcast Awards will premiere in the week before Christmas 3:00-6:00: Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari is a fantastic PR story for all stakeholders in the off-season - Ferrari, Mercedes, Hamilton and above all else, Formula 1 6:00-9:00: Does Ferrari need an outsider to manage the team? They've had four insiders (Mauricio Arrivabene, well, an almost insider) who have failed miserably in leading the Scuderia to a World Championship 9:00-12:00: Can Ferrari offer Toto Wolff a more lucrative career path than Mercedes? If Hamilton-Wolff's career moves are linked, could they both join Ferrari come 2021? 12:00-15:00: FIA and Jean Todt finally admit to the importance of 'track design' in Formula 1. Zandvoort is leading the way - they're doing all they can to offer Formula Fun and not Formula Yawn next year. From banked corners to shortest pit-lane to even using a special tarmac 15:00-18:00: Lance Stroll to go from being the most-eliminated driver in Q1 to being a racer for the Aston Martin works team? Or will Aston Martin pressurise Red Bull Racing to have Stroll jr. partner Max Verstappen from 2021? 18:00-21:00: Ferrari's most expensive fuel purchase for Charles Leclerc to Walter Koster's return to the Formula 1 press conferences - the end to the 2019 Formula 1 season has been a fun one! Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices), Spotify (http://bit.ly/insidelineonspotify) and Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) Official Page: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) (Image courtesy: Mercedes)
Formula 1 claims that it will NEVER go all-electric and will instead champion hybrid technology for the future. Let's see which approach lasts longer - Formula 1's or Formula E's? For the moment, more manufacturers seem interested in the all-electric route while fans don't really care what technology powers Formula 1! By the way, what's common among most former Formula 1 drivers? Answer: repeated outbursts against Formula 1! In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we discuss Nicholas Latifi finally being awarded a race driver contract. Not interested in Latifi-Williams? We hope for a surprise appearance by Kimi Raikkonen at the 2019 FIA Prize Giving, how Pirelli are victims in Formula 1 and bet that George Russell will be THE driver to take over from the Lewis Hamilton era in Formula 1. Also, did you know that Renault and Sauber are the only two teams to have not scored a podium in the hybrid-turbo era of Formula 1? There's more, tune in! (Season 2019, Episode 46) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00: We discuss Williams' very specifically worded press release announcing Nicholas Latifi's promotion to a race driver in 2020 + Lewis Sebastian Vettel? Our commiserations to Valtteri Bottas 3:00-6:00: Can we have Kimi Raikkonen attend the 2019 FIA Prize Giving anyway? 6:00-9:00: Are Pirelli the victims of an ever-changing brief from Formula 1? The jokes around the Formula 1 tyre graphics on television 9:00-12:00: The Inside Line F1 Podcast Awards - have nominations? Send them to us via our Facebook page. 12:00-15:00: A Honda-powered car beat both the Ferraris in 2019 - would anyone have ever imagined this? Ecclestone: LEC would beat HAM at Ferrari, really? 15:00-18:00: George Russell will be THE driver to take over from the Lewis Hamilton era in Formula 1, that's our prediction. But, is there a better crusader for the world and for Formula 1 than Lewis Hamilton? 18:00-21:00: What's common among most former Formula 1 drivers? Answer: an outburst against Formula 1. This time, it's Stoffel Vandoorne's turn to hit a few punches. Renault & Sauber the only mid-field teams to not score a podium in the hybrid-turbo era 21:00-24:00: Will Formula 1 never go all-electric, ever? Or 'never say never'...? Formula 1's making anti-all-electric statements. Yes, they are to counter Formula E! Robots to conduct pit-stops in Formula 1? Also, Lucien's Moments in Time Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices), Spotify (http://bit.ly/insidelineonspotify) and Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) Official Page: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) (Image courtesy: Red Bull Content Pool)
Yes, two back-to-back episodes of the Inside Line F1 Podcast this week. A double-header, literally speaking. In this episode, we have a special guest. A driver who is undoubtedly one of the most-talented in the world of Motorsport. A driver who has an envious list of employers - formerly Mercedes and now with Mahindra Racing and Ferrari. A driver who we believe will be a championship contender in the upcoming 2019-20 FIA Formula E season. We talk to former Formula 1 and current Formula E driver, Pascal Wehrlein. And of course, we've got a few doses of Formula 1 too. Here's what's in store for you in this episode: Formula E - We talk to Mahindra Racing's Pascal Wehrlein, a championship hopeful for the 2019-20 FIA Formula E Championship? - Wehrlein talks about preparations for the new season + Mahindra Racing's plans to sustain a season-long championship challenge - Do we really need to compare Formula E and Formula 1? Wehrlein shares his perspectives Formula 1 - Sebastian Vettel, how does Ferrari cure this headache in 2020? He's Wehrlein's team-mate at Ferrari, btw. - Fernando Alonso-Max Verstappen's bromance, what's cooking? - A list of items Lewis Hamilton is yet to blame Mercedes for on the pit-to-car radio (Season 2019, Episode 45) Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices), Spotify (http://bit.ly/insidelineonspotify) and Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) Official Page: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) (Image courtesy: Mahindra Racing)
This episode is a Formula 1 + Formula E special! We have a special guest on our show - former Formula 1 driver and now racing for Mahindra in Formula E, Jerome d'Ambrosio. Formula E - We talk to Mahindra Racing's Jerome d'Ambrosio about the 2019-20 Formula E, their preparations, learnings from the pre-season test and more - Mahindra Racing's biggest challenge has been to remain competitive throughout the entire season. DAM explains how they plan to address this trend for the upcoming season. - We discuss the importance of the simulator and the simulator driver in Formula E - How do teams-drivers cope with the condensed single-day format of Formula E? - Are Formula E drivers expected to live a sustainable life? Formula 1 - Re-living the 2019 Brazilian Grand Prix - something we will keep doing for the time to come. We're not over the Gasly vs. Hamilton drag race - how did he actually win that? - Mclaren missed being on the actual podium, so we spend almost all our Formula 1 talk time in this episode celebrating their return to the podium - We actually saw Sainz overtake a car on the live broadcast feed - Mclaren speaking to Formula 1 regarding their broadcast visibility did seem to work. - We miss Fernando Alonso, but thank you Mclaren for sticking to the Norris-Sainz pairing. Will the Netflix-F1 show dedicate a special episode to their bromance? (Season 2019, Episode 44) Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices), Spotify (http://bit.ly/insidelineonspotify) and Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) Official Page: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) (Image courtesy: FIA Formula E)
Formula 1 announced the 2021 regulations but NO team has signed the Concorde Agreement yet. Will your favourite team be racing in F1 2021? Okay, the truth may not be as dramatic as we're making it to be, but for Formula 1's sake, we're hoping that all the current teams race in the new era of the sport. Although Formula 1 could've handled the PR around this issue better. In 2021, will we also see drivers change teams? Historically, rule changes have always shaken up the order in Formula 1, will 2021 do so too? We'd love to see Lewis Hamilton do a Juan Manuel Fangio - basically, win titles with Mercedes and Ferrari. Maybe he could seek some encouragement from Valentino Rossi on winning with multiple manufacturers when they switch machines later this year. We discuss how a Formula 1 team could still spend $300 million dollars per season under the new 'financial regulations'. Is Formula 1's NZC or Net Zero Carbon plan to eventually buy Formula E and acquire all its carbon credits (if they have any, that is)? Would AWS be pleased with Formula 1's tyre life graphic given the controversies around it? Finally, we had Porsche's Formula E racer, Neel Jani, on our podcast a few days ago. Only that our audio recording failed miserably! Yes, that's the story of our special 301st episode. Tune in! (Season 2019, Episode 43) Topics discussed in this episode: - Formula 1 jumped the gun on the 2021 announcements? The Concorde Agreement is yet to be signed - will any team leave the sport a the end of 2020? Is this turning out to be a PR disaster for the sport? - Net Zero Carbon initiative - is Formula 1 doing enough? Is 2030 a bit too late? - How a Formula 1 team could still spend $300 million from 2021 too. We do some math - Lewis Hamilton could seek some encouragement from Valentino Rossi to switch to Ferrari come 2021 - Is Sebastian Vettel the next big trigger in the Formula 1 driver market? - How can $175 million per year not excite a lot of people in Formula 1? Will spending to the budget cap become a prestige issue for teams come 2021? - Given the mess around the tyre life graphic, would AWS be pleased with their Formula 1 sponsorship activation? - Toto Wolff missed his first race since 2013 - he just needs more time to look for a Christmas gift for Ferrari - Lucien's Moments in Time section Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices), Spotify (http://bit.ly/insidelineonspotify) and Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) Official Page: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) (Image courtesy: Mercedes)
Max Verstappen's been having fun - more so in his media briefings than his Red Bull Racing car; especially in the races after the summer break. But could his latest 'Ferrari are cheating' comment cost him a potential drive with the Scuderia in the future? Let's hope the young Dutch prodigy doesn't lock himself out from global car manufacturers who spend millions on their Motorsport programs world over. It's too early to forget Fernando Alonso and the learnings from his mistakes. The second story we talk about is the possibility of Lewis Hamilton joining Ferrari in the future. After all, could he target what the great Michael Schumacher attempted to do and failed? The dream of winning a Formula 1 World Championship title with the two giants of the sport - Ferrari and Mercedes. Also in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we wonder if Sebastian Vettel will trigger the next big changes in the driver silly season. Why is Jacques Villeneuve always so anti-Williams? We discuss Formula 1's socialist approach - the financial regulations and why they could be good for the entire ecosystem. Chase Carey's target of having at least 7 teams challenge for race wins under the new regulations and all the noise around Renault's possible exit from Formula 1. How many times have they quit Formula 1 only to re-join after a few seasons? Tune in! (Season 2019, Episode 42) Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices), Spotify (http://bit.ly/insidelineonspotify) and Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) Official Page: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) (Image courtesy: Red Bull Content Pool)
Unless there's a twist of fate, Lewis Hamilton will finally win a Formula 1 World Championship at the United States Grand Prix - and it's gonna be one helluva party. Any guesses who'll be on the guest list? Any guesses which celebrity guest will wish Hamilton on his pit-to-car radio? And of course, Liberty Media have much to celebrate too. They've managed to release the bold rule book for 2021. In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we also talk about the F1 Live Festival's Triple Donut Challenge, Helmut Marko's surprise admission regarding Daniil Kvyat, Nico Hulkenberg's love for American steak and burgers, celebrating 100 Grands Prix for Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz Jr., Fernando Alonso's absence from the race in Austin, Formula 1 blunders with TV graphics and more. Tune in! (Season 2019, Episode 41) Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices), Spotify (http://bit.ly/insidelineonspotify) and Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) Official Page: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) (Image courtesy: Mercedes)
Yes, we said it, and don't tell us that it hasn't crossed your mind either. Apart from a guy named Cyril, is there anyone who wouldn't want Daniel Ricciardo to be back in Red Bull Racing in 2020? After all, Red Bull-Toro Rosso are still figuring their line-up for next season. Remember 2013? Nico Hulkenberg deflected to Sauber for exactly one season before returning to Force India. Could Ricciardo actually do a Hulkenberg? In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we talk Mclaren - can they please bring back TOONED? Max Verstappen is a future World Champion, but when he exactly will he challenge for the title and with which team? Ferrari's neutral approach towards its drivers, now that's a first. Liberty Media's struggling to get a sign-off on the rules for 2021, why not put Bernie Ecclestone in action? Tune in! (Season 2019, Episode 40) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: - Are the other Formula 1 race promoters jealous of the could-be Miami Grand Prix? - Will Max Verstappen have to wait patiently to win his first-ever Formula 1 World Championship? - Mclaren-Sainz, can we also have TOONED back in our lives? - Ferrari being un-Ferrari like, they do deserve an applaud - The lessons from Daniel Ricciardo's move to Renault + court-room drama. Can Ricciardo do a Nico Hulkenberg (a la 2013)? - Liberty Media needs to get Bernie Ecclestone to get a sign-off on the rules for 2021 - Is Valtteri Bottas going to follow Kimi Raikkonen and open a bar in Finland? - Lucien's Moments in Time Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices), Spotify (http://bit.ly/insidelineonspotify) and Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) Official Page: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) (Image courtesy: Renault F1 Team)
FIFA is Formula 1's "official" video game, at least if you ask the drivers. In fact, Max Verstappen's traveling console is state-of-art. In this FIFA obsession, did Formula 1 miss a trick in not promoting 'F1 2019', the sport's official video game? Or maybe FIFA is what Formula 1 needs to announce as the sport's official game. Bernie Ecclestone would've blown a fuse seeing Formula 1 drivers promoting Football! In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we discuss Lewis Hamilton's 'go vegan' message while applauding Mercedes for securing a record-breaking 6th championship double. Formula 1 politics are working overtime as the sport works on finalising the regulations from 2021. We discuss some of the rule changes that should come through despite opposition from teams. Why Formula 1 won't host qualifying and the race on the same day. Finally, Carlos Sainz Jr. may be 'Mr. Invisible' in Formula 1, but definitely not on our podcast. Tune in! (Season 2019, Episode 39) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 1. FIFA as Formula 1's official game, Max Verstappen as Game Director 2. Robert Kubica-Haas - a win-win for both; Haas get an experienced driver at the cheapest possible cost 3. Carlos Sainz Jr.'s attempt at building an alternative to his Formula 1 career 4. Forget 2021, Formula 1 is already discussing power unit regulations for 2025 - just how much percentage of a Formula 1 car is powered by electric power, do you know? 5. We're betting against George Russell and will win his house at the end of the 2020 Formula 1 season 6. Eddie Irvine's pro-Charles Leclerc statements. Is he trying to please Ferrari? Or is just he just repeating what we've been discussing on the Inside Line F1 Podcast? Image courtesy: EA Sports
Guenther Steiner is a character that keeps giving, especially when it comes to the Netflix-F1 show. Thankfully, the star of season 1 of 'Drive to Survive' was let off with a small financial penalty. In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we wonder if Mclaren-Mercedes is a sign that Fernando Alonso isn't returning to Formula 1 with the top-4 teams. Toto Wolff is afraid that Mclaren might be a threat for Mercedes come 2021, in which case, let's give Mercedes engines to Red Bull Racing too? The Verstappen camp can complain as much as they want, but Max Verstappen may not have anywhere else to go in 2021. Finally, the young Formula 1 drivers are already lining up alternative careers for themselves. Tune in! (Season 2019, Episode 38) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 1. Who will be the top dog at Ferrari is the BIG question, but the BIGGER question is if Ferrari will be the top dog at all races going forward 2. Romain Grosjean's plea to his fellow drivers, one that will (and should) fall on deaf ears 3. This week's feature - Guenther Steiner's indiscretions against the FIA and the resulting penalty; awesomesauce for the Netflix-F1 show season 2 4. Helmut Marko's honest assessment of Max Verstappen's performances in the races after the summer break 5. Cyril blames the FIA for everything while gearing up for a Ricciardo-Ocon rivalry. Let's hope their rivalry isn't for 15th-16th places on the grid 6. Lucien's Moments in Time section - for all your Formula 1 history buffs! Image courtesy: Haas F1 Team
Charles Leclerc or Sebastian Vettel, who should Ferrari pick as their 'number 1' driver? We discuss our choices in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, what would be yours? Tell us! Also in this episode, we wonder if Ferrari would benefit politically and financially by not renewing Vettel's contract at the end of 2020. Should that happen, would Vettel be Red Bull Racing bound - after all, Max Verstappen could choose Mclaren-Mercedes if Red Bull-Honda don't deliver to their promises. Lots of speculations, but also, a lot of possibilities. Finally, Formula 1 is coordinating (or scheming?) to ensure positive communication around the attempted qualifying races in 2020. We can't fathom why they are hell bent on taking our joys away from the watching a Formula 1 car being driven on the limit! And of course, there's the What Wolff Said This Week section for your listening pleasure. Tune in! (Season 2019, Episode 37) Other points discussed: 1. Alexander Albon on pole position for a Red Bull Racing drive in 2020 - do you care? Because Max Verstappen doesn't 2. Is Jacques Villeneuve really in a place to talk about 'karma'? 3. Daniil Kvyat loses out for being a good boy with the FIA 4. Why 2019 form factor could matter in 2020 5. Silly of Mclaren not to even bother trying to get Ferrari power for their cars Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices), Spotify (http://bit.ly/insidelineonspotify) and Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) Official Page: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) (Image courtesy: Ferrari Media)
Red Bull Racing Missing! In the races after the summer break, Red Bull Racing-Honda has struggled to mount a challenge. They've had on-track incidents and penalties marring their progress, but this is the second half of the season - the time when Red Bull Racing are supposed to be at their strongest best. Will the Max Verstappen camp be worried? And after all these years of drama, does one really care who occupies the second seat at Red Bull Racing? In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we talk about the Schumacher cousins and if both would make it to Formula 1. We discuss reverse grids and how soon before Kevin Magnussen joins Lewis Hamilton's crusade against use of plastic. Given the lack of clarity around the black-white flag, should the FIA rename it as the grey flag? Finally, it would be a pain to be Valtteri Bottas' accountant - living in the hope that Mercedes would pay back for playing wingman to Lewis Hamilton. Tune in! (Season 2019, Episode 36) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00: Reverse grids in Formula 1, or not? Lewis Hamilton's worries about his 6th World Champion, should he really? 3:00-6:00: Should the black-white flag be re-introduced as a grey flag? After all, its application seems very grey - to the drivers at least 6:00-9:00: Kevin Magnussen to join Lewis Hamilton's crusade against the use of plastic? The three stages of Robert Kubica's career in Formula 1 9:00-12:00: Will we have two Schumachers in Formula 1 in the time to come? A listener, Fabian Wield, has seen David Schumacher race and he tells us who he thinks is the faster of the Schumacher cousins 12:00-15:00: From Red Bull Racing to Red Bull Missing! They've just failed to turn up after the summer break. Will Max Verstappen be worriedly looking for drives elsewhere? 15:00-18:00: After repeated uncertainty and drama, do fans really care about the second seat at Red Bull Racing? Did any of you send handwritten letters to Sebastian Vettel? 18:00-21:00: Valtteri Bottas needs an accountant - to keep a track of all pay-backs from Mercedes. Moments in Time with Lucien Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices), Spotify (http://bit.ly/insidelineonspotify) and Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) Official Page: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah)
Sooner or later, someone's going to attempt this record - to be a dual champion, Formula 1 and Formula E. Given Mercedes' new entry into the all-electric series, who better than Lewis Hamilton to lead the team to double glory. Early days, but this would be a thrilling proposition in the world of Motorsport. Also in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we wonder if Sebastian Vettel can keep it clean for the next 3 races and if not, could Fernando Alonso make a one-off comeback to Formula 1 and Ferrari? The increasing possibility of a 25 race Formula 1 calendar, Ferrari & Mattia Binotto's refusal of a Leclerc-Verstappen pairing. And there's more - Daniel Ricciardo's earnings at Renault, Sergio Perez's choice of pizza toppings and the possibility of a Schumacher-Raikkonen partnership at Alfa Romeo in 2021. Romain Grosjean's decision to piss-off Hamilton over his wife and alternate roles in Formula 1 for George Russell and Lando Norris. This is one of our longest episodes of the year, lots of fun and discussions, tune in! (Season 2019, Episode 35) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00: Can Sebastian Vettel deliver three clean races? The senior Ferrari driver has different targets to drive to. Else, could Fernando Alonso get a one-off return to Formula 1 with Ferrari? 3:00-6:00: Can electronic sensors be used to make the sport safer? They're definitely being explored for policing track limits 6:00-9:00: Formula 1's future could still see the DRS being used to solve the problem of overtaking. There's a lot of classic circuits trying to re-join the Formula 1 bangwagon - a 25-race calendar looking possible? 9:00-12:00: Mattia Binotto denies Max Verstappen a chance to be Charles Leclerc's team-mate at Ferrari. Ferrari believe that Formula E could actually pose a threat to Formula 1. Strange that they're staying from the all-electric series then! 12:00-15:00: The strange stories of Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes' union. Also, could Hamilton become the first-ever Formula 1 and Formula E champion? Alternate roles for George Russell and Lando Norris, can you gues what they could be? 15:00-18:00: Daniel Ricciardo's contract details are out in the open. We discuss the most obvious ones. Renault under peer-pressure to get their junior driver program to deliver world-class talent in Formula 1 18:00-21:00: Romain Grosjean, who just got awarded his 5th unexpected contract extension in Formula 1, realised that he'd rather piss off Lewis Hamilton than his wife! 21:00-24:00: Kimi Raikkonen's love affair with his steering wheel continues. A Schumacher-Raikkonen pairing at Alfa Romeo in 2021? Or a Schumacher-Hulkenberg pairing could be? 24:00-27:00: Would you prefer to award medals rather than championship points? Lucien's Moments in Time + a heartfelt goodbye to Nico Hulkenberg? Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices), Spotify (http://bit.ly/insidelineonspotify) and Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) Official Page: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Image: Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton wasn't the only Mercedes driver who felt the heat in Monza. Nico Rosberg, Formula 1's famous YouTube influencer and former World Champion Mercedes driver, was under fire too - from Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton himself. Rosberg has already toned down his comments, but after attacking three out of the top-4 drivers, we wonder if Charles Leclerc would be Rosberg's next target. After all, Leclerc is Formula 1's new race winner, the darling of the fans and maybe the FIA too? Also in this episode, we talk Sebastian Vettel, because he needs to be spoken about and will Giancarlo Fisichella get a call up if VET does indeed get a race ban? Leclerc learned from Verstappen, Hamilton's learning from Lerclec - is Max Verstappen singlehandedly changing Formula 1 by bringing back 'hard racing'? Hear Kevin Magnussen talk about luck and being in the right place-right time, while we pull out a Charles Leclerc interview from our archives. It was about a year ago when Lerclerc told us on our show that he didn't think he was a superstar. Oh, just how times have changed, for the better. Tune in! (Season 2019, Episode 34) 0:00-3:00: Lap 23, LEC defending HAM - your opinion of the FIA's ruling could depend on one crucial factor 3:00-6:00: Max Verstappen is singlehandedly changing Formula 1. We tell you how! 6:00-9:00: Which driver will Nico Rosberg target next for his YouTube videos? Kevin Magnussen explains how he misses the winning feeling 9:00-12:00: How many drivers has Sebastian Vettel apologised to this season? Btw, we think Vettel can bounce back...but maybe not to go win his 5th Formula 1 World Championship 12:00-15:00: What Wolff Said This Week Section + What Nico Said This Week 15:00-18:00: Who'll driver for Ferrari IF Sebastian Vettel actually gets a race ban? Giancarlo Fisichella...? 18:00-21:00: Did being critical cost Nico Hulkenberg his drive at Renault? A year ago...Charles Leclerc didn't think he was a superstar. Hear the two-times Formula 1 Grand Prix winner himself. Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices), Spotify (http://bit.ly/insidelineonspotify) and Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) Official Page: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Image: Ferrari (Media)
Thousands of Dutch fans would've left Spa disappointed. After all, their star driver crashed out on the opening lap. In Monza, an opening lap half-spin followed by Sergio Perez's Racing Point's straight-line advantage prevented us from witnessing a Max Verstappen masterclass. After all, the Red Bull racer started from the back after taking on an upgraded Honda power unit. Nevertheless, Formula 1 fans were greeted with Charles Leclerc's top-quality drive as he won for Ferrari in front of the tifosi. Also in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , we introduce a new section - What Nico Said This Week. Will Ferrari be distracted at their home race with a possible Netflix production? How soon before Mclaren dump Renault and reunite with Mercedes? We reveal Alexander Albon's secret preparations for his Red Bull Racing debut and of course, we share some of our best moments from our time in the paddock in Spa. Tune in! (Season 2019, Episode 33) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00: 22 races in 2020, we are excited, are you too? Look out for the 7 back-to-back Formula 1 weekends next season 3:00-6:00: Our awesome time at Spa with Nico Hulkenberg and Kimi Raikkonen 6:00-9:00: We reveal Alexander Albon's secret preparations for his Red Bull Racing debut + a Max Verstappen master-class coming up in Italy? 9:00-12:00: Will Mclaren reunite with Mercedes? If so, what season could it be? Will Ferrari be distracted by a possible Netflix shoot in Monza? 12:00-15:00: Esteban Ocon's weird connection to Mercedes while being under contract with Renault. Will Renault finally walk their talk...? 15:00-18:00: A new - 'What Nico Said This Week Section'. Is Nico Rosberg Formula 1's most influential YouTube star? The led-wheel rims will see a Mclaren vs. Racing Point battle - which team will be the first to get a sponsor? 18:00-21:00: Formula 1's 'yellow card' equivalent + Moments in Time with Lucien Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices), Spotify (http://bit.ly/insidelineonspotify) and Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) Official Page: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Image: Red Bull Content Pool
The summer break has officially ended. Apart from the Gasly-Albon swap, the Red Bull-Alonso story caught our attention - for the 194th time. Alonso's been longing for a front running car to make his comeback to Formula 1 in 2020, so why on earth would he refuse the Red Bull opportunity? This is our focus story in this episode and of course the purpose for our sensational headline. Also in this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we wonder if Toto Wolff believes in Ferrari's success more than Ferrari themselves do. Why is Sebastian Vettel missing from the official F1 podcast? Which Hollywood A-lister could become Formula 1's 'high-profile team owner from America' and why Formula 1 needs to rethink their calendar while exploring the use of green fuels. For our listeners in Brazil, specifically Interlagos - go vote for your current Mayor. Tune in to know why! (Season 2019, Episode 32) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00: A quick recap of all the news from the summer break and the 'silly season' 3:00-6:00: Why on earth would Fernando Alonso reject Pierre Gasly's seat at Red Bull Racing. We discuss some of the actual reasons there could be. Was Alonso afraid of a possible demotion in 2020? 6:00-9:00: Can Ferrari actually claim their first win of 2019 at either Spa or Monza. Can it be both? Will we see Charles Leclerc finally claim his first win? Btw, why is Sebastian Vettel missing from the official Formula 1 podcast? 9:00-12:00: 22 races in 2020, will the Mayor of Interlagos make is 23 races in the time to come? Which Hollywood A-lister will become the first high-profile owner of a Formula 1 team? 12:00-15:00: Could Donald Trump purchase a Formula 1 team? A real American team with only American drivers. Mithila talks about her visit to the 'Masta Kink' in the old layout of the Spa Francorchamps 15:00-18:00: Memories from Spa + Lucien's Moments in Time 18:00-end: Ferrari's form is weather dependent, so look out for the track temperatures before deciding who to bet on for race win! Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices), Spotify (http://bit.ly/insidelineonspotify) and Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) Official Page: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Image: Autoweek
Robin 'Aceman' Raikkonen's made the headlines and he's lined up his first sponsor already! Whether he chooses two or four wheeler racing, the Aceman's journey will be well-followed and cheered by all Motorsport fans. Here's hoping that the Raikkonens entertain us for the years to come. Will Kimi Raikkonen retire at the end of 2020 or will he race for at least one more season under the new regulations in 2021? In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we ask whether Formula 1's regulations for 2021 are an inspiration from the current Indy Car design. We discuss Helmut Marko's double standards on overtaking. We wonder how embarrassing it would be for Ferrari if a Vettel-Leclerc pairing is beaten by Verstappen-Albon. Finally, Cyril Abiteboul's suggestion on changing race tracks to improve Formula 1's show makes sense, but do we not pay heed because its Cyril? Tune in! (Season 2019, Episode 31) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00: From Iceman to the Aceman, hopefully the Raikkonens will entertain us for the years to come 3:00-6:00: Toyota has been giving Formula 1 fans much joy AFTER leaving Formula 1 - thank you. Is Formula 1 kind enough to offer drivers a comeback drive? Could Valtteri Bottas take a sabbatical too? 6:00-9:00: Could a Vettel-Leclerc pair be actually be beaten by a Verstappen-Albon pairing in 2019? Are Formula 1's 2021 designs inspired from Indy Car? 9:00-12:00: We expose Helmut Marko's double standards on Pierre Gasly's inability to overtake. Apart from Verstappen, do you know the other driver who has impressed Marko this season? 12:00-15:00: Cyril Abiteboul wants to change race tracks to improve the show of Formula 1. But what do we need to change to improve's Renault's show in Formula 1? Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices), Spotify (http://bit.ly/insidelineonspotify) and Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) Official Page: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Image: Kimi Raikkonen's Instagram
Max Verstappen is in the form of his life. But with which team will his record-breaking Formula 1 career be with? Will he stay put at Red Bull Racing or jump ship to Mercedes or Ferrari? Red Bull Racing-Honda is exciting, but how soon before they can deliver a championship winning package to Verstappen? Will Verstappen be as patient with Red Bull Racing as they were with him during his find-my-feet days? Could Mercedes use this opportunity to swoop in and sign Verstappen as Lewis Hamilton's successor? Yes, lots of questions in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast as we focus on Max Verstappen and his supposedly long future in Formula 1. We also talk about the Gasly-Albon swap and make a bold prediction of either Grosjean or Hulkenberg not having a seat in 2020. Finally, are Mclaren hunting for the Triple Crown themselves? Tune in! (Season 2019, Episode 30) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00: Red Bull's mantra: Have Toro Rosso, Will Demote. But the fan rage around RBR's decision is a bit strange. 3:00-6:00: RBR's desperate hunt to find a team-mate for Max Verstappen. Gasly, Albon and could Kvyat be next? 6:00-9:00: Which team will Max Verstappen have his record-breaking career in Formula 1 with? Will Verstappen be Hamilton's successor for Mercedes? 9:00-12:00: If you're a junior driver, would you look away from the Red Bull Driver Program if they came calling? Also, Mclaren is gunning for the Triple Crown themselves? 12:00-end: Our bold prediction: either Romain Grosjean or Nico Hulkenberg will lose their seat in 2020. Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices), Spotify (http://bit.ly/insidelineonspotify) and Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) Official Page: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Image courtesy: Red Bull Content Pool
After years of waiting, does Formula 1 finally have a Lewis Hamilton beater in Max Verstappen? Frankly, we don't care who beats who as long as we have a battle to witness for the seasons to come. Sorry, Seb, but the narrative does seem to now be all about Verstappen vs. Hamilton. In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we discuss Verstappen's talent, form and his psychological attacks on Hamilton. Is Nico Rosberg the new Jacques Villeneuve? Did Toto Wolff drop the biggest hint yet of his aspirations to becoming the next F1 CEO? Pierre Gasly deserves a hug and everyone needs to stop playing Helmut Marko. And finally, is Captain Planet Sebastian Vettel racing in the wrong Motorsport series? Tune in! (Season 2019, Episode 29) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00: Our love-hate for back-to-back Formula 1 races. Did Toto Wolff just drop the biggest hint of his future as F1 CEO? 3:00-6:00: It's officially on, Max Verstappen vs. Lewis Hamilton, on track and in the media. Sorry, Seb! 6:00-9:00: Someone go give Pierre Gasly a hug because EVERYONE wants to play Helmut Marko with him. Can we also end the Fernando Alonso back to Formula 1 talk? Everyone wants Alonso back, but no one wants him in their team 9:00-12:00: Is Nico Rosberg the new Jacques Villeneuve of Formula 1? Both one-time World Champions...also both making outrageously strange statements 12:00-15:00: Captain Planet Sebastian Vettel is racing in the wrong Motorsport series. But, we love his old school ways, do you too? Also, Leclerc's been spinning often, but we find out something really cool that the Ferrari driver does after he spins 15:00-18:00: What race would Ferrari choose to film their Netflix episode? Did Red Bull Racing miss a trick by letting go of Carlos Sainz Jr.? 18:00-end: Moments in Time with Lucien Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices), Spotify (http://bit.ly/insidelineonspotify) and Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) Official Page: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Image courtesy: Mercedes
Kimi Raikkonen - is there a better candidate in the Formula 1 paddock to play the role of James Bond? No, sorry, Lewis Hamilton loses out too. Jokes aside, it is high time Sebastian Vettel stops playing the role of the villain who spins or crashes out other drivers. In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we point out the irony in Nico Rosberg's advice to Kimi Raikkonen, applaud Renault's honest admittance of ignoring Nico Hulkenberg, wonder if Lewis Hamilton will collect the Constructors' trophy next race and if there's a nexus between former Formula 1 drivers to further ruin the sport's tyres for 2020. Tune in! (Season 2019, Episode 28) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00: Why Kimi Raikkonen wins the mandate to be the next James Bond. Sorry, Lewis! 3:00-6:00: The irony of Nico Rosberg's advice to Kimi Raikkonen. Also, did Ferrari fire the wrong driver last year? Happy Anniversary, Seb. 6:00-9:00: The Formula 1 tyre conspiracy deepens further. First Marcus Ericsson, then Sebastian Buemi. 9:00-12:00: Lewis Hamilton to collect the Constructors' trophy at the next race? He's doing much more for Ferrari than just racing! Also, why Eddie Jordan is to be believed when he talks about Mclaren and Mercedes 12:00-15:00: Yes for ground effects, but no for re-fuelling. Which driver has spun and / or crashed the most in the last 12 months? ;-) Could Jean-Eric Vergne be the solution to the Pierre Gasly-headache for Red Bull Racing? 15:00-18:00: Romain Grosjean could be the reason Nico Hulkenberg saves his seat at Renault for 2020? Moments in Time with Lucien Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices) and Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) Official Page: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Image courtesy: Alfa Romeo - Sauber
Lewis Hamilton's making sense on and off track, while Toto Wolff insists that he's not eyeing the post of F1's CEO. Could a Wolff vs. Hamilton battle be in the offing? Politically speaking, Hamilton would be way ahead in the polls; his 5-point agenda makes complete sense. Will there be more personalities interested in replacing Chase Carey when the time comes? In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we talk about the Rich Energy-Haas fiasco, why Romain Grosjean shouldn't be involved in deciding the rules for 2021, how Mclaren are pulling one masterstroke after the other and how fans world over will be experiencing the greatest sporting weekend of 2019. (Tune in) (Season 2019, Episode 27) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00: Will we see a Lewis Hamilton vs. Toto Wolff battle for the post of Formula 1's CEO? 3:00-6:00: Romain Grosjean to help write the rules for 2021. But will he be around in Formula 1 till then? 6:00-9:00: Rich Energy - Haas, yes, that's it. That's the joke. 9:00-12:00: Did Formula 1 offer Cricket its biggest promotion ever? 12:00-15:00: Will Lewis Hamilton lead Formula 1's merger with Formula E? 15:00-end: The Horner-Verstappen connection from the 80s and Moments in Time with Lucien Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices) and Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) Official Page: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Image courtesy: Mercedes AMG Petronas
Only 9 races in and the silly season for the 2020 Formula 1 Season has already begun. Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon aside, we think Marcus Ericsson maybe involved in the musical chairs too. In fact, will we lay part of the blame for tyre issues in 2020 on Ericsson too? And poor Pierre Gasly, if he has to go, history has shown a higher probability for the mid-season than the end. In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we also talk about Red Bull Racing's thoughtful training for their junior drivers and IF they are planning a senior driver program too. To help Williams, will Formula 1 introduce a point for the fastest pit-stop? And why asking Gasly to 'CTRL + ALT + DEL' might not work. Tune in! (Season 2019, Episode 26) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00: 2020 Formula 1 Silly Season - there's more to it than just Pierre Gasly's seat at Red Bull Racing. Fernando Alonso, Esteban Ocon an Nico Hulkenberg to play musical chairs too? 3:00-6:00: Does Gasly know what 'CTRL + ALT + DEL' actually is? It's a fairly archaic way of expressing 'reset' 6:00-9:00: Red Bull Racing teaching their junior drivers how to handle demotion and rejection at an early stage of their careers; look at what they did with Daniel Ticktum 9:00-12:00: Adrian Newey training to join Red Bull's Senior Driver Program? Marcus Ericsson to blame IF Pirelli's tyres have issues in 2020? Can you guess how many car manufacturers does Brendon Hartley work for? 12:00-end: Formula 1 should introduce a point for the fastest pit-stop? Formula 1 drivers and electric scooters, what's actually cooking? Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices) and Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) Official Page: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Image courtesy: Esteban Ocon, Twitter
Every sport needs to build and worship its heroes, the current flavour for Formula 1 being Lewis Hamilton. But Formula 1 took one step too far when it asked Valtteri Bottas, Hamilton's title rival, to sing praises for the reigning World Champion not once, but twice. Enough, lads. Let's respect the title rivalry between the two Mercedes drivers. In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we wonder if Esteban Ocon will eventually have to settle for a Renault in 2020 after having Mercedes dreams. Could Ocon-Renault lead to an exit from the sport for Nico Hulkenberg? By what races this year would Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton wrap up their titles? Who would you believe more when it comes to 'how tough it is to race a Formula 1 car?', Max Verstappen or Lewis Hamilton-Romain Grosjean? Finally, should Mercedes continue racing in Formula 1 despite not having anything left to prove? And of course, did you know that Formula 1 actually played 'Happy Birthday' on the podium instead of the national anthem for the winning driver in one of the previous editions of the Austrian Grand Prix? Tune in! (Season 2019, Episode 25) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00: If you are a Formula 1 team boss, there's one junior driver you must absolutely sign up before your rivals do 3:00-6:00: Formula 1 owes Valtteri Bottas an apology. Period. 6:00-9:00: Could Nico Hulkenberg be out of Renault (and Formula 1?) by the end of this season? Instead of a Mercedes, Esteban Ocon might have to settle for a Renault in 2020 9:00-12:00: What race will Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton wrap up their respective titles in 2019? We are currently in a season-long Mercedes advertisement. And Lewis, please don't wrap up your title in Mexico one more time 12:00-15:00: Should and will Mercedes continue competing in Formula 1? They have been unbeatable since 2014 - there's almost nothing left for them to prove 15:00-18:00: Max Verstappen vs. Lewis Hamilton and Romain Grosjean, whose side are you on? The debate is about how physically exerting it is to race a Formula 1 car 18:00-end: Formula 1 needs Lewis Hamilton's 'Midas Touch' + Moments in Time with Lucien Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices) and Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) Official Page: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Image courtesy: Mercedes
We know Roger Federer's prize money from his Grand Slam wins. We also know of Real Madrid's earnings from their exploits across various football championships. It's a norm for most sports series to reveal winning prize money, so why not for Formula 1? We would love to know (officially!) what Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton earn from Formula 1 for raising the performance bar to newer levels every fortnight. Should this be one more change the sport makes for 2021? Also in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we react to the rumour that Formula 1 cars could be powered by 50% electric power come 2025 - if so, by what year would Formula 1 become Formula E? The supposed $175 million budget cap for each team - how many teams can actually spend that much? We thank Ferrari for handing Karun Chandhok his best career moment in Formula 1. And finally, we relish at the prospect of Max Verstappen racing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in an Aston Martin hypercar come 2021 or whenever! Tune in (Season 2019, Episode 24) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00: Max Verstappen could race Aston Martin's hypercar in the 2021 24 Hours of Le Mans. Verstappen's inspiration for Le Mans? Nico Hulkenberg! 3:00-6:00: From 2021, Formula 1 teams could collectively spend $2 billion every season to try and entertain us. That's the leaked $175 million per team x 10 teams 6:00-9:00: Formula 1 should making teams' winning prize money public - we'd love to know what Mercedes-Hamilton make for boring us all season after season 9:00-12:00: What year could Formula 1 become Formula E? Mithila picks 2030. What's your pick? 12:00-15:00: Ferrari handed Karun Chandhok his best career moment in Formula 1 yet! Btw, did Sergey Sirotkin just replace Fernando Alonso as Mclaren's reserve driver for 2019? 15:00-end: Moments in Time with Lucien Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices) and Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) Official Page: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Image courtesy: Red Bull Content Pool
Formula 1 unanimously decided to defer the announcement of its 2021 regulations till October this year. The WEC announced their 'hyper car' regulations from 2021 just a few days ago. Basically, everyone is leading fans to believe that 2021 is the year when Motorsport will undergo a revolution. In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (http://bit.ly/ilf1ponkf1b) , we talk of the possible headlines you will still read come 2021. What else could Mercedes do to prove their superiority as a Formula 1 team? If RIC & HUL had wet dreams of a Ferrari power unit in their Renault car when Fiat Chrysler was talking up Renault and finally, will Formula 1 teams hire 'gladiators' instead of drivers for 2021? Tune in! (Season 2019, Episode 23) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00: 5 headlines we could still read come the 2021 Formula 1 Season. Also, how Christian Horner pulled off a massive stunt to prove why he should replace Chase Carey (if at all) 3:00-6:00: Formula 1 teams to hire gladiators come 2021? 6:00-9:00: Mercedes are controlling Formula 1, alleged Helmut Marko. But Red Bull Racing is controlling Formula 1's Raft Race 9:00-12:00: 3 audacious things that Mercedes could do to prove their greatness and superiority as a Formula 1 team 12:00-15:00: If you're a budding Formula 1 racer, here's some advice for you and it is probably better than what Jacques Villeneuve has been telling you 15:00-end: The possible Fiat Chrysler-Renault merger, did RIC & HUL have wet dreams of a Ferrari power unit in their Renault for at least a few nights? Finally, Ferrari should promote the race strategists from their Le Mans operations to Formula 1! Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices) and Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) Official Page: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Image courtesy: Formula 1's official press release
Only two points separate Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari in the 2019 Formula 1 Constructors' Championship. Can Hamilton clinch the title this season? Yes, you read it right - we mean the Constructors' Championship. It was back in 2013 when Sebastian Vettel in his Red Bull outscored the second-placed team, Mercedes. Given Mercedes' superiority in every department, we could see Hamilton outscore Ferrari (or Red Bull?) in 2019. Also in this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast - what could be Ferrari's next mistake this season? We make a list of five mistakes (silly, but funny!) that the Italian giants could make. Renault were to score race wins from 2020, at least that's what they said in 2017 - is the French team lining up excuses already? Mclaren have Mercedes-like qualities (said Zak Brown), not so much when it comes to their Indy 500 fiasco. But are Mclaren right to follow Fernando Alonso-like ambitions in other Motorsport series? There's a lot in this episode, tune in, have fun! (Season 2019, Episode 22) Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices) and Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) Official Page: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Image courtesy: Mercedes
There's no official news on Season 2 of the Netflix-F1 show. But we know it's happening! In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we discuss the 10 personalities from the Formula 1 paddock that should absolutely feature in Season 2. Also in this episode, we talk (again!) about Sebastian Vettel's retirement rumours, how Ferrari could be/is Charles Leclerc's only hope for the next few seasons and why Nico Hulkenberg to Red Bull Racing is more imaginative than real. Tune in, laugh along! (Season 2019, Episode 21) Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices) and Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) Official Page: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Image courtesy: Google + some of our creative editing!
The 2019 Formula 1 Championships aside, Ferrari seem out of contention for the 2019 Free Practice World Championships too. Or is it that the former World Champions are too embarrassed to keep topping the not-so-relevant sessions? We discuss more in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast. Also, this episode is a summary of What They Said This Week - the 'they' in question being Toto Wolff, Renault and Robert Kubica. We bid adieu to Niki Lauda whilst reminiscing memories of the yesteryears. Monaco brought an end to the 8 drivers / 8 teams juggernaut in Formula E, will it also do so for Formula 1? Or are Mercedes on course to win every race this season? If not, how many races could Ferrari win in 2019? Tune in! (Season 2019, Episode 20) Listen to us on iTunes, audioBoom, Google Podcasts and every other audio-streaming platform on the internet. Follow us on Facebook for daily updates from the world of Formula 1.
Mercedes' superiority and domination is making headlines for yet another Formula 1 season. So as a fan, how do you deal with it? In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we share 10 fun tips on how to make the 2019 Formula 1 Season less boring for your own self. Also in this episode: the ONE similarity between Zandvoort and Suzuka and why it excites us for the 2020 Dutch Grand Prix, Fernando Alonso's Indy 500 attempt - when last did we see Alonso make a driver error leading to a high-speed crash? Tune in! (Season 2019, Episode 19) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00: Could Formula E and MotoGP replace the role that Formula 1 plays in our lives or any other Motorsport series, for that matter? 3:00-6:00: Is watching qualifying-only a good way to enjoy the best of Formula 1? 6:00-9:00: Max Verstappen leads the Formula 1.5 World Championship. Verstappen has been THE hallmark of the 2019 Formula 1 Season 9:00-12:00: Can you pronounce 'Abiteboul', or do you refer to him as Cyril too? When last did Fernando Alonso make a driver error leading to a high-speed crash? 12:00-15:00: Should fans PROTEST against Formula 1 for not being able to offer a better sport in exchange for our time and money? 15:00-end: Formula 1's social media activity makes the sport fun than it actually is, but we definitely recommend following everything else than the live race feed! The Inside Line F1 Podcast, a top-rated podcast on iTunes and audioBoom, is hosted every week by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This podcast offers a humourous view on the sport and business of Formula 1. Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices) and Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) Official Page: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Image courtesy: Mercedes
Picture this: Formula 1 is a country; its fans (all of us!) are its citizens. This would make Chase Carey its Head of State and the teams and drivers the government functionaries - working hard to deliver a good championship fight. In all of this, is Formula 1 overselling its agenda and plans for 2021? Is Carey sounding like the politician who is asking its citizens to sacrifice today and be patient for a better tomorrow (2021), even as he comes up for re-election (contract renewal)? No, we've not gone bonkers and this is why you should tune in to this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
Also in this episode, why being Mr. Nice Guy won't make the cut for Sebastian Vettel but how even the FIA is trolling the supposed championship contender, Bernie Ecclestone's public admission of being wrong, how the Toto Wolff for Formula 1 CEO came about and if Flavio Briatore will run for President too. And finally, do you really believe Max Verstappen when he says that he isn't the 'number 1' driver in Red Bull? Tune in!
(Season 2019, Episode 18)
Here's what's in store for you in this episode:
0:00-3:00: Is Formula 1 overselling its agenda for 2021? Will Formula 1 actually be better then?
3:00-6:00: Toto Wolff as Formula 1's CEO? But what if Liberty Media just renew Carey's contract? Could Flavio Briatore apply for this post too?
6:00-9:00: Did you hear, Bernie Ecclestone just publicly admitted that he was wrong!!
9:00-12:00: Sebastian Vettel is Mr. Nice Guy - but that doesn't seem to matter to anyone whatsoever! Btw, even the FIA's joke is on Vettel. Yes, you heard this here first
12:00-15:00: Max Verstappen actually said that he isn't the number #1 driver in Red Bull, much like Lance Stroll's blamed bad luck for his eight consecutive Q1 exits
15:00-end: Moments in Time with Lucien + predictions for P7!
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Okay, let's get this straight. The Sky Sports F1 team is doing a fabulous job of presenting Formula 1. But are they too British-centric in their coverage to be the commentary feed on F1 TV, the sport's official live stream? That said, Formula 1's next move should be to establish their own independent commentary feeds, maybe in multiple languages? Of course, F1 TV first needs to have a glitch-free season before thinking of content localisation.
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we tell you why Ferrari are failing in the first-half of 2019, the billion dollar title battle in Formula 1, how Saudi Arabia could be the opening round of some future season and how Daniel Ricciardo's failed reverse drive is symbolic of his move from Red Bull Racing to Renault. Tune in!
(Season 2019, Episode 17)
Here's what's in store for you in this episode:
0:00-3:00: Why Ferrari are failing in the first-half of the 2019 Formula 1 Season
3:00-6:00: We add fuel to the Vettel-Wolff debate on Mercedes' 'boring' dominance + the billion dollar title battle between Mercedes-Ferrari
6:00-9:00: Mercedes can't control the Hamilton-Bottas relationship as much as they think they can
9:00-12:00: F1 TV - they NEED to ditch the pro-British commentary feed. But before all that, can they have a glitch-free season?
12:00-15:00: Saudi Arabia will be the season-opening venue in the time to come? When last did a Formula 1 driver stall on the grid at the start of a race?
15:00-end: Are Renault & Daniel Ricciardo on the verge of fading into oblivion in Formula 1? Nico Rosberg's almost two-race ban would've been another record for the former Formula 1 World Champion
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An unlikely friendship or not, Bernie Ecclestone and Sebastian Vettel are known to be good friends. In which case, why would Ecclestone stir the controversial retirement pot for Vettel at a time when almost everyone is calling for it anyway? Is Ecclestone having with Vettel's critics or did he just end up spilling the beans over Vettel's future in Formula 1? Either way, let's hope for one final championship flourish (or two!) for Vettel before he bids goodbye to the sport.
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we also talk about Fernando Alonso's possible decision to not renew his current racing contract with Toyota and why that would be smart. If Alonso decides to return to Formula 1, which driver's career could be at risk - Lando Norris or Carlos Sainz Jr.? Sir Jackie Stewart has been 'very lucky' to not have fan hate come towards him for claiming that Lewis Hamilton was very lucky to get the Mercedes seat. And of course, we look forward to the talking points from 2019 Azerbaijan Grand Prix and wonder if a mid-field driver will find himself on the podium 4th year in a row? Tune in!
(Season 2019, Episode 16)
Here's what's in store for you in this episode:
0:00-3:00: Azerbaijan Grand Prix's contract extended till 2023. How are circuits betting on Formula 1's future when teams and drivers are so non-committal themselves?
3:00-6:00: Fernando Alonso's decision to not renew with Toyota could offer a cue to his plans for 2020. What should he do? Is not re-signing with Toyota the correct decision? If Alonso returns to Formula 1, could it be at the cost of Lando Norris or Carlos Sainz Jr.'s future?
6:00-9:00: We discuss Sir Jackie Stewart's assessment on Lewis Hamilton being 'very lucky' to have a Mercedes seat. We think Sir Stewart has been 'very lucky' to not have too much fan hate come his way!
9:00-12:00: Is Bernie Ecclestone spilling Sebastian Vettel's retirement plans? Let's understand Ferrari's driver dilemma before trying to crucify them for their team orders
12:00-15:00: Is Mattia Binotto actually overburdened at Ferrari? The ONE area where Charles Leclerc has had to work extremely hard to match Sebastian Vettel
15:00-18:00: Max Verstappen's recommendations for Formula 1 are so millennial!
18:00-21:00: Is Baku the new Spain for Formula 1 teams to bring upgrades? How will Mercedes deal with Valtteri Bottas' early contract extension talks?
21:00-end: Can Renault switch from talking of the future to talking about the present? Moments in Time with Lucien + predictions!
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Should Ferrari use team-orders or not? They were trolled for not doing so in 2018 and now are now being trolled for doing so in 2019! As for China, we believe Ferrari was right in using team-orders. But before you jump onto us for this statement, tune in to this episode. We also talk of how 'disbelief' is governing Ferrari's title campaign for 2019 and how the team and Sebastian Vettel avoided major embarrassment in Formula 1's 1000th Grand Prix.
Also in this episode, we tell you why trolling the Strolls ain't gonna work - even if Lance presses the radio instead of the energy button. We discuss the ONE reason why Mercedes would promote Esteban Ocon to a race seat, even if Valtteri Bottas does sufficiently well this year and if Romain Grosjean is some sort of a benchmark for drivers in Formula 1. If Mclaren decide to field a full-time team in Indycar, we tell you why it would be a smart decision. Tune in!
(Season 2019, Episode 15)
Here's what's in store for you in this episode:
0:00-3:00: Max Verstappen is spinning around too - just that he's spinning when it doesn't matter.
3:00-6:00: Why Lance & Lawrence Stroll deserve to be in Formula 1 - it is family business. As for Kimi Raikkonen, Formula 1 is a hobby! Is Romain Grosjean a benchmark in Formula 1?
6:00-9:00: Ferrari - damned if you do, damned if you don't - on their use or no-use of team-orders. But thank you for the BIGGEST story from Formula 1's 1000th Grand Prix
9:00-12:00: Will Toro Rosso receive an invoice from Ferrari for their brake disc cooling services in China? Will the better starting Mercedes driver end up winning the Drivers' Championship in 2019?
12:00-15:00: We discuss the ONE scenario that could see Mercedes promote Esteban Ocon to a race seat. Is Formula 1 going the Formula E way and prefering street circuits?
15:00-18:00: Ferrari-Vettel avoided major embarrassment in the qualifying session in China. Also, was the pit-wall of Red Bull Racing and Haas asleep in Q3?
18:00-end: Mclaren's decision to field a full-time Indycar team could be completely understandable and justifiable. They are trying to emulate Fernando Alonso's moves outside of Formula 1.
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Sebastian Vettel - from spinning on track, he's now spinning in the simulator. Is this Vettel's way of trolling his trolls? Let's remember, the German has an impeccable sense of humour too. Instead of wins, pole positions and fastest laps, his spin count (4 in the last 10 races) leads the chatter among Formula 1 fans. One thing is for sure, Vettel will bounce back. But which race will it be?
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we discuss the celebrations around Formula 1's 1000th Grand Prix, a possible Verstappen-Ocon pairing at Mercedes, which driver prodigies will place his hands on the title trophy first - Leclerc or Verstappen, Formula E's new ambassadors - Bernie Ecclestone and Lewis Hamilton and of course, the possible addition of a Q4 to our ever-so-fun qualifying session. By the way, there's a 'What Villeneuve Said This Week' section. But worry not, it isn't replacing our ever-famous 'What Wolff Said This Week' section. Okay, now tune in!
(Season 2019, Episode 14)
Here's what's in store for you in this episode:
0:00-3:00: The questions that the 2019 Chinese Grand Prix could answer. And do you really care if this is Formula 1's 1000th Grand Prix?
3:00-6:00: Aero changes or not, will the Williams car overtake any of their rivals on-track this season? Bernie Ecclestone and Lewis Hamilton - Formula E's best ambassadors?
6:00-9:00: Will Lewis Hamilton be remembered for ending the Formula 1 careers of two former World Champions - Nico Rosberg and Sebastian Vettel too?
9:00-12:00: Sebastian Vettel trolling the trolls - are you one of them? Watch out. And did you know why Lewis Hamilton hasn't watch the Netflix-F1 show?
12:00-15:00: Verstappen-Hamilton or Verstappen-Ocon to race for Mercedes in 2020? How soon before we see a Verstappen vs. Leclerc for the title battle? Which driver would be the first to place his hand on the coveted trophy?
15:00-18:00: This is a fantastic era to be a Motorsport fan - we tell you why. Should we add a Q4 section to qualifying from the 2020 Formula 1 Season? We discuss the pros and cons. And the 'What Villeneuve Said This Week' section.
18:00-end: Lucien's 'Moments In Time' of the Chinese Grand Prix + predictions
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In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we have a special guest from the Formula 1 paddock. Kym Illman, the famous Australian Formula 1 photographer, joins us on our show to talk about his journey to becoming one of the sport's best-known photographers, the art of clicking Formula 1 cars and drivers in action and some expert tips, in case you go snapping! Finally, if you are eager to turn your interest in Formula 1 photography into a career, Kym's got some great advice for you. Tune in as we celebrate Formula 1's 1000th Grand Prix this week.
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(Season 2019, Episode 13)
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The start to the 2019 Formula 1 Season has been strange. For starters, we were almost on course to see Ferrari and Mercedes' (supposed!) number 2 drivers win the opening two races while their superstar drivers were have been found lacking. Okay, more so for Sebastian Vettel than Lewis Hamilton, but we still stand by our assessment.
In this week's episode, we also discuss the strange form, pace and events at Renault, Red Bull Racing and most other teams on the grid. Will Fernando Alonso's next target be to race and win the Bathurst 1000? We tell you why Alonso believes that Lando Norris is more suited to race the 2019 Mclaren car and of course, should Ferrari favour Charles Leclerc over Sebastian Vettel already? Tune in!
(Season 2019, Episode 12)
Here's what's in store for you in this episode:
0:00-3:00: The 2019 Formula 1 Season seems like the 2018 Formula 1 Season; and this is not just for Sebastian Vettel alone
3:00-6:00: Is Renault testing Daniel Ricciardo's overtaking skills? Renault are going a long way to proving equal treatment to both their drivers
6:00-9:00: What Ferrari-Mercedes might ask for to participate in the Netflix-F1 show season 2. Any guesses?
9:00-12:00: From being paid to drive, is Sergio Perez being paid to speak...?
12:00-15:00: How did Ralf Schumacher get himself to be one of Formula 1's top-earners? And did you know that Romain Grosjean is one of France's highest paid sportsmen?
15:00-end: Could Fernando Alonso be racing in the Bathurst 1000 any time soon? Should Ferrari favour Charles Leclerc over Sebastian Vettel?
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Fernando Alonso - he knows how to stay in the news! But more importantly, he knows how to have fun in the world of Motorsport. In the recent past, how many former Formula 1 World Champions have raced and won high-profile races and series after '_retiring_' from Formula 1? Fernando Alonso racing in THE DAKAR RALLY (yes, we're super-excited!) would be mighty, awesome, mega and interesting. In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we discuss how Fernando Alonso is making the most of his stature in the world of Motorsport. And for once, we're okay if he doesn't return to Formula 1...
Also in the episode, we discuss the key talking points from the upcoming Bahrain Grand Prix and how Ferrari will make headlines irrespective of their form or performance. After all, the Schumacher name returns to the Ferrari cockpit after 13 years. We re-live memories from Bahrain on Lucien's Moments in Time section while also sharing our best names from the Formula Food obsession. Tune in!
(Season 2019, Episode 11)
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Lewis Hamilton actually had the gall to ask NASA if the moon landing was faked. In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we wonder if NASA could've been this honest with Hamilton too and if so, we tell you the most pertinent question they could've asked our five-times World Champion. Okay, no hate guys - spread the love!
Also in this episode, do we really have a new Valtteri Bottas? We discuss Ralf Schumacher's statements. Pierre Gasly and Robert Kubica had a strange issue with the start-lights in Australia; Formula 1 will fix this for Bahrain. Daniel Ricciardo under-fire for his Renault debut already? Was it Maurizio Arrivabene who decided against Ferrari's participation in the Netflix-Formula 1 show? And of course, the 'What Wolff Said This Week' section is back. Tune in!
(Season 2019, Episode 10)
Here's what's in store for you in this episode:
0:00-3:00: Do we really have a Valtteri Bad*ss in the 2019 Formula 1 Season?
3:00-6:00: Lewis Hamilton asked NASA if the moon landing was faked. Here's what NASA could've asked him in return
6:00-9:00: Formula 1 to fix the visibility of the start lights by Bahrain, will the tyre blanket temperature rule change too?
9:00-12:00: Daniel Ricciardo already under-fire for his debut race with Renault. Did he miss the uneven tarmac during his track walk?
12:00-15:00: This week's 'What Wolff Said This Week' section + why it would be difficult for Formula 1 to police a budget cap
15:00-18:00: Our views on the new television graphics introduced by Formula 1 in 2019 + Did Maurizio Arrivabene decide against Ferrari's participation in the Netflix-Formula 1 show?
18:00-21:00: Ashley Blutman witnessed the 2019 Australian Grand Prix from the Albert Park Circuit. She shares her track-side experiences and more
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The rookies are out to take Formula 1 by storm. Max Verstappen started the trend, followed by Charles Leclerc and now there's four more on the grid in 2019 - Lando Norris, George Russell, Alexander Albon and Antonio Giovinazzi. But there is something about these millennial rookies that makes them formidable talents. We can't last remember when Formula 1 had so many rookies line-up on the grid. Basically, the top-3 Formula 2 drivers from 2018 have been promoted to race in Formula 1 in 2019. And of course, the Formula 1 grid in 2019 has 6 drivers who didn't race last season.
Also in this week's episode, we have 'Moments in Time' with Lucien where he shares some of the most memorable racing moments from the Australian Grand Prix. We discuss what success would look like for every driver in 2019, Ecclestone's views on Mclaren needing a new team boss and if Ferrari-Mercedes will split the titles in the 2019 Formula 1 Season. Tune in!
(Season 2019, Episode 09)
Here's what's in store for you in this episode:
0:00-3:00: Who needs what - we discuss what success would look like for every driver in the 2019 Formula1 Season - Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas
3:00-6:00: Leclerc vs. Verstappen, Gasly adjusting to the atmosphere in the Verstappen-obsessed Red Bull Racing
6:00-9:00: Nico Hulkenberg's high-profile benchmark in Daniel Ricciardo, Magnussen-Haas to drive Haas to 'best of rest' position in 2019? Lando Norris, already the 'Rookie of the Year'?
9:00-12:00: Carlos Sainz Jr.'s search for stability and security. Sergio Perez's double-edged sword, to beat the boss' son or not? Lance Stroll, can he even blame the car in 2019?
12:00-15:00: Kimi Raikkonen, PLEASE DO NOT CHANGE! Antonio Giovinazzi, the Adrian Sutil lookalike? Alexander Albon, can he be in contention for Gasly's seat at Red Bull Racing in 2020?
15:00-18:00: Life would come a full circle for Daniil Kvyat if he delivers and gets re-promoted to Red Bull Racing. He will end up partnering the very driver he was demoted to make way for. Robert Kubica, just matching George Russell would be an achievement, but we'd love to see him race in Formula E and kick-ass there. As for Russell, watch out for his words out-of-the-car. He's onto something!
18:00-21:00: Why on earth would Lewis Hamilton-Mercedes be boo-ed? Is it because he dislikes the smell of burgers and fries? Stroll Jr. is misusing the team's new investments already?
21:00-24:00: Use the Formula 1.5 rules and regulations for writing the rules for Formula 1 in 2021. How soon can Red Bull Racing score Honda's first Formula 1 podium (since their return)? Mercedes wasn't interested in the Netflix documentary, but were certain Lewis Hamilton would've loved the opportunity to act and perform
24:00-27:00: Will Ferrari and Mercedes split the World Championship titles in 2019? Also, the 'Moments in Time' section with Lucien!
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The Netflix-Formula 1 documentary has taken the world by storm. Yes, we mean the entire world and not just the smallish-large world of Formula 1 fans. While Formula 1 is hoping that the documentary brings newer audiences to the sport, we're wondering how many Formula 1 fans bought a Netflix subscription to watch the series. The reverse cross-over, as we call it in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (http://bit.ly/ilf1ponkf1b) . Also in this episode, we wonder if Bernie Ecclestone is actually fiddling with race hosting contract extensions. By the way, Ecclestone should totally star in this documentary, if there is a Season 2 in production - and there should absolutely be one! Also, did Formula 1 foot the expensive production bill of this documentary or could this be an ancillary revenue opportunity? The documentary is just so awesome that we have spoken about it in length. But this episode also has more - like Red Bull Racing re-promoting Daniil Kvyat, the trigger for Valtteri Bottas' love for dogs and finally, our view of the 2019 Formula 1 Season opening launch event from Melbourne. Tune in! (Season 2019, Episode 08) 0:00-3:00: Formula 1 should just race all through the year. We tell you how it can be made possible. Also, our view on the 2019 Formula 1 Season launch event in Melbourne. 3:00-6:00: The Netflix-Formula 1 documentary - a fantastic marketing exercise by Formula 1? And thank you Ferrari and Mercedes for ignoring this documentary. No, seriously! Also, how many Formula 1 fans bought Netflix subscriptions only to watch this documentary? 6:00-9:00: If you could pick ONE star of the Netflix-Formula 1 documentary, who would it be? The documentary is doing to Formula 1, what Rush did back in the days. Good work, Formula 1 9:00-12:00: Bernie Ecclestone should be in season 2 of the Netflix-Formula 1 documentary. But will he mind that the documentary is available behind a pay-wall and via online streaming? 12:00-15:00: Should Formula 1 races be shorter? Valtteri Bottas wants to beat everyone in 2019, can he? Will he? 15:00-18:00: Could life come a full-circle for Daniil Kvyat? Could he be promoted for the second time to Red Bull Racing? 18:00-21:00: A round-up of the Hong Kong ePrix with Ashley Blutman The Inside Line F1 Podcast, a top-rated podcast on iTunes and audioBoom, is hosted every week by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This podcast offers a humourous view on the sport and business of Formula 1. Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices) and Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) Official Page: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Image courtesy: Yahoo
Williams F1 Team - is still in the pre-season spotlight; for all the wrong reasons. One wonders what it could be like once the season starts, but then, we could have other under-performers to focus on. And would that be Mclaren? Well, Helmut Marko certainly thinks so.
In our pre-pre-2019 Australian Grand Prix episode, we talk about Ferrari's masterstroke for Mission Winnow or did common sense just settle in? How easy or difficult is it for one to identify the Pirelli tyres? Why Red Bull Racing need to change their points of reference and is everyone too critical about Formula 1? Finally, we have our young and budding Formula 1 podcaster/reporter from Australia, Ashley Blutman back on our show. Tune in!
(Season 2019, Episode 07)
Here's what's in store for you in this episode:
0:00-3:00: Ferrari's masterstroke with Mission Winnow - two reasons why they dropped their controversial surrogate sponsor
3:00-6:00: Will Charles Leclerc be allowed to fight Sebastian Vettel? Ferrari say yes. Ferrari also say no! Sigh!!
6:00-9:00: Confused about identifying Pirelli's tyres this season? Well, you are not alone. Could 2019 be the season when Renault fades away into oblivion in the world of Formula 1?
9:00-12:00: Red Bull Racing need to leave Daniel Ricciardo and Mclaren all alone. They desperately need a change in their points of reference
12:00-15:00: Kunal's crystal ball looks into what could be the future of Robert Kubica. Formula E? Simulator driver? Or both? Unfortunately for Williams, they've gone from being former World Champions to the team that no one minds providing Pirelli with a mule car for 2021
15:00-18:00: Is everyone too critical about Formula 1? Should Formula 1 'control' the messaging that goes out from the sport and its stakeholders - the teams, drivers, etc.?
18:00-21:00: Finally, should a championship point be awarded for the fastest lap of the race? And we have Ashley Blutman, a young and avid Formula 1 fan from Australia, back on our podcast. She shares her expectations from the upcoming season and what she thinks of the Ricciardo-Renault partnership
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The pre-season tests of the 2019 Formula 1 Season have concluded. We share our summarised notes from #F1Testing - the bigger story being Mercedes' rumoured two-spec car approach for the season. As smart as it sounds, could such a strategy also backfire? While Williams struggled to build one car on time, Mercedes seems to have built two! We discuss this and more in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
Also in this episode, Indy Car's usage of on-car LED panels to increase the visual experience - sounds cool! Are Formula 1's standarisation plans aimed at attracting privateer teams since no car manufacturers have shown interest? Like other professional athletes, should Formula 1 drivers have coaches as a part of their team setup? Why Kevin Magnussen hired Romain Grosjean's manager and lastly, the not-so-convincing reasons by organisers of the Dutch and Mexican Grands Prix to not host a Formula 1 Grand Prix. Tune in!
(Season 2019, Episode 06)
0:00-3:00: Our notes from the pre-season tests of the 2019 #F1 Season - whose rake was the biggest and deciphering the C-labelled Pirelli tyres
3:00-6:00: After failing to attract car manufacturers, is Formula 1 pursuing standardisation to attract more privateer teams? We discuss the possibilities, pros and cons. Also, the trailer of the Netflix documentary indicates a gross misrepresentation of the 2018 Formula 1 Season?
6:00-9:00: Indy Car to have LED panels on their racing cars from this season. Interesting addition? How soon before Mclaren's Indy Car driver Fernando Alonso tests the team's Formula 1 car in 2019?
9:00-12:00: Why Red Bull-Honda could plan to use five power units this season instead of the mandated three. Also, will Franz Tost walk the talk and give rookie driver Alexander Albon 2-3 seasons to settle in Formula 1?
12:00-15:00: Should Formula 1 drivers have driver coaches? Revealed: Why Kevin Magnussen signed Romain Grosjean's manager (Martin Reiss) as his manager too
15:00-18:00: How could Lewis Hamilton not have heard about the Triple Crown of Motorsport? Could Mercedes' two-spec car approach backfire in 2019?
18:00-end: The funny excuses from the organisers of the Dutch and Mexican Grands Prix for not wanting to host a Formula 1 race. In fact, could the USA Grand Prix be in trouble to?
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The first official pre-season test of the 2019 Formula 1 season has only just concluded. Apart from Ferrari and Alfa Romeo's radically different (and similar?) front wings, what was our highlight of the test? This Ferrari engineer spying the Mclaren car in a not so spy-like manner. Given how testing form goes, we say that spying is the best form of flattery. Will Mclaren use this image in their sponsor presentations for the season?
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we also talk about the other struggling Formula 1 veteran team, Williams and why it is important that fans rally in support of rather than succumb to jokes on the struggling former World Champion team. Finally, we sum up the news from the test, Rich Energy's desperate and embarrassing attempts to compete with Red Bull and how Renault needs to do better for Daniel Ricciardo, on and off track. Tune in!
(Season 2019, Episode 05)
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In the 'battle of the energy drinks' in Formula 1, everyone is talking about Rich Energy vs. Red Bull Racing. But what about Monster? Wouldn't growing horns and wings make one a Monster? Yes, there's this and more in our episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
We talk about the livery reveals till date - can we also stop calling them 'car launches' please? Will Honda offer the mid-field teams a rare chance to fight for the top 3 in 2019? In which case, would you bet on Red Bull Racing fighting to be the 'best of the rest' or the winner of the Formula 1.5? Could that give us an odd Magnussen vs. Verstappen fight? Finally, we tell you why Nico Rosberg doesn't miss Formula 1. Tune in!
(Season 2019, Episode 4)
Here's what's in store for you this season:
0:00-3:00: 'Livery and sponsor' reveals, not car launches by the Formula 1 teams, that's the truth. So why call it a 'car launch' in the first place?
3:00-6:00: The battle of the energy drinks in the world of Formula 1. Will we have a Magnussen vs. Verstappen? Doesn't the Rich Energy logo look like the halo on the Formula 1 car?
6:00-9:00: Are the mid-field Formula 1 teams not ambitious enough? Will Honda give the other teams a rare chance to fight for 3rd place? Haas-Williams-Racing Point already embarrassing Mclaren on the title sponsor front?
9:00-12:00: Will the 2020 Formula 1 Season see the return of two champions? And of course, this week's 'What Wolff Said This Week' section. Will Ocon return to Formula 1 in 2020 as a 'heavier' driver?
12:00-15:00: Oh the irony - Markus Ericsson talks of consistency being the key to success in Indy Car. Renault could blame their steering wheel for car failures in 2019.
15:00-18:00: Red Bull Racing introduced a Spidey Mobile, while Ferrari hired Red Bull and Mercedes discards to boost their Formula 1 simulator program. Brendon Hartley to Formula E with Porsche?
18:00-end: Here's why Nico Rosberg can't be missing Formula 1 too much...
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So much for Red Bull Racing chasing the infamous 'party mode' in Formula 1. The FIA have introduced rules in 2019 that could see the end of the (legal) tricks used to engage the power boost during qualifying. Level the playing field, we hope. This means that in 2019, Red Bull Racing will miss the 'party mode' and their party boy, Daniel Ricciardo.
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we dissect Racing Point's alternate theory to Darwin's - the 'survival of the slowest'. It seems best to interview Helmut Marko in the winter period, we tell you why. Sebastian Vettel should become a coffee drinker to further his title campaign in 2019 - we share what our random research brings out. And finally, is the Liberty Media-Ecclestone combination that Formula 1 needs to propel itself into the future? Oh wait, last we heard, Liberty Media were seeking liberty from Formula 1. As expected, things as spicing up as the winter period comes to an official end in the next few days...tune in!
(Season 2019, Episode 03)
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Yes, we talk about Formula 1 all the time, but in this week’s episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we talk to _Mr. Talking About F1_ himself - Graham Keilloh. Keilloh, who is a seasoned Motorsport journalist, talks to us about the upcoming season. Some of the topics discussed on this week's show include the team management changes at Ferrari and Mclaren, the new driver line-ups, if the new aero regulations will shake up the competitive order and 5 things to look forward to in 2019.
Is Mick Schumacher to Ferrari the best step for Schumacher Jr.? When could we actually see him race a _Scarlet Red_ Formula 1 car? Well, you can place a friendly bet with us! And of course, Mithila ends the show with her famous and funny ‘What Wolff Said This Week’ section. Tune in!
(Season 2019, Episode 02)
P.S.: While tuning into this episode, remember the Red Bull Racing cars of the hybrid-turbo era - ones where the aerodynamics more than made up for the power deficit. Likewise for this week's show, the quality of our conversations more than make up for the audio loss you might experience at a few parts.
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Well, someone had to pay the price for Ferrari's debacle in 2018. But by promoting Mattia Binotto, has Ferrari promoted their best engineer in a non-engineering role? The start to 2019 has been explosive in many ways - the other being the super-entertaining and unpredictable Marrakesh ePrix.
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we discuss Red Bull Racing rejoicing Honda's 'party mode' for 2019, FIA's cheeky ways to get Max Verstappen to a Formula E ePrix, Mclaren's foray into professional cycling, the upcoming Race of Champions and if Esteban Ocon is already dropping hints to attract alternate employment in 2020. And of course, do you think Romain Grosjean will be in Formula 1 till 2027?
(Season 2019, Episode 1)
Here's what's in store for you this week:
0:00-3:00: Happy New Year! Happy New Season! We discuss the mad Marrakesh ePrix - Congratulations Jerome D'Ambrosio and Mahindra Racing. Max Verstappen attends his first ePrix - that is news in itself.
3:00-5:00: Could combustion engine actually go the tobacco advertising way and be banned? Is Jean Eric Vergne attempting to be Lewis Hamilton of Formula E?
5:00-8:00: Did Maurizio Arrivabene pay the price for Sebastian Vettel's mistakes in 2018? Has Ferrari made the right decision in promoting Mattio Binotto?
8:00-10:00: Romain Grosjean wishes to race in Formula 1 till 2027 - will he be able to manage this feat?
10:00-13:00: Red Bull Racing rejoicing at Honda offering them the infamous 'party mode' in 2019 - frankly, Red Bull Racing need to plan harder for their parties to be fun since Daniel Ricciardo won't be around to entertain their guests
13:00-15:00: Mclaren expand (or actually, contract) from racing on four wheels to racing on two! But, Brown's five year resurrection plan means that if Fernando Alonso was to return to Formula 1, it most certainly won't be with Mclaren
15:00-17:00: Race of Champions - what we are looking forward to and what we aren't! Also, we discuss the one aspect that Formula 1 can't afford to be slow in
17:00-end: This week's 'What Wolff Said This Week' section AND is Esteban Ocon already dropping hints to other potential racing teams for 2020?
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As with every year, the last episode of the year is our paddock-famous, funny and most-awaited Inside Line F1 Podcast Awards. Yes, these are our alternative (okay, you can use the word parody too) awards in the world of Formula 1 (http://www.kunalsf1blog.com) . If our tagline - 'the winner is never who you think it is!' - is anything to go by, we promise you half an hour of laughter as we relive the most-memorable and unforgettable moments of the 2018 Formula 1 Season. In fact, only at our awards ceremony are the nominations as much fun as the actual winners! As we draw the curtains to 2018, here's wishing you and your families a Happy New Year. Thank you for sharing our passion. See you in 2019! (Season 2018, Episode 42) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-4:00: What are the Inside Line F1 Podcast Awards all about? 4:00-8:00: Best Team and the Best Win of the Year awards 8:00-12:00: Silly Move and Best Fans of the Year awards 12:00-16:00: Joke and the Best Radio Message of the Year awards 16:00-20:00: Best Social Media and Changemker of the Year awards 20:00-24:00: Best Strategy, Worst Mistake and Best Wingman of the Year awards 24:00-28:00: Best Upgrade and Best Performance of the Year awards 28:00-32:00: Best Overtake, Best Race, Comeback of the Year awards 32:00-end: Best Driver of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Award The Inside Line F1 Podcast (http://bit.ly/ilf1ponkf1b) , a top-rated podcast on iTunes, audioBoom and the BookMyShow Jukebox, is hosted every week by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This podcast offers a humourous view on the sport and business of Formula 1 (http://www.kunalsf1blog.com) . Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices) and Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) Official Pages: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Image Courtesy: Autosport
Ferrari's '670' (or their 2019 Formula 1 car) will be unveiled to the public on 15th February, 2019. But what significance does the number '670' have for Ferrari? We try to decipher further in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
Also in this episode, we replace the What Wolff Said This Week section with What Marko Said This Week, because he did say one thing too many and everything too funny! Charles Leclerc's target of '2 wins in 2019' seem unambitious, we tell you why. Could Brendon Hartley be Porsche's Formula E driver for next year? We share an important life lesson from his Motorsport career. And finally, did you know that Lewis Hamilton is open to playing second fiddle in Mercedes? Tune in!
(Season 2018, Episode 41)
Here's what's in store for you in this week's episode:
0:00-3:00: A teaser for the 2018 Inside Line F1 Podcast Awards
3:00-6:00: We speak Formula E; the only series that rewards drivers for racing off the line? Are Formula E cars as strong as go-karts?
6:00-9:00: Why have Ferrari codenamed their 2019 F1 car '670'?
9:00-12:00: What Marko Said This Week - are Red Bull really not interested in Mick Schumacher? Are Red Bull drumming up unnecessary PR with regards to their Honda partnership?
12:00-15:00: WHAT IF Verstappen gets an unreliable and slow engine in 2019?
15:00-18:00: All the funny PR stories from Formula 1 in the last week! Also, we tell you why Charles Leclerc's targets for 2019 are disappointing
18:00-21:00: Life lessons from Brendon Hartley's Motorsport career; will he be Porsche's Formula E driver? Lewis Hamilton is open to playing second fiddle at Mercedes, did you know?
21:00-24:00: Ashley's 2018 Formula 1 Season review
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Formula 1 is set to introduce a new television graphics package in 2019. This could mean that drivers will not only battle each other, but against advanced artificial intelligence algorithms that will tell television viewers the probability of an overtake happening. Whether you enjoy such data or not, the 2019 Formula 1 Season will see the 'man vs. machine' fight play out on a different level altogether. Btw, the machines should already know that men have kicked their a**es in Formula 1 since inception! In this week's of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (http://bit.ly/ilf1ponkf1b) , we discuss the outlandish 'PR statements' made by several teams and drivers, like Max Verstappen claiming that he and Charles Leclerc are Formula 1's new Lewis Hamilton-Sebastian Vettel pairing. Or when Carlos Sainz Jr. hailed the 'great' start to his career as a Mclaren driver. Or when Renault claimed that their engine will be on par with Mercedes and Ferrari in 2019. Or when Toto Wolff claimed that Mercedes missed their 2019 engine targets. Or when Marcus Ericsson fuelled the always-on IndyCar vs. Formula 1 debate. Or when Sergio Perez claimed that Lance Stroll has talent. Okay, the last statement might not be a PR one, but anyway, you get the gist of what this episode has in store for you. Lastly, we applaud Kimi Raikkonen's antics at the FIA Prize Giving ceremony. Tune in! (Season 2018, Episode 40) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00: FIA Prize Giving Ceremony, RAI's applaud-worthy performances! Which act was your favourite? 3:00-6:00: Did Ferrari conspire against Marcus Ericsson? We board the Ericsson-fuelled IndyCar vs. Formula 1 debate - PR statement #1 6:00-9:00: Max Verstappen in the title race in 2019? - PR statement #2; What could plan-B be for Red Bull-Verstappen in 2020? -PR statement #3 9:00-12:00: Statements #4 & #5, Lewis Hamilton could win the Nobel Prize Award, if he wanted to; that's how blessed he has been all year long! The ONLY team to have not invited Hamilton for a test is - Ferrari! 12:00-15:00: Ferrari's improved social (media) manners, a bright sign for the times to come? And several other PR statements (we lost count!) 15:00-18:00: What Wolff Said This Week Section; why would Valtteri Bottas not want to speak to Nico Rosberg? 18:00-21:00: 2019 is going to be well and truly a 'man vs. machine, we tell you why. The Inside Line F1 Podcast, a top-rated podcast on iTunes, audioBoom and the BookMyShow Jukebox, is hosted every week by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This podcast offers a humourous view on the sport and business of Formula 1 (http://www.kunalsf1blog.com) . Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices) and Google Play Podcasts (http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplay) Official Pages: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) and Google+ (http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah)
Will Fernando Alonso give us a chance to miss him? What year could Alonso be back in Formula 1 - 2020, 2021 or 2022? Also, more than what year, it will also be a question of with which team. We certainly don't think it would be Ferrari, Mercedes or Red Bull.
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Mithila and Kunal wonder if Alonso's exit would see a mass exodus of fans from Formula 1 - that's exactly what happened when Michael Schumacher quit. History and statistics tell us why Stoffel Vandoorne can be a Formula E Champion. We offer Racing Point creative ways to announce their signing of Lance Stroll. Did Ferrari back the wrong driver in 2018? Forget a fast car, Renault better have a witty social media team for Daniel Ricciardo. And finally, was Lewis Hamilton's 'shirtey' moment a lame attempt to give us something more than Ricciardo's 'shoey'? Tune in!
_(Season 2018, Episode 39)_
Here is what's in store for you this week:
0:00-3:00: Did ALO take a legion of fans away from Formula 1 like MSC did?
3:00-6:00: Will ALO let us miss him in Formula 1? How soon before ALO is back - 2020, 2021 or 2022?
6:00-9:00: History tells us why VAN can be a Formula E champion and can we get started with Mclaren-One Plus jokes already?
9:00-12:00: We offer Force India creative ways to announce their signing of Lance Stroll
12:00-15:00: Did Ferrari back the wrong driver in 2018? What if KUB still has it in him?
15:00-18:00: Mercedes win the Esports Championship too. They are the chosen ones this year. Forget a shoey, HAM did a shirt-y!
18:00-21:00: PER has been Force India’s saviour in every way this year. Red Bull’s discarded drivers coming to to the team’s rescue. But do they really have a future in Formula 1?
21:00-25:00: RIC’s Mercedes promotion. No one saw it coming! Mithila’s ‘What Wolff Said This Week’ section.
25:00: Moments in Time with Lucien and the end!
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Sebastian Vettel could be missing a mentor at Ferrari. In fact, could Ferrari do better with a ‘real’ racer at the helm of affairs? We explain our view in this week’s episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast by comparing the pressures between a Formula 1 driver and the CEO of a Fortune 500 company.
Also, we wonder how things could’ve turned out had Lewis Hamilton lost the World Championship in 2008; would Timo Glock be remembered a little less? With Formula 1 teams promoting young (or really young!) drivers in this era - has Formula 1 become a development series for drivers too? Finally, will Hamilton break his no-win-after-championship duck this weekend in Brazil? Tune in!
(Season 2018, Episode 38)
Here is what's in store for you this week:
0:00-3:00: That time of the year when remember Timo Glock; WHAT IF Felipe Massa would’ve won the Formula 1 World Championship in 2008?
3:00-6:00: Sebastian Vettel looks like he’s missing a mentor at Ferrari - we explain our point
6:00-8:00: Has Formula 1 become a development series for drivers too? Also, can Ferrari seriously win the Constructors’ Championship this season?
08:00-10:00: Can Lewis Hamilton attempt a switch to and win with Ferrari? Basically, do what Michael Schumacher attempted to do in his era
10:00-13:00: Haas should be disappointed if they finish 5th in 2018, agree or disagree? Can Williams survive without the Stroll money in 2019?
13:00-15:00: Should Formula 1 cars now have digital rear view mirrors? And, Lucien’s ‘Moments in Time’ section for the upcoming Brazilian Grand Prix! 14:45
20:00-end : Lewis Hamilton is yet to win a race after winning a World Championship; can he win this weekend in Brazil?
_P.S.: We won’t have an episode next week; remember to tune back in the week before the 2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix!_
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Lewis Hamilton is the perfect embodiment of Liberty Media's vision for Formula 1 - embracing the show without compromising on speed. In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we tell you that the 2018 Formula 1 Season is proof why NO Formula 1 fan should hate Lewis Hamilton.
Also, we talk about Red Bull Racing's targets for Honda and Max Verstappen in 2019, Jos-Max's chemistry, how Sebastian Vettel can reclaim his lost glory, why the Vietnam Grand Prix was probably announced ahead of its time and which current Grand Prix will Formula 1 be forced to drop to accommodate the new venues in 2020? Tune in!
Here's what's in store for you in this week's episode:
0:00-3:00: Latest talking points from the world of Formula 1 + celebrating Lewis Hamilton’s 5th world title
3:00-6:00: Christian Horner’s double talk on Daniel Ricciardo’s talent; decoding the Jos-Max chemistry, is Max ready to be World Champion in 2019?
6:00-9:00: Could Hamilton have won the 2018 Drivers’ Championship racing for Ferrari?
9:00-12:00: Sebastian Vettel is not past his peak. No.
12:00-15:00: Does Vettel know what a podcast is? And, 25 Grands Prix by 2020?
15:00-18:00: Why Marcus Ericsson will do well in Indy Car. Is Carlos Sainz as talented as Max Verstappen and Nico Hulkenberg?
18:00-end: Which celebrity will transmit a farewell message to Fernando Alonso in Abu Dhabi? And also, this week’s ‘What Wolff Said This Week’ section
(Season 2018, Episode 37)
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Yes, we are still celebrating Kimi Raikkonen's victory from last Sunday. But that's how it should be with Raikkonen's wins - they don't come as often, so when they do, one better celebrate it in true Raikkonen style ;-)
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we reveal what Ferrari need to do to motivate Raikkonen to deliver as Raikkonen should. And no, this doesn't include the 'champagne on the podium' mantra. Btw, after years of needing to replace Raikkonen, are Ferrari actually replacing him at the worst possible time? Daniel Ricciardo has set his sights on the World Championship for 2021. But it might not be with Renault - his contract is till only 2020! Finally, someone go remind Chase Carey that Lewis Hamilton WILL win his 5th Formula 1 World Championship this Sunday. Tune in!
Here's what's in store for you in this week's episode:
0:00 - 03:00: We are still celebrating a RAI win! And cheering for a pole for him before the end of the season
3:00 - 6:00: F1 Live Miami wasn’t an accurate representation of the sport of Formula 1! We tell you why.
6:00 - 9:00: Renault will need a BIGGER budget for their car and for their social media efforts IF they want to want to make the most of RIC’s talent and personality
9:00 - 12:00: How closed is the talent circle in Formula 1? If only the drivers could switch teams with as much ease
12:00 - 15:00: Robert Kubica, if Formula 1 is repeatedly ignoring him, maybe race elsewhere? Formula E would be more than pleased to have him. At Nissan, maybe?
15:00 - 18:00: What Wolff Said This Week section! (Come, LOL along!); is VET missing a mentor in Ferrari?
18:00 - 21:00: VET needs to CTRL+ALT+DEL; a 21-race calendar finally getting to one of the drivers? Also, VET and VER preparing well for reverse grids, if they ever happen!
21:00 - 27:00: is VER the challenger that HAM needs? Let’s pray RBR-Honda deliver in 2019; also, Lucien’s ‘Moments in Time’
27:00 - 30:00: BRA spoke of a sport called Football, anyone know what it is?
(Season 2018, Episode 36)
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Will Lewis Hamilton clinch his 5th World Championship title at this weekend’s United States Grand Prix? Will Donald Trump follow Vladimir Putin’s lead and attend the race at the Circuit of the Americas? Well, what we are more concerned about is Formula 1 not replacing our beloved and iconic chequered flag with a digital version next season.
Also in this week’s episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we express surprise at how soon before Michael Schumacher and Valentino Rossi’s records in Formula 1 and MotoGP (respectively) could be broken. It seems funny to see Lance Stroll give ‘Formula 1 career advice’ to Mick Schumacher. And of course, at Liberty Media’s home race, we applaud their marketing efforts, but wonder if they are running out of time to implement their changes for 2021. Tune in!
Here’s what’s in store for you:
0:00 - 3:00: Donald Trump would prefer HAM winning his fifth title in the USA over Mexico. But of course!
3:00 - 5:00: The average age of the American Formula 1 is 59 years! Yikes! Will Formula 1 run out of time to implement changes for 2021?
5:00 - 8:00: Addition in 2019: rear-wing end-plate lights; will they work as turn indicators?
8:00 - 11:00: MSC and ROS’ records are out to be broken very soon; can Formula 1 rivalries be like they are in the world of boxing?
11:00 - 14:00: Could ALO have won the title for Ferrari in 2018…you think so?
14:00 - 17:00: How is ALO still 7th in the WDC? HOW!? The mid-field battles are really intense.
17:00 - 20:00: Digital Chequered Flag in Formula 1? No, PLEASE, NO!
20:00 - 23:00: We understand why RBR refused VER to test a MotoGP bike; btw, COTA has installed a ‘Verstopper’ & Mithila’s ‘What Wolff Said This Week’ section
23:00 - 26:00: From no seat in 2019, to a seat with Mercedes in 2020…too good to be true?
26:00 till the end: Moments in Time by Lucien, Predictions & Bye-Bye!
(Season 2018, Episode 35)
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Will Sebastian Vettel go the Fernando Alonso way? Or will he retire from the sport as a quadruple World Champion? Or will he follow Michael Schumacher's footsteps and take on a team management role? What are the chances of Vettel jumping ship to Mercedes; a German driver racing for a German team and all of that...! Let alone young drivers, the lack of competitive teams in the sport could catch out this former World Champion too! From fighting Mercedes, Ferrari seem to be fighting within themselves.
In this week’s episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we tell you why Red Bull Racing should sell their vacant Toro Rosso cockpit to a wealthy pay driver. We applaud Daniel Ricciardo’s comic timing while also questioning why Vladimir Putin arrives closer to the end of the Russian Grand Prix every year. Finally, we predict by what race this season would Lewis Hamilton seal the 2018 Formula 1 World Championship. We picked Brazil or Mexico - what’s your pick? Tune in!
00:00-2:00 - Should Sebastian Vettel be called title contender for 2018 anymore?
2:00 - 5:00 - Will Vettel go the Fernando Alonso way? What could be Sebastian Vettel’s future in Formula 1?
5:00 - 7:00 - Red Bull Racing to make money from their vacant cockpit at Toro Rosso?
7:00 - 9:00 - Good timing for Ferrari to introduce a new livery? Should Formula 1 allow teams to use one-off liveries?
9:00 - 11:00 - How would Mercedes deploy team orders in case they had a three car team & all three of their cars were 1-2-3?
11:00 - 13:00 - Daniel Ricciardo’s comic timing - he cracked a doping joke at the Russian Grand Prix!
13:00 - 15:00 - Why does Vladimir Putin arrive closer to the end of the Russian Grand Prix every single year?
15:00 - 17:00 - What Wolff Said This Week section + Looking forward to Suzuka & the 2018 Japanese Grand Prix
17:00 - 22:00 - Moments in Time with Lucien; by which race would Lewis Hamilton clinch the 2018 Formula 1 Championship?
(Season 2018, Episode 34)
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The Ferrari vs. Mercedes battle in the current Formula 1 season is like the Google vs. Apple battle in the world of smartphones. There's little doubt why Mercedes have managed to come out on top for two consecutive seasons. Tune in to hear more on this analogy.
Also in this week's episode, we have Lucien's 'Moments in Time' section where we remind our viewers that there is more to our Russian Grand Prix memories than Daniil Kvyat's torpedo moment. Will Daniel Ricciardio's haste with Renault turn into waste? Is it cheaper to pay for a young driver's seat elsewhere than run a third car altogether? And have we seen the first signs of a crack in the otherwise strong relationship between Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari? Tune in!
A summary of this episode and what is discussed when:
00:00-3:00 - Hello & Welcome! :D
03:00-05:00 - Why Ferrari is like Google and why Mercedes is like Apple…
05:00-09:00 - Will we have a USA vs. Russia in Formula 1 too? Or will it be a USA vs. China? And how is it that Mr. Putin isn’t doing a demo run in a Formula 1 car to promote the upcoming Russian Grand Prix?
09:00-11:00 - RIC-Renault, let’s hope haste doesn’t make waste
11:00-13:00 - VET, VER, LEC and GRO on sports psychologists.
13:00-16:00 - BOT’s ambitions & aspirations, can he win a race before the end of this season? OCO-KUB pairing at Williams? VAN to Formula E?
16:00-18:00 - ‘What Wolff Said This Week’ section!
18:00-21:00 - Moments in Time with Lucien
21:00-23:00 - A first visible crack in the VET-Ferrari relationship?
23:00-25:00 - VER-RBR talking like Mclaren-ALO did in 2017? Did RBR talk to ALO behind VER’s back for RIC’s seat in 2019?
(Season 2018, Episode 33)
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Helmut Marko has denied being in talks with Mick Schumacher to join the Red Bull Junior Driver program. Could this actually be a hint that Red Bull are already in talks with the young Schumacher? There's going to be a race to sign him - who will win this one? But of course, Ferrari did. In this week’s episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (http://bit.ly/ilf1ponkf1b) , we have Ashley give us a brief summary of the Singapore Grand Prix and her experiences from the Marina Bay Circuit. Also, we discuss the ‘mini race’ in Miami, how Ferrari may have beaten Red Bull and Mercedes to the ‘junior driver’ game, if Formula E is already using the ‘concept 3’ Formula 1 car and if a certain Flavio could be the ambassador for Formula 1’s newly announced betting partnership. Tune in! Here's what is in store for you this week: 2:00-5:00 - HAM seeking a new challenger in his title battle, LEC could be one? 5:00-8:00 - RBR has seats, but no drivers. Mercedes have drivers, but no seats. Can RBR give KUB’s Formula 1 dreams wings? 8:00-10:00 - Ferrari ahead of the ‘junior driver’ game. If it's a Schumacher in Formula 1, it has to be with Ferrari? 10:00-13:00 - Todt vs. Brawn when it comes to new teams joining Formula 1? And of course, a ‘universal engine’ for Motorsport? Btw, Todt said ’23 Grands Prix’ calendar, yay or nay? 13:00-15:00 - Just how many manufacturers has ALO pissed off? Indy Car vs. Formula 1 at COTA in 2019 15:00-17:00 - Formula E using Formula 1’s Concept-3 already? 17:00-20:00 - Let’s make VAN have some fun; c’mon. Hats off to SIR - fantastic defences in Singapore! 20:00-23:00 - Are RBR and VER talking down Renault way too much? Did you know that VJM is RT’ing Force India’s tweets? Miami to host a ‘mini race’; what does that even mean? Turkey to make a comeback? 25:00-28:00 - What Wolff Said This Week section 28:00-end - Flavio to be the ambassador for Formula 1 Betting? (Season 2018, Episode 32) The Inside Line F1 Podcast, a top-rated podcast on iTunes, audioBoom and the BookMyShow Jukebox, is hosted every week by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This podcast offers a humourous view on the sport and business of Formula 1 (http://www.kunalsf1blog.com) . Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices) and Google Play Podcasts (http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplay) Official Pages: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) and Google+ (http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Image courtesy: Autoweek
After weeks of rumours, the Raikkonen-Leclerc swap was finally announced. Hats off to Ferrari for making an exception and realising that an early investment in Charles Leclerc's progression in the world of Formula 1 is only going to pay them early dividends. But is this also a sign from Ferrari that they are beginning to lose hope in Sebastian Vettel's erring ways?
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we have bytes from the man-on-the-move himself, Charles Leclerc. We met with the driver in the month of August and spoke to him about several topics including his dream move to Ferrari, partnering with Sebastian Vettel and how he handles the fame and pressure of being such a successful Motorsport personality.
And of course, we are thrilled to see Kimi Raikkonen extend his stay in Formula 1 for a couple of more seasons. Let's enjoy our typical Raikkonen moments for as long as they last. There's a lot of Leclerc-Raikkonen-Ferrari-Sauber in this episode. Tune in!
(Season 2018, Episode 31)
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Will Ferrari re-sign Kimi Raikkonen? Or will Kimi Raikkonen resign from Ferrari and Formula 1? There are tons of rumours doing the rounds last week and while we ignore them all, we wonder if Kimi Raikkonen would actually be well suited to become Vice President.
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Mithila and Kunal argue over Raikkonen's possible extension, Nico Rosberg's sudden love for Lewis Hamilton, the possibility of drivers becoming title sponsors of their home Grands Prix and Force India's fourth place in the Constructors' Championship (yes, you read that right!). Tune in!
(Season 2018, Episode 30)
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Where could Esteban Ocon race in 2019? For Formula 1 fans, this question is as intriguing as 'who could win the Drivers' Championship in 2018?' - and given how the driver silly season has panned out, let's hope that Ocon gets a suitable car that compliments his talent. In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we have a special guest - Esteban Ocon himself. The Frenchman rates his performances against Sergio Perez, he answers whether he has done enough to retain his seat at Force India for 2019 and of course, would he rather race in a slower car next year or take a break from the sport? The future of Formula 1 could definitely be Esteban Ocon (possibly in Mercedes) resuming his career-long rivalry against Charles Leclerc (possibly in Ferrari) and Max Verstappen (in Red Bull Racing). Let's remember, these three lads fought hard while karting and in the junior series they competed in. Ocon tells us how he would relish fighting them and how it would be good for Formula 1. Tune in! The Inside Line F1 Podcast (http://bit.ly/ilf1ponkf1b) , a top-rated podcast on iTunes, audioBoom and the BookMyShow Jukebox, is hosted every week by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This podcast offers a humourous view on the sport and business of Formula 1. Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices) and Google Play Podcasts (http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplay) Official Pages: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) and Google+ (http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Image courtesy: Force India F1 Team Interview courtesy: Firstpost & Viasport
Formula 1 hopes that Fernando Alonso will be the sport's ambassador despite choosing to race elsewhere in 2019. Well, we're certain Alonso (also Briatore?) wouldn't mind the 'ambassadorship' if it comes with some money & maybe a guarantee of a faster car in the future? Either way, why Formula 1 would ask Alonso to be their ambassador baffles us. The double World Champion has only had negative things to say about the sport for the last many years.
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we wonder how many drivers would Mclaren and Red Bull Racing have approached to fill their cockpits for 2019; any guesses? We actually did some math on the show. A manufacturer-customer relationship (a la Ferrari-Haas) might actually be good for the sport - it should reduce the performance gaps we see currently. And finally, how soon before Formula 1 tries the heads-up display visor that Super Formula tested a days ago? Tune in!
(Season 2018, Episode 28)
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Hats off to Formula 1 for pulling off the unthinkable! Is Force India's resurrection the first instance where every stakeholder of the sport has come together and acted with the _'sport first'_ intention? It will be good to see the _Pink Panthers_ continue racing in 2018 and we're putting our bets on them not finishing last in the Constructors' Championship despite having all their points docked off.
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we bring to you the stories from the Spa Francorchamps. Yes, there's excessive chatter about Fernando Alonso, but there are also some really boring comments from drivers who are moving teams next year and why. The strange part this week is that even though almost half of the 2018 Formula 1 Season is pending, the world of Formula 1 seems to be jumping in excitement and to assumptions for 2019. Tune in!
(Season 2018, Episode 27)
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The Inside Line F1 Podcast returns after a sunny summer break from the beaches of Greece. In this week's episode, we commemorate 25 years since James Hunt and who better than his son Freddie to narrate stories, incidents and the passion of the 1976 Formula 1 World Champion.
Did _Rush_ add to Hunt's popularity? And what if social media existed back in the Hunt-Lauda era? Know more in our Hunt exclusive episode.
We also talk to Freddie about his racing career, plans to follow his famous father into commentary and the impact of having a name as famous as 'Hunt' in the world of Motorsport. Tune in!
(Season 2018, Episode 26)
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Lewis Hamilton, Formula 1's reigning World Champion and super star, recently admitted that a 'rival' team attempted to sign him for 2019 and 2020. In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we speculate if this 'rival' was Mclaren indeed. Given their love for PR and attempts at signing high-profile drivers, should we be surprised?
Also in this episode, we discuss the ONLY pitfall of the double and triple headers in Formula 1, the driver sillier season which could see Esteban Ocon at Renault while Lance Stroll's bankers and Sergio Perez's sponsors fight for a seat at Force India. Should the Mexican driver race for the all-American Haas F1 Team, what could Donald Trump's reaction be? And of course, we talk about the _Neymar_ and Jesus Christ of Formula 1. Basically, there's a lot of banter, humour and stories from the world of Formula 1. Tune in!
(Season 2018, Episode 25)
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Nico Hulkenberg, one of two German drivers racing in the 2018 Formula 1 Season, joined us on this special episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast. We discussed Hulkenberg's career prospects, relationship with Renault and Carlos Sainz Jr., the possibilities of racing for either Ferrari or Mercedes and even about his elusive podium.
Hulkenberg also expresses his positivity on the changes being introduced in Formula 1 from the 2019 Formula 1 Season and who he would choose between an easy-to-beat and a competitive team-mate. Tune in!
(Season 2018, Episode 24)
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If Motorsport makes it to the Olympics, would winning 'gold' become the Quadruple Crown of Motorsport? In that case, we know one driver that would chase this crown irrespective of what category of racing it may be and of course, irrespective of how old he would be then. No brownie points for guessing who we are referring to!
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we discuss the 2018 German Grand Prix, Renault's profit making Formula 1 operations, why Red Bull Racing should be thankful that Niki Lauda is no longer working with them and of course, which team and driver could win this Sunday.
Also, from this episode and in the episodes prior to each Grand Prix weekend, we will have a special section called the 'Moments in Time' hosted by Lucien Byfieldt. In this section, Lucien will share interesting snippets and moments of history with all our listeners. Happy Listening!
(Season 2018, Episode 23)
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The 'points for all' topic is disturbing. No, please don't go down this road, Formula 1. We've gone from awarding points to top-6 to top-8 and now 50% of the grid (top-10) scores points. By increasing the base of points scorers to 100% (all-20), we will go from incentivising drivers to win or finish higher to simply just finishing races. Is this Formula 1's way of retaining Fernando Alonso?
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, the 'What Wolff Said This Week' section is hilarious, because Toto Wolff did have a lot to say in the 2018 British Grand Prix. We discuss if Mercedes & Haas can learn a thing of two from Force India, the epic (and rare!) Kimi Raikkonen vs. Max Verstappen battle, the creative use of DRS by the FIA and how we shouldn't be harsh in judging Stoffel Vandoorne's talent just yet. Also, we explain why the talk of Mercedes being inexperienced to handle fierce external competition is untrue. Tune in!
(Season 2018, Episode 22)
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Welcome to the world of podcasts, Formula 1. We've had your back for the last 6 years and now we look forward to you increasing the size of the pie for all of us ;-)
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we wonder if Sebastian Vettel will conclude the triple header by scoring a hat-trick of penalties; or can he actually win the 2018 British Grand Prix? Fernando Alonso holds the key to the driver market for 2019, or does he? Btw, we speculate if Alonso will continue to participate in the World Endurance Championship next season, or will he focus fully on the Indy Car Series?
Charles Leclerc could end up damaging the careers of at least one Haas driver next season - who would it be? And finally, we tell you why Mercedes and Formula 1 need to hire talent from outside of Europe. Tune in!
(Season 2018, Episode 21)
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Charles Leclerc has had a phenomenal start to his debut season in Formula 1 - better than Max Verstappen even! In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Mithila and Kunal do some math and tell you why. Well, even if they could be evenly matched on talent, is maturity one key area where Leclerc scores higher? We know such stories create controversies, but they are still worth visiting.
Also in this episode: we try and calculate how old Fernando Alonso would be if he takes a break to race in the Indy Car Series in 2019 (or later!) with the hope to return to Formula 1 once Mclaren goes back to being a championship contender. What does Red Bull Racing mean when they say that they are 'closer than ever' to Daniel Ricciardo's contract? What's with former Williams drivers and the Venturi Formula E team? Finally, Raikkonen-Mclaren is one rumour we are hoping is true. Tune in!
(Season 2018, Episode 20)
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In a bonus episode before the 2018 French Grand Prix, we have the senior-most French driver in Formula 1, Romain Grosjean, as a guest on the Inside Line F1 Podcast. In this week's special episode, we speak to the Haas F1 Team driver about his season so far, emotions about finally having a home race in France, ambitions for a Ferrari drive and his contract extension talks for 2019.
Also, Grosjean, who stood on the podium of the 2013 Indian Grand Prix, has a special message for Indian fans. Tune in!
(Season 2018, Episode 19)
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Renault has joined the list of demotions at Red Bull Racing, while Honda find themselves with an unexpected promotion. In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Mithila and Kunal wonder what would crack first in 2019 - the Honda engine or Max Verstappen? (But of course, we're kidding!). On a serious note, Red Bull Racing seem to have a made a sensible decision, let's see if Daniel Ricciardo thinks so too.
Has Winnie Harlow triggered the FIA to replace all flags altogether and digitise them? Let's hope not! In the digital version of Formula 1 (the F1 2018 video game), fans have the option to remove the central pillar of the 'halo' for better visibility, an option that almost every driver in the real world of Formula 1 would love to have to. And of course, we look forward to this weekend's French Grand Prix. Tune in!
(Season 2018, Episode 18)
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The business of Formula 1 seems to be changing. With Liberty Media looking to restructure team payments, budget caps, standardisation, etc. - is this the best time to invest in a Formula 1 team? Will owning a team finally be about its business rather than passion? We discuss more in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
Daniel 'Shoey' Ricciardo is the hottest property in the paddock these days; we actually celebrated his win in Monaco with a shoey! Lewis Hamilton - will he seriously get to designing race tracks? After Miami, he's shown interest in redesigning the Monaco street circuit. We also tell you why the 2018 Monaco Grand Prix wasn't as boring as some of the drivers called it out to be. Finally, who could replace Brendon Hartley at Toro Rosso? And thank you Pirelli for renaming your tyre compounds for next season; we appreciate simplifying Formula 1. Tune in!
(Season 2018, Episode 17)
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As a weekend special, we have Force India F1 Team's junior driver and current F3 racer Jehan Daruvala on our show. The young Indian speaks to us ahead of his F3 campaign - preparations, targets, title rivals and key area of improvement. The BIG question of course is - how soon before we find him in the Force India cockpit? Hear more in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast. (Season 2018, Episode 16) The Inside Line F1 Podcast (http://bit.ly/ilf1ponkf1b) , a top-rated podcast on iTunes, audioBoom and the BookMyShow Jukebox, is hosted every week by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This podcast offers a humourous view on the sport and business of Formula 1 (http://www.kunalsf1blog.com/) . Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices) and Google Play Podcasts (http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplay) Official Pages: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) and Google+ (http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Image courtesy: www.autox.in
After 3 back-to-back races of absolute chaos, excitement and unexpected results, is Formula 1 finally Formula Fun? Hats off to Liberty Media for not resting on the laurels and great races in Bahrain, China and Azerbaijan and for forcing through (literally!) the aero changes for 2019. Whether they deliver on-track or not, 10/10 for trying.
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Mithila and Kunal discuss the Formula 1 - Twitter deal and how it has created part-time employment for the 2016 World Champion, Nico Rosberg. They tell you why most teams were opposing the rule changes for next season and how Kimi Raikkonen cracked the best joke of this week. Finally, how soon before fans cry of an overdose in race strategy; well, one of our listeners actually likened the current Formula 1 season to Poker. Do you agree? Tune in!
(Season 2018, Episode 15)
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The FIA has put Ferrari under scrutiny for various reasons. We think, the FIA should also scrutinise Ferrari for ruining Kimi Raikkonen's races in 2018. Maybe for 2016 & 2017 too?
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Mithila and Kunal tell you why Daniel Ricciardo should leave Red Bull Racing. Has Mercedes lost out to Ferrari in the race to sign Ricciardo? Will Ferrari's stepchild treatment of Kimi Raikkonen make Ricciardo wary of signing with the Scuderia? Will Fernando Alonso's Formula 1 career go even more backwards if he signs up to race for Renault in 2019? Well, thank God that Minardi shut shop when it did! Tune in.
(Season 2018, Episode 14)
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There we said it, well someone had to. We know Max Verstappen has been smug about working with a sports psychologist, but maybe it is time that he does? Some of the world's top athletes do so and Verstappen is on his journey to becoming one - this is one vital support system that he should definitely consider as we all wait for his temperament to come on par with his talent!
_PS: We are in no way pointing out a flaw or a shortcoming in Max, IF ONLY people hear the podcast BEFORE commenting; we're just stating that with help, he will only become more potent a talent. There's a bit of hate messages about our recommendation, but there's nothing wrong in seeking help to sort our mental selves out! _
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Mithila and Kunal talk of Mercedes' multiple errors in the opening three rounds of 2018. Despite their shortcomings and lack of performance, how is it that Mercedes are still the favourites for the season? They celebrate Daniel Ricciardo's win while also hailing Red Bull Racing's impeccable team work. Also, would you rather that Formula 1 be a sport or a spectacle or both? Hear our views, tune in!
(Season 2018, Episode 13)
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If you have family and friends who are on-the-fence fans of Formula 1, the 2018 Bahrain Grand Prix could go a long way into dropping them onto our side of the fence. The nail-biting and edge-of-the-seat action from Bahrain was definitely the perfect advertisement that Formula 1 could ask for.
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Mithila and Kunal rejoice the season's first of many back-to-back races. They applaud Liberty Media for ensuring that there were no adverse reactions from their meeting with the teams in Bahrain (where they discussed the future of Formula 1). Also, while a brutal way to find out a system issue, Ferrari's pit error robbed us of a Kimi Raikkonen vs. Lewis Hamilton fight for the podium. They tell you why Valtteri Bottas should have definitely tried harder to overtake Sebastian Vettel and how Mclaren are actually the luckiest team on the grid right now.
Will the cooler conditions in Shanghai bring Mercedes back into focus, and if so, will their 'party mode' be hotly discussed yet again? Or will Ferrari have answers to Mercedes' pace in the 2018 Chinese Grand Prix too? Tune in!
(Season 2018, Episode 12)
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Formula 2, or the 'Battle of the Junior Drivers' as we call it will have an Indian racer line-up on the grid for the first-time ever. Arjun Maini, who has been backed by two Formula 1 teams before even stepping into a Formula 1 car, will be starting his Motorsport career's biggest challenge (yet!) this weekend in Bahrain.
Maini is currently Haas F1 Team's development driver and in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Mithila and Kunal wonder if Maini would be itching to get into the Haas F1 car given its 2018 form. Apart from his Formula 1 ambitions, we focus on the present - his preparations, targets and expectations from his maiden Formula 2 season. There's 'Team Arjun' that is working silently behind the scenes to propel Maini into Formula 1 and we are definitely signing up for the ride. Are you?
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(Season 2018, Episode 11)
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Liberty Media will present a draft of their future plans for the sport and business of Formula 1 to the teams on the Friday of the 2018 Bahrain Grand Prix. History has shown that such discussions usually end up with Ferrari threatening to quit Formula 1. But this time, we wonder if Mercedes will join Ferrari in Bahrain. After all in the recent past, Mercedes have been repeating Ferrari's quit threats as though they were their own.
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Mithila and Kunal hope that the racing will keep us as interested as the sport's politics do. Also, has Robert Kubica missed an BIG opportunity by letting go of his WEC drive for 2018? Will Fernando Alonso have a fall-out with Mclaren owing to pay-cut issues? If so, the driver silly season for 2019 will heat up immensely. Finally, do remember to hear our 'What Wolff Said This Week' segment; we're excited by the comments it has already generated. Tune in!
(Season 2018, Episode 10)
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Is Mercedes' mystical 'party mode' a myth? Well, for Formula 1's sake, let's hope so. However, full marks to Mercedes for scaring the living day lights out of the competition in qualifying, although that lap has to be attributed more to Lewis Hamilton's talent than the Mercedes package. If the 'party mode' is for real then it will end up ruining the 2018 party for all of us.
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Mithila and Kunal pick the best moments from the 2018 Australian Grand Prix, wonder why Formula 1 didn't test when the teams did and why Max Verstappen's assessment of the race isn't accurate. Also, we have a special guest on our show - tune in!
(Season 2018, Episode 9)
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The classic racing in IndyCar, MotoGP and Formula E in the last week has ensured a dream start to the Motorsport season of 2018. Will Formula 1 enthral us at the season-opening 2018 Australian Grand Prix with a multi-driver battle for victory, or will we be subjected to another race (or season!) of dominance from Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton? Whatever it may be, the pressure is on Formula 1 to match up to the level of excitement and racing action the other series are able to offer.
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Mithila and Kunal wonder if the drivers of the future will be expected to perform more duties than just racing. And of course, the marketers in them discuss Formula 1's first-ever global media campaign with keen interest. There's a lot more than Formula 1 could do within their 'Engineering Insanity' video.
After coining the term 'Return on Penalties' last week, this week, they discuss the 'Battle of the Renaults' and the new driver rivalries it could throw up. And there's a new feature that we plan to introduce - 'What Toto Said This Week!'
Finally, predictions for the first race of the season are the hardest, but they give it their best shot. Let's hope the season isn't as boring as their predictions are though. Tune in!
(Season 2018, Episode 8)
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Yes, the 2018 Australian Grand Prix is less than a fortnight away. In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we ask some of the key questions that will be answered through the 2018 Formula 1 Season.
Apart from the usual questions around Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull Racing, we ask if Kimi Raikkonen knows the cost of a litre of vodka. Where will Mclaren be in 2018? Hopefully not at the Honda HQs in Japan! Btw, we totally believe that for Mclaren to be a force to reckon with in Formula 1, they should build their own engines.
Also, we wonder if the art of rolling restarts will be lost to drivers and Formula 1 and if Renault is explaining their drivers and customer teams the 'returns on penalty' equation as they prepare to use 4 power units this season. Tune in!
PS: Like Mclaren, we are facing some pre-season testing issues with our new recording system. We promise to be back to perfect sound (ceramic microphones, of course) by next week's episode!
(Season 2018, Episode 7)
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Will Esteban Ocon be in a position to upset Daniel Ricciardo's possible move to Mercedes for 2019? For that to happen, Ocon will need to beat Force India veteran and team-mate Sergio Perez - expect this to be a tough fight. As for Mercedes, they will need to show Red Bull-style guts to promote their young driver to the works team this early in his Formula 1 career.
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we have Esteban Ocon join us on our fun show. We speak to the Frenchman about his views on Force India, his areas of improvement for 2018 and how he plans to counter the Sergio Perez challenge. Also, what's his view on the super-sexy next-gen Formula E car? Finally, he signs off with a message for his friend and rival from Formula 3 days, Felix Rosenqvist.
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(Season 2018, Episode 6)
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By the end of the 2018 Formula 1 Season, Sergio Perez would become Force India's most-experienced driver - and unless Esteban Ocon (who is next on the show!) goes on a podium scoring spree, he will also become the team's most-successful driver.
Force India has helped stabilise Perez's career and vice-versa; they make a lethal combo - one to watch out for this season. He is also the best person to judge Force India's key strength - one that's made them the talk of the paddock and the 'best bang for buck World Champions'.
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, the famous Mexican driver joins us on the show - also becoming first driver in history to appear on our show twice! Super thanks to our friends at Force India for making this happen - #FeelTheForce, indeed.
Tune in to hear Checo's expectations from 2018, if he would ever consider a dual racing program like Fernando Alonso - the WEC and Formula 1 and what he thinks of the next-generation Formula E car. Also, we talk about Bernie Ecclestone's suggestion to Formula 1 to go all-electric and if slowing the cars down to improve the spectacle of racing would make sense.
(Season 2018, Episode 05)
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Toyota and the World Endurance Championship (WEC) have done the unthinkable. They successfully lobbied to move the date of the Japanese round of the WEC to accommodate Fernando Alonso's Formula 1 commitments. Clearly, it isn't Mclaren alone who are swayed by Alonso's talent, power and fandom!
Fernando Alonso's racing calendar for 2018 has gone viral. It seems that the Spaniard is trying to make up for all the racing laps he missed thanks to the Honda at the back of the Mclaren! Also, would we ever get to see an Alonso-Hamilton pairing at Mclaren? The sport and Mclaren are known to take u-turns at their own will.
Finally, Hot Wheels' signing of Nico Rosberg as their 'Global Brand Ambassador' has come two years too late. They would have definitely benefited more when Rosberg went hot-wheelin' his Mercedes against Lewis Hamilton. Tune in!
(Season 2018, Episode 4)
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Felix Rosenqvist, the Mahindra Racing driver & the current Formula E Drivers' Championship leader, joins us on the Inside Line F1 Podcast. Yes, we are a Formula 1 podcast and this is exactly why we have Rosenqvist on the podcast - he deserves every bit of an opportunity in Formula 1 and our podcast is a good place to have him start from!
In this episode, Rosenqvist shares his title aspirations in this year's Formula E season, his title rivals and how Mahindra Racing is working with him to remain ahead of the competition. Also, Rosenqvist shares his ambitions of becoming a Formula 1 driver and how he is attempting the reverse of what most professional drivers have done previously - go from Formula E to Formula 1.
The Swede also shares his secret about mastering street circuits, how different it is to race a combustion engine car to an ell-electric car and lastly, he tells us why he dislikes Kimi Raikkonen since the last few months. Tune in!
(Season 2018, Episode 3)
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Come 2019, Formula 1 cars will adapt existing bodywork to better the visibility of sponsor logos. Whatever happened to fans calling for bodywork changes to increase the racing spectacle! Formula 1, a business first and a sport later?
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we discuss how fans pay to access Formula 1 too but how our wants have been long ignored. We also talk about Formula 1's plans to launch live streaming, Mercedes' flawed PR strategy in the off-season, Romain Grosjean's desire to race till the age of 40, the absence of Fernando Alonso in Mclaren's newly formed Business Advisory Board and anomalies in the report that announced the driver salaries for the 2018 Formula 1 Season. Tune in!
(Season 2018, Episode 2)
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In the English language dictionary, the word 'kimoa' finds no meaning. While the origins of the word 'kimoa' maybe Hawaiian, we believe that the real reason why Fernando Alonso chose the name 'Kimoa' was because of the social love for Kimi and his favourite expression 'BWOAH'.
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we also discuss Kimi Raikkonen's social media entry and the chances that this led to Lewis Hamilton's exit! In the American drivers vs. Haas F1 Team debate, there's no prizes for guessing whose side we are on. And since we're talking of prizes, we'll definitely write to the World Rally Championship to claim ours. Tune in!
(Season 2018, Episode 1)
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Ferrari's breakaway series is no longer news. In fact, apart from grabbing headlines for the last decade, there's never been further movement. But will the out-of-work Bernie Ecclestone take up Ferrari's breakaway series as a project to bring him back into force in the world of Motorsport? Ecclestone's love for Ferrari is public knowledge, but how serious could Ferrari be?
Frankly, if there's any series who can benefit from Ecclestone's administrative experience, it would be Formula E. But that's for another episode.
In this episode, we talk about Robert Kubica's possible comeback and if he would be the fastest pay driver ever. Did Lewis Hamilton take piano lessons from Adrian Sutil? Will Lewis Hamilton skip the F1 Live events planned in 2018, or will Liberty Media make it mandatory for drivers to attend? Finally, instead of the grid girls vs. grid boys debate, let's have grid pets.
Finally, Formula 1 recorded an increase in circuit attendance in 2017. This is when we registered a 22% increase in our listenership. Thank you for your support, listens and comments. Here's wishing you a Happy New Year. We'll see you in 2018! Tune in!
(Season 2017, Episode 38)
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2017 was Liberty Media's first full season as the new owners of Formula 1. How well did they fare? Also, what is the ONE change you would like to see in the sport in 2018? Feel free to share your view(s) with us. Also, let's succumb to our fate that the 'halo' is here to stay, so let that not be your answer.
In this week's episode, we discuss various changes that the sport needs to make to secure its future. The changes we talk about go from circuits and cars to engines and tyres and everything in between. Luckily for us, 2018 will possibly see the best driving talent line up on the grid, will Formula 1 make the most of this and offer us a season-long spectacle? Tune in!
(Season 2017, Episode 38)
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It's off-season time in Formula 1; there's no track action whatsoever. But on the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we're still in-season. We've got our latest track of the week out, tune in.
In this episode, we try and describe the 2017 Formula 1 Season in one word. It's tough, we kid you not. But it is fun. Have your say? Let's know what your pick is.
As we near the end of the year, we will have festive specials on our podcast channel for the next few weeks, so remember to tune in every week for your weekly dose of Formula 1 humour.
(Season 2017, Episode 37)
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Here it is! Here's our Mika Hakkinen special episode. We spent much of the last weekend with the Flying Finn as he visited India to promote his 'Never Drink & Drive' campaign. We had the former World Champion on our Facebook Live show as well on our podcast and yes, we did #JoinThePact in Hakkinen's presence. Have you?
In this week's special episode, we get Mika Hakkinen to review the 2017 Formula 1 Season, his views on the current superstar drivers (Hamilton, Vettel, Verstappen, etc.) and what he believes the future of his Finnish compatriots (Bottas & Raikkonen) will be. Also, what does he make of Fernando Alonso's quest to be the 'world's best racer'?
Apart from the current season, we discuss Hakkinen's career - his first win and what was his reaction when he lost most of his trophies to a house fire in 2008! Finally, is a Mclaren team management role on Hakkinen's mind, and outside of Formula 1, who is his most challenging rival? Tune in!
(Season 2017, Episode 36)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast, a top-rated podcast on iTunes and audioBoom, is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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You already know the equation between Max Verstappen and Daniil Kvyat. Each time Kvyat has lost out, Verstappen has won that very race. But for 2018, there's a chance that Kvyat will lose out on an entire season, in which case, will the same Kvyat-stat work to crown Max Verstappen the 2018 Formula 1 World Champion? Dreamy stuff!
Btw, we're proud to announce our association with Johnnie Walker's 'never drink and drive' campaign - #JoinThePact. Mika Hakkinen will be in India to promote this social cause and as a part of our association, we will have opportunities to generate exclusive content with the Flying Finn! Remember to tune in to our podcast over the next few days to hear Mika speak on some really interesting topics about his career, the 2017 F1 season and about his Finnish compatriots - Valtteri Bottas and Kimi Raikkonen.
Also, we're supporting #JoinThePact and we will 'walk our talk' and sign-up ourselves when we meet Mika in person in India. Here's your chance to sign-up too: https://www.liveinstyle.com/johnniewalkerthejourney
In this week's episode, we praise Liberty Media's efforts to grow the sport of Formula 1, while debating if Bernie Ecclestone did actually help Ferrari! Will the Formula 1 - Netflix deal led the sport to a new viewer market? And given how Formula 1, the teams and drivers have taken to social media, should we announce a Formula 1 Social Media Championship?
Lastly, since we started with Daniil Kvyat - the man who has been orphaned by the Red Bull Racing camp, we will end the podcast with him too (he definitely needs some love!). Can he do a Nico Hulkenberg, join Force India as a reserve driver for 2018 and make a comeback in a race seat in 2019? If he does so, Force India will have to make space on their pink cars for the new Russian sponsors.
Tune in!
(Season 2017, Episode 35)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast, a top-rated podcast on iTunes and audioBoom, is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
Follow us on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://twitter.com/kunalashah)
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks:
- James Bond In Formula 1? (http://bit.ly/2uxfq5r)
- Ferrari & Mercedes Controlling Alonso's Fate In F1? (http://bit.ly/2ti4S75)
- Ricciardo: The Happiest Red Bull Driver (http://bit.ly/2ubfXrS)
- Fernando Alonso, Motorsport's Disruptive Force (http://bit.ly/2s0Kjid)
- Mclaren Saved Formula 1 From A Honda Disaster (http://bit.ly/2qiffWw)
F1 #Formula1 #FormulaOne #CarRacing #AutoRacing #Ferrari #Mercedes #Mclaren #Honda #RedBull #Motorsport #Motorracing #Sports #Podcast #RedBullRacing #MaxVerstappen #LewisHamilton #InsideLineF1Podcast #Humour #Jokes #ForceIndia #Radio
Will Donald Trump attend the 2017 United States Grand Prix? If he does, would he tweet about Formula 1? After all, that's one thing he's really good at. In this week's episode, Mithila and Kunal put their creative hats on and tell you what Trump could tweet on Formula 1, if he did.
Also, could Fernando Alonso have won the 2017 Drivers' Championship with Ferrari? With Usain Bolt, Michael Buffer and a variety of musical acts, the United States Grand Prix could be setting a new benchmark for Formula 1. Tune in!
(Season 2017, Episode 34)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast, a top-rated podcast on iTunes and audioBoom, is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
Follow us on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://twitter.com/kunalashah)
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks:
- James Bond In Formula 1? (http://bit.ly/2uxfq5r)
- Ferrari & Mercedes Controlling Alonso's Fate In F1? (http://bit.ly/2ti4S75)
- Ricciardo: The Happiest Red Bull Driver (http://bit.ly/2ubfXrS)
- Fernando Alonso, Motorsport's Disruptive Force (http://bit.ly/2s0Kjid)
- Mclaren Saved Formula 1 From A Honda Disaster (http://bit.ly/2qiffWw)
F1 #Formula1 #FormulaOne #CarRacing #AutoRacing #Ferrari #Mercedes #Mclaren #Honda #RedBull #Motorsport #Motorracing #Sports #Podcast #RedBullRacing #MaxVerstappen #LewisHamilton #InsideLineF1Podcast #Humour #Jokes #ForceIndia #Radio
Is Formula 1 going too artificial by thinking of introducing ceramic microphones to enhance the sounds of the F1 engines? Or is it an acceptable solution from a sports broadcast point of view? Unlike the DRS, this is one solution that we don't mind supporting the sport for.
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we wonder if the race organisers of the Malaysian Grand Prix blurted out the absolute truth about the sport, while also claiming that they wouldn't play host to Formula 1 even if it was offered for free! Ouch!
We discuss Paul Hembrey's idea of introducing 'mini cups' along side the World Championship to make the longer seasons more interesting and Graham Keilloh's novel idea of crowning the driver with the maximum race laps led as that season's Drivers' Champion.
And then of course, we have our usual Mclaren-Honda section, along with a much-needed one for Daniel Ricciardo. As we look forward to Suzuka, let's hope Ferrari's engines don't hit Honda mode yet again.
(Season 2017, Episode 33)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast, a top-rated podcast on iTunes and audioBoom, is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
Follow us on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://twitter.com/kunalashah)
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks:
- James Bond In Formula 1? (http://bit.ly/2uxfq5r)
- Ferrari & Mercedes Controlling Alonso's Fate In F1? (http://bit.ly/2ti4S75)
- Ricciardo: The Happiest Red Bull Driver (http://bit.ly/2ubfXrS)
- Fernando Alonso, Motorsport's Disruptive Force (http://bit.ly/2s0Kjid)
- Mclaren Saved Formula 1 From A Honda Disaster (http://bit.ly/2qiffWw)
F1 #Formula1 #FormulaOne #CarRacing #AutoRacing #Ferrari #Mercedes #Mclaren #Honda #RedBull #Motorsport #Motorracing #Sports #Podcast #RedBullRacing #MaxVerstappen #LewisHamilton #InsideLineF1Podcast #Humour #Jokes #ForceIndia #Radio
After 19 illustrious years, Formula 1 will bid adieu to the Malaysian Grand Prix (and the Sepang International Circuit) this Sunday. While the gesture to release a full-race edit of the 2001 Malaysian Grand Prix is a good one, did the success of the Singapore Grand Prix cost Formula 1 (and us!) the Malaysian Grand Prix? Or have the Motorsport fans in Malaysia chosen MotoGP over Formula 1?
In this week's episode, we talk about the Red Bull Racing-Aston Martin partnership - will James Bond make an appearance in Formula 1? Will Red Bull or Formula 1 use 007 to promote the sport? We were the first ones to suggest this! (Do check our previous episode 'James Bond in Formula 1?' below)
Will the Strolls have a say in selecting the lead Williams driver in 2018? Are Mclaren already jumping the gun with Renault? And finally, who will jump on the top step of the podium in Sepang while the FIA have tightened the rule for jump-starters! All this and more in the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
Tune in!
(Season 2017, Episode 32)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast, a top-rated podcast on iTunes and audioBoom, is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
Follow us on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://twitter.com/kunalashah)
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks:
- James Bond In Formula 1? (http://bit.ly/2uxfq5r)
- Ferrari & Mercedes Controlling Alonso's Fate In F1? (http://bit.ly/2ti4S75)
- Ricciardo: The Happiest Red Bull Driver (http://bit.ly/2ubfXrS)
- Fernando Alonso, Motorsport's Disruptive Force (http://bit.ly/2s0Kjid)
- Mclaren Saved Formula 1 From A Honda Disaster (http://bit.ly/2qiffWw)
F1 #Formula1 #FormulaOne #CarRacing #AutoRacing #Ferrari #Mercedes #Mclaren #Honda #RedBull #Motorsport #Motorracing #Sports #Podcast #RedBullRacing #MaxVerstappen #LewisHamilton #InsideLineF1Podcast #Humour #Jokes #ForceIndia #Radio
Formula 1 tested a live 360 degree telecast of the 2017 Singapore Grand Prix. While this wasn't available for fans to consume, if it was, the footage would've only offered more angles to fans to dissect the Verstappen-Raikkonen-Vettel clash and pinpoint the blame on a driver. But do we really have to blame this on someone? Let's take the FIA's lead, classify it as a 'racing incident' and move on. Or like Mithila said, she'd love to use the 360 degree footage to see Fernando Alonso's air-borne 360 degree spin!
In this week's episode, we tell you why a Lewis Hamilton win in Singapore is actually an unusual result, why Carlos Sainz Jr. might need to drop the 'Jr.' from his name next season and wonder if Nico Rosberg has any clout whatsoever to help Robert Kubica make a heroic comeback to the sport. Also, we can't believe that Daniel Ricciardo actually admitted to farting at an official press conference!
Has Mercedes forgotten their other junior driver, Pascal Wehrlein? And will both of Ferrari's junior drivers (Giovinazzi and Le Clerc) make it to Formula 1 next season? And finally, should Jolyon Palmer take the money and make way for Sainz to make his Renault debut in Malaysia?
Tune in!
(Season 2017, Episode 31)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast, a top-rated podcast on iTunes and audioBoom, is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks:
- Civil War At Force India To Lead To A Vacancy In 2018? (http://bit.ly/2wMjEZh)
- James Bond In Formula 1? (http://bit.ly/2uxfq5r)
- Ferrari & Mercedes Controlling Alonso's Fate In F1? (http://bit.ly/2ti4S75)
- Ricciardo: The Happiest Red Bull Driver (http://bit.ly/2ubfXrS)
- Fernando Alonso, Motorsport's Disruptive Force (http://bit.ly/2s0Kjid)
- Mclaren Saved Formula 1 From A Honda Disaster (http://bit.ly/2qiffWw)
F1 #Formula1 #FormulaOne #CarRacing #AutoRacing #Ferrari #Mercedes #Mclaren #Honda #RedBull #Motorsport #Motorracing #Sports #Podcast #RedBullRacing #MaxVerstappen #LewisHamilton #InsideLineF1Podcast #Humour #Jokes #ForceIndia #Radio
So Mclaren is working overtime to secure an engine that Max Verstappen doesn't want. Well, for those who understand the politics of Formula 1, you'll agree that in this sport and business, the customer is NEVER king! Okay, at least in this era.
In this week's episode, Mithila and Kunal look forward to the Temple of Speed (isn't this a perfect name to attract the millennials?), a Vettel-Hamilton partnership at Ferrari that never will be, how Fernando Alonso should consider Force India and how Force India could afford him and finally, how Vettel and Hamilton both now have Finnish wingmen in their championship battle.
Also, before you tune-in, any guesses on which drivers will be gifted a tow by their team-mate?
(Season 2017, Episode 30)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast, a top-rated podcast on iTunes and audioBoom, is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
Follow us on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://twitter.com/kunalashah)
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks:
- Civil War At Force India To Lead To A Vacancy In 2018? (http://bit.ly/2wMjEZh)
- James Bond In Formula 1? (http://bit.ly/2uxfq5r)
- Ferrari & Mercedes Controlling Alonso's Fate In F1? (http://bit.ly/2ti4S75)
- Ricciardo: The Happiest Red Bull Driver (http://bit.ly/2ubfXrS)
- Fernando Alonso, Motorsport's Disruptive Force (http://bit.ly/2s0Kjid)
- Mclaren Saved Formula 1 From A Honda Disaster (http://bit.ly/2qiffWw)
F1 #Formula1 #FormulaOne #CarRacing #AutoRacing #Ferrari #Mercedes #Mclaren #Honda #RedBull #Motorsport #Motorracing #Sports #Podcast #RedBullRacing #MaxVerstappen #LewisHamilton #InsideLineF1Podcast #Humour #Jokes #ForceIndia #Radio
We're back! After a couple of week's break, we're back with this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast. Red Bull Racing has publicly supported Sebastian Vettel in his title battle against Lewis Hamilton. Will Mclaren come out in support of Lewis Hamilton too?
Reports suggest that Vettel is keen on a 1-year contract extension with Ferrari. Is this a learning from Fernando Alonso's Ferrari career, or to leave a door open for a Schumacheresque switch to Mercedes? Btw, our friend and listener, Lucien, shares an interesting numeric perspective on Ferrari's use of team orders in Hungary.
Will Formula 1 and Formula E merge someday? Can Formula 1 become Formula E by just switching to electric motors? And with the 'halo', is Formula 1 moving towards 'closed cockpits'? We discuss these points while applauding manufacturers' interests in the all-electric series which is garnering fan interest slowly and steadily.
And apart from our humourous and funny 'Mclaren-Honda-Alonso' section, we also have an 'I Know What You Did This Summer' section. Tune in!
(Season 2017, Episode 29)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast, a top-rated podcast on iTunes and audioBoom, is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
Follow us on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://twitter.com/kunalashah)
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks:
- James Bond In Formula 1? (http://bit.ly/2uxfq5r)
- Ferrari & Mercedes Controlling Alonso's Fate In F1? (http://bit.ly/2ti4S75)
- Ricciardo: The Happiest Red Bull Driver (http://bit.ly/2ubfXrS)
- Fernando Alonso, Motorsport's Disruptive Force (http://bit.ly/2s0Kjid)
- Mclaren Saved Formula 1 From A Honda Disaster (http://bit.ly/2qiffWw)
- How Can Verstappen Not Know Heel-Toe? (http://bit.ly/2nfPXLC)
F1 #Formula1 #FormulaOne #CarRacing #AutoRacing #Ferrari #Mercedes #Mclaren #Honda #RedBull #Motorsport #Motorracing #Sports #Podcast #RedBullRacing #MaxVerstappen #LewisHamilton #InsideLineF1Podcast #Humour #Jokes #ForceIndia #Radio
Basis recent reports, Aston Martin are considering Formula 1 - that is if the costs of operations are affordable, of course. If Aston Martin do join, we're betting on a James Bond sequence in Formula 1 as one of their cross promotions. Brilliant advertisement for Formula 1 too.
Wishful thinking aside, we're excited about the Hungarian Grand Prix, a race fans usually aren't the most excited about it. But this year's interest lies on the Monday after the official Grand Prix event, for Robert Kubica's super-human comeback attempt to Formula 1.
Lastly, the FIA confirmed the 'halo' for 2018. Since this ruling doesn't seem like it'll be rolled back, we discuss how teams could compete next season for the best implementation of this life-saving but visually-disturbing device. Tune in!
(Season 2017, Episode 28)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast, a top-rated podcast on iTunes and audioBoom, is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
Follow us on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://twitter.com/kunalashah)
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks:
- Ferrari & Mercedes Controlling Alonso's Fate In F1? (http://bit.ly/2ti4S75)
- Ricciardo: The Happiest Red Bull Driver (http://bit.ly/2ubfXrS)
- Slow & Steady Wins The Race (http://bit.ly/2ucqoKw)
- Fernando Alonso, Motorsport's Disruptive Force (http://bit.ly/2s0Kjid)
- Mclaren Saved Formula 1 From A Honda Disaster (http://bit.ly/2qiffWw)
- How Can Verstappen Not Know Heel-Toe? (http://bit.ly/2nfPXLC)
F1 #Formula1 #FormulaOne #CarRacing #AutoRacing #Ferrari #Mercedes #Mclaren #Honda #RedBull #Motorsport #Motorracing #Sports #Podcast #RedBullRacing #MaxVerstappen #LewisHamilton #InsideLineF1Podcast #Humour #Jokes #ForceIndia #Radio
Ferrari & Mercedes don't seem interested in hiring Fernando Alonso's services for 2018. But by not willing to offer Mclaren their power units for 2018, they're not helping Mclaren (and hence, Formula 1) retain Alonso either. Are Ferrari and Mercedes controlling Fernando Alonso's fate in Formula 1? In fact, we think they are certainly controlling the 'competitive quotient' of Formula 1 too.
From power struggles, Formula 1 is now witnessing power unit struggles! In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Mithila and Kunal discuss Formula 1's partnership with Snapchat, the business of the F1 Live Events (we can't wait for the next one!), Formula 1 drivers releasing their personalised emoji packs (we can't wait for Raikkonen's) and how another 'Sebastian' might join the grid in 2018.
Tune in!
(Season 2017, Episode 27)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast, a top-rated podcast on iTunes and audioBoom, is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
Follow us on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://twitter.com/kunalashah)
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks:
- Ricciardo: The Happiest Red Bull Driver (http://bit.ly/2ubfXrS)
- A Lose Head & A Loose Headrest (http://bit.ly/2toAA6a)
- Slow & Steady Wins The Race (http://bit.ly/2ucqoKw)
- Fernando Alonso, Motorsport's Disruptive Force (http://bit.ly/2s0Kjid)
- Mclaren Saved Formula 1 From A Honda Disaster (http://bit.ly/2qiffWw)
- How Can Verstappen Not Know Heel-Toe? (http://bit.ly/2nfPXLC)
F1 #Formula1 #FormulaOne #CarRacing #AutoRacing #Ferrari #Mercedes #Mclaren #Honda #RedBull #Motorsport #Motorracing #Sports #Podcast #RedBullRacing #MaxVerstappen #LewisHamilton #InsideLineF1Podcast #Humour #Jokes #ForceIndia #Radio
What does Max Verstappen need to do to finish a race this season? His dismal luck reminds us of Michael Schumacher's 2000 title campaign! Either way, it is time Verstappen goes woo-ing his Lady Luck, again. Maybe, Red Bull Racing needs to rename the RB13 to get rid of the bad luck!
In the Red Bull Racing ecosystem, Daniel Ricciardo seems to be the only driver 'happy'. Carlos Sainz Jr. had a public spat regarding his future; given Red Bull Racing's attitude, he should be glad it wasn't a public slap. As for Daniil Kvyat, he was let off leniently by the FIA for his 'torpedo' move, but will Red Bull Racing let him off as lightly?
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Mithila and Kunal wonder how and why are people expecting Valtteri Bottas to be the third title contender for the season. Has he done enough to warrant a contract extension with Mercedes? Similarly, Fernando Alonso is in high demand. Maybe he should approach a multi-team contract option for 2018. You'll have to tune-in to understand this crazy idea of ours better.
Finally, Mclaren have suggested that Formula 1 should purchase Silverstone. Given Mclaren's recent Formula 1 decisions, we'd advise Carey & Team to just ignore that suggestion. Tune in!
(Season 2017, Episode 26)
(Image Courtesy: Red Bull Racing)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast, a top-rated podcast on iTunes and audioBoom, is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
Follow us on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://twitter.com/kunalashah)
Subscribe on:
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks:
- A Lose Head & A Loose Headrest (http://bit.ly/2toAA6a)
- Slow & Steady Wins The Race (http://bit.ly/2ucqoKw)
- Fernando Alonso, Motorsport's Disruptive Force (http://bit.ly/2s0Kjid)
- Red Bull Gives You Wings, But No Brakes (http://bit.ly/2r7Wh5h)
- Mclaren Saved Formula 1 From A Honda Disaster (http://bit.ly/2qiffWw)
- How Can Verstappen Not Know Heel-Toe? (http://bit.ly/2nfPXLC)
F1 #Formula1 #FormulaOne #CarRacing #AutoRacing #Ferrari #Mercedes #Mclaren #Honda #RedBull #Motorsport #Motorracing #Sports #Podcast #RedBullRacing #MaxVerstappen #LewisHamilton #InsideLineF1Podcast #Humour #Jokes #ForceIndia #Radio
Ferrari arrive under pressure at the Red Bull Ring - one of the most beautiful circuits on the Formula 1 calendar. Has the FIA evened out the supposed bias towards Ferrari? On one hand, they've let go Sebastian Vettel fairly leniently (says the public!) and on the other hand, they've clamped down 'oil burn' which most rivals believe have slowed down Ferrari. The general perception is that Ferrari is back to chasing Mercedes; so is the 2017 Austrian Grand Prix Ferrari's most crucial race of the season yet?
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we applaud the FIA's humour on the serious investigation of Vettel's transgressions in Baku and we wonder whose word we trust more - Toto Wolff's or Eddie Jordan's? With nearly a quarter of a million pounds after his Mclaren exit, should Ron Dennis buy-out Force India - or the to-be-named Force One Formula One Team? Finally, Robert Kubica's heroic comeback will be granted super-heroic status if it is with the scarlet red Ferrari instead of the taxi-coloured Renault. Tune in!
(Season 2017, Episode 25)
(Image Courtesy: Formula 1)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast, a top-rated podcast on iTunes and audioBoom, is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
Follow us on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://twitter.com/kunalashah)
Subscribe on:
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks:
- A Lose Head & A Loose Headrest (http://bit.ly/2toAA6a)
- Slow & Steady Wins The Race (http://bit.ly/2ucqoKw)
- Fernando Alonso, Motorsport's Disruptive Force (http://bit.ly/2s0Kjid)
- Red Bull Gives You Wings, But No Brakes (http://bit.ly/2r7Wh5h)
- Mclaren Saved Formula 1 From A Honda Disaster (http://bit.ly/2qiffWw)
- How Can Verstappen Not Know Heel-Toe? (http://bit.ly/2nfPXLC)
F1 #Formula1 #FormulaOne #CarRacing #AutoRacing #Ferrari #Mercedes #Mclaren #Honda #RedBull #Motorsport #Motorracing #Sports #Podcast #RedBullRacing #MaxVerstappen #LewisHamilton #InsideLineF1Podcast #Humour #Jokes #ForceIndia #Radio
The 2017 Azerbaijan Grand Prix did test the usage of the words 'lose' and 'loose'! In this week's episode, we wonder if Pirelli will soon run out adjectives for their 'soft' tyres and if they'll debut a mega ultra super soft tyre someday soon. And mind you, a single set of this compound might last the entire race duration too!
We look back at Daniel Ricciardo's 'curse of the No. 3' that actually worked, the much-debated Hamilton-Vettel clash, Valtteri Bottas' recovery drive to P2 and has Lance Stroll proved his critics (including us!) wrong already?
A triple header Formula 1 weekend in 2018 will be a treat for the fans, but if you're a die-hard fan, you can forget about planning a holiday in June/July 2018!
Tune in!
(Season 2017, Episode 24)
(Image Courtesy: Karun Chandhok's Twitter)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast, a top-rated podcast on iTunes and audioBoom, is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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- Here's How We Should Settle The Indy vs. F1 Debate (http://bit.ly/2sUnsCD)
- Fernando Alonso, Motorsport's Disruptive Force (http://bit.ly/2s0Kjid)
- Red Bull Gives You Wings, But No Brakes (http://bit.ly/2r7Wh5h)
- Mclaren Saved Formula 1 From A Honda Disaster (http://bit.ly/2qiffWw)
- How Can Verstappen Not Know Heel-Toe? (http://bit.ly/2nfPXLC)
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There's seemingly more excitement and anticipation about the 2017 edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Is this thanks to Fernando Alonso's efforts to bring the 'Triple Crown of Motorsport' back in the limelight?
In this special episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Mithila and Kunal talk to Karun Chandhok, former Formula 1 and Formula E driver and India's Le Mans specialist, about the legendary endurance race this weekend, his best memory of this race and who he thinks are the favourites to win.
If you're a Formula 1 fan all confused about the various 'classes' at Le Mans (the LMP1, LMP2 and the others), we have Chandhok explain it to us in his typical simplistic style. And of course, since we had Chandhok captive, we decided to ask him some Formula 1 questions too. Tune in to know who his bet for the 2017 Drivers' Championship title is.
(Season 2017, Episode 23)
(Image Courtesy: Karun Chandhok's Twitter)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast, a top-rated podcast on iTunes and audioBoom, is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks:
- Here's How We Should Settle The Indy vs. F1 Debate (http://bit.ly/2sUnsCD)
- Fernando Alonso, Motorsport's Disruptive Force (http://bit.ly/2s0Kjid)
- Red Bull Gives You Wings, But No Brakes (http://bit.ly/2r7Wh5h)
- Mclaren Saved Formula 1 From A Honda Disaster (http://bit.ly/2qiffWw)
- How Can Verstappen Not Know Heel-Toe? (http://bit.ly/2nfPXLC)
F1 #Formula1 #FormulaOne #CarRacing #AutoRacing #Ferrari #Mercedes #Mclaren #Honda #RedBull #Motorsport #Motorracing #Sports #Podcast #RedBullRacing #MaxVerstappen #LewisHamilton #InsideLineF1Podcast #Humour #Jokes #ForceIndia #Radio
Max Verstappen is 'fed up'! But he's had such a start to the 2017 Formula 1 Season - 3 DNFs out of 7 races, so we don't blame him. If he's 'fed up' in just 7 races, we wonder what state would poor Fernando Alonso be in after nearly 50 such races with Mclaren-Honda.
Alonso to Williams in 2018? Or will it be the Indy Car series? If only the Mclaren win in the 'F1 Raft Race' influenced his decision. But very coyly, Mclaren seem to be distancing themselves from Honda's recurring and seemingly unsolvable woes. What're their plans for 2018? Renault?
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Mithila and Kunal express disappointment with Daniel Ricciardo, debate Force India's no-use of team orders, and wonder if Toto Wolff has a veiled message for Nico Rosberg - should he decide to make a comeback. Tune in!
(Season 2017, Episode 22)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast, a top-rated podcast on iTunes and audioBoom, is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks:
- Here's How We Should Settle The Indy vs. F1 Debate (http://bit.ly/2sUnsCD)
- Fernando Alonso, Motorsport's Disruptive Force (http://bit.ly/2s0Kjid)
- Red Bull Gives You Wings, But No Brakes (http://bit.ly/2r7Wh5h)
- Mclaren Saved Formula 1 From A Honda Disaster (http://bit.ly/2qiffWw)
- How Can Verstappen Not Know Heel-Toe? (http://bit.ly/2nfPXLC)
F1 #Formula1 #FormulaOne #CarRacing #AutoRacing #Ferrari #Mercedes #Mclaren #Honda #RedBull #Motorsport #Motorracing #Sports #Podcast #RedBullRacing #MaxVerstappen #LewisHamilton #InsideLineF1Podcast #Humour #Jokes #ForceIndia #Radio
There's Lewis Hamilton on one side and ALL the Indy drivers on the other. They're at a war of words, thanks to Hamilton questioning the level of talent competing in the American open-wheel single-seater series. How do we settle this? Let's have the world's best racers challenge each other, boxing style. A fully blown PR event, racer vs. racer - in a single-make car, anyone like this idea?
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Mithila and Kunal talk about the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix, a possible reunion between Alonso-Renault, Red Bull Racing's silly caravan racing video and if like the Indy Car Championship, should Formula 1 publicise driver earnings for each race too? There's just so much both the series can learn from each other.
Finally, which driver will crash into the Wall of Champions? And with a 25 points deficit, Canada is definitely going to see some 'HAMmer Time'!
Tune in!
(Season 2017, Episode 21)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast, a top-rated podcast on iTunes and audioBoom, is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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- Fernando Alonso, Motorsport's Disruptive Force (http://bit.ly/2s0Kjid)
- Red Bull Gives You Wings, But No Brakes (http://bit.ly/2r7Wh5h)
- Mclaren Saved Formula 1 From A Honda Disaster (http://bit.ly/2qiffWw)
- How Can Verstappen Not Know Heel-Toe? (http://bit.ly/2nfPXLC)
- How Did Lewis Hamilton Get On The Cover Of TIME? (http://bit.ly/2i3CuTB)
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Fernando Alonso, possibly Formula 1's unluckiest double World Champion, is he Motorsport's most disruptive force right now? His exploits at the 101st Indianapolis 500 almost stole the limelight away from Formula 1, Monaco, Ferrari and Sebastian Vettel. Can the current and next generation of racers take inspiration from his move? Has Alonso's target of the 'Triple Crown of Motorsport' suddenly brought it back into the spotlight? Will there be more drivers gunning for this crown?
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Mithila and Kunal discuss how easily and with open arms did the Indy 500 welcome Fernando Alonso. Would Formula 1 ever be able to replicate this gesture to any of the Indy 500 drivers?
At Motorsport's BIGGEST weekend ever, was there conspiracy at both the iconic races? A Japanese driver won in the Honda car in a team sponsored by a Japanese company whereas in Monaco, we all know how the Ferrari-Raikkonen-Vettel over cut strategy turned out. Congrats to Haas for their double points finish, btw.
Finally, we'd love for Lewis Hamilton to participate in the Indy 500 than doubt the existing talent there. Tune in!
(Season 2017, Episode 20)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast, a top-rated podcast on iTunes and audioBoom, is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks:
- Red Bull Gives You Wings, But No Brakes (http://bit.ly/2r7Wh5h)
- Mclaren Saved Formula 1 From A Honda Disaster (http://bit.ly/2qiffWw)
- How Can Verstappen Not Know Heel-Toe? (http://bit.ly/2nfPXLC)
- How Did Lewis Hamilton Get On The Cover Of TIME? (http://bit.ly/2i3CuTB)
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As Motorsport's most-awaited weekend nears, Mithila and Kunal had to make a tough choice while deciding what to speak about first - the 2017 Monaco Grand Prix or the Indianapolis 500? We can't possibly wonder how Fernando Alonso made up his mind! And damn the Indy 500 traditions for not being Raikkonen-friendly.
In this week's episode, we discuss the long and short of wheelbases, Jenson Button's return to Formula 1, Carlos Sainz Jr.'s most-certain departure from Toro Rosso for 2018 (and how he should NEVER take career advice from a certain Fernando), Pastor Maldonado's misconception, Hamilton's love for Indian food and how we hope and pray for a combined racing weekend of MotoGP and Formula 1 action at the same venue. Now, wouldn't that be most epic?
Tune in!
(Season 2017, Episode 19)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast, a top-rated podcast on iTunes and audioBoom, is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks:
- Mclaren Saved Formula 1 From A Honda Disaster (http://bit.ly/2qiffWw)
- How Can Verstappen Not Know Heel-Toe? (http://bit.ly/2nfPXLC)
- How Did Lewis Hamilton Get On The Cover Of TIME? (http://bit.ly/2i3CuTB)
F1 #Formula1 #FormulaOne #CarRacing #AutoRacing #Ferrari #Mercedes #Mclaren #Honda #RedBull #Motorsport #Motorracing #Sports #Podcast #RedBullRacing #MaxVerstappen #LewisHamilton #InsideLineF1Podcast #Humour #Jokes #ForceIndia #Radio
The 2017 Spanish Grand Prix was epic. Lewis Hamilton won a race he had almost lost. As for Sebastian Vettel, he managed a perfect start, a super overtake of Bottas, a valiant defence from Hamilton only to finish 2nd. Why did Ferrari choose to not pit Vettel in the last 12-15 laps and set him a target to chase Hamilton? This question will remain unanswered.
3-into-1 has always entertained in Formula 1, but in the Verstappen-Raikkonen-Bottas sandwich, should the FIA have penalised Verstappen & Raikkonen for unsafe rejoining of the track? We believe that the FIA need to rethink the Virtual Safety Car deployment - can we limit it to the particular sector and not the entire track? And of course, the FIA needs to sit with the teams (Force India, in particular) and standardise driver sticker spots.
Lastly, why is Bernie Ecclestone keen to demote himself to being a team owner? That too of a mid-field team? Is this is a hint of the sign of times to come? We speculate.
Tune in!
(Season 2017, Episode 18)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast, a top-rated podcast on iTunes and audioBoom, is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks:
- Red Bull Gives You Wings, But No Brakes (http://bit.ly/2r7Wh5h)
- Mclaren Saved Formula 1 From A Honda Disaster (http://bit.ly/2qiffWw)
- Lewis Hamilton Finally Gets A Penalty For Driving Slow (http://bit.ly/2onlesL)
- How Can Verstappen Not Know Heel-Toe? (http://bit.ly/2nfPXLC)
- How Did Lewis Hamilton Get On The Cover Of TIME? (http://bit.ly/2i3CuTB)
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As we approach the 2017 Spanish Grand Prix, all eyes will be on Red Bull Racing. Will their upgrades make them a front running team for 2017? And Red Bull might give you wings, but they clearly aren't giving Max Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo good brakes.
IF ONLY Niki Lauda's statement that Spain is where the season 'resets' would mean a reset of the 80 points deficit for Red Bull Racing. The RB13 is unlucky for some, at this moment.
In this week's episode, Mithila and Kunal discuss how Formula 1 might be an art-craft class after the FIA introduced new regulations for driver identification. With 30 new venues showing interest in hosting a Formula 1 Grand Prix, can we and will we ever have 52 races in a year ever? And finally, there's enough proof that you can take Formula 1 away from Bernie Ecclestone, but not Bernie Ecclestone from Formula 1. Tune in!
(Season 2017, Episode 17)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast, a top-rated podcast on iTunes and audioBoom, is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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- Mclaren Saved Formula 1 From A Honda Disaster (http://bit.ly/2qiffWw)
- Lewis Hamilton Finally Gets A Penalty For Driving Slow (http://bit.ly/2onlesL)
- Mclaren Is The Fan Favourite For 2017 (http://bit.ly/2nBa3fl)
- How Can Verstappen Not Know Heel-Toe? (http://bit.ly/2nfPXLC)
- How Did Lewis Hamilton Get On The Cover Of TIME? (http://bit.ly/2i3CuTB)
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Thank you Mclaren for vetoing a Red Bull Racing - Honda partnership a few seasons ago. IF not, we'd have had 6 GP2 cars (or worse!) racing in Formula 1. By the way, there's talk of Mercedes helping Honda with their power-unit. This is after Bernie Ecclestone suggested that Mercedes helped Ferrari. If that's the case, why not help Renault too? Or better, let's just give everyone Mercedes engines.
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Mithila and Kunal discuss Fernando Alonso's Indy 500 preparations, Ecclestone-Vettel's friendship, Lauda's support of every Hamilton challenger, Renault's 2030 F1 concept and IF Fernando Alonso will retire his Mclaren-Honda in the upcoming Russian Grand Prix too.
Tune in!
(Season 2017, Episode 16)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast, a top-rated podcast on iTunes and audioBoom, is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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- Lewis Hamilton Finally Gets A Penalty For Driving Slow (http://bit.ly/2onlesL)
- Dear F1, Make Our Races Longer (http://bit.ly/2o6BYay)
- Mclaren Is The Fan Favourite For 2017 (http://bit.ly/2nBa3fl)
- From T-Bone To T-Wing (http://bit.ly/2m7ENXs)
- How Did Lewis Hamilton Get On The Cover Of TIME? (http://bit.ly/2i3CuTB)
F1 #Formula1 #FormulaOne #CarRacing #AutoRacing #Ferrari #Mercedes #Mclaren #Honda #RedBull #Motorsport #Motorracing #Sports #Podcast #RedBullRacing #MaxVerstappen #LewisHamilton #InsideLineF1Podcast #Humour #Jokes #ForceIndia #Radio
Lewis Hamilton has used 'driving slow' as a tactic in the past. Yes, it was at the 2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, where he won the race, but lost the Drivers' Championship to Nico Rosberg. However, at the epic 2017 Bahrain Grand Prix, Hamilton was penalised for driving slow ahead of Daniel Ricciardo. The karma of the Motorsport world coming to bite Hamilton back?
Mercedes were outclassed by Ferrari in every department, tyre strategy being the most evident one. In fact, Mercedes had lost out to Red Bull Racing too. The reigning World Champion need to sharpen themselves to fight external competition after years of intra-team battles. As for Ferrari, someone needs to remind them that they've a second car too!
After the first three races, it is appearing that positions 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 6th and 10th are already blocked for a few drivers. This means there's fewer positions to fight for in the top 10. But for Mclaren-Honda, after being bored of DNFs, they decided to lodge a DNS!
Finally, we welcome Turkey and their Turn 8 back to Formula 1, let's hope they get onto the calendar soon enough. We would also like to welcome back Jenson Button for his one-off appearance for Mclaren at the 2017 Monaco Grand Prix. He's either bold or dumb to race in Monaco without any testing whatsoever. And of course, our best wishes and prayers to Billy Monger and his family. Tune in!
(Season 2017, Episode 15)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast, a top-rated podcast on iTunes and audioBoom, is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks:
- How Can Max Verstappen Not Know Heel-Toe? (http://bit.ly/2nfPXLC)
- Dear F1, Make Our Races Longer (http://bit.ly/2o6BYay)
- Mclaren Is The Fan Favourite For 2017 (http://bit.ly/2nBa3fl)
- From T-Bone To T-Wing (http://bit.ly/2m7ENXs)
- How Did Lewis Hamilton Get On The Cover Of TIME? (http://bit.ly/2i3CuTB)
F1 #Formula1 #FormulaOne #CarRacing #AutoRacing #Ferrari #Mercedes #Mclaren #Honda #RedBull #Motorsport #Motorracing #Sports #Podcast #RedBullRacing #MaxVerstappen #LewisHamilton #InsideLineF1Podcast #Humour #Jokes #ForceIndia #Radio
After the incredible Chinese Grand Prix, we wondered what most Ferrari fans would've wondered - why did Ferrari not ask Kimi Raikkonen to move over and let Sebastian Vettel pass? Could this strategic move have altered the race result? Did this 'no team order' strategy blunder cost Ferrari more than their tyre strategy for Vettel?
Frankly, we're happy that Ferrari let their drivers race. Yes, it's unusual, but it is something that Mercedes and Red Bull Racing have been doing since ages. Thank you, Ferrari. And since we're thanking people, thank you Max Verstappen for a fantastic charge up the grid.
The Chinese Grand Prix also confirmed two things: First, we're about to witness a closely contested season after many many many years! It'll be a Ferrari vs. Mercedes to start with and we're praying Red Bull Racing join the action too. Second, it'll be Vettel vs. Hamilton battle for the Drivers' Championship and Bottas vs. Raikkonen for the Constructors' Championship.
In this week's episode, our hosts look forward to the first double header racing weekend of the season. Yes, we'll be racing in Bahrain in a few days. Should Bernie Ecclestone buy Interlagos just to have some fun with the new boys running Formula 1? Could Fernando Alonso deflect to Williams in 2018? Bye-Bye Sepang and hello Nurburgring or Hockenheim? Okay, can we have both? Tune in!
(Season 2017, Episode 14)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast, a top-rated podcast on iTunes and audioBoom, is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks:
- How Can Max Verstappen Not Know Heel-Toe? (http://bit.ly/2nfPXLC)
- Dear F1, Make Our Races Longer (http://bit.ly/2o6BYay)
- Mclaren Is The Fan Favourite For 2017 (http://bit.ly/2nBa3fl)
- From T-Bone To T-Wing (http://bit.ly/2m7ENXs)
- Ferrari Missing Historic Bonus From Formula E (http://bit.ly/2kLz72Z)
- Bernie Ecclestone Should Turn TV Commentator (http://bit.ly/2kWw8nV)
- How Did Lewis Hamilton Get On The Cover Of TIME? (http://bit.ly/2i3CuTB)
F1 #Formula1 #FormulaOne #CarRacing #AutoRacing #Ferrari #Mercedes #Mclaren #Honda #RedBull #Motorsport #Motorracing #Sports #Podcast #RedBullRacing #MaxVerstappen #LewisHamilton #InsideLineF1Podcast #Humour #Jokes #ForceIndia #Radio
The fortnight gap between Australia and China does seem a little too long. But here we are! In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Mithila and Kunal talk about the Ferrari vs. Mercedes battle that will resume at the Shanghai International Circuit. Will Ferrari's pace be further validated or will it prove that Australia was a flash in the pan?
Our hosts also discuss how and why Max Verstappen doesn't know of the ever-popular heel-toe concept that's used in racing ever since. Is it because the junior formula cars have moved to Formula 1-style paddle shift cars too?
Like always, we've got a few funny ones on Mclaren, we decode the typical April Fool's jokes that were cracked on April Fool's Day, of course, we pick our favourite too. Hamilton's chosen to go solo for his physical training, while he's caught up with Alonso as the sport's 'most popular' driver in a survey - haven't the Dutch fans out-voted every other driver to give their favourite Max Verstappen in honour? Tune in for a few laughs and few insights as we excitedly wait for the 2017 Chinese Grand Prix.
(Season 2017, Episode 13)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast, a top-rated podcast on iTunes and audioBoom, is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks:
- Will Bottas Make Us Miss Rosberg? (http://bit.ly/2niKouU)
- Mclaren Is The Fan Favourite For 2017 (http://bit.ly/2nBa3fl)
- From T-Bone To T-Wing (http://bit.ly/2m7ENXs)
- Ferrari Missing Historic Bonus From Formula E (http://bit.ly/2kLz72Z)
- Bernie Ecclestone Should Turn TV Commentator (http://bit.ly/2kWw8nV)
- How Did Lewis Hamilton Get On The Cover Of TIME? (http://bit.ly/2i3CuTB)
F1 #Formula1 #FormulaOne #CarRacing #AutoRacing #Ferrari #Mercedes #Mclaren #Honda #RedBull #Motorsport #Motorracing #Sports #Podcast #RedBullRacing #MaxVerstappen #LewisHamilton #InsideLineF1Podcast #Humour #Jokes #ForceIndia #Radio
We've a split vote! The 2017 Australian Grand Prix entertained us, while it failed to entertain others. However, this was the shortest Formula 1 race in Australia, is it time for Formula 1 and the FIA to increase the total race distance? All this while the powers are wondering if there should be two races every weekend after all.
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Mithila and Kunal dissect the opening race of the season. They pick the funniest moments, which includes Rosberg's tweets and Verstappen's radio messages. Btw, do you know which Formula 1 driver is nicknamed 'Chilli'?
They also talk about Portugal's interest in hosting a non-championship race for Formula 1, the Mclaren-Honda-Alonso saga (obviously), thank Pirelli for getting their Formula 1 tyre right and about the Vettel-Webber bromance on the podium in Melbourne. Tune in!
(Season 2017, Episode 12)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast, a top-rated podcast on iTunes and audioBoom, is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks:
- Will Bottas Make Us Miss Rosberg? (http://bit.ly/2niKouU)
- Mclaren Is The Fan Favourite For 2017 (http://bit.ly/2nBa3fl)
- From T-Bone To T-Wing (http://bit.ly/2m7ENXs)
- Ferrari Missing Historic Bonus From Formula E (http://bit.ly/2kLz72Z)
- Bernie Ecclestone Should Turn TV Commentator (http://bit.ly/2kWw8nV)
- How Did Lewis Hamilton Get On The Cover Of TIME? (http://bit.ly/2i3CuTB)
F1 #Formula1 #FormulaOne #CarRacing #AutoRacing #Ferrari #Mercedes #Mclaren #Honda #RedBull #Motorsport #Motorracing #Sports #Podcast #RedBullRacing #MaxVerstappen #LewisHamilton #InsideLineF1Podcast #Humour #Jokes #ForceIndia #Radio
As we excitedly countdown to the 2017 Australian Grand Prix, we wonder if we'll be treated to an epic Formula 1 race or a Sunday morning snooze fest?
We're hoping for that a single team (read: Mercedes) doesn't dominate, but even if they do, will Valtteri Bottas be able to challenge Lewis Hamilton? Or will he make us miss Nico Rosberg? The pressure is on the Finn given that the Mercedes bosses have given him 4 races to prove himself. But will the fans be as patient?
And there's more to look forward to in Australia: is Ferrari vs. Mercedes possible? Will Red Bull Racing's RB13 look different than the one that appeared in pre-season testing? A pink Force India, an after effect of Holi? The rookies: Esteban Ocon and even Lance Stroll, Daniel Ricciardo's new party trick, Mercedes' finger hole clutch paddle and finally, a 'Fittest Driver of the Day' award?
Tune in!
(Season 2017, Episode 11)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast, a top-rated podcast on iTunes and audioBoom, is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks:
- Mclaren Is The Fan Favourite For 2017 (http://bit.ly/2nBa3fl)
- Which F1 Team Is Sandbagging? (http://bit.ly/2lY7svx)
- From T-Bone To T-Wing (http://bit.ly/2m7ENXs)
- Ferrari Missing Historic Bonus From Formula E (http://bit.ly/2kLz72Z)
- Bernie Ecclestone Should Turn TV Commentator (http://bit.ly/2kWw8nV)
- How Did Lewis Hamilton Get On The Cover Of TIME? (http://bit.ly/2i3CuTB)
F1 #Formula1 #FormulaOne #CarRacing #AutoRacing #Ferrari #Mercedes #Mclaren #Honda #RedBull #Motorsport #Motorracing #Sports #Podcast #RedBullRacing #MaxVerstappen #LewisHamilton #InsideLineF1Podcast #Humour #Jokes #ForceIndia #Radio
As we near the start of the 2017 Formula 1 Season, Ferrari, Mercedes and Red Bull Racing are busy trading the 'favourites' tag with each other. In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Mithila and Kunal tell you that despite their lack of pace and reliability, Mclaren-Honda are definitely the fan favourite for 2017.
The million dollar questions staring at Formula 1 right now are: Will Mercedes unleash more pace? Will Mclaren-Honda be able to go the full race distance? Also, does Daniel Ricciardo have a new party trick for 2017? Because we know that Max Verstappen does.
Liberty Media have re-branded GP2 to F2, but with F3 already there, what will they brand GP3 to? And we were most glad when they admitted that traditional races in Europe are key to Formula 1's future. The new owners of the sport seem to be making the right noises (again). Is this why Bernie Ecclestone chose to not stay on?
Tune in!
(Season 2017, Episode 10)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast, a top-rated podcast on iTunes and audioBoom, is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks:
- Which F1 Team Is Sandbagging? (http://bit.ly/2lY7svx)
- From T-Bone To T-Wing (http://bit.ly/2m7ENXs)
- Ferrari Missing Historic Bonus From Formula E (http://bit.ly/2kLz72Z)
- Bernie Ecclestone Should Turn TV Commentator (http://bit.ly/2kWw8nV)
- How Did Lewis Hamilton Get On The Cover Of TIME? (http://bit.ly/2i3CuTB)
F1 #Formula1 #FormulaOne #CarRacing #AutoRacing #Ferrari #Mercedes #Mclaren #Honda #RedBull #Motorsport #Motorracing #Sports #Podcast #RedBullRacing #MaxVerstappen #LewisHamilton #InsideLineF1Podcast #Humour #Jokes
The second pre-season test is underway in Barcelona. While the form factor of most teams is predictable, in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Mithila and Kunal wonder which team will actually put in a 'PR' lap. Also, which team needs one the most?
On the note of sponsors, there's talk that Force India might turn pink IF a particular sponsor joins them. We tell you Vijay Mallya's link with the brand and name Pinky and why at least two people wouldn't mind the Force India being coloured pink.
Williams followed up their JCB announcement with a partnership announcement with Bombardier. Is the air plane partner the best (and cheapest) way to transport spares across the world just in case Lance Stroll turns out to be the next Pastor Maldonado?
Finally, we talk about Hamilton-Bottas' team-mate relationship, Hamilton-branded Monster Energy can, the dip in Formula 1 viewership in 2016 before we finally conclude with our 'The Joke's On Mclaren' section. Tune in!
(Season 2017, Episode 09)
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The Inside Line F1 Podcast, a top-rated podcast on iTunes and audioBoom, is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
Follow us on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://twitter.com/kunalashah)
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks:
- From T-Bone To T-Wing (http://bit.ly/2m7ENXs)
- Ferrari Missing Historic Bonus From Formula E (http://bit.ly/2kLz72Z)
- Bernie Ecclestone Should Turn TV Commentator (http://bit.ly/2kWw8nV)
- How Did Lewis Hamilton Get On The Cover Of TIME? (http://bit.ly/2i3CuTB)
- Nico Hulkenberg Gets Funny On The Inside Line (http://bit.ly/2hiRBb6)
F1 #Formula1 #FormulaOne #CarRacing #AutoRacing #Ferrari #Mercedes #Mclaren #Honda #RedBull #Motorsport #Motorracing #Sports #Podcast #RedBullRacing #MaxVerstappen #LewisHamilton #InsideLineF1Podcast #Humour #Jokes
The 't-wing' has been the talk of the paddock and the pre-season test in Barcelona. While most teams have one, Mercedes have gone and got themselves two! Will the t-wing be outlawed, like the t-bone? And then what about the shark-fin cover which seems more like an ugly whiteboard this season? The 2017 cars look sexy, no doubt, but get rid of these aero add-ons, please?
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Mithila and Kunal refrain from cracking too many Mclaren-Honda jokes and then settle for a self-imposed of at least a joke each. If Lewis Hamilton says that overtaking might be difficult in these new cars, there's a serious cause of worry, especially because there's only one Max 'Overtake' Verstappen on the grid.
They also discuss the trigger for Williams-JCB partnership, Liberty Media's liberty to Formula 1 teams for generating social media content, Fernando Alonso's Red Bull Racing inspired helmet design and how RAI won Hamilton's helmet design competition. Tune in!
(Season 2017, Episode 08)
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The Inside Line F1 Podcast, a top-rated podcast on iTunes and audioBoom, is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
Follow us on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://twitter.com/kunalashah)
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks:
- Ferrari Missing Historic Bonus From Formula E (http://bit.ly/2kLz72Z)
- Bernie Ecclestone Should Turn TV Commentator (http://bit.ly/2kWw8nV)
- How Did Lewis Hamilton Get On The Cover Of TIME? (http://bit.ly/2i3CuTB)
- Sergio Perez Reveals His Prankster Self (http://bit.ly/2hNdWOY)
- Nico Hulkenberg Gets Funny On The Inside Line (http://bit.ly/2hiRBb6)
F1 #Formula1 #FormulaOne #CarRacing #AutoRacing #Ferrari #Mercedes #Mclaren #Honda #RedBull #Motorsport #Motorracing #Sports #Podcast #RedBullRacing #MaxVerstappen #LewisHamilton #InsideLineF1Podcast #NicoRosberg #Humour #Jokes
Sauber is on pole position - to launch 2017's first Formula 1 car. The strange part is that two relatively unknown drivers (Ericsson and Wehrlein) will unveil the new looking Formula 1 car. Given the excitement around the new look, couldn't Formula 1 (read: Liberty Media) get some of their superstar drivers to do so?
But this pole position works well for Sauber. It is a PR masterstroke. This unveil might garner them more publicity than the previous two seasons put together. As for Mclaren, they almost clinched pole! Their agency might have just leaked their livery images on social media.
PS: Williams' unexpected reveal on Autosport/Motorsport was after this podcast was recorded and published.
Nico Rosberg wants to go back to being friends with Lewis Hamilton. Is it easier for him to say so now that he's beaten him? Either way, we think Rosberg-Hamilton could be the Rocky Balboa-Apollo Creed of Formula 1.
And in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we dissect Juan Pablo Montoya's comment on 'weak' European drivers, the engine fire-up by teams, Kimi Raikkonen's karaoke skills and new bar and Fernando Alonso's really cool emojis.
Tune in!
(Season 2017, Episode 07)
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The Inside Line F1 Podcast, a top-rated podcast on iTunes and audioBoom, is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
Follow us on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://twitter.com/kunalashah)
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks:
- Ferrari Missing Historic Bonus From Formula E (http://bit.ly/2kLz72Z)
- Bernie Ecclestone Should Turn TV Commentator (http://bit.ly/2kWw8nV)
- How Did Lewis Hamilton Get On The Cover Of TIME? (http://bit.ly/2i3CuTB)
- Sergio Perez Reveals His Prankster Self (http://bit.ly/2hNdWOY)
- Nico Hulkenberg Gets Funny On The Inside Line (http://bit.ly/2hiRBb6)
F1 #Formula1 #FormulaOne #CarRacing #AutoRacing #Ferrari #Mercedes #Mclaren #Honda #RedBull #Motorsport #Motorracing #Sports #Podcast #RedBullRacing #MaxVerstappen #LewisHamilton #InsideLineF1Podcast #NicoRosberg #Humour #Jokes
Ferrari's 'historic bonus' from Formula 1 has made much news, but given how the Italian manufacturer is ignoring Formula E, there's little chance that they'll ever get one from the all-electric series. Are quit Formula 1 threats around the corner for Ferrari?
It also seems that tyre strategy isn't the only thing Ferrari is confused about. On one hand, they're talking of reconsidering the involvement in Formula 1 because of the dwindling viewership, but on the other hand, they are considering purchasing shares in the sport. Strange are your ways, Ferrari!
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Mithila and Kunal wonder if Mclaren's decision to drop the 'MP4' prefix is an outcome of a visit with a numerologist and what will Mclaren achieve first - a win or a title sponsor?
Of all of Ross Brawn's interesting views, we're not sure if doing away with 'blue flags' makes sense and would Mika Hakkinen be upset if the Finnish Formula 1 Grand Prix was held at a circuit called - Kymi Ring?
Lastly, Nico Rosberg might not be the perfect Formula 1 World Drivers' Champion, but he for sure is the perfect Formula 1 fan. Tune in and know why!
(Season 2017, Episode 06)
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The Inside Line F1 Podcast, a top-rated podcast on iTunes and audioBoom, is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
Follow us on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://twitter.com/kunalashah)
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks:
- Bernie Ecclestone Should Turn TV Commentator (http://bit.ly/2kWw8nV)
- Juan Pablo Montoya, Let's Bring Him Back (http://bit.ly/2ks1C8C)
- How Did Lewis Hamilton Get On The Cover Of TIME? (http://bit.ly/2i3CuTB)
- Sergio Perez Reveals His Prankster Self (http://bit.ly/2hNdWOY)
- Nico Hulkenberg Gets Funny On The Inside Line (http://bit.ly/2hiRBb6)
F1 #Formula1 #FormulaOne #CarRacing #AutoRacing #Ferrari #Mercedes #Mclaren #Honda #RedBull #Motorsport #Motorracing #Sports #Podcast #RedBullRacing #MaxVerstappen #LewisHamilton #InsideLineF1Podcast #NicoRosberg #Humour #Jokes
Bernie Ecclestone was fired from Formula 1. What should he do next? We think he could be a TV commentator, so he gets to travel to the races for free (since he’s known to be cheap!). Or his good friend Donald Trump could hire him as an government relations expert? Current affairs indicate that Mr. Trump might need Ecclestone's service immediately! Or maybe he could start up a business with his fellow unemployed men from the paddock, Nico Rosberg and Ron Dennis.
We always knew that Formula 1 would find it hard to replace Bernie – that’s why the new owners have replaced him with three people. The new management also thinks Formula 1’s existing offices are too small – obviously, they were made for a one-man team only! And should Formula 1 hire a circuits expert too?
2017 may not be Bernie’s year, but in all other sports, it is fast becoming the Year of the Oldies. Does this mean that Kimi Raikkonen will finally win some races this season? Likewise for Ferrari and Mclaren too? In this week’s episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we talk about Lewis Hamilton’s helmet design competition (what would it look like if Adrian Newey designed it?) and Daniel Ricciardo’s oral tinea thanks to the shoeys (seriously). Tune in!
(Season 2017, Episode 05)
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The Inside Line F1 Podcast, a top-rated podcast on iTunes and audioBoom, is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks:
- 2017 Inside Line F1 Podcast Awards (http://bit.ly/2017f1awards)
- Mercedes vs Red Bull = Mercedes vs Aero (http://bit.ly/2k0CXYa)
- How Did Lewis Hamilton Get On The Cover Of TIME? (http://bit.ly/2i3CuTB)
- Sergio Perez Reveals His Prankster Self (http://bit.ly/2hNdWOY)
- Nico Hulkenberg Gets Funny On The Inside Line (http://bit.ly/2hiRBb6)
- Will The FIA Ban The Shoey? (http://bit.ly/f1shoey)
F1 #Formula1 #FormulaOne #CarRacing #AutoRacing #Ferrari #Mercedes #Mclaren #Honda #RedBull #Motorsport #Motorracing #Sports #Podcast #RedBullRacing #MaxVerstappen #LewisHamilton #InsideLineF1Podcast #NicoRosberg #Humour #Jokes
Is this Formula 1's busiest 'off-season' yet? There's been an overdose of stories in this period: from Mercedes hiring Valtteri Bottas as Nico Rosberg's replacement, Formula 1's sale and Bernie Ecclestone being forcibly replaced to Juan Pablo Montoya's Race of Champions victory on debut and Sebastian Vettel's single-handled efforts winning Germany their 7th Race of Champion Nations Cup! (PS: we love the Juan 'juan' ROC jokes!)
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we tell you why Formula 1 would never go the Race of Champions way, even if it is a fun format. We also decode why Max Verstappen might never participate in the ROC.
Pascal Wehrlein's crash was heart-stopping! Does it worry Monisha (Kaltenborn) about her budgets for 2017? And did anyone notice the fan seated next to Wehrlein? Through the entire crash, this fan was on his (or her) phone shooting content! We'd love to see the fan's footage. If you've not seen this picture yet, go over to our Facebook page.
Finally, Formula 1's sale saw the unthinkable but the long overdue happen - Bernie Ecclestone's dismissal. Much like Formula 1 hopes to benefit by bringing Ross Brawn back, we're sure the sport can benefit much by bringing back the uber talented and mercurial Juan Pablo Montoya. Tune in!
(Season 2017, Episode 04)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast, a top-rated podcast on iTunes and audioBoom, is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
Follow us on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://twitter.com/kunalashah)
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks:
- 2017 Inside Line F1 Podcast Awards (http://bit.ly/2017f1awards)
- Mercedes vs Red Bull = Mercedes vs Aero (http://bit.ly/2k0CXYa)
- How Did Lewis Hamilton Get On The Cover Of TIME? (http://bit.ly/2i3CuTB)
- Sergio Perez Reveals His Prankster Self (http://bit.ly/2hNdWOY)
- Nico Hulkenberg Gets Funny On The Inside Line (http://bit.ly/2hiRBb6)
- Will The FIA Ban The Shoey? (http://bit.ly/f1shoey)
F1 #Formula1 #FormulaOne #CarRacing #AutoRacing #Ferrari #Mercedes #Mclaren #Honda #RedBull #Motorsport #Motorracing #Sports #Podcast #RedBullRacing #MaxVerstappen #LewisHamilton #InsideLineF1Podcast #NicoRosberg #Humour #Jokes
If we are treated to a Mercedes vs. Red Bull Racing contest in 2017, it could well be an 'engine vs. aero' battle given Mercedes' superior power unit and Red Bull Racing's aero prowess. But well, Bernie Ecclestone doesn't believe that Mercedes will be challenged this season too. Sigh!
On this 'engine vs. aero' debate, we're reminded of Enzo Ferrari's famous quote 'aerodynamics are for people who can't build engines' and this does seem true for Red Bull Racing - who have publicly declared that they'll be fighting for wins only in the second half of 2017! Sigh! (yet again!)
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we discuss the Renault-Magnussen-Haas love-hate relationship, possible retirement options for Jolyon Palmer, Mclaren's sponsor-friendly statements and even though we narrowly missed the Valtteri Bottas to Mercedes announcement, we still got it right in this episode. While Mercedes made the most of the positive PR around their second cockpit, they do need lessons on how to maintain suspense! Tune in!
(Season 2017, Episode 03)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast, a top-rated podcast on iTunes and audioBoom, is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks:
- 2017 Inside Line F1 Podcast Awards (http://bit.ly/2017f1awards)
- How Did Lewis Hamilton Get On The Cover Of TIME? (http://bit.ly/2i3CuTB)
- Sergio Perez Reveals His Prankster Self (http://bit.ly/2hNdWOY)
- Nico Hulkenberg Gets Funny On The Inside Line (http://bit.ly/2hiRBb6)
- Will The FIA Ban The Shoey? (http://bit.ly/f1shoey)
F1 #Formula1 #FormulaOne #CarRacing #AutoRacing #Ferrari #Mercedes #Mclaren #Honda #RedBull #Motorsport #Motorracing #Sports #Podcast #RedBullRacing #MaxVerstappen #LewisHamilton #InsideLineF1Podcast #NicoRosberg #Humour #Jokes
Ladies & Gentlemen, Formula 1's BIGGEST moment of 2017 is already here as we proudly announce our 2017 Inside Line F1 Podcast Awards. Our 5th edition of the awards has taken us a full season of research and as you tune in, do remember that 'the winner is never who you think it is!'!
A quick glance at our categories: 1. How Did That Happen of the Year 2. Bad Boy of the Year 3. Promotion of the Year 4. Demotion of the Year 5. Race of the Year 6. Strategy of the Year 7. Retirement of the Year 8. Bromance of the Year 9. Joke of the Year 10. Rookie of the Year 11. Racer of the Year
We requested the FIA to issue a 'dress code' for the evening - tuxedo for the men and a little black dress for Mithila. And while we allowed Niki and Jackie to wear their caps and Kimi to wear his glares, we ensured that Daniel wore no boots. As for Massa, he claimed that he was busy in the gym. Preparing for his Formula 1 comeback?
And no, Fernando didn't get to play cameraman, but we did get a deck chair for his comfort. We also kept a few blue flags ready for Esteban, just in case he held back those taking the seats at the front. As for Pastor, we got him a cockpit to sit in - he's been eyeing one since a few months now!
For one of the categories, we actually had a certain Jenson text Kunal expressing his discontentment with being nominated for a certain category. No prizes for guessing which one though! But overall, we had a lot of fun recording this episode and hope you'll enjoy it as much too while listening.
So before you tune in and join us at the bar, remember that our awards are high on humour and that the drinks are on us.
(Season 2017, Episode 02)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast, a top-rated podcast on iTunes and audioBoom, is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
Follow us on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://twitter.com/kunalashah)
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks:
- How Did Lewis Hamilton Get On The Cover Of TIME? (http://bit.ly/2i3CuTB)
- Sergio Perez Reveals His Prankster Self (http://bit.ly/2hNdWOY)
- Nico Hulkenberg Gets Funny On The Inside Line (http://bit.ly/2hiRBb6)
- Formula 1's Game of Thrones (http://bit.ly/2gQVySt)
- Will The FIA Ban The Shoey? (http://bit.ly/f1shoey)
- The FIA Bans 'The Verstappen' (http://bit.ly/2eDjTcB)
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We LOVE it when Formula 1 teams add humour to the sport, of course. This time, we loved Mclaren's prank on the Day of the Innocent Saints. They've gone from being the joke of the paddock to cracking jokes. Well, we call that progress - something that Mclaren-Honda haven't experienced since a few seasons.
IF you were the power that controlled Formula 1, what would be your ONE resolution for the sport? In this week's episode, Mithila and Kunal share theirs and they found it difficult to limit themselves to just one, but they did.
With the Sauber-Wehrlein rumours, Felipe Massa's workout pictures and Bottas' reported visit to Mercedes factory, we wonder if Mercedes need to make an official announcement at all. Anyway, if we were Sauber, we would ask for Mercedes engines over a Mercedes junior driver. Tune in to know why!
Lastly, there's talk about Formula 1 cars racing at 450kmph and Ferrari's exploring of a new livery and new engine technology. All in all, let's hope for a happy new season as we also wish all our listeners a Happy New Year!
Oh and before we forget, former MotoGP World Champion said the smartest thing about Formula 1 and MotoGP. Can someone make him the CEO of Formula 1 already?
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(Season 2017, Episode 01)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast, a top-rated podcast on iTunes and audioBoom, is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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- How Did Lewis Hamilton Get On The Cover Of TIME? (http://bit.ly/2i3CuTB)
- Sergio Perez Reveals His Prankster Self (http://bit.ly/2hNdWOY)
- Nico Hulkenberg Gets Funny On The Inside Line (http://bit.ly/2hiRBb6)
- Formula 1's Game of Thrones (http://bit.ly/2gQVySt)
- Will The FIA Ban The Shoey? (http://bit.ly/f1shoey)
- The FIA Bans 'The Verstappen' (http://bit.ly/2eDjTcB)
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In our final episode of 2016, Mithila and Kunal try and decode how Lewis Hamilton managed to get himself on the cover of the TIME Magazine - from 'Hammer Time to the TIME', literally. While Formula 1 might have much to learn from how America organises their sports events, we're glad they've not learned and adapted to the 'oval racing' concept! Thank you, Formula 1.
We spotted Bernie Ecclestone on Instagram. Who would've thought? And no, he wasn't playing Santa Claus! Speaking of Santa, Formula 1's favourite Santa this Christmas is Nico Rosberg. He's left the most-desirable gift behind, but who will be the lucky recipient? On that note, we wonder how the Wolff-Bottas relationship isn't already a conflict of interest. Wolff has voiced concern for Williams in case Mercedes do poach Bottas. Did he worry about Mclaren at all when they poached Hamilton a few seasons ago?
Nico Rosberg launched his book or photo-album or let's call it photo-book 'Finally' last week. We loved the name and share our guesses of what it could mean for him. Daniel Ricciardo has already messed up the silly season for 2018 by publicly stating his two-year commitment towards Red Bull Racing. In which case, has he called dibs on the Red Bull Racing cockpit over Carlos Sainz Jr.? With 3 drivers and 2 cockpits, Red Bull Racing already have a problem for 2018 more than a year before the season has started, the 'problem of plenty'!
Finally, after all those overestimated PR statements, Ferrari admitted that they made a fool out of themselves in 2016. Sergio Marchionne's advice to Sebastian Vettel for 2017 is 'Keep Calm & Drive On'. Let's hope that the Ferrari-Vettel-Raikkonen trio is able to enthral us in the new season because a Mercedes-Ferrari rivalry with a Red Bull mixer would be absolutely thrilling and just the high that Formula 1 and its fans need. On that note, here's wishing everyone a Happy New Year and a Happy New Season!
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(Season 2016, Episode 45)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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- Nico Hulkenberg Gets Funny On The Inside Line (http://bit.ly/2hiRBb6)
- Formula 1's Game of Thrones (http://bit.ly/2gQVySt)
- Will The FIA Ban The Shoey? (http://bit.ly/f1shoey)
- The FIA Bans 'The Verstappen' (http://bit.ly/2eDjTcB)
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After bringing to you Nico 'The Hulk' Hulkenberg last week, we bring to you Sergio 'Checo' Perez this week. Tune in to hear Checo's favourite radio message and how he played a prank on his former team, Sauber. And of course, no prizes for guessing which driver's radio he would enjoying listening to the most.
Apart from Checo's bytes, Mithila and Kunal discuss how Felipe Massa might just go from Formula 1's 'shortest ever' (in terms of time) World Champion to logging the sport's 'shortest ever' (again, in terms of time) retirement. To think of it, it was Jenson Button who was seeking a sabbatical and not Massa!
We empathize with Pascal Wehrlein - who must be feeling horrible after being snubbed by Force India and now Mercedes and possibly Williams too. On the other hand, Stoffel Vandoorne might not be doing himself many favours by selecting the number '2' as his driver number in Formula 1.
Finally, if the future of the road relevant Formula 1 engines could be electric, why are we not following Formula E already?
Merry Christmas!
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(Season 2016, Episode 44)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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- Formula 1's Game of Thrones (http://bit.ly/2gQVySt)
- Rosberg Wins, But Was Hamilton Fair? (http://bit.ly/2gkwBhk)
- Forget Hamilton and Rosberg, 2016 Is Verstappen's Year (http://bit.ly/2f1qBLY)
- Let's Not Belittle The Formula 1 Drivers' Championship (http://bit.ly/2fcDyTJ)
- The FIA Bans 'The Verstappen' (http://bit.ly/2eDjTcB)
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Nico Hulkenberg debuts on the Inside Line F1 Podcast! In the off-season, we will bring to you a few Formula 1 drivers talking about their favourite radio messages and jokes from the sport.
After Nico Rosberg and David Coulthard's successful interviews on the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we now have the famous 'Hulk'. In this week's episode, Hulkenberg tells us his funniest radio message, how he found Juan Pablo Montoya funny in Austria in 2001 and his struggles in trying to remember his favourite Formula 1 joke.
Apart from the Hulkenberg special, we talk about Mercedes' overdrive to find Nico Rosberg's replacement and cashing in on the positive PR around it. Strangely enough, 'overtaking' was not added as a skill in their much-publicised advert for a Formula 1 driver. Get the hint?
If Fernando Alonso doesn't fill the vacant cockpit, does it indicate a decline in Bernie Ecclestone's control over the sport? And in no way is Valtteri Bottas a brave choice, Mr. Wolff. Let's hope that all the powers combine bring to us a Hamilton-Alonso pairing in 2017!
And finally, remember to subscribe to us on iTunes or Audio Boom as we bring to you Sergio 'Checo' Perez next week.
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(Season 2016, Episode 43)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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- Rosberg Wins, But Was Hamilton Fair? (http://bit.ly/2gkwBhk)
- Forget Hamilton and Rosberg, 2016 Is Verstappen's Year (http://bit.ly/2f1qBLY)
- Let's Not Belittle The Formula 1 Drivers' Championship (http://bit.ly/2fcDyTJ)
- The FIA Bans 'The Verstappen' (http://bit.ly/2eDjTcB)
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Nico Rosberg's shock retirement has just kicked off Formula 1's silly season to fill THE throne that will be left vacant by our reigning World Champion in 2017. Why the hell did Rosberg quit? We'd have loved to see him defend his title against Lewis Hamilton. But is this exactly why he quit?
We consider his move 'ballsy', given that quitting at the top is not everyone's cup of tea. But has he made sport suddenly look like a sales target? We discuss this in our special episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, also our third of the week! (Thank you Nico for making us work this hard!)
Who will Mercedes replace Nico Rosberg with? And will Rosberg's retirement make them go slow on Hamilton's impending sanction for his disobedience in Abu Dhabi? Talk of Rosberg stealing Hamilton's thunder twice over in the last few days.
Social media is abuzz with suggestions that Fernando Alonso should leave Mclaren for Mercedes and Formula 1 should re-live the epic Hamilton-Alonso story that ended abruptly in 2007. Apart from Alonso, we discuss a string of other names only to add to Mercedes' confusion. Irrespective of everyone's efforts, it'll be Bernie Ecclestone's efforts that will count the most to ensure that Mercedes hire a driver who can consistently challenge Hamilton in 2017.
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(Season 2016, Episode 42)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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- Forget Hamilton and Rosberg, 2016 Is Verstappen's Year (http://bit.ly/2f1qBLY)
- Let's Not Belittle The Formula 1 Drivers' Championship (http://bit.ly/2fcDyTJ)
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What will Mercedes do with Lewis Hamilton after his public act of disobedience in the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix? To us, all of it seems to be extra PR that Mercedes, Hamilton and even Formula 1 are enjoying. But seriously, what should they Mercedes do?
As for Nico Rosberg, he settled the 'worthy World Champion' debate by successfully overtaking Max Verstappen (yes, he overtook Verstappen)! In this episode, we also speak about Jenson Button's farewell race and how a retirement before his sabbatical makes perfect sense. Irony of life, maybe. Although, we believe he'll be perfect as a TV host, with or without his bubbly!
We were the first ones to point out that Sebastian Vettel acted on purpose when he held station and not overtake Nico Rosberg in the race. Was this a calculated move by Vettel to ensure that Hamilton's title tally remains at three and not add up to his tally of four? Cheeky!
And thank God that Verstappen ran into the other Nico, but given his pace, strategy and Hamilton's disinterest in winning the race, could he have won in Abu Dhabi? Also, Rosberg's title-winning party featured Ricciarodo, but did his shoey make an appearance too? Keke believes that Hamilton got lucky twice and we're still scratching our heads about the second instance. Lastly, we welcome Zak Brown to Formula 1 in our own little ways.
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(Season 2016, Episode 41)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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- Forget Hamilton and Rosberg, 2016 Is Verstappen's Year (http://bit.ly/2f1qBLY)
- Let's Not Belittle The Formula 1 Drivers' Championship (http://bit.ly/2fcDyTJ)
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In a special and unplanned episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we celebrate Nico Rosberg's first-ever Formula 1 World Championship victory. We debate whether Lewis Hamilton's tactic to slow down Rosberg was fair. A clash of objectives between a team trying to win every race it can and its driver trying to win his fourth Drivers' Championship!
How will Mercedes settle Hamilton's disobedience of a team instruction? And should Mercedes have interfered this much in the race given that the Constructors' Championship was sealed many races ago?
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(Season 2016, Episode 40)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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- The Best Driver Did Not Win (http://bit.ly/2fRwFaC)
- Forget Hamilton and Rosberg, 2016 Is Verstappen's Year (http://bit.ly/2f1qBLY)
- Let's Not Belittle The Formula 1 Drivers' Championship (http://bit.ly/2fcDyTJ)
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As the Hamilton vs. Rosberg title battle goes down to the wire, the big question is who will win the 2016 World Drivers' Championship. While the odds may be stacked in Rosberg’s favour, this is Formula 1 – and nothing’s over till it’s over. Could Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing be Lewis Hamilton’s best ally in the ‘duel of the desert'? Here’s a prediction we’re going to stick our heads out and make – respective of the outcome, when fans look back on the season they’ll probably believe that ‘the best driver did not win'.
Niki Lauda thinks that Max Verstappen could be the greatest ever Formula 1 driver – but he needs to be “careful” on his way. Cute that Lauda still thinks that Max will listen to him. As we all know, Max Verstappen listens to NOBODY! Meanwhile, Carlos Sainz admits that the drivers themselves don't understand Formula 1's rules. What hope do we ordinary mortals have then?
Bernie Ecclestone said some pretty interesting (and scandalous) things last week. He said Singapore “was just an airport” before Formula 1 happened and talked about Americans and their short attention spans. Bernie proposed a new double header race format and we tell you what we think about it. Of course, as fans, we're thrilled!
Mithila’s wish for Abu Dhabi is for fans to be treated to a serious Hamilton vs. Rosberg wheel to wheel battle on track. Could there be a better way to decide the World Championship? Formula 1 bids goodbye to two great drivers, Felipe Massa and Jenson Button. Finally, we make a confident prediction about Verstappen in Abu Dhabi. Tune in!
(Season 2016, Episode 39)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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- And That's How The FIA Avoided The Shoey On The Podium (http://bit.ly/2eirgbu)
- The FIA Bans The Verstappen (http://bit.ly/2eDjTcB)
- Pokemon Go At Formula 1 Races (http://bit.ly/2cPdzyG)
- Hamilton Must Be Pissed Off With Lauda (http://bit.ly/22r6XsP)
- Max Verstappen, Talent of the Century (http://bit.ly/1OxcZWf)
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The 2016 Brazilian Grand Prix could have given Formula 1 a new World Champion, but it didn't. However, it confirmed a fact that didn't need much confirming - that Max Verstappen is absolute World Champion material. Irrespective of the outcome of the World Drivers' Championship, 2016 will be remembered for the brilliance of Max Verstappen.
Lewis Hamilton won his first-ever race in Ayrton Senna's land ensuring that Abu Dhabi hosts the title decider yet again. We guess that Bernie Ecclestone and the Sheikhs would be very pleased given the amount of money they pay as hosting fees!
On the inside Line F1 Podcast this week, we laugh over Fernando Alonso’s sense of humour. He was a horrible cameraman, but hey, at least he gave us a good laugh! Alonso also said that F1 should pay fans to watch the sport. Though ironically, thanks to all his engine woes, Alonso has been the sports highest paid viewer for the better part of the last two seasons!
The success of the wet race in Brazil makes us wonder whether Bernie’s sprinkler idea is all that bad after all! Pirelli’s extreme wet tyres are so bad, but then we guess that’s true of all their tyres. Felipe Massa had an emotional farewell in Brazil, and we are sure that Jenson Button was slightly jealous – though that’s the price you pay for not making up your mind! And a gutsy Sergio Perez dumped his new sponsor on Twitter for a joke that clearly wasn’t funny.
Finally, the big question: As we head to the title decider in Abu Dhabi, who is going to emerge as World Champion? Tune in!
(Season 2016, Episode 38)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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- And That's How The FIA Avoided The Shoey On The Podium (http://bit.ly/2eirgbu)
- The FIA Bans The Verstappen (http://bit.ly/2eDjTcB)
- Pokemon Go At Formula 1 Races (http://bit.ly/2cPdzyG)
- Hamilton Must Be Pissed Off With Lauda (http://bit.ly/22r6XsP)
- Max Verstappen, Talent of the Century (http://bit.ly/1OxcZWf)
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The 2016 Brazilian Grand Prix could be a Grand Prix of firsts for the Mercedes drivers. Lewis Hamilton could win his first-ever Brazilian Grand Prix OR Nico Rosberg could win his first-ever Formula 1 Drivers' Championship. Let's hope the 'best driver' wins. In which case, shouldn't it then be Fernando Alonso?
We're loving the suspense and surprise of title fight this season and don't mind it being taken forward to Abu Dhabi. After all, there's finally some surprise in the sport other than Max Verstappen! Unless, of course, you're Robbie Williams.
While Abu Dhabi pays millions hoping to host a 'title decider', Brazil has done so 6 times in our recent memory. By the way, the 2012 edition of the race was also Mclaren and Jenson Button's last win. What are the bets we could be repeating this statistic for Mclaren this time, next year?
As we look forward to Interlagos, we share our vivid memories of a circuit that made Timo Glock world famous. We also remember a rare and unexpected robbery attempt on Jenson Button, Adrian Newey's Red Bull Racing 'tank' that withstood a bang in 2012 and Schumi helping Baby Schumi to his 3rd world title.
Will Nico Rosberg be able to race in Brazil without thinking of the Drivers' Championship? He's made the 'race-by-race' approach work, till date. We're sure that mind games will be at their absolute best. And as tough as it will ever be, we try and settle this whole 'Does Nico Rosberg deserve the Drivers' Championship?' debate. Let's remember, by saying that someone was 'lucky' to win a Formula 1 Drivers' Championship, that too in its longest season ever, might be belittling the title in itself!
As for Lewis Hamilton, we hope he's learning lessons from Serena Williams on how to thwart a 'match point'. Actually, who better than Williams to teach him.
Gravel traps, yes or no? Formula 1 has senseless penalties. It would be good to see some sensible ones applied too, especially for exceeding track limits. All sports have one. In fact, the one sport that doesn't is World Wrestling Entertainment.
And how on earth did Sebastian Vettel go scot free after his expletive laden radio message in Mexico? It is one thing to not respect competitors, but it is another to not respect the Race Director. The least they should've done was strip him of his 'Driver of the Day' award. But the FIA isn't in setting examples, so we shouldn't be surprised.
Fernando Alonso has called the current Formula 1 as Formula 1/2 (or Formula 0.5)! This is probably better than being classified as GP2. If Ross Brawn is indeed interested in working on the long term plans for the sport, it should include a robust part that should have the best drivers on the grid race in Formula 1 cars and not Formula 0.5!
Finally, just when we thought that almost no one would be been interested in learning from Formula 1, an Olympic Champion has indicated how skiing should use Formula 1 qualifying system at their World Cups. This comes in a year when we almost ditched the only thing that's working well in the sport.
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(Season 2016, Episode 37)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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FIA was sneaky in its ways to keep the shoey off the podium. We had an instance where 3 drivers were classified 3rd at least once. Thank you FIA, for embarrassing Formula 1. And thank you (not!) for ensuring the shoey man doesn't find himself on the podium, during the podium.
Daniel Ricciardo's shoey was missed in Mexico, but is it time for a new party trick? We're excited to know what it could be and how he's going to up that game!
The Mexico Grand Prix will be remembered for the FIA's inconsistent stewardship. One that saw Max Verstappen get penalty for doing a 'Lewis Hamilton', even when Hamilton himself didn't get one. And of course, Sebastian Vettel realised that the only driver who gets away by doing 'The Verstappen' is Max Verstappen himself.
What else did this episode teach us? Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso have friends in the FIA, but Sebastian Vettel certainly doesn't. In fact, after his tirade of abusive, there's little doubt there.
Should Lewis Hamilton have received a penalty? Probably, yes. Max Verstappen too? If Hamilton did, then yes, if not, then no. But Sebastian Vettel? We think not! Are they over-regulating the sport by trying to curb natural instincts of a racing car driver? But, we expect further sanctions towards Sebastian Vettel for dropping the F-bomb. A race ban? Or something far worse?
Eventually, we hope that Liberty Media realise how bunching the teams up and making them compete impacts the sport. A Verstappen vs. Vettel vs. Ricciardo is exactly what the sport needs, minus the swearing, of course.
Are Hamilton's start issues a thing of the past? We'll be glad, if they are. After all, blaming a clutch for losing the Drivers' Championships sounds very lame. We've been talking about Nico Rosberg and his 'match points' as we near the end of the 2016 season. But since when did we start calling it a 'match point'? This isn't tennis!
Is Max Verstappen a threat to Hamilton or Rosberg in the Drivers' Championship? Are we the only ones fearing that he could crash into either driver in the remaining two races? He almost knocked Rosberg out of the race in Mexico!
After witnessing the Mexico Grand Prix, we are forced to agree with Ecclestone's idea on building walls to ensure drivers race within track limits. And, Fernando Alonso was rated as 'the best Formula 1 driver' in an impromptu vote between 9 journalists. 8 out of those 9 voted for Alonso, barring one. We investigate who this journalist could be.
And finally, will Ross Brawn return to save Formula 1? We certainly hope that he does. Because given the movements in Formula E, we definitely should be considering an Inside Line Formula E Podcast!
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(Season 2016, Episode 36)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks:
- Will Hamilton Still Back Verstappen's Aggressive Moves? (http://bit.ly/2dZ8V1M)
- Will The FIA Ban The Shoey? (http://bit.ly/f1shoey)
- Nico Rosberg Suffers From Major FOMO (http://bit.ly/2c6m0Gx)
- Hamilton Must Be Pissed Off With Lauda (http://bit.ly/22r6XsP)
- Max Verstappen, Talent of the Century (http://bit.ly/1OxcZWf)
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The United States Grand Prix was a joke in itself. The only saving grace was the brief wheel-to-wheel battle between Carlos Sainz Jr. and Fernando Alonso. The BIG chatter from the weekend was the FIA banning 'The Verstappen' and Venus Williams snubbing Martin Brundle. Shame on you, Williams.
(Martin Brundle drove a race for the Williams F1 Team in 1988 - had Venus Williams known this fact, would she still have snubbed Brundle?)
How do Formula 1 drivers ensure that they don't become victims of 'The Verstappen'? Ask the FIA to ban it! Ridiculous or sensible? Either way, history suggests that the FIA could well un-ban what they've banned in the first place.
Actually, instead of banning 'The Verstappen' the FIA should have Max Verstappen host a session for the other drivers on how to pull of 'The Verstappen'. He's the one driver that's brought some cheer to Formula 1. Okay, Daniel Ricciardo too.
Ricciardo's shoey found yet another victim (in Gerard Butler) and given the fantastic promotion and free publicity for Red Bull, there's good chance that Bernie Ecclestone would ban the shoey if the the FIA didn't. But before the ban, we'd love to see Hamilton's reaction to being shoey-ed by Ricciardo.
Lewis Hamilton started his race well and that meant an expected end too - a much-needed victory. Due to obvious reasons, there's increasingly more focus on his starts and media behaviour. At his 'second' 'home' race, he scored well on both counts.
By the way, an evil move by the FIA to call him in for the official press conference on Thursday. They seem to have a dark side to their humour. But it wasn't just the FIA alone, even Red Bull Racing's Spy had something really humourous to say on this subject.
It was a shame to not see Max Verstappen on the podium. After all, it wasn't just Red Bull Racing alone, but the organisers too who had prepared well in expectation. His unexpected pit-stop and radio message caused much chatter. But despite his insistence, he might just end up finishing 4th in the Drivers' Championship, if his form and Ferrari's woes continue.
Also, a thumbs up to our listeners and all the Dutch fans for voting for Verstappen as the 'Driver of the Day' even in races he 'Did Not Finish'! And finally, Verstappen's parked car on the circuit brought out the Virtual Safety Car that eventually helped Nico Rosberg jump Ricciardo to second place. How ironic for Ricciardo, how lucky for Rosberg!
Fernando Alonso's drive to 5th showed us glimpses of his old self, but he was lucky in his clash against Felipe Massa. He should've been penalised. So typical of the FIA!
2017 might see cars, drivers and even different management for a few teams. There's talk of Ron Dennis retiring and Ross Brawn, among a few others, being discussed as his replacements.
Brawn is most welcome to come back to Formula 1. But, we're not sure who needs him the most - Ferrari, Mclaren or Formula 1! Ferrari's best finish was Kimi Raikkonen reversing himself in the pit-lane.
Over to Mexico, there's a possibility of Rosberg clinching the Drivers' Championship this weekend. But at the same time, there's possibility his points advantage could be cut down to just one point. The stakes are equally high for both Mercedes drivers, but Hamilton has been here a few times before, as for Rosberg, this is only his second time (first being in 2014).
Maybe this is why he sang 'Living on a Prayer' post the US GP. But he could well be singing 'We are the Champions' if things go his way this weekend. Ecclestone's comments on Rosberg were very rude, but can better be expected from him? He relies on teams, drivers and podcasters like us to market his sport.
Lastly, despite the Hamilton vs. Rosberg fight, Sergio Perez will be the most cheered driver on the grid in Mexico. Tune in!
(Season 2016, Episode 35)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us o...
Is the United States Grand Prix Lewis Hamilton's new home race? Going purely by his Instagram feed, we'd like to believe so. How many of Hamilton's reported girlfriends would cheer him in the Paddock? Would 'Joey' be visiting too? If so, they should broadcast a live car-to-television radio chat between Joey and Hamilton. We actually try simulate what this conversation could be like.
In the 'Race to the White House', who would Hamilton vote for - Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton? Also, would Bernie Ecclestone's pal, Donald Trump, attend the United States Grand Prix in Austin? Formula 1 is a perfect sport for Trump to invest in and we tell you why. All-in-all, we hope that being in the United States of America does motivate Hamilton to race as Hamilton - he's been Rosberg-like in the last few races.
Nico Rosberg's best psychological attack on Hamilton would be to invite Nicole Sherzinger to the US GP. It would also be yet another battle that Rosberg would win off-track - since beating Hamilton on-track seems unlikely this season. But Hamilton has always beaten Rosberg in the USA and Rosberg has never won here, will his 'fear of missing out' propel Rosberg to win his 8th first-ever win of the season? Surprisingly, Hamilton copied everything but Rosberg's clutch settings in Suzuka!
Let's hope that Hamilton skipped the Pirelli test due to a sore foot and not a sore thumb - after all, that's what people obsessed with social media suffer from! Moving on from Hamilton, Nico Hulkenberg's move to Renault would mean that he would at least go the Fernando Alonso and not the Adrian Sutil way. Good choice, Nico!
If Valtteri Bottas partners Hulkenberg at Renault, should Williams request Felipe Massa to stay back for yet another season? Renault said that they would need five years to be World Champion. Given Renault's commitment phobia to Formula 1, will they be around for that long? It is interesting how Sebastian Vettel and Nico Hulkenberg have cited Michael Schumacher as an inspiration in their career moves. Should Jenson Button seek some inspiration too?
Finally, we tell you why Ron Dennis' 5 on 10 rating is terrible for Mclaren-Honda and how Mark Webber's retirement automatically increases his chances of being subject to Daniel Ricciardo's famous shoey! Seeing how Ricciardo's 'shoe' has suddenly become so popular, will Red Bull Racing hike their sponsorship rates for 'official shoe supplier'?
Tune in!
(Season 2016, Episode 34)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks:
- Will Hamilton Still Back Verstappen's Aggressive Moves? (http://bit.ly/2dZ8V1M)
- Will The FIA Ban The Shoey? (http://bit.ly/f1shoey)
- Nico Rosberg Suffers From Major FOMO (http://bit.ly/2c6m0Gx)
- Hamilton Must Be Pissed Off With Lauda (http://bit.ly/22r6XsP)
- Max Verstappen, Talent of the Century (http://bit.ly/1OxcZWf)
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Max Verstappen pulled off a 'Verstappen' on Lewis Hamilton at Suzuka. This made us wonder, will Lewis Hamilton still back Max Verstappen's aggressive moves? The Hamilton vs. Verstappen battle was our highlight moment!
The FIA had a chat with Verstappen and told him that they're 'watching' him. Well, if not for Verstappen, who have the FIA been watching all of 2016? This lad has had our eyes glued on him. Maybe, Baby Vettel is now THE Vettel for Red Bull Racing.
The Rosberg vs. Hamilton battle - we're hoping for at least one on-track battle between the two title rivals before this year's championship is concluded. However, it seems that Hamilton is hell bent on picking battles on and off track. We discuss the various avoidable episodes for the Lewis Hamilton camp from the last week. By the way, some of it reminded us of the prank played on Juan Pablo Montoya in 2004.
Will Nico Rosberg be a worthy Formula 1 champion? That's the latest debate on social media and while we're not taking sides, we do add our perspectives from this season. At the same time, we should be thankful that we've a fight on our hands (and on the tele) as we witness the 2016 Drivers' Championship being fought tooth-and-nail between two team-mates, driving for a team that's been very fair and just in their approach towards both contenders. On that note, THANK YOU and CONGRATULATIONS, Mercedes!
Mercedes to Formula E? We tell you why they're eyeing another single-seater championship and if Red Bull and Ferrari could follow suit too. Are Mercedes too bored of dominating Formula 1 and now have their sights on Formula E? Also, if Formula E's prowess grows in the coming years, will Formula 1 lose its relevance? And could Formula 1 go all-electric to remain relevant? The next few years will define the future of this category of racing.
Ferrari and Mclaren - two of Formula 1's most-iconic teams seem unable to find an answer to their struggles. As for Ferrari and Sebastian Vettel, is the 'Michael Schumacher' dream going to remain a dream after all? And it seems that curse of the 'Number 2' got to Vettel in Suzuka, after all. Would a 16th and 18th place finish at Suzuka please Honda? Well, so long as Fernando Alonso didn't compare their Formula 1 engine to a GP2 engine!
We tell you why Nico Hulkenberg should hedge his bets and go off to Renault and how GP3 is trying all it can to make sure their drivers are Formula 1 ready from 2017 onwards. The one line we had fun reading in this episode was 'Jan wonders if his son will have a contract come Jan'! And finally, we scoop out some inside information to tell you why the revolutionary 'car-to-television' interview was deferred from Malaysia to Japan.
Tune in!
(Season 2016, Episode 33)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks:
- Will The FIA Ban The Shoey? (http://bit.ly/f1shoey)
- Nico Rosberg Suffers From Major FOMO (http://bit.ly/2c6m0Gx)
- Hamilton Must Be Pissed Off With Lauda (http://bit.ly/22r6XsP)
- Le Mans Says No To Formula 1 (http://bit.ly/22nSUUU)
- Max Verstappen, Talent of the Century (http://bit.ly/1OxcZWf)
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Nico Rosberg is lucky that Mercedes built him a tank that went through the 2016 Malaysian Grand Prix undamaged. Rosberg was lucky on multiple other counts too, including that he had a clean getaway (the Mercedes cars can’t take that for granted anymore) and the two VSC periods that helped him climb back up the order.
Daniel Ricciardo had a great result to win the race. Will drivers not want to be on the podium with Ricciardo though, given his love for the ‘shoey’ (gross!)? Mark Webber was smart, he threw away Ricciardo’s shoe – the other podium victims need to learn from him. Given how much the FIA loves clamping down on everything that’s fun in F1, maybe they will ban the shoey on the podium too? A BIG thank you to Red Bull Racing for allowing Ricciardo and Verstappen to race fair and square. Ricciardo managed to do what not a lot of drivers have done this season – he kept Verstappen behind on-track (he claims to have learnt this from Verstappen himself!)
Lewis Hamilton made the race interesting – not sure if it was thanks to his engine failure, post-race comments (or both!). Hamilton believes that ‘something or someone doesn’t want him to win this year’ – and he’s right. We tell you who this person in the Mercedes garage is, who has been mercilessly trying to keep Hamilton from winning.
Nico Rosberg’s penalty was strange. It seems that the FIA does not want drivers to overtake on track at all! Rosberg has notched up so many penalties this season that he’s halfway to a race ban. Clearly, 'someone or something' is conspiring against him to get him so many penalties!
Hamilton’s bad luck was Mercedes’ bad luck – they lost their second attempt at equaling the record for the most consecutive wins in Formula 1. Speaking of records, Jenson Button notched up 300 Grand Prix starts – and McLaren celebrated this by turning their paddock into an English pub (luckily no shoeys on offer there).
Ferrari’s race was like how their whole season has been – all talk. Surprisingly, Raikkonen is outperforming Vettel. Perhaps Vettel go the Alonso way if Ferrari are unable to deliver a winning package in 2017! Is McLaren now part of the midfield teams with Williams and Force India? If so, they’re still at the bottom of that mid field.
BMW recently announced their motorsport program and it doesn’t feature F1, but does include Formula E and the WEC. We guess they’ve been listening to Fernando Alonso’s criticism of the sport and decided to stay out!
Here’s the big question: Can Hamilton still win the World Drivers' Championship? Of course! 5 races, 125 points to go. Let's hope a clutch, an engine or swapping of teams doesn't decide this year's champion.
Suzuka is up this weekend, and it promises to be a real cracker. Will it be a Mercedes 1-2 again, or can Red Bull Racing challenge them?
Tune in!
(Season 2016, Episode 32)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
Follow on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://twitter.com/kunalashah)
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks:
- Nico Rosberg Suffers From Major FOMO (http://bit.ly/2c6m0Gx)
- Hamilton Must Be Pissed Off With Lauda (http://bit.ly/22r6XsP)
- Le Mans Says No To Formula 1 (http://bit.ly/22nSUUU)
- Max Verstappen,...
Yes, another one of those titles where we urge you to judge our podcast by the title, or not. Disclaimer: we’re only having fun and we hope you do so too. In the Apple-Mclaren story, we wonder if Tim Cook could be the man to turn Mclaren around. And how is it that despite attracting iconic brands such as Honda, Fernando Alonso and now Apple (possibly), Mclaren isn’t able to repeat its iconic performances.
However, if Apple do get involved, let’s hope that their creative team comes up with something better than iMclaren - eek! Also, is Apple’s main interest Fernando Alonso’s radio messages being available for download via iTunes? And just by the way, we’re already on iTunes, so here’s where you can subscribe: http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast
Fernando Alonso - is he penning an autobiography? We love the Alonso 2.0 at Mclaren and let’s hope he publishes his funny radio messages, if nothing. And, our love for him shot through the roof after he declared that he wouldn’t be interested in Pokemon GO!
As for Honda, they’ve expanded operations to supply to a second team in Formula 1 in the near future. Is this the real reason behind their expansion? Well, our investigative reports indicate otherwise. Oh and they also say that they’re ahead of Toro Rosso. While this claim may defy some logic, we try to prove their point.
A decade since Lewis Hamilton’s first ever Formula 1 test. We talk about his legendary career and hope that we don’t lose his talent to Hollywood or Music! A Hamilton vs. Vettel vs. Alonso vs. Raikkonen vs. Verstappen battle would be stuff that dreams are made of. Would Liberty Media have the liberty to engineer such duels in the near future?
We also bring focus to Anthony Hamilton’s views on Motorsport and how expensive Motorsport already is, how a draft selection policy would be good for Formula 1 but could be too cool for Formula 1 to implement. But, if drivers had performance targets, Kimi Raikkonen would’ve been shown the door this year. Yes, we talk serious stuff too, here’s proof!
Formula 1 plans to exploit their gaming and gambling potential. We tell you who their Chief Gaming Officer could be, but no points for guessing the one man most worthy of the Chief Gambling Officer for the sport.
Have you seen Daniel Ricciardo smile all by himself in pre-podium ceremony? We tell you the secret of his laughs. Shockingly and boldly enough, Ricciardo has rallied his support behind Nico Rosberg for the Drivers’ Championship title. We’ve a short piece of advice for the Honey Badger - beware of the trolls this week!
Is Abu Dhabi Grand Prix the Pastor Maldonado of Grand Prix circuits? With Malaysia coming up this weekend, will Rosberg's ‘FOMO' drive him to yet another ‘first ever’ win? But before you pick your winner, remember: Hamilton has always finished ahead of Rosberg at Sepang, will it be any different this Sunday?
(Season 2016, Episode 31)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
Follow on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://twitter.com/kunalashah)
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks:
- Nico Rosberg Suffers From Major FOMO (http://bit.ly/2c6m0Gx)
- Hamilton Must Be Pissed Off With Lauda (http://bit.ly/22r6XsP)
- Le Mans Says No To Formula 1 (http://bit.ly/22nSUUU)
- Max ...
With Jenson Button’s help we’ve cracked the perfect idea to bring younger audiences to F1 races – install Pokemon Go monsters at every Grand Prix! Maybe they’re already working on this and decided to live test in Singapore on the perfect target audience, Max Verstappen. Yes, we are referring to the ‘Godzilla’ on track. Although, this novel idea of ours may lead to more jaywalkers on track - like the marshal in Singapore (but seriously, shouldn't the FIA be penalised for this incident?)! After encountering the Hulk at the start of the race on Sunday, young Verstappen did have the perfect teenager of a weekend.
Nico Rosberg won in Singapore, but the race went down to the wire. In an attempt to bring Lewis Hamilton back on the podium, did Mercedes jeopardize Rosberg’s win? What if the situations were reversed? There'd be carnage!
It was also Rosberg’s 200th Formula One start – and another driver’s 300th, tune in to find out who. As the Drivers’ Championship battle continues, we're not taking sides yet - 6 races or nearly 1/3rd of the season yet remaining. But Ferrari, what were they thinking? Or were they thinking at all? After being butted off the podium, maybe Kimi Raikkonen tipped the Singapore cops about Maurizio Arrivabene’s cigarette butt, we think.
Ferrari praised Raikkonen’s race as a ‘World Champion’ effort, but they didn’t act like a World Champion team. We’d not blame them though; it’s been nearly a decade since their last crown. While we missed Raikkonen’s uncomfortable waving on the podium and the mumbling, the Iceman did get some overtaking practice in Singapore along with some opportunity for to play his radio classics.
We thank Red Bull Racing for allowing us to enjoy the Max Verstappen vs. Daniil Kvyat battle on-track without issuing team orders. Although, we were almost certain to hear back a ‘NO’ had they instructed Kvyat to move over. In some ways, did this ‘personal’ battle help Kvyat get some closure on the unceremonious demotion? Let’s hope so. And of course, thank you to Red Bull Racing for livening up the last 14 laps of the race with a well though of tyre strategy for Daniel Ricciardo, who is increasingly becoming our choice for the ‘Driver of the Season’ and should’ve won ‘Driver of the Day’ in Singapore.
We are impressed by Niki Lauda’s humour, top marks for his comeback to Max Verstappen on their ongoing “psychiatrist” banter. A new but expected power struggle seems to be brewing in Formula 1 between Bernie Eccelstone and Chase Carey, which way will things go? Carey’s biggest short-term task will be to retain Fernando Alonso after 2017. In the meanwhile, we’re happy to enjoy some hilarious jokes at Mr. Chase Carey’s expense. Are we the first ones to do so?
NASCAR has named a race ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,’ will Formula 1 ever get so cool? And if it ever thinks of doing so, let’s call the Singapore Grand Prix night race the ‘The Dark Night’! Finally, we congratulate Alex Zanardi, a true champion and remember one of our greatest - Keep Fighting Michael! Tune in!
(Season 2016, Episode 30)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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- Nico Rosberg Suf...
Mercedes to be challenged in Singapore, really? Or is this yet another Ferrari-inspired pre-race PR hype? Singapore has been tagged as Red Bull Racing’s track, and boy are we excited! Will we get to see some Verstappen vs. Ricciardo action (and will Red Bull Racing let it be a fair fight!)?
To keep his championship hopes alive, Nico Rosberg must fight against all odds in Singapore. Forget winning, he's not been on the podium here since 8 years! At the same time, he had his ‘first-ever’ wins in Spa and Monza in the last fortnight, can he keep up that trend? We hope his 'FOMO' drives him to the top step on Sunday.
Lewis Hamilton is good for Formula 1 and for our podcast. The last episode should have been called 'Lewis Hamilton's Team-Mate Wins In Italy' to get more people to tune in! In a lot of ways, Rosberg is fighting not only Hamilton, but an entire mentality in the paddock (and the million fans) who believe that Hamilton is meant to be World Champion.
Max Verstappen and Niki Lauda had a public face-off, will they visit a psychiatrist together to bond? Glad we’re reminded that Verstappen is still a teenager by his typical teenage back answering. Given the lacking bromance between Lauda and Verstappen, we are glad that Verstappen didn’t sign with Mercedes. But for how long can they remain apart?
We welcome the new owners of Formula 1 to Formula 1 and to the Inside Line F1 Podcast, of course. The new owners say they will evolve the business model of F1 to generate more revenue. We think they should also fix the regulations that don't allow us too much competition these days. They've picked up the profitable business of Formula 1, but will they be able to make the eco-system of Formula 1 stable and profitable too?
Also, will the American owners be at their toughest best when negotiating with the Russian Grand Prix organisers? Official Live Streaming (rather than just Official Live Timing) is the next big introduction that Formula 1 should make. Just btw, MotoGP has had theirs since almost a decade!
Speaking of the spirit of competition, did Mercedes actually help Ferrari improve? And if so, Ferrari were foolish to not seek help from Red Bull Racing too. Luckily they weren’t so foolish so as to seek help from Mclaren!
It certainly looks like a season of retirements - Massa, possibly Button and now Ecclestone too? Or will Ecclestone’s be a sabbatical genuinely? One thing’s for sure, we aren’t retiring any time soon.
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(Season 2016, Episode 29)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks:
- Kimi Raikkonen Finally Wins Something (http://bit.ly/2aI2s9g)
- Must Be Pissed Off With Lauda (http://bit.ly/22r6XsP)
- Le Mans Says No To Formula 1 (http://bit.ly/22nSUUU)
- Max Verstappen, Talent of the Century (http://bit.ly/1OxcZWf)
- Verstappen & Hamilton, F1's Dream Team? (http://bit.ly/29KyEJx)
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Nico Rosberg has done it again – surprised the hell out of us, that is. He won his first ever race at Monza, right on the heels of his first ever win at Spa. He also won his first Driver of the Day award! Is his FOMO, or ‘Fear of Missing Out’ driving him? The BIGGER question is, will it culminate into his first ever World Championship victory too?
The Inside Line F1 Podcast turns football analysts as we analyze the friendly match between 'F1 Stars vs. All Stars', held on the pit-straight in Monza. Fernando Alonso was the best player (because football does not need an engine), Jolyon Palmer scored an own goal (no surprises) and Max Verstappen was the best defender (did anyone get hurt?!) We wonder whether Daniil Kvyat was demoted to the bench!
Are Lewis Hamilton’s starts from pole position jinxed? We talk about manual starts, the one thing making the 2016 season exciting (apart from Max Verstappen). Manual starts are awesome because you have some drivers gaining positions, others losing positions – and some just blaming the clutch!
The podium celebrations at Monza were more fun than the race itself. We loved Rosberg’s podium performance (did it give Lewis ‘Rockstar’ Hamilton a complex?). If Rosberg ever applies to Ferrari, we are sure his Italian speaking skills will be helpful! We also tell you why Rosberg chose to sing that particular song apart from the fact that it is super catchy!
Why was Max Verstappen unusually subdued at Monza? Perhaps we should have a ‘chat’ with young Max, because everyone seems to want to have a chat with him! Was Daniel Ricciardo’s overtaking move on Bottas THE move of the season?
Constructor battles are heating up as Ferrari closed the gap to Red Bull Racing and Williams continued to fight Force India. We give you our predictions on what lies ahead in these battles. How did Bottas’ changed helmet help him beat Ricciardo in qualifying?
We have big news from the September 'silly season'. Felipe Massa announced his retirement from Formula 1, who will replace him at Williams? Jenson Button is taking a sabbatical next year, seems McLaren has a hard time letting go of their World Champion drivers. Button is going to spend 2017 doing what all retired drivers do – without calling it a retirement! Next in the line of retirements could be none other than Bernie Ecclestone – buzz has it that F1 is set to change ownership soon. Will that be for the better of the sport?
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(Season 2016, Episode 28)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. Kimi Raikkonen Finally Wins Something (http://bit.ly/2aI2s9g) 2. Must Be Pissed Off With Lauda (http://bit.ly/22r6XsP) 3. Le Mans Says No To Formula 1 (http://bit.ly/22nSUUU) 4. Max Verstappen, Talent of the Century (http://bit.ly/1OxcZWf) 5. Verstappen & Hamilton, F1's Dream Team? (http://bit.ly/29KyEJx)
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Yes, we’re the first ones to say it – both Mercedes drivers got lucky in Spa. Nico Rosberg won his 20th Grand Prix because of Lewis Hamilton’s grid penalties. In the same breath, we’ve got to agree that Hamilton was lucky to make it to the podium (from P21) thanks to the Safety Car period and the red flag. Though we wonder why Lewis Hamilton didn’t win the 44 lap Grand Prix, if 44 is his lucky number! Only 9 points separate the duo, which way will the remainder of the season go?
Formula 1 returned after the summer break with a bang at Spa – it was a race of collisions and crashes (mostly into Ferraris). Was Vettel at fault at the first corner? Vettel should have a ‘How to Overtake Max Verstappen’ class with mandatory attendance for Raikkonen.
Max Verstappen has been accused of dangerous driving, but of course the FIA won’t do anything about it. He’s THE crowd puller, at the moment. Though Niki Lauda believes that Max needs to visit a psychiatrist! Lauda says that he will call Jos if Max does not listen – Parent Teacher Meeting for the teenager in Monza? Also, did the young sensation not win the ‘Driver of the Day’ in Spa because his entire Orange Army was at the race track? Of course, Hamilton did find support in his Barmy Army.
Force India love affair with Spa continued, though Hulkenberg may have been robbed of a podium finish. The team’s survival is in question if Sergio Perez moves teams in 2017. Maybe finishing 4th in the Constructors’ Championship will earn them the deficit.
Will Kevin Magnusen be fit for Monza – and if not, will Renault make the popular decision of getting Carmen Jorda to drive? And was Fernando Alonso’s P22 to P7 more noteworthy than Hamilton’s recovery drive? With newer talent gaining popularity and faster cockpits, will Alonso have a chance for his final flourish at all?
Over the summer break, we learnt that Bernie Ecclestone plans to sell Formula 1's radio messages (with a premium charge for listening to Raikkonen’s radio?). On that note, Minttu signed up for a lifetime of realtime Raikkonen humour! Hamilton hung out with Nicole over summer, and she was a real-life Pussy Cat (Doll). Also, our favourite moment of the summer break, Ricciardo calling bull-sh** on Hamilton’s tweet!
Nico Rosberg has never won at Monza, will it be yet another ‘first’ for him? And will Hamilton equalize Fangio and Senna’s record for maximum poles? There’s a lot of Formula 1 this week and on our podcast, tune in!
(Season 2016, Episode 27)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks:
- Ferrari Were Forced To Re-sign Kimi Raikkonen (http://bit.ly/29hLA7I)
- Hamilton Must Be Pissed Off With Lauda (http://bit.ly/22r6XsP)
- Le Mans Says No To Formula 1 (http://bit.ly/22nSUUU)
- Max Verstappen, Talent of the Century (http://bit.ly/1OxcZWf)
- Verstappen & Hamilton, F1's Dream Team? (http://bit.ly/29KyEJx)
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Max Verstappen vs. Daniel Ricciardo seems more fun than the battle of the Mercedes drivers. Well, it will seem so till Red Bull Racing decide to play favourites. Since the flavour of the season is ‘Verstappen’, did Nico Rosberg get penalised for pulling a Max Verstappen on Max Verstappen? Well, he learned it the hard way that NO ONE overtakes Max Verstappen! And on that note, we tell you why Verstappen obeying a team order isn’t too bad (for him) after all.
Nico Rosberg might need a sports psychologist, but he’s got Niki Lauda by his side till he gets one helping him cope with the 62 points swing in his Drivers’ Championship battle. The Formula 1 bromance continues over free ice-cream! While Mercedes’ pit-stop blunder added to Rosberg’s disaster, we wonder if fans would’ve cried ‘controversy’ had the same happened to their ever-favourite Lewis Hamilton.
With ‘wet starts’ being reinstated in Formula 1, Rosberg might not entirely be pleased. On a more serious note, we’ve seriously got to look at and support Daniil Kvyat. Are we caring too much about his racing career over his mental well being?
Are Sergio Perez and his sponsors being foolish in looking for options outside of Force India? Would Williams or Renault actually be a better bet for him?
After thousand of quotes from the drivers and management, Ferrari admitted their car was just ‘slow’! Thank you for being honest.
Williams are publicly pursuing Jenson Button. We talk about the polygamous ways of our sport. Will they have a Button-Massa, Button-Bottas or Button-Perez combination? Well, so long as they keep Jenson Button in the sport.
Bernie Ecclestone’s job, now weren’t we the first ones to say it had to be an insider’s job? Ecclestone’s helicopter pilot was of course upset. After all, it is known that the CEO of the sport takes off in his helicopter and leaves the circuit way before the race ends! Imagine going to the races, but not getting to see the action till the end.
Finally, Mick Schumacher. He’s enjoying attention from Ferrari and Mercedes at the same time. We can’t recollect which other driver has enjoyed attention from these rivals teams publicly.
Tune in!
(Season 2016, Episode 26)
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Kimi Raikkonen finally won something - the ‘Driver of the Day’ in the Hungarian Grand Prix. Did Max Verstappen's fans vote for him as a 'thank you' gesture for not overtaking their driver again? And of course, we applaud Lewis Hamilton’s perfect race start - one that took him nearly 10 races to master. Not to forget, his ‘international hand gesture’ to a lesser known Esteban Gutierrez.
Nico Rosberg’s third (or fourth?) consecutive date with the FIA Stewards? Did they pull him up three hours after qualifying because they didn’t have better Saturday night plans? We tell why it is brave of Mercedes and Nico Rosberg to extend their contract by two full seasons. Pascal Wehrlein might not be the only one; the news of their extension has upset a hopeful Pastor Maldonado too.
Max Verstappen vs. Kimi Raikkonen, yet again. Martin Brundle termed Verstappen’s defence against Raikkonen as ‘junior formulae’ like. Then we wonder why watch Formula 1 if ‘junior formulae’ racing can be this much fun! Also, Formula 1’s ticket sales grew 6% in 2015. That’s also the year Max Verstappen started racing - just saying!
P7 and applaud for Fernando Alonso’s consistency. Are Mclaren-Honda the best of the rest really? Anyway, who will have the last laugh - Alonso or Vettel? They’ve differed in their bets on Ferrari being THE team to beat Mercedes in the near future.
Ferrari’s desperation in wanting to win in Formula 1 shows in their approaching Ross Brawn. We’d love to see them reunite and re-work their magic, but it seems highly unlikely. And will Williams sign Red Bull Racing’s to-be-fired Daniil Kvyat?
It seems that the FIA tend to get more ridiculous each time we point our their ridiculousness. So its best we leave aside the recent ‘radio rules’ clarification, much like we did so to the ‘elimination based’ qualifying format or the double points system.
Our heart goes out to Bernie Ecclestone’s family in the wake of the news of his mother-in-law (who is by the way younger than him) being kidnapped in Brazil. We try and wonder who these kidnappers could be - on a lighter note only.
Nico Rosberg and Mercedes’ home is the upcoming German Grand Prix. While they will win, will he? We’ve got the second half of the season ahead of us and all to play for. Game on!
(Season 2016, Episode 25)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. Ferrari Were Forced To Re-sign Kimi Raikkonen (http://bit.ly/29hLA7I) 2. Hamilton Must Be Pissed Off With Lauda (http://bit.ly/22r6XsP) 3. Le Mans Says No To Formula 1 (http://bit.ly/22nSUUU) 4. Max Verstappen, Talent of the Century (http://bit.ly/1OxcZWf) 5. Verstappen & Hamilton, F1's Dream Team? (http://bit.ly/29KyEJx)
F1 #Formula1 #FormulaOne #CarRacing #AutoRacing #Ferrari #Mercedes #Mclaren #Honda #RedBull #Motorsport #Motorracing #Sports #Podcast #RedBullRacing #MaxVerstappen #LewisHamilton
Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, what rock stars! Both drivers were on top if their game at the British Grand Prix. Can any constructor manage to pull off the dream team pairing of Hamilton and Verstappen?
Hamilton nearly collided with the Safety Car, clearly he is most susceptible to crash with another Mercedes when it is leading! After Max Verstappen’s gutsy overtake on Nico Rosberg, his popularity among British fans has risen exponentially. Speaking of popularity, Verstappen won the ‘Driver of the Day’ award again – seems Verstappen and his fans outperformed Hamilton and his fans!
The radio ban continues to make news, after Nico Rosberg was penalised for breaking rules. Will breaking the radio ban become the newest strategic weapon for teams? If so, which team will be the first to do so? Rosberg also visited the stewards for the third time in eight days, what’s going on there.
Rosberg was endlessly booed on the podium, revenge for fans or bad sportsmanship? Niki Lauda breached the bro code by trash talking Hamilton and then conveniently ‘retracted’ his statements. Kimi Raikkonen signed a new contract with Ferrari and happy to have disappointed some people by doing so (this includes Kunal!). Honda finally admitted that no other F1 team wanted to partner with them and we wonder why (not!). Lastly, Formula 1’s legendary driver Pastor Maldonado found a way to bring himself in the news again.
Tune in!
(Season 2016, Episode 24)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. Ferrari Were Forced To Re-sign Kimi Raikkonen (http://bit.ly/29hLA7I) 2. Hamilton Must Be Pissed Off With Lauda (http://bit.ly/22r6XsP) 3. Le Mans Says No To Formula 1 (http://bit.ly/22nSUUU) 4. Max Verstappen, Talent of the Century (http://bit.ly/1OxcZWf) 5. Vettel Should Replace Ecclestone As F1's CEO (http://bit.ly/1qFdh2K)
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The 2016 Austrian Grand Prix was the best advertisement for Formula 1 – wheel to wheel action, tyre strategy and a fair share of controversy! Are Mercedes trying to protect Nico Rosberg by blaming the issue on brake-by-wire? As far as we know, brake-by-wire does not affect the steering wheel! And why were Mercedes hell-bent on making Hamilton lose by strategy or slower pitstops? Every time the pressure piles on, Rosberg eventually succumbs. Definitely not the mental make-up of a champion – does Rosberg deserve to be World Champion?
While Mercedes contemplates team orders, we tell you why it’s a terrible idea. If Mercedes were to be inspired by Red Bull Racing, they would have demoted Rosberg to Manor and promoted Pascal Wehrlein in his place - a gift for his resilient P10 too! Pirelli gifted Sebastian Vettel a tyre blowout for his birthday. Sure he would have been happier blowing out candles instead. Kimi Raikkonen had some unexpected champagne, funny that he’s having his second wedding before his second world championship. Max Verstappen continues to be everyone’s favourite (ours too!) sweeping away the Driver of the Day awards.
Jenson Button's P6 would've seemed like victory to Mclaren-Honda. The Japanese manufacturer is considering investing in a Formula E program. Is this to hide from their Formula 1 miseries? We tell you more.
Back-to-back races means that the British Grand Prix is coming up this weekend! Is anyone willing to bet against Lewis Hamilton at his home race? We aren’t – Hammer Time awaits, we say! Our prediction? Since Formula 1 loves revenge, Nico Rosberg will be booed on the podium – if he makes it there, that is.
Tune in!
(Season 2016, Episode 23)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. Ban The DRS, Not The Radio (http://bit.ly/28N3bnu) 2. Hamilton Must Be Pissed Off With Lauda (http://bit.ly/22r6XsP) 3. Le Mans Says No To Formula 1 (http://bit.ly/22nSUUU) 4. Max Verstappen, Talent of the Century (http://bit.ly/1OxcZWf) 5. Vettel Should Replace Ecclestone As F1's CEO (http://bit.ly/1qFdh2K)
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If he has any hopes of winning his third championship on the trot, the real Lewis Hamilton needs to stand up – show us the quick racer he is, minus the distractions (music, movies and Penelope Cruz). Meanwhile Niki Lauda was spotted sharing ice cream with Nico Rosberg, where was Lewis in all of this? Maybe they made Lewis wait in the car!
Hamilton is smartly planning his retirement with Mercedes – he will be building supercars and doing demos, basically becoming the next David Coulthard? With autonomous cars likely to be the biggest threat to Formula 1, guess all drivers need retirement plans (not just Fernando Alonso!).
Apart from hanging out with Lauda, Rosberg has been doing various other things we thought are Hamilton’s specialty. This includes hanging out at exotic destinations (Ibiza), posing with private jets for no apparent reason, fanboy moments with Hollywood stars and pissing off Formula 1’s sponsors. Hopefully, the next Lewis-inspired move he pulls off is winning a World Championship.
Strange things are happening in Formula One. Hamilton and Rosberg’s relationship has never been better, thanks to some dubious bonding in a Monaco swimming pool. The poster boy of capitalism, Bernie Ecclestone, is planning to do away with bonus payments for the big teams. The silly season rumours continue to fly, will Kimi stay or go?
More speed but less races, should we be excited about the 2017 season? Or is it all a marketing hoax? Britain may have voted to Brexit, but when will Formula One get the big Ecc-xit? Mclaren-Honda and Fernando Alonso continue to make a joke of themselves on and off track and we are happy to laugh along. With the 2016 Austrian Grand Prix coming up, we predict that the Red Bull Ring might need to be renamed as Mercedes Ring.
Tune in!
(Season 2016, Episode 22)
F1 #Formula1 #FormulaOne #CarRacing #AutoRacing #Ferrari #Mercedes #Mclaren #Honda #RedBull #Motorsport #Motorracing #Sports #Podcast #RedBullRacing #MaxVerstappen #LewisHamilton
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. Ban The DRS, Not The Radio (http://bit.ly/28N3bnu) 2. Hamilton Must Be Pissed Off With Lauda (http://bit.ly/22r6XsP) 3. Le Mans Says No To Formula 1 (http://bit.ly/22nSUUU) 4. Max Verstappen, Talent of the Century (http://bit.ly/1OxcZWf) 5. Vettel Should Replace Ecclestone As F1's CEO (http://bit.ly/1qFdh2K)
The radio ban is unfair, and Lewis Hamilton will agree. How can you expect drivers to race and solve engineering puzzles at 300kmph? For all the stupid rules Formula 1 has, DRS continues to live on. In this week’s episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, ban DRS and not radio, we say! And till then, Lewis will be happy to know that the radio ban does not extend to Snapchat!
Formula 1 went wrong with their map, letting a country that’s more in Asia host the European Grand Prix. Guess money can buy anything in this sport! If Baku becomes a night race, we won’t get to see the pretty castles – through we are no longer sure if they were just giant print outs of castles? We also deconstruct the entire incorrect engine mode saga (Mercedes, so stupid).
Formula 1’s favourite bromance has gone further downhill after Lauda openly criticized Hamilton’s race at Baku. Nico Rosberg is not just copying Hamilton’s car setup, but he’s also copying helmet manufacturers. Hamilton has managed to get Mercedes to sponsor his acting films, smart guy. But just what does he have to do to get Penelope Cruz’s attention?
Sebastian Vettel should be appointed as the Official Joker of Formula One – as Bernie Ecclestone’s successor, we mean. Perhaps Heineken will consider a sponsorship with Ferrari because the team seems drunk all the time – they still think they can win the Constructors’ Championship! Vettel made Ferrari change their pitstop strategy mid-race, so obviously it’s him running the team and not Arrivabene. Could Sergio Perez have won the race if not for his gearbox penalty? Alonso is having a ‘luxury retirement’ at McLaren, is that why the team has just appointed a lifestyle partner?
Lastly, Red Bull Racing had a forgettable outing in Azerbaijan, but it seems that Daniel Ricciardo chose to forgive and forget while renewing his contract. Or is this a hint that Ferrari will renew the always struggling Kimi Raikkonen?
Tune in!
(Season 2016, Episode 21)
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The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
Follow on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://twitter.com/kunalashah)
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. Which F1 Driver Will Go Where In 2017? (http://bit.ly/28nX5Em) 2. Hamilton Must Be Pissed Off With Lauda (http://bit.ly/22r6XsP) 3. Le Mans Says No To Formula 1 (http://bit.ly/22nSUUU) 4. Max Verstappen, Talent of the Century (http://bit.ly/1OxcZWf) 5. Vettel Should Replace Ecclestone As F1's CEO (http://bit.ly/1qFdh2K)
Lewis Hamilton may have won in Canada, but it was the second time this season he was gifted a victory. First by Red Bull Racing and now by Ferrari – it seems like the entire paddock is conspiring to have Lewis Hamilton as World Champion again! Pity Justin Bieber wasn’t around to celebrate with Lewis on the podium.
Max Verstappen or Carlos Sainz Jr. – which future World Champion had a better race in Canada? And Kimi Raikkonen could learn a trick or two from Verstappen's brilliant defence over Nico Rosberg's charges in Canada. What’s common between a Formula 1 race and the Amber Lounge bar menu? We tell you.
Speaking of conspiracies, Daniel Ricciardo had a slow pit-stop again (and we are not surprised). Should he jump ship to Ferrari? Given his recent slump, is it game over for Nico Rosberg this season already? His four consecutive race wins seem too far away.
Formula 1 pitches its tent in Baku this weekend for the European Grand Prix. We tell you what to look out for and the best seats in the stands. We also pray it’s an exciting race, because they say it'll be around for ten long years.
Tune in!
(Season 2016, Episode 20)
F1 #Formula1 #FormulaOne #CarRacing #AutoRacing #Ferrari #Mercedes #Mclaren #Honda #RedBull #Motorsport #Motorracing #Sports #Podcast #RedBullRacing #MaxVerstappen #LewisHamilton
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. Which F1 Driver Will Go Where In 2017? (http://bit.ly/28nX5Em) 2. Hamilton Must Be Pissed Off With Lauda (http://bit.ly/22r6XsP) 3. Le Mans Says No To Formula 1 (http://bit.ly/22nSUUU) 4. Max Verstappen, Talent of the Century (http://bit.ly/1OxcZWf) 5. Vettel Should Replace Ecclestone As F1's CEO (http://bit.ly/1qFdh2K)
The silly season of F1 is upon us. Big question is, which driver will go where? Will Kimi Raikkonen retain his Ferrari seat? Fernando Alonso won’t reunite with Ferrari, he’s clear about his relationship goals with them. And how long before Alonso signs up for Chip Ganassi Racing?
Is Mercedes feeling peer pressure to push their young driver Pascal Wehrlein? Or is Nico Rosberg secure for 2017? If Felipe Massa doesn’t get an extension, perhaps his best retirement option would be to only groom his son for F1, inspired by Jos Verstappen!
Sainz, Bottas, Button, Perez, Hulkenberg and Grosjean – plenty of drivers sniffing around for an upgraded cockpit. Pastor Maldonado doesn’t look like he’s going to get a drive, which explains why he’s been practicing being pit crew instead. Is he paying off a team to hire him as one for '17?
There is lots to look forward to at the upcoming Canadian Grand Pix. The last time Ferrari won here was 2004 – when Max Verstappen was only six years old! Irrespective of which Mercedes driver emerges on top, we that predict Justin Bieber will definitely be on the podium. Perhaps Max Verstappen will crash into the wall of champions just to prove a point (though if anyone needs to prove that point, it’s Rosberg). Tune in!
(Season 2016, Episode 19)
F1 #Formula1 #FormulaOne #CarRacing #AutoRacing #Ferrari #Mercedes #Mclaren #Honda #RedBull #Motorsport #Motorracing #Sports #Podcast #RedBullRacing #MaxVerstappen #LewisHamilton
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
Follow on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://twitter.com/kunalashah)
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. Hamilton Must Be Pissed Off With Lauda (http://bit.ly/22r6XsP) 2. Le Mans Says No To Formula 1 (http://bit.ly/22nSUUU) 3. Max Verstappen, Talent of the Century (http://bit.ly/1OxcZWf) 4. Did Kvyat Purposely Maldonado Vettel In Russia? (http://bit.ly/1ryIchd) 5. Vettel Should Replace Ecclestone As F1's CEO (http://bit.ly/1qFdh2K)
Lewis Hamilton finally won a Grand Prix after a long drought that lasted close to eight months. He was cheered on by his new friend Justin Bieber – musical collaboration, ‘just good friends’ or a full-blown bromance? Sorry Niki Lauda, Hamilton seems to have moved on quickly.
The one Bieber song that Red Bull Racing must dedicate to Daniel Ricciardo is ‘Is It Too Late To Say Sorry’ after the “screwed” pitstop which cost the Australian a race win. To top it off, Red Bull Racing came up with the most ridiculous justification for their error. Should Ricciardo move on or stay put and hope for the best? Is the 'Baby Webber' to the 'Baby Vettel'? And we're convinced that Max Verstappen's only possible weakness is the Monaco Grand Prix.
Did Red Bull Racing gift the race to Mercedes to settle their debt from Spain? If Pirelli’s ultra softs can last 47 laps, does that mean that the hards would last two race distances? If so, that’s longer than what the Honda engine lasts!
What the hell happened to Nico Rosberg, does he deserve to be World Champion after a drive like this? And a BIG cheer for Force India and Sergio Perez for their podium finish! We also tell you why Fernando Alonso should play football before every race, how Sauber are learning from the best, and why McLaren-Honda will finally win races in 2022. Tune in!
(Season 2016, Episode 18)
F1 #Formula1 #FormulaOne #CarRacing #AutoRacing #Ferrari #Mercedes #Mclaren #Honda #RedBull #Motorsport #Motorracing #Sports #Podcast #RedBullRacing #MaxVerstappen #LewisHamilton #JustinBieber
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
Follow on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://twitter.com/kunalashah)
Subscribe on iTunes Store: http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast RSS for Google, Android, Blackberry or Windows phones: http://bit.ly/insideline (You will need a Podcast player!) SoundCloud: http://bit.ly/insidelineonsoundcloud TuneIn Radio: http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast-tuneinradio MixCloud: http://www.mixcloud.com/insidelinef1podcast/ Spreaker: http://www.spreaker.com/user/insidelinef1podcast DailyMotion: http://www.dailymotion.com/inside-line-f1-podcast
And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. Hamilton Must Be Pissed Off With Lauda (http://bit.ly/22r6XsP) 2. Le Mans Says No To Formula 1 (http://bit.ly/22nSUUU) 3. Max Verstappen, Talent of the Century (http://bit.ly/1OxcZWf) 4. Did Kvyat Purposely Maldonado Vettel In Russia? (http://bit.ly/1ryIchd) 5. Vettel Should Replace Ecclestone As F1's CEO (http://bit.ly/1qFdh2K)
Lewis Hamilton & Nico Rosberg claimed that they 'cleared the air' over their collision at the 2016 Spanish GP. But we're in Formula 1 - we don't clear the air, we dirty it! In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Mithila & Kunal give you a sneak peek into the conversation between the two not-so-bitter title rivals.
Le Mans has rejected Formula 1 - by saying NO to the FIA's proposal to race at the legendary Le Mans circuit. What hurts more is that MotoGP already races there! Hamilton is keen to race in MotoGP too, presumably to take some more selfies.
We give you our predictions for our favourite race of the year. Can Max Verstappen pull off another victory? Hamilton has not won in Monaco since 2008. In fact, he's never won here with Mercedes. Maybe he needs to focus on his opening lap strategy and quit pretending to be James Bond!
There's also chatter about Formula 1 drivers racing in the Indy Car series one day. While Perez is open, Hamilton has declined interest. But we wonder if that's possible and if it is fair, after all, the Indy Car series is all-American.
Finally, we tell you why Rosberg moving to Ferrari is only a rumour (he's not good enough!) and how the rumours of Hamilton missing the Monaco GP came about (he wanted to party on Saturday night). Will the new Red Bull Racing engine update propel the team to the podium? McLaren claims they will dethrone Mercedes, does that mean they will have Alonso and Button crash into each other? Oh yes, we also tell you why they have 'Sensodyne' as their sponsor.
Tune in!
(Season 2016, Episode 17)
F1 #Formula1 #FormulaOne #CarRacing #AutoRacing #Ferrari #Mercedes #Mclaren #Honda #RedBull #Motorsport #Motorracing #Sports #Podcast #RedBullRacing #MaxVerstappen #LewisHamilton #LeMans
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
Follow on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://twitter.com/kunalashah)
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. Max Verstappen, Talent of the Century (http://bit.ly/1OxcZWf) 2. Did Kvyat Purposely Maldonado Vettel In Russia? (http://bit.ly/1ryIchd) 3. Why Bernie Ecclestone Backs Donald Trump For President (http://bit.ly/1reEgm2) 4. Vettel Should Replace Ecclestone As F1's CEO (http://bit.ly/1qFdh2K) 5. Power Struggles Trouble Formula One (http://bit.ly/1ozbbzG)
Lewis Hamilton must be pissed with Niki Lauda for two reasons - first, Lauda blamed Hamilton for the Mercedes collision and second, Lauda called Max Verstappen the 'talent of the century.' Well, for that compliment, even Sebastian Vettel must be pissed!
Max Verstappen's maiden race victory on his Red Bull Racing debut gives us plenty to cheer about. We heard the Dutch national anthem on the Formula 1 podium for the first time ever and it seems fans should get used to hearing this anthem very often.
The 'Civil War' that broke out on track between the Mercedes drivers - who was to blame? We give you our view, but we wonder if the Lauda-Hamilton bromance has actually come to a premature end.
Did Red Bull Racing favour a Verstappen win over Ricciardo? For a brand built on 'shock marketing', a Verstappen win would and was perfect PR for their 'Gives You Wings' tagline. Horner has labelled Verstappen as the 'future' of Red Bull Racing - will they now chase the Formula 1's 'Youngest World Champion' record? And where does this leave Ricciardo?
We find amusement in Alonso's lack of power (yes, it's still funny), Kimi racing against both generations of Verstappens and Vettel's cranky rants. Also, is Red Bull Racing Ferrari's Young Drivers' Program?
Tune in!
(Season 2016, Episode 16)
F1 #Formula1 #FormulaOne #CarRacing #AutoRacing #Ferrari #Mercedes #Mclaren #Honda #RedBull #Motorsport #Motorracing #Sports #Podcast #RedBullRacing #MaxVerstappen
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
Follow on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://twitter.com/kunalashah)
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. Did Kvyat Purposely Maldonado Vettel In Russia? (http://bit.ly/1ryIchd) 2. Why Bernie Ecclestone Backs Donald Trump For President (http://bit.ly/1reEgm2) 3. Vettel Should Replace Ecclestone As F1's CEO (http://bit.ly/1qFdh2K) 4. Power Struggles Trouble Formula One (http://bit.ly/1ozbbzG) 5. Ferrari Should Sign Max Verstappen (http://bit.ly/1UHcCdO)
Max Verstappen drives his first race for Red Bull Racing and Mithila & Kunal couldn't be more excited. Can Max manage a podium on his debut? And can we get a little optimistic and hope for a race win (after all, the statistics are in his favour!).
After his Maldonado like movie in Russia, can Danii Kvyat pull off a 'Maldonado' again in Spain? That would mean winning the race - because Maldonado was a race winner here in 2012! What sweet revenge that would be.
Of course, Verstappen faces a host of challenges on his debut - but his biggest test is when he & Kvyat face the media together on Thursday. Certainly the FIA has a sense of humour!
If Renault had a sense of humour, maybe they would give Kevin Magnusen one of their new Renault trucks instead of a regular road car.
McLaren is doing their bit of social service for Formula One - they've an exclusive agreement with Honda, so thank God none else suffers with a Honda engine like them!
Carlos Sainz is patiently waiting for his turn for a promotion to Red Bull Racing (what else can he do?). It's likely that Sainz's shot at a promotion will come only when Ricciardo or Verstappen move to Ferrari. Where would that leave Kimi Raikkonon? Perhaps he is well suited to act as Formula 1's relationship manager with Vladamir Putin (in vodka we trust).
Lewis Hamilton has been racing against young karting drivers at the Barbados Festival of Speed - is he gearing up to take on a young Verstappen?
And finally, we tell you why MotoGP is cooler than Formula 1. But no, we're not going to start the Inside Line MotoGP Podcast!
Tune in!
(Season 2016, Episode 15)
F1 #Formula1 #FormulaOne #CarRacing #AutoRacing #Ferrari #Mercedes #Mclaren #Honda #RedBull #Motorsport #Motorracing #Sports #Podcast #RedBullRacing #MaxVerstappen
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. Why Bernie Ecclestone Backs Donald Trump For President (http://bit.ly/1reEgm2) 2. Vettel Should Replace Ecclestone As F1's CEO (http://bit.ly/1qFdh2K) 3. Power Struggles Trouble Formula One (http://bit.ly/1ozbbzG) 4. Ferrari Should Sign Max Verstappen (http://bit.ly/1UHcCdO) 5. Verstappen's Typical Teenager Tantrums (http://bit.ly/1Pr9BG5)
Red Bull Racing did post-Russia what everyone imagined they would do towards the end of the 2016 Formula 1 Season. They gave wings to Max Verstappen's Formula 1 career while clipping Daniil Kvyat's. The former World Champion team's decision evoked applause from most quarters and shock from a few. Would they have taken a similar decision had Kvyat rammed into a 'less important' driver? What if Verstappen would've committed a similar error?
While we hint of 'favouritism' in Formula 1 (well, it's human nature!), we also point out Bernie Ecclestone and Mercedes' favouritism towards Lewis Hamilton.
We reveal Nico Rosberg's ONLY issue in the recently concluded Russian Grand Prix and how Fernando Alonso is now playing 'sales agent' for the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix organisers.
Lastly, we tell you how the 'right to engine' clause will still unsettle the new regulations Formula 1 announced for 2017-2020.
Tune in!
(Season 2016, Episode 14)
F1 #Formula1 #FormulaOne #CarRacing #AutoRacing #Ferrari #Mercedes #Mclaren #Honda #RedBull #Motorsport #Motorracing #Sports #Podcast #RedBullRacing #MaxVerstappen
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
Follow on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://twitter.com/kunalashah)
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. Why Bernie Ecclestone Backs Donald Trump For President (http://bit.ly/1reEgm2) 2. Vettel Should Replace Ecclestone As F1's CEO (http://bit.ly/1qFdh2K) 3. Power Struggles Trouble Formula One (http://bit.ly/1ozbbzG) 4. Ferrari Should Sign Max Verstappen (http://bit.ly/1UHcCdO) 5. Verstappen's Typical Teenager Tantrums (http://bit.ly/1Pr9BG5) 6. New F1 Season, Old F1 Problems (http://bit.ly/1UVrh3E) 7. DRS Has Ruined Formula One (http://bit.ly/1ougYaM) 8. Match Fixing And Formula One (http://bit.ly/1QPSOjM) 9. F1 Will Miss The Legend Of Pastor Maldonado (http://bit.ly/1QHUCv9) 10. F1 Is Asocial (http://bit.ly/1Ut666J) 11. What IF Hamilton Had Raced For Red Bull Racing? (http://bit.ly/1OwHrMQ) 12. Vodka Shots On The F1 Podium? (http://bit.ly/1SxbxUc) 13. Hamilton To Blame For Mumm's Exit From F1? (http://bit.ly/1Skv1ve) 14. May The Force Be With You, Force India (http://bit.ly/1PobhR7) 15. Ecclestone Steps Down (http://bit.ly/1Sl17Gi) 16. Time For A Prost-Pastor Bromance? (http://bit.ly/1Mw03bb) 17. Motor-mouth Hamilton (http://bit.ly/1P5gSAc) 18. Party's Over Lewis (http://bit.ly/1Mie9QX) 19. Thank God for Max Verstappen (http://bit.ly/1RNiNYN) 20. Aston Martini Racing, Err! (http://bit.ly/1NwHF7M) 21. A Russian F1 Team In The Offing? (http://bit.ly/1NG6KOt) 22. Russia vs. USA In F1 Too? (http://bit.ly/1Qj743q) 23. F1 Teams, Black Outs And Bernie Ecclestone (http://bit.ly/1jAyEhW) 24. Fernando Alonso, The Unluckiest Double World Champion? (http://bit.ly/1PJOYqW)
We love Bernie Ecclestone, we do! F1's CEO loves to make controversial statements and we love to extract our pound of humour from those controversies. In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Mithila and Kunal tell you why Bernie Ecclestone backs Donald Trump for President. And if you're a Hillary Clinton fan, we tell you why he wouldn't back her candidature.
But this episode isn't about Ecclestone alone, we talk about Filipinho Massa's victory over our favourite, Daniel Ricciardo. Massa Jr.'s celebration skills must be applauded - mark of a true champion. Did Felipe hire Max Verstappen's PR agency though to work on his son?
Should we undergo a rule change for 2017? Why is Mercedes resisting it and why are Red Bull Racing for it? Also, what should the rule changes be? We share our perspective and tell you why the teams will always differ in theirs from us fans.
Rio Haryanto seems to be running out of money. Is F1 in BIG trouble if pay drivers run out of money too? Btw, aren't the Indonesian Govt. doing a little too much to fund his race seat? It's a Manor, after all.
In this day and age of super hero movies, it comes as no surprise to us that Super Formula > Formula 1. And are the new-age 'rocket science' F1 cars no longer attractive for the upcoming drivers too?
Finally, will Hamilton win his third consecutive Russian Grand Prix OR will Rosberg leave Russia with 100 points? And apart from Vladmir Putin, who else will join the Mercedes drivers on the podium?
Tune in! (Season 2016, Episode 13)
F1 #Formula1 #FormulaOne #CarRacing #AutoRacing #Ferrari #Mercedes #Mclaren #Honda #RedBull #Motorsport #Motorracing #Sports #Podcast #DonaldTrump
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. Vettel Should Replace Ecclestone As F1's CEO (http://bit.ly/1qFdh2K) 2. Power Struggles Trouble Formula One (http://bit.ly/1ozbbzG) 3. Ferrari Should Sign Max Verstappen (http://bit.ly/1UHcCdO) 4. Verstappen's Typical Teenager Tantrums (http://bit.ly/1Pr9BG5) 5. New F1 Season, Old F1 Problems (http://bit.ly/1UVrh3E) 6. DRS Has Ruined Formula One (http://bit.ly/1ougYaM) 7. Match Fixing And Formula One (http://bit.ly/1QPSOjM) 8. F1 Will Miss The Legend Of Pastor Maldonado (http://bit.ly/1QHUCv9) 9. F1 Is Asocial (http://bit.ly/1Ut666J) 10. What IF Hamilton Had Raced For Red Bull Racing? (http://bit.ly/1OwHrMQ) 11. Vodka Shots On The F1 Podium? (http://bit.ly/1SxbxUc) 12. Hamilton To Blame For Mumm's Exit From F1? (http://bit.ly/1Skv1ve) 13. 2016: Year Of The Underdog (http://bit.ly/1Rk2INb) 14. May The Force Be With You, Force India (http://bit.ly/1PobhR7) 15. Ecclestone Steps Down (http://bit.ly/1Sl17Gi) 16. Time For A Prost-Pastor Bromance? (http://bit.ly/1Mw03bb) 17. Motor-mouth Hamilton (http://bit.ly/1P5gSAc) 18. Party's Over Lewis (http://bit.ly/1Mie9QX) 19. Thank God for Max Verstappen (http://bit.ly/1RNiNYN) 20. Aston Martini Racing, Err! (http://bit.ly/1NwHF7M) 21. A Russian F1 Team In The Offing? (http://bit.ly/1NG6KOt) 22. Russia vs. USA In F1 Too? (http://bit.ly/1Qj743q) 23. F1 Teams, Black Outs And Bernie Ecclestone (http://bit.ly/1jAyEhW)
With a 36-point deficit in the Drivers' Championship, can and will Lewis Hamilton win his fourth title in 2016? Will Nico Rosberg's lady luck shine all season long? While Ferrari vs. Mercedes might seem to be a farce, Nico Rosberg vs. Lewis Hamilton is serious business, say Mithila and Kunal in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
Apart from Hamilton's race notes, Rosberg needs to read and learn from his party notes. Burger King, like really? And we ask the question everyone wants to - are Hamilton's off-track activities making him lose focus on-track? He might not have anymore jokers left, but isn't he the joker himself?
APPLAUD! All 22 cars finished the 2016 Chinese Grand Prix, 3 different teams made it to the podium and Fernando Alonso finished his first full race of the season. APPLAUD!
Could Raikkonen and Ricciardo have raced to the podium had it not been for their opening lap issues? Also, did Mercedes try too hard to get Hamilton to test all of Pirelli's compounds in China? We tell you why Force India is a dream team as they 'follow their leader' and has Haas run out of 'beginner's luck'?
18 driver, 18 bills and 18 credit card payments - it seems that DUTCH is the flavour of the Formula 1 season. We also speculate why Raikkonen, Palmer, Magnussen and Haryanto missed the #racingunited dinner in China.
Finally, 22 minutes to dry a damp patch on the main straight? Whoever said that the Chinese are most efficient!
Tune in!
(Season 2016, Episode 12)
F1 #Formula1 #FormulaOne #CarRacing #AutoRacing #Ferrari #Mercedes #Mclaren #Honda #RedBull #Motorsport #Motorracing #Sports #Podcast
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. Vettel Should Replace Ecclestone As F1's CEO (http://bit.ly/1qFdh2K) 2. Power Struggles Trouble Formula One (http://bit.ly/1ozbbzG) 3. Ferrari Should Sign Max Verstappen (http://bit.ly/1UHcCdO) 4. Verstappen's Typical Teenager Tantrums (http://bit.ly/1Pr9BG5) 5. New F1 Season, Old F1 Problems (http://bit.ly/1UVrh3E) 6. DRS Has Ruined Formula One (http://bit.ly/1ougYaM) 7. Match Fixing And Formula One (http://bit.ly/1QPSOjM) 8. F1 Will Miss The Legend Of Pastor Maldonado (http://bit.ly/1QHUCv9) 9. F1 Is Asocial (http://bit.ly/1Ut666J) 10. What IF Hamilton Had Raced For Red Bull Racing? (http://bit.ly/1OwHrMQ) 11. Vodka Shots On The F1 Podium? (http://bit.ly/1SxbxUc) 12. Hamilton To Blame For Mumm's Exit From F1? (http://bit.ly/1Skv1ve) 13. 2016: Year Of The Underdog (http://bit.ly/1Rk2INb) 14. May The Force Be With You, Force India (http://bit.ly/1PobhR7) 15. Ecclestone Steps Down (http://bit.ly/1Sl17Gi) 16. Time For A Prost-Pastor Bromance? (http://bit.ly/1Mw03bb) 17. Motor-mouth Hamilton (http://bit.ly/1P5gSAc) 18. Party's Over Lewis (http://bit.ly/1Mie9QX) 19. Thank God for Max Verstappen (http://bit.ly/1RNiNYN) 20. Aston Martini Racing, Err! (http://bit.ly/1NwHF7M) 21. A Russian F1 Team In The Offing? (http://bit.ly/1NG6KOt) 22. Russia vs. USA In F1 Too? (http://bit.ly/1Qj743q) 23. F1 Teams, Black Outs And Bernie Ecclestone (http://bit.ly/1jAyEhW) 24. Fernando Alonso, The Unluckiest Double World Champion? (http://bit.ly/1PJOYqW)
Sebastian Vettel recently said that he fails to understand the 'selfie generation' and social media. This is possibly why he is 'most suited' to replace Bernie Ecclestone as F1's oh-so-important CEO, say Mithila and Kunal in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
The leaked payment reports also indicated that Mclaren-Honda were paid nearly $82 million in 2015 - a tad too much to pay for entertainment alone! On that note, will Fernando Alonso miss racing in China too? Another chance for Stoffel Vandoorne to be the next Max Verstappen?
Honda announced that they will focus on 'power' in their 'power'units; a season too late? And we also bring to you our special feature - 'Hamming Around With Lewis Hamilton'.
After being humiliated by Fernando Alonso in public a few weeks ago, Johnny Herbert decided to strike back via a video starring his arch-rival, Lewis Hamilton.
Could the famous 'MSC' abbreviation be back in F1? Why the Chinese Grand Prix could be shorter? And finally, why Hamilton might have none or very few followers in China?
And btw, F1 now has a Tinder-type app for their Paddock Club guests. We tell you more, tune in!
(Season 2016, Episode 11)
F1 #Motorsport #FormulaOne #Formula1 #CarRacing #AutoRacing #Ferrari #Mercedes #Sports #Podcast #Mclaren #Honda #Hamilton #Vettel #Verstappen #RedBull
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. Power Struggles Trouble Formula One (http://bit.ly/1ozbbzG) 2. Ferrari Should Sign Max Verstappen (http://bit.ly/1UHcCdO) 3. Verstappen's Typical Teenager Tantrums (http://bit.ly/1Pr9BG5) 4. New F1 Season, Old F1 Problems (http://bit.ly/1UVrh3E) 5. Saturday F1 Tickets To Be Sold At A Premium (http://bit.ly/1WJ4lmy) 6. DRS Has Ruined Formula One (http://bit.ly/1ougYaM) 7. Match Fixing And Formula One (http://bit.ly/1QPSOjM) 8. F1 Will Miss The Legend Of Pastor Maldonado (http://bit.ly/1QHUCv9) 9. F1 Is Asocial (http://bit.ly/1Ut666J) 10. What IF Hamilton Had Raced For Red Bull Racing? (http://bit.ly/1OwHrMQ) 11. Vodka Shots On The F1 Podium? (http://bit.ly/1SxbxUc) 12. Hamilton To Blame For Mumm's Exit From F1? (http://bit.ly/1Skv1ve) 13. 2016: Year Of The Underdog (http://bit.ly/1Rk2INb) 14. May The Force Be With You, Force India (http://bit.ly/1PobhR7) 15. Ecclestone Steps Down (http://bit.ly/1Sl17Gi) 16. Time For A Prost-Pastor Bromance? (http://bit.ly/1Mw03bb) 17. Motor-mouth Hamilton (http://bit.ly/1P5gSAc) 18. Party's Over Lewis (http://bit.ly/1Mie9QX) 19. Thank God for Max Verstappen (http://bit.ly/1RNiNYN) 20. Aston Martini Racing, Err! (http://bit.ly/1NwHF7M) 21. A Russian F1 Team In The Offing? (http://bit.ly/1NG6KOt) 22. Russia vs. USA In F1 Too? (http://bit.ly/1Qj743q) 23. F1 Teams, Black Outs And Bernie Ecclestone (http://bit.ly/1jAyEhW) 24. Fernando Alonso, The Unluckiest Double World Champion? (http://bit.ly/1PJOYqW)
The repeat mismanagement of the qualifying fiasco has brought Formula 1's power struggles to the fore, say Mithila and Kunal in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast. While the FIA & FOM seem to have ganged up against the teams, the fans have been neglected yet again. And for a change, the drivers too.
Given that the 'three tyre compound' rule seems to be working wonders for the sport, the duo wonder if this was a fluke decision after all. Also, does it make the sport a tad too confusing at times? We tell you why we prefer tyre strategy over fuel strategy.
Nico Rosberg's victory in Bahrain was long overdue, but the same can be said about his career as well. Whether the 'five consecutive wins' statistic works for him or not, Rosberg is a true champion and we tell you why.
As for Lewis Hamilton, he seems better in finishing races than starting them; will this prompt a rule change by the FIA-FOM to help him back to his winning ways? We discussed the Hamilton-Bottas incident and wonder if the FIA Stewards are missing Pastor Maldonado this season.
Fernando Alonso might have missed performing on track in Bahrain, but he did make up for it via a stellar performance on LIVE TV with Johnny Herbert. Clap! Clap! And we wouldn't be surprised if Stoffel Vandoorne reluctantly returned the keys of the Mclaren-Honda back to Alonso for China.
Lastly, are Ferrari pushing their development agenda at the cost of reliability? And did you know that three out of Kimi Raikkonen's last four podium finishes came at circuits where there was no alcohol served (on the podium).
Tune in!
(Season 2016, Episode 10)
F1 #FormulaOne #Formula1 #Ferrari #Mercedes #Mclaren #RedBull #CarRacing #AutoRacing #InsideLineF1Podcast
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. Ferrari Should Sign Max Verstappen (http://bit.ly/1UHcCdO) 2. Verstappen's Typical Teenager Tantrums (http://bit.ly/1Pr9BG5) 3. 10 Awesome Reasons To Follow F1 In 2016 (http://bit.ly/1ZnBeao) 4. New F1 Season, Old F1 Problems (http://bit.ly/1UVrh3E) 5. Saturday F1 Tickets To Be Sold At A Premium (http://bit.ly/1WJ4lmy) 6. DRS Has Ruined Formula One (http://bit.ly/1ougYaM) 7. Match Fixing And Formula One (http://bit.ly/1QPSOjM) 8. F1 Will Miss The Legend Of Pastor Maldonado (http://bit.ly/1QHUCv9) 9. F1 Is Asocial (http://bit.ly/1Ut666J) 10. What IF Hamilton Had Raced For Red Bull Racing? (http://bit.ly/1OwHrMQ) 11. Vodka Shots On The F1 Podium? (http://bit.ly/1SxbxUc) 12. Hamilton To Blame For Mumm's Exit From F1? (http://bit.ly/1Skv1ve) 13. 2016: Year Of The Underdog (http://bit.ly/1Rk2INb) 14. May The Force Be With You, Force India (http://bit.ly/1PobhR7) 15. Ecclestone Steps Down (http://bit.ly/1Sl17Gi) 16. Time For A Prost-Pastor Bromance? (http://bit.ly/1Mw03bb) 17. Motor-mouth Hamilton (http://bit.ly/1P5gSAc) 18. Party's Over Lewis (http://bit.ly/1Mie9QX) 19. Thank God for Max Verstappen (http://bit.ly/1RNiNYN) 20. Aston Martini Racing, Err! (http://bit.ly/1NwHF7M) 21. A Russian F1 Team In The Offing? (http://bit.ly/1NG6KOt) 22. Russia vs. USA In F1 Too? (http://bit.ly/1Qj743q)
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Mithila and Kunal tell you why Ferrari should sign up Max Verstappen at the expense of letting go the yet-to-find-form Kimi Raikkonen.
We explain why there's no 'crisis in Formula 1' and wonder what Haas Racing's real pace is. As we THANK GOD that Flavio Briatore isn't Bernie Ecclestone's successor, we wonder if Formula 1 needs a Narendra Modi too?
The dubious qualifying format, Pirelli tyres, Ferrari vs. Mercedes - so much to look forward to in Bahrain, including Toro Rosso scoring their first points ever? And obviously, there's no incentive to race to the podium in Bahrain for Kimi Raikkonen (we tell you why!).
And finally, did Kunal crack his best F1 joke ever in this episode? Tune in and find out.
(Season 2016, Episode 09)
F1 #FormulaOne #Formula1 #Ferrari #Mercedes #Mclaren #RedBull #CarRacing #AutoRacing #InsideLineF1Podcast
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. Verstappen's Typical Teenager Tantrums (http://bit.ly/1Pr9BG5) 2. 10 Awesome Reasons To Follow F1 In 2016 (http://bit.ly/1ZnBeao) 3. F1, Back In Business? (http://bit.ly/1prXNPc) 4. New F1 Season, Old F1 Problems (http://bit.ly/1UVrh3E) 5. Saturday F1 Tickets To Be Sold At A Premium (http://bit.ly/1WJ4lmy) 6. DRS Has Ruined Formula One (http://bit.ly/1ougYaM) 7. Match Fixing And Formula One (http://bit.ly/1QPSOjM) 8. F1 Will Miss The Legend Of Pastor Maldonado (http://bit.ly/1QHUCv9) 9. F1 Is Asocial (http://bit.ly/1Ut666J) 10. What IF Hamilton Had Raced For Red Bull Racing? (http://bit.ly/1OwHrMQ) 11. Vodka Shots On The F1 Podium? (http://bit.ly/1SxbxUc) 12. Hamilton To Blame For Mumm's Exit From F1? (http://bit.ly/1Skv1ve) 13. 2016: Year Of The Underdog (http://bit.ly/1Rk2INb) 14. May The Force Be With You, Force India (http://bit.ly/1PobhR7) 15. Ecclestone Steps Down (http://bit.ly/1Sl17Gi) 16. Time For A Prost-Pastor Bromance? (http://bit.ly/1Mw03bb) 17. Motor-mouth Hamilton (http://bit.ly/1P5gSAc) 18. Party's Over Lewis (http://bit.ly/1Mie9QX) 19. Thank God for Max Verstappen (http://bit.ly/1RNiNYN) 20. Aston Martini Racing, Err! (http://bit.ly/1NwHF7M) 21. A Russian F1 Team In The Offing? (http://bit.ly/1NG6KOt) 22. Russia vs. USA In F1 Too? (http://bit.ly/1Qj743q) 23. F1 Teams, Black Outs And Bernie Ecclestone (http://bit.ly/1jAyEhW) 24. Fernando Alonso, The Unluckiest Double World Champion? (http://bit.ly/1PJOYqW)
Max Verstappen showed his trademark speed at the 2016 Australian Grand Prix, but did he also show some immaturity? Is he behaving like a typical teenager?
Verstappen's request on the radio for 'team orders' shows that he's learned well from our current and previous World Champions.
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Mithila and Kunal talk about how the opening round in Australia showcased the best and worst of Formula 1. They wonder why Rosberg's race winning drive wasn't covered as well on TV just as Hamilton's off-tracks antics received their due interest.
Given our reigning World Champion's interest in taking selfies while riding a bike, should Bernie also put out a message saying 'Think Before You Take A Selfie?'.
As we wrap up this show, we wonder why Formula 1 is this expensive and why Haas won't have be paid in their first year despite delivering a dream result on their debut. And finally, a Vettel-Webber show on Formula 1? We'd love that, won't we!
Tune in!
(Season 2016, Episode 08)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. 10 Awesome Reasons To Follow F1 In 2016 (http://bit.ly/1ZnBeao) 2. F1, Back In Business? (http://bit.ly/1prXNPc) 3. New F1 Season, Old F1 Problems (http://bit.ly/1UVrh3E) 4. How To Measure A Good F1 Test? (http://bit.ly/1SbDrVi) 5. Saturday F1 Tickets To Be Sold At A Premium (http://bit.ly/1WJ4lmy) 6. DRS Has Ruined Formula One (http://bit.ly/1ougYaM) 7. Match Fixing And Formula One (http://bit.ly/1QPSOjM) 8. F1 Will Miss The Legend Of Pastor Maldonado (http://bit.ly/1QHUCv9) 9. F1 Is Asocial (http://bit.ly/1Ut666J) 10. What IF Hamilton Had Raced For Red Bull Racing? (http://bit.ly/1OwHrMQ) 11. Vodka Shots On The F1 Podium? (http://bit.ly/1SxbxUc) 12. Hamilton To Blame For Mumm's Exit From F1? (http://bit.ly/1Skv1ve) 13. 2016: Year Of The Underdog (http://bit.ly/1Rk2INb) 14. May The Force Be With You, Force India (http://bit.ly/1PobhR7) 15. Ecclestone Steps Down (http://bit.ly/1Sl17Gi) 16. Time For A Prost-Pastor Bromance? (http://bit.ly/1Mw03bb) 17. Motor-mouth Hamilton (http://bit.ly/1P5gSAc) 18. Party's Over Lewis (http://bit.ly/1Mie9QX) 19. Thank God for Max Verstappen (http://bit.ly/1RNiNYN) 20. Aston Martini Racing, Err! (http://bit.ly/1NwHF7M) 21. A Russian F1 Team In The Offing? (http://bit.ly/1NG6KOt) 22. Russia vs. USA In F1 Too? (http://bit.ly/1Qj743q) 23. F1 Teams, Black Outs And Bernie Ecclestone (http://bit.ly/1jAyEhW) 24. Fernando Alonso, The Unluckiest Double World Champion? (http://bit.ly/1PJOYqW)
After months of waiting, the 2016 Formula 1 Season is finally here. And while you wait for the five red lights to go out, tune in to the pre-Australian Grand Prix episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
Mithila and Kunal talk about how Lewis Hamilton is the ONLY one who is seemingly having the best start to the new season already. They also reveal Williams’ strategy to beat Force India while Red Bull Racing prove that the best way to react to being beaten is to quit!
We tell you why a Hamilton-Vettel pairing MIGHT just be needed in 2017, or better, a Hamilton-Alonso pairing in 2018. 'Can Nico Rosberg FINALLY beat Lewis Hamilton?’ - our prediction on THE story of 2016. Lastly, Jenson Button could be in his last Formula 1 season. Tune in to find out why.
(Season 2016, Episode 07)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. New F1 Season, Old F1 Problems (http://bit.ly/1UVrh3E) 2. How To Measure A Good F1 Test? (http://bit.ly/1SbDrVi) 3. Saturday F1 Tickets To Be Sold At A Premium (http://bit.ly/1WJ4lmy) 4. DRS Has Ruined Formula One (http://bit.ly/1ougYaM) 5. Match Fixing And Formula One (http://bit.ly/1QPSOjM) 6. F1 Will Miss The Legend Of Pastor Maldonado (http://bit.ly/1QHUCv9) 7. F1 Is Asocial (http://bit.ly/1Ut666J) 8. What IF Hamilton Had Raced For Red Bull Racing? (http://bit.ly/1OwHrMQ) 9. Vodka Shots On The F1 Podium? (http://bit.ly/1SxbxUc) 10. Hamilton To Blame For Mumm's Exit From F1? (http://bit.ly/1Skv1ve) 11. 2016: Year Of The Underdog (http://bit.ly/1Rk2INb) 12. May The Force Be With You, Force India (http://bit.ly/1PobhR7) 13. Ecclestone Steps Down (http://bit.ly/1Sl17Gi) 14. Time For A Prost-Pastor Bromance? (http://bit.ly/1Mw03bb) 15. Motor-mouth Hamilton (http://bit.ly/1P5gSAc) 16. Party's Over Lewis (http://bit.ly/1Mie9QX) 17. Thank God for Max Verstappen (http://bit.ly/1RNiNYN) 18. Aston Martini Racing, Err! (http://bit.ly/1NwHF7M) 19. A Russian F1 Team In The Offing? (http://bit.ly/1NG6KOt) 20. Russia vs. USA In F1 Too? (http://bit.ly/1Qj743q) 21. F1 Teams, Black Outs And Bernie Ecclestone (http://bit.ly/1jAyEhW) 22. Fernando Alonso, The Unluckiest Double World Champion? (http://bit.ly/1PJOYqW)
The new F1 season is approaching alright, but the same old problems seem to be weighing the sport down (again).
Sauber is struggling to pay salaries (again) and the probability of a single team dominating 2016 looms large (again). Alonso's age old problems continue (pun intended, again) and so does the midfield teams' struggle to make the most of their budgets (again).
In this episode of The Inside Line F1 Podcast, Mithila & Kunal tell you the real reason why Toto Wolff sold his final stake in Williams and why McLaren needs to fix the Azerbaijan GP.
Also, we dwell into 'driverless' cars and what if they are introduced in Formula 1. Lastly, here's why Kimi Raikkonen was the first driver EVER to test the 'halo' concept.
Tune in!
(Season 2016, Episode 06)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. How To Measure A Good F1 Test? (http://bit.ly/1SbDrVi) 2. Saturday F1 Tickets To Be Sold At A Premium (http://bit.ly/1WJ4lmy) 3. DRS Has Ruined Formula One (http://bit.ly/1ougYaM) 4. Match Fixing And Formula One (http://bit.ly/1QPSOjM) 5. F1 Will Miss The Legend Of Pastor Maldonado (http://bit.ly/1QHUCv9) 6. F1 Is Asocial (http://bit.ly/1Ut666J) 7. What IF Hamilton Had Raced For Red Bull Racing? (http://bit.ly/1OwHrMQ) 8. Vodka Shots On The F1 Podium? (bit.ly/1SxbxUc) 9. Hamilton To Blame For Mumm's Exit From F1? (bit.ly/1Skv1ve) 10. 2016: Year Of The Underdog (bit.ly/1Rk2INb) 11. May The Force Be With You, Force India (bit.ly/1PobhR7) 12. Ecclestone Steps Down (bit.ly/1Sl17Gi) 13. Time For A Prost-Pastor Bromance? (bit.ly/1Mw03bb) 14. Motor-mouth Hamilton (bit.ly/1P5gSAc) 15. Party's Over Lewis (bit.ly/1Mie9QX) 16. Thank God for Max Verstappen (bit.ly/1RNiNYN) 17. Aston Martini Racing, Err! (bit.ly/1NwHF7M) 18. A Russian F1 Team In The Offing? (bit.ly/1NG6KOt) 19. Russia vs. USA In F1 Too? (bit.ly/1Qj743q) 20. F1 Teams, Black Outs And Bernie Ecclestone (bit.ly/1jAyEhW) 21. Fernando Alonso, The Unluckiest Double World Champion? (bit.ly/1PJOYqW)
Before we get to answering 'How to measure a good F1 test?', we tell you why we were missing in action for a few weeks. We also tell you why we love Formula 1 testing as we try and indicate the 'Sign Of Times To Come' (for 2016). Along the way, we also answer a few other questions in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast:
- Why the silly qualifying changes till be delayed till the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix?
- Who is the ONE person in the sport not doing his job?
- Why Lewis Hamilton won't be able to dominate for 10 years? - Why F1 drivers are losing weight?
- Why Renault's 2016 car has been delayed?
- Is Rio Haryanto the new Pastor Maldonado?
- Why Haas' car has the COOLEST name! And why the start to their debut campaign is already ominous.
- From third grade engine to third sponsor - Mclaren-Honda woes to continue in 2016? And finally, has Alain Prost hinted on the sign of times to come?
Tune in! (Season 2016, Episode 05)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. Vodka Shots On The F1 Podium? (bit.ly/1SxbxUc) 2. Hamilton To Blame For Mumm's Exit From F1? (bit.ly/1Skv1ve) 3. 2016: Year Of The Underdog (bit.ly/1Rk2INb) 4. May The Force Be With You, Force India (bit.ly/1PobhR7) 5. Ecclestone Steps Down (bit.ly/1Sl17Gi) 6. Time For A Prost-Pastor Bromance? (bit.ly/1Mw03bb) 7. Motor-mouth Hamilton (bit.ly/1P5gSAc) 8. Party's Over Lewis (bit.ly/1Mie9QX) 9. Thank God for Max Verstappen (bit.ly/1RNiNYN) 10. Aston Martini Racing, Err! (bit.ly/1NwHF7M) 11. A Russian F1 Team In The Offing? (bit.ly/1NG6KOt) 12. Russia vs. USA In F1 Too? (bit.ly/1Qj743q) 13. F1 Teams, Black Outs And Bernie Ecclestone (bit.ly/1jAyEhW) 14. Fernando Alonso, The Unluckiest Double World Champion? (bit.ly/1PJOYqW)
Before we get to answering 'How to measure a good F1 test?', we tell you why we were missing in action for a few weeks. We also tell you why we love Formula 1 testing as we try and indicate the 'Sign Of Times To Come' (for 2016). Along the way, we also answer a few other questions in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast:
- Why the silly qualifying changes till be delayed till the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix?
- Who is the ONE person in the sport not doing his job?
- Why Lewis Hamilton won't be able to dominate for 10 years? - Why F1 drivers are losing weight?
- Why Renault's 2016 car has been delayed?
- Is Rio Haryanto the new Pastor Maldonado?
- Why Haas' car has the COOLEST name! And why the start to their debut campaign is already ominous.
- From third grade engine to third sponsor - Mclaren-Honda woes to continue in 2016? And finally, has Alain Prost hinted on the sign of times to come?
Tune in! (Season 2016, Episode 05)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. Vodka Shots On The F1 Podium? (http://bit.ly/1SxbxUc) 2. Hamilton To Blame For Mumm's Exit From F1? (http://bit.ly/1Skv1ve) 3. 2016: Year Of The Underdog (http://bit.ly/1Rk2INb) 4. May The Force Be With You, Force India (http://bit.ly/1PobhR7) 5. Ecclestone Steps Down (http://bit.ly/1Sl17Gi) 6. Time For A Prost-Pastor Bromance? (http://bit.ly/1Mw03bb) 7. Motor-mouth Hamilton (http://bit.ly/1P5gSAc) 8. Party's Over Lewis (http://bit.ly/1Mie9QX) 9. Thank God for Max Verstappen (http://bit.ly/1RNiNYN) 10. Aston Martini Racing, Err! (http://bit.ly/1NwHF7M) 11. A Russian F1 Team In The Offing? (http://bit.ly/1NG6KOt) 12. Russia vs. USA In F1 Too? (http://bit.ly/1Qj743q) 13. F1 Teams, Black Outs And Bernie Ecclestone (http://bit.ly/1jAyEhW) 14. Fernando Alonso, The Unluckiest Double World Champion? (http://bit.ly/1PJOYqW)
After years of ignoring social media and its power, it seems that F1 might just embrace it with a storm - a ‘Driver of the Day’ may be selected from this new media. In this week’s episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Mithila and Kunal tell you how clichéd such ideas are and how F1 could push the limits on social media too.
Could fans choose what colour should Lewis Hamilton dye his hair next? Or who Pastor Maldonado should crash into!
As we inch closer to the 2016 Formula 1 Season, there’s good news from many quarters of the sport. Pirelli finally seem to be making sense as Renault wonder if they need any more crash tests. And we wonder if Massa’s retirement plans are to turn into a social media reporter. Lastly, do you remember Robert Doornbos? He’s pushing the limits of technology too, albeit in a different industry. Tune in! (Season 2016, Episode 4)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
Follow on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://twitter.com/kunalashah)
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. Vodka Shots On The F1 Podium? (http://bit.ly/1SxbxUc) 2. Hamilton To Blame For Mumm's Exit From F1? (http://bit.ly/1Skv1ve) 2. 2016: Year Of The Underdog (http://bit.ly/1Rk2INb) 3. May The Force Be With You, Force India (http://bit.ly/1PobhR7) 4. Ecclestone Steps Down (http://bit.ly/1Sl17Gi) 5. Time For A Prost-Pastor Bromance? (http://bit.ly/1Mw03bb) 6. Motor-mouth Hamilton (http://bit.ly/1P5gSAc) 7. Party's Over Lewis (http://bit.ly/1Mie9QX) 8. Thank God for Max Verstappen (http://bit.ly/1RNiNYN) 9. Aston Martini Racing, Err! (http://bit.ly/1NwHF7M) 10. A Russian F1 Team In The Offing? (http://bit.ly/1NG6KOt) 11. Russia vs. USA In F1 Too? (http://bit.ly/1Qj743q) 12. F1 Teams, Black Outs And Bernie Ecclestone (http://bit.ly/1jAyEhW) 13. Fernando Alonso, The Unluckiest Double World Champion? (http://bit.ly/1PJOYqW)
After years of ignoring social media and its power, it seems that F1 might just embrace it with a storm - a ‘Driver of the Day’ may be selected from this new media. In this week’s episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Mithila and Kunal tell you how clichéd such ideas are and how F1 could push the limits on social media too.
Could fans choose what colour should Lewis Hamilton dye his hair next? Or who Pastor Maldonado should crash into!
As we inch closer to the 2016 Formula 1 Season, there’s good news from many quarters of the sport. Pirelli finally seem to be making sense as Renault wonder if they need any more crash tests. And we wonder if Massa’s retirement plans are to turn into a social media reporter. Lastly, do you remember Robert Doornbos? He’s pushing the limits of technology too, albeit in a different industry. Tune in! (Season 2016, Episode 4)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
Follow on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (twitter.com/kunalashah)
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. Vodka Shots On The F1 Podium? (bit.ly/1SxbxUc) 2. Hamilton To Blame For Mumm's Exit From F1? (bit.ly/1Skv1ve) 2. 2016: Year Of The Underdog (bit.ly/1Rk2INb) 3. May The Force Be With You, Force India (bit.ly/1PobhR7) 4. Ecclestone Steps Down (bit.ly/1Sl17Gi) 5. Time For A Prost-Pastor Bromance? (bit.ly/1Mw03bb) 6. Motor-mouth Hamilton (bit.ly/1P5gSAc) 7. Party's Over Lewis (bit.ly/1Mie9QX) 8. Thank God for Max Verstappen (bit.ly/1RNiNYN) 9. Aston Martini Racing, Err! (bit.ly/1NwHF7M) 10. A Russian F1 Team In The Offing? (bit.ly/1NG6KOt) 11. Russia vs. USA In F1 Too? (bit.ly/1Qj743q) 12. F1 Teams, Black Outs And Bernie Ecclestone (bit.ly/1jAyEhW) 13. Fernando Alonso, The Unluckiest Double World Champion? (bit.ly/1PJOYqW)
Taking cue from Christian Horner's statements, Mithila and Kunal speculate on 'what if' Lewis Hamilton had raced for Red Bull Racing from 2012. Would he still be a triple World Champion? And what about Sebastian Vettel and of course, Mark Webber?
While Horner disclosed that he encouraged Mercedes to sign up Hamilton, we wonder who encouraged Mclaren to partner with Honda. We discuss the influx of new talent in Formula 1 and if people are drunk to be joining Manor F1 Team, and maybe Mclaren too?
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we initiate a 'Hopeless Happenings' section where we talk about the return of refuelling, louder engine sounds in 2016 and Force India's on-off deal with 'Aston-off Martin'. Not to forget Toto Wolff's insulting (or flattering?) comments on his wife and former F1 driver Suzie and Kevin Magnussen's attempt to woo Renault. Tune in! (Season 2016, Episode 3)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. Vodka Shots On The F1 Podium? (http://bit.ly/1SxbxUc) 2. Hamilton To Blame For Mumm's Exit From F1? (http://bit.ly/1Skv1ve) 2. 2016: Year Of The Underdog (http://bit.ly/1Rk2INb) 3. May The Force Be With You, Force India (http://bit.ly/1PobhR7) 4. Ecclestone Steps Down (http://bit.ly/1Sl17Gi) 5. Time For A Prost-Pastor Bromance? (http://bit.ly/1Mw03bb) 6. Motor-mouth Hamilton (http://bit.ly/1P5gSAc) 7. Party's Over Lewis (http://bit.ly/1Mie9QX) 8. Thank God for Max Verstappen (http://bit.ly/1RNiNYN) 9. Aston Martini Racing, Err! (http://bit.ly/1NwHF7M) 10. A Russian F1 Team In The Offing? (http://bit.ly/1NG6KOt) 11. Russia vs. USA In F1 Too? (http://bit.ly/1Qj743q) 12. F1 Teams, Black Outs And Bernie Ecclestone (http://bit.ly/1jAyEhW) 13. Fernando Alonso, The Unluckiest Double World Champion? (http://bit.ly/1PJOYqW)
Taking cue from Christian Horner's statements, Mithila and Kunal speculate on 'what if' Lewis Hamilton had raced for Red Bull Racing from 2012. Would he still be a triple World Champion? What about Sebastian Vettel and of course, Mark Webber?
While Horner disclosed that he encouraged Mercedes to sign up Hamilton, we wonder who encouraged Mclaren to partner with Honda. We discuss the influx of new talent in Formula 1 and if people are drunk to be joining Manor F1 Team, and maybe Mclaren too?
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we initiate a 'Hopeless Happenings' section where we talk about the return of refuelling, louder engine sounds in 2016 and Force India's on-off deal with 'Aston-off Martin'. Not to forget Toto Wolff's insulting (or flattering?) comments on his wife and former F1 driver Suzie and Kevin Magnussen's attempt to woo Renault away from Pastor Maldonado's millions. Tune in! (Season 2016, Episode 3)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
Follow on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (twitter.com/kunalashah)
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. Vodka Shots On The F1 Podium? (http://bit.ly/1SxbxUc) 2. Hamilton To Blame For Mumm's Exit From F1? (http://bit.ly/1Skv1ve) 2. 2016: Year Of The Underdog (http://bit.ly/1Rk2INb) 3. May The Force Be With You, Force India (bit.ly/1PobhR7) 4. Ecclestone Steps Down (bit.ly/1Sl17Gi) 5. Time For A Prost-Pastor Bromance? (bit.ly/1Mw03bb) 6. Motor-mouth Hamilton (bit.ly/1P5gSAc) 7. Party's Over Lewis (bit.ly/1Mie9QX) 8. Thank God for Max Verstappen (bit.ly/1RNiNYN) 9. Aston Martini Racing, Err! (bit.ly/1NwHF7M) 10. A Russian F1 Team In The Offing? (bit.ly/1NG6KOt) 11. Russia vs. USA In F1 Too? (bit.ly/1Qj743q) 12. F1 Teams, Black Outs And Bernie Ecclestone (bit.ly/1jAyEhW) 13. Fernando Alonso, The Unluckiest Double World Champion? (bit.ly/1PJOYqW)
See a video clip of this episode: https://youtu.be/79u1gXSppG8
No, this episode isn't about Lewis Hamilton or his dog Roscoe. But the spotlight is on the underdogs of the sport - the Force India F1 Team and IF they will bull-y Red Bull or Williams this season.
Mithila and Kunal offer perspective on the team's ambition to finish 4th in 2016, what it would take to get there and who they will need to beat en route.
And as Kevin Magnussen waits for a few of the current drivers to retire, our hosts tell you that a retired F1 driver's life isn't too boring after all. Tune in! (Season 2016, Episode 2)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
Follow on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (twitter.com/kunalashah)
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. May The Force Be With You, Force India (http://bit.ly/1PobhR7) 2. Ecclestone Steps Down (bit.ly/1Sl17Gi) 3. Time For A Prost-Pastor Bromance? (bit.ly/1Mw03bb) 4. Motor-mouth Hamilton (bit.ly/1P5gSAc) 5. Party's Over Lewis (bit.ly/1Mie9QX) 6. Thank God for Max Verstappen (bit.ly/1RNiNYN) 7. Aston Martini Racing, Err! (bit.ly/1NwHF7M) 8. A Russian F1 Team In The Offing? (bit.ly/1NG6KOt) 9. Russia vs. USA In F1 Too? (bit.ly/1Qj743q) 10. F1 Teams, Black Outs And Bernie Ecclestone (bit.ly/1jAyEhW) 11. Fernando Alonso, The Unluckiest Double World Champion? (bit.ly/1PJOYqW)
We start 2016 with a bang! Mithila and Kunal are proud to present the 2016 Inside Line F1 Podcast Awards.
Our version of the awards promise to reward the most entertaining and humourous moments in the sport. And worry not, we are far away from the usual categories - the best driver, best team, best race and blah!
Here's a quick glimpse at our categories: 1. Rookie of the Year 2. Crasher of the Year 3. Mystery of the Year 4. Fashion Statement of the Year 5. Fernando Alonso (yes, that's a category in itself this year!) 6. Third Driver of the Year 7. 'Jugaad' of the Year 8. Comparison of the Year 9. Catfight of the Year
'The winner is never who you think it is' - so tune in and laugh along with us on the first episode of the Inside F1 Podcast for 2016.
(Season 2016, Episode 1)
And btw, we're now attempting to be on audio too. Here's a teaser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGXsQRD5L3k
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
Follow on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (twitter.com/kunalashah)
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. Ecclestone Steps Down (http://bit.ly/1Sl17Gi) 2. Time For A Prost-Pastor Bromance? (bit.ly/1Mw03bb) 3. Motor-mouth Hamilton (bit.ly/1P5gSAc) 4. Party's Over Lewis (bit.ly/1Mie9QX) 5. Thank God for Max Verstappen (bit.ly/1RNiNYN) 6. Aston Martini Racing, Err! (bit.ly/1NwHF7M) 7. A Russian F1 Team In The Offing? (bit.ly/1NG6KOt) 8. Russia vs. USA In F1 Too? (bit.ly/1Qj743q) 9. F1 Teams, Black Outs And Bernie Ecclestone (bit.ly/1jAyEhW) 10. Fernando Alonso, The Unluckiest Double World Champion? (bit.ly/1PJOYqW)
So it seems that the Ecclestone surname isn’t necessarily a ticket to outstanding business acumen say Mithila and Kunal in the last episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast. And by last, we mean the last of 2015. Happy New Year!
They wonder if the Lauda-Hamilton bromance was timed with Lewis-Nicole’s split and if Toto is Formula 1’s ‘crying wolf’! Is Raikkonen capable of aiding Vettel’s title challenge? Could Kevin Magnussen have helped save Jenson Button-Jessica Michibata’s marriage?
They talk about Renault’s smart $1.50 purchase of Lotus but believe the French manufacturer is displaying lack of smartness when it comes to their driver line-up. And lastly, on the second anniversary of his life-threatening accident, they pray for Michael Schumacher’s speedy recovery. Tune in!
(Season 2015; Episode 42)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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Re-plugs: 1. Living The Dream (bit.ly/1ooM6zT) 2. David Coulthard On The Inside Line F1 Podcast (bit.ly/1IBcbHX)
Subscribe on iTunes Store: bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast RSS for Google, Android, Blackberry or Windows phones: bit.ly/insideline (You will need a Podcast player!) TuneIn Radio: bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast-tuneinradio MixCloud: www.mixcloud.com/insidelinef1podcast/ Spreaker: www.spreaker.com/user/insidelinef1podcast DailyMotion: www.dailymotion.com/inside-line-f1-podcast
And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. Time For A Prost-Pastor Bromance? (http://bit.ly/1Mw03bb) 2. Motor-mouth Hamilton (bit.ly/1P5gSAc) 3. Party's Over Lewis (bit.ly/1Mie9QX) 4. Thank God for Max Verstappen (bit.ly/1RNiNYN) 5. Aston Martini Racing, Err! (bit.ly/1NwHF7M 6. Revenge Is a Dish Best Served On The Podium (bit.ly/20rEB1W) 7. A Russian F1 Team In The Offing? (bit.ly/1NG6KOt) 8. Russia vs. USA In F1 Too? (bit.ly/1Qj743q) 9. F1 Teams, Black Outs And Bernie Ecclestone (bit.ly/1jAyEhW) 10. Fernando Alonso, The Unluckiest Double World Champion? (bit.ly/1PJOYqW) 11. Help, Red Bull Needs Energy (bit.ly/1EWh2qP) 12. Hamilton's Bad Hair Days Are Here To Stay (bit.ly/1LQJxbx) 13. Is MotoGP Really Better Than F1? (bit.ly/1Ks1iYD) 14. Max Verstappen - A Nobody To F1's Next Big Thing? (bit.ly/1KqQ5HZ) 15. Ban The Grid Girls (bit.ly/1FK434s) 16. Formula One And Alcohol (bit.ly/1QlV1AV) 17. Strategy of Errors (bit.ly/1GJcKBK) 18. Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word (bit.ly/1cZafiK)
Alain Prost is rumoured to play a Niki Lauda-type role for Renault when they return as a manufacturer team to Formula 1 in 2016. Would this mean that a Prost-Pastor bromance is in the offing a la Lauda-Hamilton?
In a week when Hamilton revealed that he was 'dyslexic', Mithila and Kunal try and figure why he labelled his fellow drivers as 'squares', possibly the most non-aerodynamic of all shapes.
Apart from discussing the Sainz-Verstappen pairing, the duo also reveal why Kimi Raikkonen found Ferrari to be a 'happier' place in 2015. And lastly, can't Mercedes and Ferrari manufacture their power trains in China or India to make them more affordable? Tune in! (Season 2015; Episode 41)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
Follow on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (twitter.com/kunalashah)
Re-plugs: 1. Living The Dream (bit.ly/1ooM6zT) 2. David Coulthard On The Inside Line F1 Podcast (bit.ly/1IBcbHX)
Subscribe on iTunes Store: bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast RSS for Google, Android, Blackberry or Windows phones: bit.ly/insideline (You will need a Podcast player!) TuneIn Radio: bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast-tuneinradio MixCloud: www.mixcloud.com/insidelinef1podcast/ Spreaker: www.spreaker.com/user/insidelinef1podcast DailyMotion: www.dailymotion.com/inside-line-f1-podcast
And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. Motor-mouth Hamilton (http://bit.ly/1P5gSAc) 2. Party's Over Lewis (bit.ly/1Mie9QX) 3. Thank God for Max Verstappen (bit.ly/1RNiNYN) 4. Aston Martini Racing, Err! (bit.ly/1NwHF7M 5. Revenge Is a Dish Best Served On The Podium (bit.ly/20rEB1W) 6. A Russian F1 Team In The Offing? (bit.ly/1NG6KOt) 7. Russia vs. USA In F1 Too? (bit.ly/1Qj743q) 8. F1 Teams, Black Outs And Bernie Ecclestone (bit.ly/1jAyEhW) 9. Fernando Alonso, The Unluckiest Double World Champion? (bit.ly/1PJOYqW) 10. Help, Red Bull Needs Energy (bit.ly/1EWh2qP) 11. Is Lewis Hamilton Greater Than Ayrton Senna? (bit.ly/1Ndg5Lz) 12. Hamilton's Bad Hair Days Are Here To Stay (bit.ly/1LQJxbx) 13. Is MotoGP Really Better Than F1? (bit.ly/1Ks1iYD) 14. Max Verstappen - A Nobody To F1's Next Big Thing? (bit.ly/1KqQ5HZ) 15. Ban The Grid Girls (bit.ly/1FK434s) 16. Formula One And Alcohol (bit.ly/1QlV1AV) 17. Strategy of Errors (bit.ly/1GJcKBK) 18. Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word (bit.ly/1cZafiK)
After a three week break, the Inside Line F1 Podcast is back with their 40th episode of the 2015 F1 season! This season has been about Lewis Hamilton - his wins, losses, social media antics, music and the stuff he's said. Mithila and Kunal go about listing all that the three time World Champion has said in the last few weeks and all that the others have said about him.
Is Lewis Hamilton the new bad boy of Formula 1? Are his controversies attracting more attention towards and otherwise boring season (or sport)? And of course, can Mercedes survive without either or both of their drivers?
They discuss the supposed 'Spy Gate' and why the engineer who attempted it isn't too smart after all. And is Tag Heuer smart in moving their bucks from Mclaren to Red Bull Racing for 2016? Our hosts explain how #DontCrackUnderPressure couldn't go hand in hand with #BelieveInMclarenHonda!
There's also a discussion on Renault and their umpteenth return to Formula 1 as a car manufacturer and how Toro Rosso could well be the team to be in rather than Red Bull Racing. Tune in! (Season 2015, Episode 40)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
Follow on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (twitter.com/kunalashah)
Re-plugs: 1. Living The Dream (bit.ly/1ooM6zT) 2. David Coulthard On The Inside Line F1 Podcast (bit.ly/1IBcbHX)
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. Party's Over Lewis (http://bit.ly/1Mie9QX) 2. Thank God for Max Verstappen (bit.ly/1RNiNYN) 3. Aston Martini Racing, Err! (bit.ly/1NwHF7M 4. Revenge Is a Dish Best Served On The Podium (bit.ly/20rEB1W) 5. A Russian F1 Team In The Offing? (bit.ly/1NG6KOt) 6. Russia vs. USA In F1 Too? (bit.ly/1Qj743q) 7. F1 Teams, Black Outs And Bernie Ecclestone (bit.ly/1jAyEhW) 8. Fernando Alonso, The Unluckiest Double World Champion? (bit.ly/1PJOYqW) 9. Help, Red Bull Needs Energy (bit.ly/1EWh2qP) 10. Is Lewis Hamilton Greater Than Ayrton Senna? (bit.ly/1Ndg5Lz) 11. Hamilton's Bad Hair Days Are Here To Stay (bit.ly/1LQJxbx) 12. Is MotoGP Really Better Than F1? (bit.ly/1Ks1iYD) 13. Max Verstappen - A Nobody To F1's Next Big Thing? (bit.ly/1KqQ5HZ) 14. Ban The Grid Girls (bit.ly/1FK434s) 15. Formula One And Alcohol (bit.ly/1QlV1AV) 16. Strategy of Errors (bit.ly/1GJcKBK) 17. Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word (bit.ly/1cZafiK)
Has 'heavy partying' compromised Lewis Hamilton's pace wonder Mithila and Kunal in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast. And if so, shouldn't Nico Rosberg hire a professional party planner already? Kunal also explains why Hamilton's race in P2 was far better than all of Rosberg's races in P2 this season.
The duo thank God yet again for Max Verstappen and wonder if there's a lesson or two for Kimi Raikkonen. They put their marketing hats together and offer a new positioning for the ailing but humourous Mclaren-Honda team.
Lastly, they ask if Vettel's helmet act on the podium (a la MotoGP style) should become mandatory next season onwards. Tune in! (Season 2015, Episode 39)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. Thank God for Max Verstappen (http://bit.ly/1RNiNYN) 2. Aston Martini Racing, Err! (bit.ly/1NwHF7M 3. Revenge Is a Dish Best Served On The Podium (bit.ly/20rEB1W) 4. A Russian F1 Team In The Offing? (bit.ly/1NG6KOt) 5. Russia vs. USA In F1 Too? (bit.ly/1Qj743q) 6. F1 Teams, Black Outs And Bernie Ecclestone (bit.ly/1jAyEhW) 7. Fernando Alonso, The Unluckiest Double World Champion? (bit.ly/1PJOYqW) 8. Help, Red Bull Needs Energy (bit.ly/1EWh2qP) 9. Is Lewis Hamilton Greater Than Ayrton Senna? (bit.ly/1Ndg5Lz) 10. Hamilton's Bad Hair Days Are Here To Stay (bit.ly/1LQJxbx) 11. Is MotoGP Really Better Than F1? (bit.ly/1Ks1iYD) 12. Max Verstappen - A Nobody To F1's Next Big Thing? (bit.ly/1KqQ5HZ) 13. Ban The Grid Girls (bit.ly/1FK434s) 14. Formula One And Alcohol (bit.ly/1QlV1AV) 15. Strategy of Errors (bit.ly/1GJcKBK) 16. Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word (bit.ly/1cZafiK)
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Mithila and Kunal tell you why young Max is exactly what Formula 1 needs right now and how 'when' is more interesting than 'which' when it comes to discussing his move to a top team.
They also speculate over Hamilton's retirement, why he wants to reunite with Nicole Sherzinger, Red Bull's ingenious engine solution and why Williams need to start planning Massa's retirement party already. Tune in! (Season 2015, Episode 38)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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Valtteri Bottas got his revenge in Mexico, but did Nico Rosberg get his too? Could an aggressive approach by Pirelli have livened up the inaugural Mexican Grand Prix from being a boring and a processional race? And in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Mithila and Kunal tell you why Force India and Sergio 'Checo' Perez were the true heroes in Mexico. Tune in! (Season 2015; Episode 37)
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Is that the next title for Lewis Hamilton? Join Mithila and Kunal as they celebrate Lewis Hamilton's third Formula 1 Drivers' Championship and a FANtastic race in the United States of America.
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, the duo wish the sensational talents of Toro Rosso a long and entertaining career in Formula 1, tell you why Daniil Kvyat can never win the US GP and laugh-out-loud on the Red Bull Racing-Honda rumours.
And lastly, the US GP probably proves why we love ALL things American. Tune in! (Season 2015, Episode 36)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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Congrats Mercedes for dominating and winning the 2015 Formula 1 Constructors' Championship. Congrats to Sergio Perez and Force India for a well earned podium finish in Russia. But this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast has much much more.
Mithila and Kunal wonder if Vladmir Putin's interest in F1 in Russia puts Barack Obama under any pressure to match up at the upcoming GP in America. Is there a Russia vs. USA cold war developing in F1?
They also talk of Raikkonen's Maldonado styled move on Bottas, Alonso's possible retirement in 2018, Sainz's luck at turn 13 in Sochi, Pirelli's disastrous PR skills and if making team radio private makes any sense. Tune in! (Season 2015, Episode 35)
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As we near the Russian GP, Mithila and Kunal put the lesser spoken about Red Bull racer Daniil Kvyat through the 'hot or not' test. They tell you why despite being the ONLY Russian driver on the grid he will still be ONLY second most popular.
Apart from the Russian GP, the duo talk about how the fight now and in 2016 could be to stay off the back row of the grid and if Grosjean's signing up with Haas with Ferrari in sight for 2017 makes any sense.
They also tell you how and why Chandon signed up with Mclaren before pointing out how a certain Mr. E has almost ruled out Hulkenberg winning any race next season. And if you're one of those who believe that Mercedes could struggle in Russia (given the tyre compounds are same as Singapore), think again and then tune in! (Season 2015, Episode 34)
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Fernando Alonso, what does he need to win to become a World Champion again? Leave Formula 1, say Mithila and Kunal in the latest episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
Tune in as the duo discuss Alonso's future in Formula 1, Mclaren and Red Bull Racing's power issues, the controversial Mercedes black out and if Ferrari could be next (in Russia). They also applaud the efforts of the Lotus drivers in an otherwise grim Japanese Grand Prix for the team and finally, thank God for Max Verstappen. (Season 2015, Episode 33)
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Much against public expectations, it was Sebastian Vettel and NOT Lewis Hamilton who bettered Ayrton Senna's race wins record in Singapore. And this was after clinching a scintillating win under the lights! Join Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast as they wonder if this was a Ferrari resurgence or a one-off victory. (Season 2015, Episode 32)
They discuss a race where almost nothing went as per plan and just when the driver market got boring, it is the engine market that's leading the rumour mills. After Singapore, it's exciting to assume that a Red Bull Racing - Ferrari combo would be a lethal racing car.
And as they look forward to Suzuka, here's a BIG thank you to Ferrari for fuelling competition in Formula1!
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In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Mithila and Kunal try and solve Red Bull Racing's energy (engine) woes for 2016. Tune in as they also clarify their stance on Lewis Hamilton vs. Ayrton Senna, why Hamilton should reunite with Nicole Sherzinger and also predict which Williams will be on the podium in Singapore (it's not who you think it is!). (Season 2015, Episode 31)
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Is Lewis Hamilton greater than Ayrton Senna? Should he win in Singapore, he could be so, at least statistically say Mithila and Kunal in the latest episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
This week too, the FIA joined us in delivering humour to our listeners - we still can't get over the record 168 grid penalties! And thankfully, they didn't deliver to the Tifosi a dream result of a Ferrari victory via a post-race disqualification for Lewis Hamilton.
The duo discuss why Honda and Renault would be envious of Pirelli's position in the sport and if Bernie could save Lotus by funding them a few millions, we can't decode the strange logic as to why he wouldn't be interested in saving the iconic circuit of Monza.
The 'luck of the number 2' struck Nico Rosberg, whose championship challenge (i.e. if he was in one) only got tougher. As for Kimi Raikkonen, we wonder what Ferrari's radio messages to him were for his delayed start.
Lastly, we have proof that F1 FANS LOVE DRS, hover over to our Facebook page and see it for yourself!
(Season 2015, Episode 30)
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Lewis Hamilton has had a near flawless season or has he? In the latest episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Mithila and Kunal pick the one flaw that has dogged the reigning World Champion on the podium all season long. And as they look forward to Monza, they talk about Mclaren's new excuses, Honda's engine comparison claims, the on-going Vettel-Pirelli saga and the support each camp has received, Lauda-Hamilton's bromance and offer a solution on how Lotus should settle Charles Pic's dues with the team. Lastly, they're kicked about Patrick Dempsey's attempt to make a TV series on the 1961 World Championship. Tune in to know why you should be kicked too! (Season 2015, Episode 29)
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Pirelli's 'right rear' tyre shared the limelight with Lewis Hamilton at the 2015 Belgian Grand Prix say Mithila and Kunal in the latest episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast. As they pray for Justin Wilson's recovery, they talk about Grosjean's Belgian homecoming, Raikkonen's new lease of life, Williams' desire to not win and the yet to conclude Ferrari-Pirelli saga. Tune in and laugh along! (Season 2015, Episode 28)
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Is MotoGP really better than F1? Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah wonder and try to decode why Niki Lauda thinks so. They also look forward to this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix and understand how and why are drivers lining up to race for the Haas F1 Team in 2016. Lastly, will F1 lose Fernando Alonso to another series? Tune in! (Season 2015; Episode 27)
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Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah get together this week on the Inside Line F1 Podcast to discuss the summertime madness that the F1 teams, drivers and fans are going through during the forced summer break. Tune in! (Season 2015; Episode 26)
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The 2015 Hungarian Grand Prix was and will be one of the finest in Motorsport without a doubt. If you have a friend who is yet to be hooked onto the sport of Formula One, show him/her a replay of this race say Mithila and Kunal in this week's episode of Inside Line F1 Podcast. They also talk about the racing, the starts and restarts, the overtakes and of course, the penalties. Tune in! (Season 2015, Episode 25)
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. Godspeed Jules Bianchi #JB17 (http://bit.ly/1KhrE4L) 2. The Joke Is On Mclaren (bit.ly/1M9lpiN) 3. Winning At Home (bit.ly/1SbnIBv) 4. Truth About Overtaking (bit.ly/1NRDkcS) 5. Ferrari Should Replace Raikkonen In 2016 (bit.ly/1T5vqzB) 6. Change Is The Name Of The Game (bit.ly/1Nv6mPp) 7. Ban The Grid Girls (bit.ly/1FK434s) 8. Why No One Wanted Pole (bit.ly/1J4HpbQ) 9. We’re Not Amateurs (bit.ly/1JHDNiZ) 10. Mercedes Should Reconsider Nico Rosberg For 2016 (bit.ly/1AZE8e2) 11. Formula One And Alcohol (bit.ly/1QlV1AV) 12. Strategy of Errors (bit.ly/1GJcKBK) 13. Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word (bit.ly/1cZafiK) 14. Formula1 Is Cruel (bit.ly/1HGh7Mw) 15. Give Everyone Mercedes Engines (bit.ly/1AXtJK8) 16. Did Bernie Call Mercedes…? (bit.ly/1Jk4dH8) 17. Max Worst-happened (bit.ly/1FFM6EV) 18. David Coulthard Debuts On The Inside Line F1 Podcast (bit.ly/1IBcbHX) 19. Vettel vs. Hamilton For The Championship? (bit.ly/1I0Q94v) 20. Game On, Ferrari (bit.ly/1F6TqM0) 21. Mercedes vs. Cricket (bit.ly/1BKLw6e) 22. Helmet Ban(ter) (bit.ly/17ycW7W) 23. Formula One Is Funny (bit.ly/1E3zkB1) 24. 2015 Inside Line F1 Podcast Awards (bit.ly/2015f1awards) 25. Gillette Mclaren Honda (bit.ly/1CIHNbz) 26. Blame It On Bernie? (bit.ly/1uwl5mZ) 27. Bernie, I Shrunk The Grid (bit.ly/1tKDNam) 28. Forza Jules (bit.ly/1pMR6jE) 29. Marquez Does A Vettel (bit.ly/1oGMFoV) 30. Living The Dream (bit.ly/1ooM6zT) 31. Is Formula1 Insecure? (bit.ly/1nlWqgi) 32. Michael’s 92nd Victory (bit.ly/1nNb4Mr) 33. Formula1 Puts Fans First (bit.ly/1sgWT3L) 34. Against Mid-Season Rule Changes (bit.ly/1imwWfW) 35. Racing First, Engineering Later (bit.ly/NUAZo2) 36. Will F1 Survive Without Bernie (bit.ly/1bMPWxS)
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Mithila Mehta joins Kunal Shah again as the wait for Rishi Kapoor only gets longer. The duo talk about Jules Bianchi, his achievements and 'what could've been' for the French racer including the legacy that he will leave behind for the sport. As Raikkonen's replacement seems imminent, they also try and list all his possible replacements and pick their favourite. Is F1 too safe? Will drivers have Bianchi in their minds when they race in Hungary? And finally, will Mercedes be challenged at the Hungaroring? Tune in! (Season 2015, Episode 24)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. And much like F1 teams, we've a very capable 'third' host in Mithila Mehta who keeps Rishi and Kunal on their toes!
This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
Follow on Twitter: RJ Rishi Kapoor (twitter.com/rjrishikapoor), Mithila Mehta (www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (twitter.com/kunalashah)
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks:
- The Joke Is On Mclaren (http://bit.ly/1M9lpiN)
- Winning At Home (bit.ly/1SbnIBv)
- Truth About Overtaking (bit.ly/1NRDkcS)
- Ferrari Should Replace Raikkonen In 2016 (bit.ly/1T5vqzB)
- Change Is The Name Of The Game (bit.ly/1Nv6mPp)
- Ban The Grid Girls (bit.ly/1FK434s)
- Why No One Wanted Pole (bit.ly/1J4HpbQ)
- We’re Not Amateurs (bit.ly/1JHDNiZ)
- Mercedes Should Reconsider Nico Rosberg For 2016 (bit.ly/1AZE8e2)
- Formula One And Alcohol (bit.ly/1QlV1AV)
- Strategy of Errors (bit.ly/1GJcKBK)
- Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word (bit.ly/1cZafiK)
- Formula1 Is Cruel (bit.ly/1HGh7Mw)
- Give Everyone Mercedes Engines (bit.ly/1AXtJK8)
- Did Bernie Call Mercedes…? (bit.ly/1Jk4dH8)
- Max Worst-happened (bit.ly/1FFM6EV)
- David Coulthard Debuts On The Inside Line F1 Podcast (bit.ly/1IBcbHX)
- Vettel vs. Hamilton For The Championship? (bit.ly/1I0Q94v)
- Game On, Ferrari (bit.ly/1F6TqM0)
- Mercedes vs. Cricket (bit.ly/1BKLw6e)
- Helmet Ban(ter) (bit.ly/17ycW7W)
- Formula One Is Funny (bit.ly/1E3zkB1)
- 2015 Inside Line F1 Podcast Awards (bit.ly/2015f1awards)
- Gillette Mclaren Honda (bit.ly/1CIHNbz)
- Blame It On Bernie? (bit.ly/1uwl5mZ)
- Bernie, I Shrunk The Grid (bit.ly/1tKDNam)
- Forza Jules (bit.ly/1pMR6jE)
- Marquez Does A Vettel (bit.ly/1oGMFoV)
- Living The Dream (bit.ly/1ooM6zT)
- Is Formula1 Insecure? (bit.ly/1nlWqgi)
- Michael’s 92nd Victory (bit.ly/1nNb4Mr)
- Formula1 Puts Fans First (bit.ly/1sgWT3L)
- Against Mid-Season Rule Changes (bit.ly/1imwWfW)
- Racing First, Engineering Later (bit.ly/NUAZo2)
- Will F1 Survive Without Bernie (bit.ly/1bMPWxS)
The 'third driver' in a Formula One team might not have a very exciting job in today's times, but the 'third host' on the Inside Line F1 Podcast does. Mithila Mehta debuts on our show and joins Kunal for the first time where they wonder if Mclaren might not be the fastest, but the funniest team of 2015. They talk about robots in Formula One and how one of them got it all wrong at Wimbledon and if Williams will turn to be a team of 'retired drivers' in 2016 - The Expendables of Formula One? Tune in! (Season 2015; Episode 23)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. And much like F1 teams, we've a very capable host in Mithila Mehta who keeps Rishi and Kunal on their toes!
This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
Follow on Twitter: RJ Rishi Kapoor (twitter.com/rjrishikapoor), Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (twitter.com/kunalashah)
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks:
- Winning At Home (http://bit.ly/1SbnIBv)
- Truth About Overtaking (http://bit.ly/1NRDkcS)
- Ferrari Should Replace Raikkonen In 2016 (http://bit.ly/1T5vqzB)
- Change Is The Name Of The Game (http://bit.ly/1Nv6mPp)
- Ban The Grid Girls (bit.ly/1FK434s)
- Why No One Wanted Pole (bit.ly/1J4HpbQ)
- We’re Not Amateurs (bit.ly/1JHDNiZ)
- Mercedes Should Reconsider Nico Rosberg For 2016 (bit.ly/1AZE8e2)
- Formula One And Alcohol (bit.ly/1QlV1AV)
- Strategy of Errors (bit.ly/1GJcKBK)
- Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word (bit.ly/1cZafiK)
- Formula1 Is Cruel (bit.ly/1HGh7Mw)
- Give Everyone Mercedes Engines (bit.ly/1AXtJK8)
- Did Bernie Call Mercedes…? (bit.ly/1Jk4dH8)
- Max Worst-happened (bit.ly/1FFM6EV)
- David Coulthard Debuts On The Inside Line F1 Podcast (bit.ly/1IBcbHX)
- Vettel vs. Hamilton For The Championship? (bit.ly/1I0Q94v)
- Game On, Ferrari (bit.ly/1F6TqM0)
- Mercedes vs. Cricket (bit.ly/1BKLw6e)
- Helmet Ban(ter) (bit.ly/17ycW7W)
- Formula One Is Funny (bit.ly/1E3zkB1)
- 2015 Inside Line F1 Podcast Awards (bit.ly/2015f1awards)
- Gillette Mclaren Honda (bit.ly/1CIHNbz)
- Blame It On Bernie? (bit.ly/1uwl5mZ)
- Bernie, I Shrunk The Grid (bit.ly/1tKDNam)
- Forza Jules (bit.ly/1pMR6jE)
- Marquez Does A Vettel (bit.ly/1oGMFoV)
- Living The Dream (bit.ly/1ooM6zT)
- Is Formula1 Insecure? (bit.ly/1nlWqgi)
- Michael’s 92nd Victory (bit.ly/1nNb4Mr)
- Formula1 Puts Fans First (bit.ly/1sgWT3L)
- Against Mid-Season Rule Changes (bit.ly/1imwWfW)
- Racing First, Engineering Later (bit.ly/NUAZo2)
- Will F1 Survive Without Bernie (bit.ly/1bMPWxS)
'Change' seems to be Formula One's favourite word as the sport is reportedly on the brink of ownership, regulatory and many more changes. In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Rishi and Kunal discuss those very changes and look forward to this weekend's British GP. Will this be a home Grand Prix win for Lewis Hamilton? Tune in! (Season 2015; Episode 22)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
Follow on Twitter: RJ Rishi Kapoor (twitter.com/rjrishikapoor) and Kunal Shah (twitter.com/kunalashah)
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks:
- Ban The Grid Girls (http://bit.ly/1FK434s)
- Why No One Wanted Pole (http://bit.ly/1J4HpbQ)
- We’re Not Amateurs (bit.ly/1JHDNiZ)
- Mercedes Should Reconsider Nico Rosberg For 2016 (bit.ly/1AZE8e2)
- Formula One And Alcohol (bit.ly/1QlV1AV)
- Strategy of Errors (bit.ly/1GJcKBK)
- Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word (bit.ly/1cZafiK)
- Formula1 Is Cruel (bit.ly/1HGh7Mw)
- Give Everyone Mercedes Engines (bit.ly/1AXtJK8)
- Did Bernie Call Mercedes…? (bit.ly/1Jk4dH8)
- Max Worst-happened (bit.ly/1FFM6EV)
- David Coulthard Debuts On The Inside Line F1 Podcast (bit.ly/1IBcbHX)
- Vettel vs. Hamilton For The Championship? (bit.ly/1I0Q94v)
- Game On, Ferrari (bit.ly/1F6TqM0)
- Mercedes vs. Cricket (bit.ly/1BKLw6e)
- Helmet Ban(ter) (bit.ly/17ycW7W)
- Formula One Is Funny (bit.ly/1E3zkB1)
- 2015 Inside Line F1 Podcast Awards (bit.ly/2015f1awards)
- Gillette Mclaren Honda (bit.ly/1CIHNbz)
- Blame It On Bernie? (bit.ly/1uwl5mZ)
- Bernie, I Shrunk The Grid (bit.ly/1tKDNam)
- Forza Jules (bit.ly/1pMR6jE)
- Marquez Does A Vettel (bit.ly/1oGMFoV)
- Living The Dream (bit.ly/1ooM6zT)
- Is Formula1 Insecure? (bit.ly/1nlWqgi)
- Michael’s 92nd Victory (bit.ly/1nNb4Mr)
- Formula1 Puts Fans First (bit.ly/1sgWT3L)
- Against Mid-Season Rule Changes (bit.ly/1imwWfW)
- Racing First, Engineering Later (bit.ly/NUAZo2)
- Will F1 Survive Without Bernie (bit.ly/1bMPWxS)
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Rishi and Kunal tell you why neither of the Mercedes drivers wanted to be on pole. They stir the pot further by wondering if we missed an exciting Hamilton vs. Rosberg battle thanks to Raikkonen and Alonso's scary crash. Given Mercedes's dominance at the Red Bull Ring, should the circuit (whose name we can't pronounce yet!) be renamed to the Mercedes Ring? Lastly, we cheer Nico Hulkenberg's epic Le Mans win. Tune in and laugh along! (Season 2015; Episode 21)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
Follow on Twitter: RJ Rishi Kapoor (twitter.com/rjrishikapoor) and Kunal Shah (twitter.com/kunalashah)
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. We're Not Amateurs (http://bit.ly/1JHDNiZ) 2. Mercedes Should Reconsider Nico Rosberg For 2016 (bit.ly/1AZE8e2) 3. Formula One And Alcohol (bit.ly/1QlV1AV) 4. Strategy of Errors (bit.ly/1GJcKBK) 5. Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word (bit.ly/1cZafiK) 6. Formula1 Is Cruel (bit.ly/1HGh7Mw) 7. Give Everyone Mercedes Engines (bit.ly/1AXtJK8) 8. Did Bernie Call Mercedes...? (bit.ly/1Jk4dH8) 9. Max Worst-happened (bit.ly/1FFM6EV) 10. David Coulthard Debuts On The Inside Line F1 Podcast (bit.ly/1IBcbHX) 11. Vettel vs. Hamilton For The Championship? (bit.ly/1I0Q94v) 12. Game On, Ferrari (bit.ly/1F6TqM0) 13. Mercedes vs. Cricket (bit.ly/1BKLw6e) 14. Helmet Ban(ter) (bit.ly/17ycW7W) 15. Formula One Is Funny (bit.ly/1E3zkB1) 16. 2015 Inside Line F1 Podcast Awards (bit.ly/2015f1awards) 17. Gillette Mclaren Honda (bit.ly/1CIHNbz) 18. Blame It On Bernie? (bit.ly/1uwl5mZ) 19. Bernie, I Shrunk The Grid (bit.ly/1tKDNam) 20. Forza Jules (bit.ly/1pMR6jE) 21. Marquez Does A Vettel (bit.ly/1oGMFoV) 22. Living The Dream (bit.ly/1ooM6zT) 23. Is Formula1 Insecure? (bit.ly/1nlWqgi) 24. Michael's 92nd Victory (bit.ly/1nNb4Mr) 25. Formula1 Puts Fans First (bit.ly/1sgWT3L) 26. Against Mid-Season Rule Changes (bit.ly/1imwWfW) 27. Racing First, Engineering Later (bit.ly/NUAZo2) 28. Will F1 Survive Without Bernie (bit.ly/1bMPWxS)
Was the 2015 Canadian GP boring? Rishi and Kunal are among the few who didn’t think so. In this week’s episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast they share their interesting picks from the race last weekend. This includes more than just Vettel and Massa’s charge through the field, a complete sham of the ‘Wall of Champions’, Mclaren-Honda-Alonso, the brave groundhog, ‘lift and coast’ and more. Tune in! (Season 2015; Episode 20)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
Follow on Twitter: RJ Rishi Kapoor (twitter.com/rjrishikapoor) and Kunal Shah (twitter.com/kunalashah)
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. Mercedes Should Reconsider Nico Rosberg For 2016 (http://bit.ly/1AZE8e2) 2. Formula One And Alcohol (http://bit.ly/1QlV1AV) 3. Strategy of Errors (bit.ly/1GJcKBK) 4. Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word (bit.ly/1cZafiK) 5. Formula1 Is Cruel (bit.ly/1HGh7Mw) 6. Give Everyone Mercedes Engines (bit.ly/1AXtJK8) 7. Did Bernie Call Mercedes...? (bit.ly/1Jk4dH8) 8. Max Worst-happened (bit.ly/1FFM6EV) 9. David Coulthard Debuts On The Inside Line F1 Podcast (bit.ly/1IBcbHX) 10. Vettel vs. Hamilton For The Championship? (bit.ly/1I0Q94v) 11. Game On, Ferrari (bit.ly/1F6TqM0) 12. Mercedes vs. Cricket (bit.ly/1BKLw6e) 13. Helmet Ban(ter) (bit.ly/17ycW7W) 14. Formula One Is Funny (bit.ly/1E3zkB1) 15. 2015 Inside Line F1 Podcast Awards (bit.ly/2015f1awards) 16. Gillette Mclaren Honda (bit.ly/1CIHNbz) 17. Blame It On Bernie? (bit.ly/1uwl5mZ) 18. Bernie, I Shrunk The Grid (bit.ly/1tKDNam) 19. Forza Jules (bit.ly/1pMR6jE) 20. Marquez Does A Vettel (bit.ly/1oGMFoV) 21. Living The Dream (bit.ly/1ooM6zT) 22. Is Formula1 Insecure? (bit.ly/1nlWqgi) 23. Michael's 92nd Victory (bit.ly/1nNb4Mr) 24. Formula1 Puts Fans First (bit.ly/1sgWT3L) 25. Against Mid-Season Rule Changes (bit.ly/1imwWfW) 26. Racing First, Engineering Later (bit.ly/NUAZo2) 27. Will F1 Survive Without Bernie (bit.ly/1bMPWxS)
We love Kimi Raikkonen, we totally do! But it isn't he who got selected as the 'best driver' by the team bosses, it was Lewis Hamilton (unsurprising!). At GBP 100 million, that's some cost for a driver in this era of cost cutting. What is Mercedes really paying for though? And if FIA were to introduce 'driver telemetry' for the fans, we tell you how it could enhance a fan's viewing experience. Tune in to the latest episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast and hear Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah speak, debate, argue and laugh out loud on various topics around the sport of Formula1. (Season 2015; Episode 19)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
Follow on Twitter: RJ Rishi Kapoor (http://twitter.com/rjrishikapoor) and Kunal Shah (http://twitter.com/kunalashah)
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. Strategy of Errors (http://bit.ly/1GJcKBK) 2. Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word (http://bit.ly/1cZafiK) 3. Formula1 Is Cruel (http://bit.ly/1HGh7Mw) 4. Give Everyone Mercedes Engines (http://bit.ly/1AXtJK8) 5. Did Bernie Call Mercedes...? (http://bit.ly/1Jk4dH8) 6. Max Worst-happened (http://bit.ly/1FFM6EV) 7. David Coulthard Debuts On The Inside Line F1 Podcast (http://bit.ly/1IBcbHX) 8. Vettel vs. Hamilton For The Championship? (http://bit.ly/1I0Q94v) 9. Game On, Ferrari (http://bit.ly/1F6TqM0) 10. Mercedes vs. Cricket (http://bit.ly/1BKLw6e) 11. Helmet Ban(ter) (http://bit.ly/17ycW7W) 12. Formula One Is Funny (http://bit.ly/1E3zkB1) 13. 2015 Inside Line F1 Podcast Awards (http://bit.ly/2015f1awards) 14. Gillette Mclaren Honda (http://bit.ly/1CIHNbz) 15. Blame It On Bernie? (http://bit.ly/1uwl5mZ) 16. Bernie, I Shrunk The Grid (http://bit.ly/1tKDNam) 17. Forza Jules (http://bit.ly/1pMR6jE) 18. Marquez Does A Vettel (http://bit.ly/1oGMFoV) 19. Living The Dream (http://bit.ly/1ooM6zT) 20. Is Formula1 Insecure? (http://bit.ly/1nlWqgi) 21. Michael's 92nd Victory (http://bit.ly/1nNb4Mr) 22. Formula1 Puts Fans First (http://bit.ly/1sgWT3L) 23. Against Mid-Season Rule Changes (http://bit.ly/1imwWfW) 24. Racing First, Engineering Later (http://bit.ly/NUAZo2) 25. Will F1 Survive Without Bernie (http://bit.ly/1bMPWxS)
We love Kimi Raikkonen, we totally do! But it isn't he who got selected as the 'best driver' by the team bosses, it was Lewis Hamilton (unsurprising!). At GBP 100 million, that's some cost for a driver in this era of cost cutting. What is Mercedes really paying for though? And if FIA were to introduce 'driver telemetry' for the fans, we tell you how it could enhance a fan's viewing experience. Tune in to the latest episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast and hear Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah speak, debate, argue and laugh out loud on various topics around the sport of Formula1. (Season 2015; Episode 19)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
Follow on Twitter: RJ Rishi Kapoor (twitter.com/rjrishikapoor) and Kunal Shah (twitter.com/kunalashah)
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Subscribe on iTunes Store: bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast RSS for Google, Android, Blackberry or Windows phones: bit.ly/insideline (You will need a Podcast player!) TuneIn Radio: bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast-tuneinradio MixCloud: www.mixcloud.com/insidelinef1podcast/ Spreaker: www.spreaker.com/user/insidelinef1podcast DailyMotion: www.dailymotion.com/inside-line-f1-podcast
And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. Strategy of Errors (http://bit.ly/1GJcKBK) 2. Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word (bit.ly/1cZafiK) 3. Formula1 Is Cruel (bit.ly/1HGh7Mw) 4. Give Everyone Mercedes Engines (bit.ly/1AXtJK8) 5. Did Bernie Call Mercedes...? (bit.ly/1Jk4dH8) 6. Max Worst-happened (bit.ly/1FFM6EV) 7. David Coulthard Debuts On The Inside Line F1 Podcast (bit.ly/1IBcbHX) 8. Vettel vs. Hamilton For The Championship? (bit.ly/1I0Q94v) 9. Game On, Ferrari (bit.ly/1F6TqM0) 10. Mercedes vs. Cricket (bit.ly/1BKLw6e) 11. Helmet Ban(ter) (bit.ly/17ycW7W) 12. Formula One Is Funny (bit.ly/1E3zkB1) 13. 2015 Inside Line F1 Podcast Awards (bit.ly/2015f1awards) 14. Gillette Mclaren Honda (bit.ly/1CIHNbz) 15. Blame It On Bernie? (bit.ly/1uwl5mZ) 16. Bernie, I Shrunk The Grid (bit.ly/1tKDNam) 17. Forza Jules (bit.ly/1pMR6jE) 18. Marquez Does A Vettel (bit.ly/1oGMFoV) 19. Living The Dream (bit.ly/1ooM6zT) 20. Is Formula1 Insecure? (bit.ly/1nlWqgi) 21. Michael's 92nd Victory (bit.ly/1nNb4Mr) 22. Formula1 Puts Fans First (bit.ly/1sgWT3L) 23. Against Mid-Season Rule Changes (bit.ly/1imwWfW) 24. Racing First, Engineering Later (bit.ly/NUAZo2) 25. Will F1 Survive Without Bernie (bit.ly/1bMPWxS)
No, this episode isn't about Lewis Hamilton's botched tyre strategy in the 2015 Monaco Grand Prix. We've had enough of that! This episode is about the stand-up comedy group called the 'Formula 1 Strategy Group' and their act from last week. Tune in as Rishi and Kunal dissect the 'comedy of errors'. (Season 2015, Episode 18)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
Follow on Twitter: RJ Rishi Kapoor (http://twitter.com/rjrishikapoor) and Kunal Shah (http://twitter.com/kunalashah)
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No, this episode isn't about Lewis Hamilton's botched tyre strategy in the 2015 Monaco Grand Prix. We've had enough of that! This episode is about the stand-up comedy group called the 'Formula 1 Strategy Group' and their act from last week. Tune in as Rishi and Kunal dissect the 'comedy of errors'. (Season 2015, Episode 18)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word (http://bit.ly/1cZafiK) 2. Formula1 Is Cruel (http://bit.ly/1HGh7Mw) 3. Give Everyone Mercedes Engines (http://bit.ly/1AXtJK8) 4. Did Bernie Call Mercedes...? (http://bit.ly/1Jk4dH8) 5. Max Worst-happened (http://bit.ly/1FFM6EV) 6. David Coulthard Debuts On The Inside Line F1 Podcast (http://bit.ly/1IBcbHX) 7. Vettel vs. Hamilton For The Championship? (http://bit.ly/1I0Q94v) 8. Game On, Ferrari (http://bit.ly/1F6TqM0) 9. Mercedes vs. Cricket (http://bit.ly/1BKLw6e) 10. Helmet Ban(ter) (http://bit.ly/17ycW7W) 11. Formula One Is Funny (http://bit.ly/1E3zkB1) 12. 2015 Inside Line F1 Podcast Awards (http://bit.ly/2015f1awards) 13. Gillette Mclaren Honda (http://bit.ly/1CIHNbz) 14. Blame It On Bernie? (http://bit.ly/1uwl5mZ) 15. Bernie, I Shrunk The Grid (http://bit.ly/1tKDNam) 16. Forza Jules (http://bit.ly/1pMR6jE) 17. Marquez Does A Vettel (http://bit.ly/1oGMFoV) 18. Living The Dream (http://bit.ly/1ooM6zT) 19. Is Formula1 Insecure? (http://bit.ly/1nlWqgi) 20. Michael's 92nd Victory (http://bit.ly/1nNb4Mr) 21. Formula1 Puts Fans First (http://bit.ly/1sgWT3L) 22. Against Mid-Season Rule Changes (http://bit.ly/1imwWfW) 23. Racing First, Engineering Later (http://bit.ly/NUAZo2) 24. Will F1 Survive Without Bernie (http://bit.ly/1bMPWxS)
No, this episode isn't about Lewis Hamilton's botched tyre strategy in the 2015 Monaco Grand Prix. We've had enough of that! This episode is about the stand-up comedy group called the 'Formula 1 Strategy Group' and their act from last week. Tune in as Rishi and Kunal dissect the 'comedy of errors'. (Season 2015, Episode 18)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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In this week’s episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Rishi dedicates Elton John’s famous single to Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes. Were the World Champions a victim of overthinking and being over cautious? We tell you more. And unlike other media channels, we focus on other aspects of the 2015 Monaco GP - Mclaren and Button’s first points of the season, Red Bull Racing’s multi-21 and how it worked effectively (for a change) and lastly, we thank Verstappen, Hamilton and Mercedes for their entertainment in an otherwise boring race. Tune in! (Season 2015; Episode 17)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. Formula1 Is Cruel (http://bit.ly/1HGh7Mw) 2. Give Everyone Mercedes Engines (http://bit.ly/1AXtJK8) 3. Did Bernie Call Mercedes...? (http://bit.ly/1Jk4dH8) 4. Max Worst-happened (http://bit.ly/1FFM6EV) 5. David Coulthard Debuts On The Inside Line F1 Podcast (http://bit.ly/1IBcbHX) 6. Vettel vs. Hamilton For The Championship? (http://bit.ly/1I0Q94v) 7. Game On, Ferrari (http://bit.ly/1F6TqM0) 8. Mercedes vs. Cricket (http://bit.ly/1BKLw6e) 9. Thank You Red Bull Racing (http://bit.ly/1CwySyL) 9. Oh No! Alonso! (http://bit.ly/1EMawRP) 10. Helmet Ban(ter) (http://bit.ly/17ycW7W) 11. Formula One Is Funny (http://bit.ly/1E3zkB1) 12. Ferrari vs. Mercedes, Really? (http://bit.ly/1DmQQBV) 13. 2015 Inside Line F1 Podcast Awards (http://bit.ly/2015f1awards) 14. Ice Ice Baby (http://bit.ly/15Xp8iH) 15. Gillette Mclaren Honda (http://bit.ly/1CIHNbz) 16. Lewis Hamil-twin (http://bit.ly/15v041U) 17. Blame It On Bernie? (http://bit.ly/1uwl5mZ) 18. Bernie, I Shrunk The Grid (http://bit.ly/1tKDNam) 19. Forza Jules (http://bit.ly/1pMR6jE) 20. Marquez Does A Vettel (http://bit.ly/1oGMFoV) 21. Living The Dream (http://bit.ly/1ooM6zT) 22. Is Formula1 Insecure? (http://bit.ly/1nlWqgi) 23. Michael's 92nd Victory (http://bit.ly/1nNb4Mr) 24. Formula1 Puts Fans First (http://bit.ly/1sgWT3L) 25. Against Mid-Season Rule Changes (http://bit.ly/1imwWfW) 26. Racing First, Engineering Later (http://bit.ly/NUAZo2) 27. Will F1 Survive Without Bernie (http://bit.ly/1bMPWxS)
In this week’s episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Rishi dedicates Elton John’s famous single to Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes. Were the World Champions a victim of overthinking and being over cautious? We tell you more. And unlike other media channels, we focus on other aspects of the 2015 Monaco GP - Mclaren and Button’s first points of the season, Red Bull Racing’s multi-21 and how it worked effectively (for a change) and lastly, we thank Verstappen, Hamilton and Mercedes for their entertainment in an otherwise boring race. Tune in! (Season 2015; Episode 17)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
Follow on Twitter: RJ Rishi Kapoor (http://twitter.com/rjrishikapoor) and Kunal Shah (http://twitter.com/kunalashah)
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. Formula1 Is Cruel (http://bit.ly/1HGh7Mw) 2. Give Everyone Mercedes Engines (http://bit.ly/1AXtJK8) 3. Did Bernie Call Mercedes...? (http://bit.ly/1Jk4dH8) 4. Max Worst-happened (http://bit.ly/1FFM6EV) 5. David Coulthard Debuts On The Inside Line F1 Podcast (http://bit.ly/1IBcbHX) 6. Vettel vs. Hamilton For The Championship? (http://bit.ly/1I0Q94v) 7. Game On, Ferrari (http://bit.ly/1F6TqM0) 8. Mercedes vs. Cricket (http://bit.ly/1BKLw6e) 9. Thank You Red Bull Racing (http://bit.ly/1CwySyL) 9. Oh No! Alonso! (http://bit.ly/1EMawRP) 10. Helmet Ban(ter) (http://bit.ly/17ycW7W) 11. Formula One Is Funny (http://bit.ly/1E3zkB1) 12. Ferrari vs. Mercedes, Really? (http://bit.ly/1DmQQBV) 13. 2015 Inside Line F1 Podcast Awards (http://bit.ly/2015f1awards) 14. Ice Ice Baby (http://bit.ly/15Xp8iH) 15. Gillette Mclaren Honda (http://bit.ly/1CIHNbz) 16. Lewis Hamil-twin (http://bit.ly/15v041U) 17. Blame It On Bernie? (http://bit.ly/1uwl5mZ) 18. Bernie, I Shrunk The Grid (http://bit.ly/1tKDNam) 19. Forza Jules (http://bit.ly/1pMR6jE) 20. Marquez Does A Vettel (http://bit.ly/1oGMFoV) 21. Living The Dream (http://bit.ly/1ooM6zT) 22. Is Formula1 Insecure? (http://bit.ly/1nlWqgi) 23. Michael's 92nd Victory (http://bit.ly/1nNb4Mr) 24. Formula1 Puts Fans First (http://bit.ly/1sgWT3L) 25. Against Mid-Season Rule Changes (http://bit.ly/1imwWfW) 26. Racing First, Engineering Later (http://bit.ly/NUAZo2) 27. Will F1 Survive Without Bernie (bit.ly/1bMPWxS)
In this week’s episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Rishi dedicates Elton John’s famous single to Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes. Were the World Champions a victim of overthinking and being over cautious? We tell you more. And unlike other media channels, we focus on other aspects of the 2015 Monaco GP - Mclaren and Button’s first points of the season, Red Bull Racing’s multi-21 and how it worked effectively (for a change) and lastly, we thank Verstappen, Hamilton and Mercedes for their entertainment in an otherwise boring race. Tune in! (Season 2015; Episode 17)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
Follow on Twitter: RJ Rishi Kapoor (twitter.com/rjrishikapoor) and Kunal Shah (twitter.com/kunalashah)
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. Formula1 Is Cruel (http://bit.ly/1HGh7Mw) 2. Give Everyone Mercedes Engines (http://bit.ly/1AXtJK8) 3. Did Bernie Call Mercedes...? (bit.ly/1Jk4dH8) 4. Max Worst-happened (bit.ly/1FFM6EV) 5. David Coulthard Debuts On The Inside Line F1 Podcast (bit.ly/1IBcbHX) 6. Vettel vs. Hamilton For The Championship? (bit.ly/1I0Q94v) 7. Game On, Ferrari (bit.ly/1F6TqM0) 8. Mercedes vs. Cricket (bit.ly/1BKLw6e) 9. Thank You Red Bull Racing (bit.ly/1CwySyL) 9. Oh No! Alonso! (bit.ly/1EMawRP) 10. Helmet Ban(ter) (bit.ly/17ycW7W) 11. Formula One Is Funny (bit.ly/1E3zkB1) 12. Ferrari vs. Mercedes, Really? (bit.ly/1DmQQBV) 13. 2015 Inside Line F1 Podcast Awards (bit.ly/2015f1awards) 14. Ice Ice Baby (bit.ly/15Xp8iH) 15. Gillette Mclaren Honda (bit.ly/1CIHNbz) 16. Lewis Hamil-twin (bit.ly/15v041U) 17. Blame It On Bernie? (bit.ly/1uwl5mZ) 18. Bernie, I Shrunk The Grid (bit.ly/1tKDNam) 19. Forza Jules (bit.ly/1pMR6jE) 20. Marquez Does A Vettel (bit.ly/1oGMFoV) 21. Living The Dream (bit.ly/1ooM6zT) 22. Is Formula1 Insecure? (bit.ly/1nlWqgi) 23. Michael's 92nd Victory (bit.ly/1nNb4Mr) 24. Formula1 Puts Fans First (bit.ly/1sgWT3L) 25. Against Mid-Season Rule Changes (bit.ly/1imwWfW) 26. Racing First, Engineering Later (bit.ly/NUAZo2) 27. Will F1 Survive Without Bernie (bit.ly/1bMPWxS)
After a forced two week break, the Inside Line F1 Podcast returns to talk about the jumping jack-men, Hamilton vs. Vettel and Mclaren's absence from the 2015 Spanish Grand Prix. We wonder if a two engine formula should be explored by Formula1 and if free tyre choices is a good idea after all. Lastly, we tell you why Ferrari (for Vettel) should've mirrored Hamilton's tyre strategy. Tune in! (Season 2015, Episode 16)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
Follow on Twitter: RJ Rishi Kapoor (http://twitter.com/rjrishikapoor) and Kunal Shah (http://twitter.com/kunalashah)
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. Did Bernie Call Mercedes...? (http://bit.ly/1Jk4dH8) 2. Max Worst-happened (http://bit.ly/1FFM6EV) 3. David Coulthard Debuts On The Inside Line F1 Podcast (http://bit.ly/1IBcbHX) 4. Vettel vs. Hamilton For The Championship? (http://bit.ly/1I0Q94v) 5. Game On, Ferrari (http://bit.ly/1F6TqM0) 6. Mercedes vs. Cricket (http://bit.ly/1BKLw6e) 7. Thank You Red Bull Racing (http://bit.ly/1CwySyL) 8. Oh No! Alonso! (http://bit.ly/1EMawRP) 9. Helmet Ban(ter) (http://bit.ly/17ycW7W) 10. Formula One Is Funny (http://bit.ly/1E3zkB1) 11. Ferrari vs. Mercedes, Really? (http://bit.ly/1DmQQBV) 12. 2015 Inside Line F1 Podcast Awards (http://bit.ly/2015f1awards) 13. Ice Ice Baby (http://bit.ly/15Xp8iH) 14. Gillette Mclaren Honda (http://bit.ly/1CIHNbz) 15. Lewis Hamil-twin (http://bit.ly/15v041U) 16. Blame It On Bernie? (http://bit.ly/1uwl5mZ) 17. Bernie, I Shrunk The Grid (http://bit.ly/1tKDNam) 18. Forza Jules (http://bit.ly/1pMR6jE) 19. Marquez Does A Vettel (http://bit.ly/1oGMFoV) 20. Living The Dream (http://bit.ly/1ooM6zT) 21. Is Formula1 Insecure? (http://bit.ly/1nlWqgi) 22. Michael's 92nd Victory (http://bit.ly/1nNb4Mr) 23. Formula1 Puts Fans First (http://bit.ly/1sgWT3L) 24. Against Mid-Season Rule Changes (http://bit.ly/1imwWfW) 25. Racing First, Engineering Later (http://bit.ly/NUAZo2) 26. Will F1 Survive Without Bernie (http://bit.ly/1bMPWxS)
After a forced two week break, the Inside Line F1 Podcast returns to talk about the jumping jack-men, Hamilton vs. Vettel and Mclaren's absence from the 2015 Spanish Grand Prix. We wonder if a two engine formula should be explored by Formula1 and if free tyre choices is a good idea after all. Lastly, we tell you why Ferrari (for Vettel) should've mirrored Hamilton's tyre strategy. Tune in! (Season 2015, Episode 16)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
Follow on Twitter: RJ Rishi Kapoor (http://twitter.com/rjrishikapoor) and Kunal Shah (http://twitter.com/kunalashah)
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. Did Bernie Call Mercedes...? (http://bit.ly/1Jk4dH8) 2. Max Worst-happened (http://bit.ly/1FFM6EV) 3. David Coulthard Debuts On The Inside Line F1 Podcast (http://bit.ly/1IBcbHX) 4. Vettel vs. Hamilton For The Championship? (http://bit.ly/1I0Q94v) 5. Game On, Ferrari (http://bit.ly/1F6TqM0) 6. Mercedes vs. Cricket (http://bit.ly/1BKLw6e) 7. Thank You Red Bull Racing (http://bit.ly/1CwySyL) 8. Oh No! Alonso! (http://bit.ly/1EMawRP) 9. Helmet Ban(ter) (http://bit.ly/17ycW7W) 10. Formula One Is Funny (http://bit.ly/1E3zkB1) 11. Ferrari vs. Mercedes, Really? (http://bit.ly/1DmQQBV) 12. 2015 Inside Line F1 Podcast Awards (http://bit.ly/2015f1awards) 13. Ice Ice Baby (http://bit.ly/15Xp8iH) 14. Gillette Mclaren Honda (http://bit.ly/1CIHNbz) 15. Lewis Hamil-twin (http://bit.ly/15v041U) 16. Blame It On Bernie? (http://bit.ly/1uwl5mZ) 17. Bernie, I Shrunk The Grid (http://bit.ly/1tKDNam) 18. Forza Jules (http://bit.ly/1pMR6jE) 19. Marquez Does A Vettel (http://bit.ly/1oGMFoV) 20. Living The Dream (http://bit.ly/1ooM6zT) 21. Is Formula1 Insecure? (http://bit.ly/1nlWqgi) 22. Michael's 92nd Victory (http://bit.ly/1nNb4Mr) 23. Formula1 Puts Fans First (http://bit.ly/1sgWT3L) 24. Against Mid-Season Rule Changes (http://bit.ly/1imwWfW) 25. Racing First, Engineering Later (http://bit.ly/NUAZo2) 26. Will F1 Survive Without Bernie (http://bit.ly/1bMPWxS)
After a forced two week break, the Inside Line F1 Podcast returns to talk about the jumping jack-men, Hamilton vs. Vettel and Mclaren's absence from the 2015 Spanish Grand Prix. We wonder if a two engine formula should be explored by Formula1 and if free tyre choices is a good idea after all. Lastly, we tell you why Ferrari (for Vettel) should've mirrored Hamilton's tyre strategy. Tune in! (Season 2015, Episode 16)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
Follow on Twitter: RJ Rishi Kapoor (twitter.com/rjrishikapoor) and Kunal Shah (twitter.com/kunalashah)
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. Did Bernie Call Mercedes...? (http://bit.ly/1Jk4dH8) 2. Max Worst-happened (bit.ly/1FFM6EV) 3. David Coulthard Debuts On The Inside Line F1 Podcast (bit.ly/1IBcbHX) 4. Vettel vs. Hamilton For The Championship? (bit.ly/1I0Q94v) 5. Game On, Ferrari (bit.ly/1F6TqM0) 6. Mercedes vs. Cricket (bit.ly/1BKLw6e) 7. Thank You Red Bull Racing (bit.ly/1CwySyL) 8. Oh No! Alonso! (bit.ly/1EMawRP) 9. Helmet Ban(ter) (bit.ly/17ycW7W) 10. Formula One Is Funny (bit.ly/1E3zkB1) 11. Ferrari vs. Mercedes, Really? (bit.ly/1DmQQBV) 12. 2015 Inside Line F1 Podcast Awards (bit.ly/2015f1awards) 13. Ice Ice Baby (bit.ly/15Xp8iH) 14. Gillette Mclaren Honda (bit.ly/1CIHNbz) 15. Lewis Hamil-twin (bit.ly/15v041U) 16. Blame It On Bernie? (bit.ly/1uwl5mZ) 17. Bernie, I Shrunk The Grid (bit.ly/1tKDNam) 18. Forza Jules (bit.ly/1pMR6jE) 19. Marquez Does A Vettel (bit.ly/1oGMFoV) 20. Living The Dream (bit.ly/1ooM6zT) 21. Is Formula1 Insecure? (bit.ly/1nlWqgi) 22. Michael's 92nd Victory (bit.ly/1nNb4Mr) 23. Formula1 Puts Fans First (bit.ly/1sgWT3L) 24. Against Mid-Season Rule Changes (bit.ly/1imwWfW) 25. Racing First, Engineering Later (bit.ly/NUAZo2) 26. Will F1 Survive Without Bernie (bit.ly/1bMPWxS)
Bahrain sparked up Formula1, literally and figuratively. Artificial or not, the titanium skid blocks are a welcome addition. But is the Ferrari threat for real? Or is there something more to it? As for Alonso, he barely scraps through and finds his way to be talked about in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast. Tune in! (Season 2015; Episode 15)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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Bahrain sparked up Formula1, literally and figuratively. Artificial or not, the titanium skid blocks are a welcome addition. But is the Ferrari threat for real? Or is there something more to it? As for Alonso, he barely scraps through and finds his way to be talked about in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast. Tune in! (Season 2015; Episode 15)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. Max Worst-happened (http://bit.ly/1FFM6EV) 2. David Coulthard Debuts On The Inside Line F1 Podcast (bit.ly/1IBcbHX) 3. Vettel vs. Hamilton For The Championship? (bit.ly/1I0Q94v) 4. Game On, Ferrari (bit.ly/1F6TqM0) 5. Mercedes vs. Cricket (bit.ly/1BKLw6e) 6. Thank You Red Bull Racing (bit.ly/1CwySyL) 7. Oh No! Alonso! (bit.ly/1EMawRP) 8. Helmet Ban(ter) (bit.ly/17ycW7W) 9. Formula One Is Funny (bit.ly/1E3zkB1) 10. Ferrari vs. Mercedes, Really? (bit.ly/1DmQQBV) 11. 2015 Inside Line F1 Podcast Awards (bit.ly/2015f1awards) 12. Ice Ice Baby (bit.ly/15Xp8iH) 13. Gillette Mclaren Honda (bit.ly/1CIHNbz) 14. Lewis Hamil-twin (bit.ly/15v041U) 15. Blame It On Bernie? (bit.ly/1uwl5mZ) 16. Bernie, I Shrunk The Grid (bit.ly/1tKDNam) 17. Forza Jules (bit.ly/1pMR6jE) 18. Marquez Does A Vettel (bit.ly/1oGMFoV) 19. Living The Dream (bit.ly/1ooM6zT) 20. Is Formula1 Insecure? (bit.ly/1nlWqgi) 21. Michael's 92nd Victory (bit.ly/1nNb4Mr) 22. Formula1 Puts Fans First (bit.ly/1sgWT3L) 23. Against Mid-Season Rule Changes (bit.ly/1imwWfW) 24. Racing First, Engineering Later (bit.ly/NUAZo2) 25. Will F1 Survive Without Bernie (bit.ly/1bMPWxS)
The worst happened to Max Verstappen, the only entertainer in the 2015 Chinese Grand Prix. And IF Rosberg doesn't raise his game in Bahrain, we might just rely on the young rookie yet again - because Ferrari vs. Mercedes is ALL hype. Tune in to this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast to hear Rishi and Kunal speak on these topics and more.
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/insidelinef1podcast and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. David Coulthard Debuts On The Inside Line F1 Podcast (http://bit.ly/1IBcbHX) 2. Red Bull Gives Us Wings (http://bit.ly/rbrshowrunhyd2015) 3. Vettel vs. Hamilton For The Championship? (http://bit.ly/1I0Q94v) 4. Game On, Ferrari (http://bit.ly/1F6TqM0) 5. Mercedes vs. Cricket (http://bit.ly/1BKLw6e) 6. Thank You Red Bull Racing (http://bit.ly/1CwySyL) 7. Oh No! Alonso! (http://bit.ly/1EMawRP) 8. Helmet Ban(ter) (http://bit.ly/17ycW7W) 9. Formula One Is Funny (http://bit.ly/1E3zkB1) 10. Ferrari vs. Mercedes, Really? (http://bit.ly/1DmQQBV) 11. 2015 Inside Line F1 Podcast Awards (http://bit.ly/2015f1awards) 12. Ice Ice Baby (http://bit.ly/15Xp8iH) 13. Gillette Mclaren Honda (http://bit.ly/1CIHNbz) 14. Lewis Hamil-twin (http://bit.ly/15v041U) 15. Blame It On Bernie? (http://bit.ly/1uwl5mZ) 16. Bernie, I Shrunk The Grid (http://bit.ly/1tKDNam) 17. Forza Jules (http://bit.ly/1pMR6jE) 18. Marquez Does A Vettel (http://bit.ly/1oGMFoV) 19. Living The Dream (http://bit.ly/1ooM6zT) 20. Is Formula1 Insecure? (http://bit.ly/1nlWqgi) 21. Michael's 92nd Victory (http://bit.ly/1nNb4Mr) 22. Formula1 Puts Fans First (http://bit.ly/1sgWT3L) 23. Against Mid-Season Rule Changes (http://bit.ly/1imwWfW) 24. Racing First, Engineering Later (http://bit.ly/NUAZo2) 25. Will F1 Survive Without Bernie (http://bit.ly/1bMPWxS)
The worst happened to Max Verstappen, the only entertainer in the 2015 Chinese Grand Prix. And IF Rosberg doesn't raise his game in Bahrain, we might just rely on the young rookie yet again - because Ferrari vs. Mercedes is ALL hype. Tune in to this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast to hear Rishi and Kunal speak on these topics and more.
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/insidelinef1podcast and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. David Coulthard Debuts On The Inside Line F1 Podcast (http://bit.ly/1IBcbHX) 2. Red Bull Gives Us Wings (bit.ly/rbrshowrunhyd2015) 3. Vettel vs. Hamilton For The Championship? (bit.ly/1I0Q94v) 4. Game On, Ferrari (bit.ly/1F6TqM0) 5. Mercedes vs. Cricket (bit.ly/1BKLw6e) 6. Thank You Red Bull Racing (bit.ly/1CwySyL) 7. Oh No! Alonso! (bit.ly/1EMawRP) 8. Helmet Ban(ter) (bit.ly/17ycW7W) 9. Formula One Is Funny (bit.ly/1E3zkB1) 10. Ferrari vs. Mercedes, Really? (bit.ly/1DmQQBV) 11. 2015 Inside Line F1 Podcast Awards (bit.ly/2015f1awards) 12. Ice Ice Baby (bit.ly/15Xp8iH) 13. Gillette Mclaren Honda (bit.ly/1CIHNbz) 14. Lewis Hamil-twin (bit.ly/15v041U) 15. Blame It On Bernie? (bit.ly/1uwl5mZ) 16. Bernie, I Shrunk The Grid (bit.ly/1tKDNam) 17. Forza Jules (bit.ly/1pMR6jE) 18. Marquez Does A Vettel (bit.ly/1oGMFoV) 19. Living The Dream (bit.ly/1ooM6zT) 20. Is Formula1 Insecure? (bit.ly/1nlWqgi) 21. Michael's 92nd Victory (bit.ly/1nNb4Mr) 22. Formula1 Puts Fans First (bit.ly/1sgWT3L) 23. Against Mid-Season Rule Changes (bit.ly/1imwWfW) 24. Racing First, Engineering Later (bit.ly/NUAZo2) 25. Will F1 Survive Without Bernie (bit.ly/1bMPWxS)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast shifted base to Hyderabad this weekend for the Red Bull F1 Showcar Run with David Coulthard (DC). As promised in the build up to the activity, we feature DC in this episode as he shares some funny moments he's had in the sport and some really interesting fan bytes from Ground Zero. Tune in!
PS: We have a V8 fire-up as well!
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/insidelinef1podcast and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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Here's a teaser of what we have in store for you tomorrow.
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The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport.
Here's a teaser of what we have in store for you tomorrow.
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The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport.
It doesn't get bigger than this. Red Bull heard us, they called us - a case of 'Gives You Wings', literally. In one of our first exclusives of 2015, the Inside Line F1 Podcast is on its way to Hyderabad to witness David Coulthard perform donuts in his Infiniti Red Bull Racing machine.
But no, this is no April Fools' joke, this is for real. Don't worry, it took us time before it sank in. The result? A mid-week episode for all our listeners where we thank Red Bull for inviting us over. Tune in to know what's in store for you as we will bring to you behind-the-scenes content, a byte or three from David Coulthard and of course, the thundering sound of the V8 in action and much more. (Season 2015; Episode 12)
PS: Please follow us on our social media handles and iTunes and other podcast feeds for exclusive updates from the Speed Run in Hyderabad.
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/insidelinef1podcast and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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We almost know that Sebastian Vettel vs. Lewis Hamilton won't be for the 2015 Drivers' Championship, but we tell you why it is needed, for you (the fan) and for the sport. In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Rishi and Kunal also talk about the 'happiest person on earth' - Fernando Alonso, the Red Bull Racing-Renault spat, Bernie Ecclestone's nonsense and how Max Verstappen could well end up changing podium procedures this season. Tune in! (Season 2015; Episode 11)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/insidelinef1podcast and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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It will be Mercedes vs. Cricket as the 2015 Malaysian GP clashes with the finals of the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup this Sunday; possibly the German team's biggest challenge of the season yet. We bring to you the LOL moments, a few sad ones and some insights in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast. (Season 2015; Episode 10)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/insidelinef1podcast and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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It will be Mercedes vs. Cricket as the 2015 Malaysian GP clashes with the finals of the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup this Sunday; possibly the German team's biggest challenge of the season yet. We bring to you the LOL moments, a few sad ones and some insights in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast. (Season 2015; Episode 10)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/insidelinef1podcast and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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'I'll be back' were the famous words at the end of the 2015 Australian Grand Prix. But will it be Formula One or Formula Rookie again as we wait for 2015 Malaysian Grand Prix? And of course, Rishi and Kunal pick the 'Rookie of the Race' from Australia in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast. (Season 2015; Episode 9)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/insidelinef1podcast and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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Fernando Alonso will be missed in the opening round of the 2015 Formula One season in Melbourne. And since race predictions are easy, we focus on the funny stuff that's happening around in the paddock in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast. Tune in! (Season 2015; Episode 8)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/insidelinef1podcast and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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Fernando Alonso will be missed in the opening round of the 2015 Formula One season in Melbourne. And since race predictions are easy, we focus on the funny stuff that's happening around in the paddock in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast. Tune in! (Season 2015; Episode 8)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/insidelinef1podcast and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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The ONLY thing that F1 could agree upon is the ban on helmet design changes! Sigh! In Barcelona, Mercedes's reliability issues caught out their machine and men as Mclaren did some PR work in their attempt to lure a title sponsor. Join us and LOL in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/insidelinef1podcast and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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The ONLY thing that F1 could agree upon is the ban on helmet design changes! Sigh! In Barcelona, Mercedes's reliability issues caught out their machine and men as Mclaren did some PR work in their attempt to lure a title sponsor. Join us and LOL in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast. (Season 2015; Episode 7)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/insidelinef1podcast and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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What can we expect from the second test of the 2015 Formula One Season in Barcelona? And we tell you why Ron Dennis is a disappointment but Falvio Briatore is not. Lastly, thoughts on the 'future of F1' concept by Ferrari? Come tune in to the latest episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast. (Season 2015; Episode 06)
In the last few months, we've seen a surge in listeners from the USA. A BIG welcome and hello to you all; and of course, thank you!
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/insidelinef1podcast and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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Formula One entered the territory of the Inside Line F1 Podcast as some funny headlines emerged last week. Tune in to find out who said what. (Season 2015; Episode 5)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/insidelinef1podcast and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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Formula One entered the territory of the Inside Line F1 Podcast as some funny headlines emerged last week. Tune in to find out who said what. (Season 2015; Episode 5)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/insidelinef1podcast and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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Are Ferrari really quick enough to challenge Mercedes in 2015? And what about Sauber's pace? We try and assess the Jerez test and discuss our favourite livery and why drivers will be braking at least three metres earlier this season. Tune in to the latest episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast! (Season 2015; Episode 4)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/insidelinef1podcast and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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Are Ferrari really quick enough to challenge Mercedes in 2015? And what about Sauber's pace? We try and assess the Jerez test and discuss our favourite livery and why drivers will be braking at least three metres earlier this season. Tune in to the latest episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast! (Season 2015; Episode 4)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/insidelinef1podcast and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we discuss the Iceman's 'ice baby', Mclaren's 2015 F1 car livery, Ferrari's attempt to be the #TheNewForce and why Renault should ditch restructure and use re-badge as their strategy for 2015. Tune in!
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/insidelinef1podcast and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we discuss the Iceman's 'ice baby', Mclaren's 2015 F1 car livery, Ferrari's attempt to be the #TheNewForce and why Renault should ditch restructure and use re-badge as their strategy for 2015. Tune in! (Season 2015; Episode 3)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/insidelinef1podcast and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. 2015 Inside Line F1 Podcast Awards (http://bit.ly/2015f1awards) 2. Gillette Mclaren Honda (http://bit.ly/1CIHNbz) 3. Chequered Flag For 2014 (http://bit.ly/1BcuCB8) 4. Lewis Hamil-twin (http://bit.ly/15v041U) 5. Blame It On Bernie? (http://bit.ly/1uwl5mZ) 6. Bernie, I Shrunk The Grid (http://bit.ly/1tKDNam) 7. Forza Jules (http://bit.ly/1pMR6jE) 8. Marquez Does A Vettel (http://bit.ly/1oGMFoV) 9. Living The Dream (http://bit.ly/1ooM6zT) 10. Is Formula1 Insecure? (http://bit.ly/1nlWqgi) 11. Michael's 92nd Victory (http://bit.ly/1nNb4Mr) 12. Formula1 Puts Fans First (http://bit.ly/1sgWT3L) 13. Against Mid-Season Rule Changes (http://bit.ly/1imwWfW) 14. Racing First, Engineering Later (http://bit.ly/NUAZo2) 15. Will F1 Survive Without Bernie (http://bit.ly/1bMPWxS)
If you are from Mclaren's sponsorship team, we help you solve your 'title sponsor' problem in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast. We also joke about the FIA Super License System, a dream driver combo of Alonso-Hulkenberg and 'money in F1', we wonder if anyone makes any! (Season 2015, Episode 2)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/insidelinef1podcast and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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If you are from Mclaren's sponsorship team, we help you solve your 'title sponsor' problem in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast. We also joke about the FIA Super License System, a dream driver combo of Alonso-Hulkenberg and 'money in F1', we wonder if anyone makes any! (Season 2015, Episode 2)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/insidelinef1podcast and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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Happy New Year! Happy New Season! And like every year, this year too, our first episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast hosts the annual Podcast Awards for one and all. Tune in, cheer and laugh along with us, cause that is exactly what a few drivers will be doing so too!
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/insidelinef1podcast and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. Chequered Flag For 2014 (http://bit.ly/1BcuCB8) 2. Lewis Hamil-twin (http://bit.ly/15v041U) 3. Abu Double GP (http://bit.ly/14S7nQW) 4. ROS The Boss (http://bit.ly/1utzLCi) 5. Blame It On Bernie? (http://bit.ly/1uwl5mZ) 6. Bernie, I Shrunk The Grid (http://bit.ly/1tKDNam) 7. The Race That Wasn't (http://bit.ly/1DhPUx0) 8. Forza Jules (http://bit.ly/1pMR6jE) 9. Lewis Shines Under Lights (http://bit.ly/1t0rnW8) 10. Nico Ros-boo-rg (http://bit.ly/1uFChE6) 11. Marquez Does A Vettel (http://bit.ly/1oGMFoV) 12. Living The Dream (http://bit.ly/1ooM6zT) 13. Mercedes Prefer A Blonde On Top (http://bit.ly/1xvq7wI) 14. Is Formula1 Insecure? (http://bit.ly/1nlWqgi) 15. Michael's 92nd Victory (http://bit.ly/1nNb4Mr) 16. Still Friends #NoProblem (http://bit.ly/1hv4NFG) 17. Nico And Nico-le (http://bit.ly/1iobOCY) 18. Formula1 Puts Fans First (http://bit.ly/1sgWT3L) 19. Against Mid-Season Rule Changes (http://bit.ly/1imwWfW) 20. Racing First, Engineering Later (http://bit.ly/NUAZo2) 21. Will F1 Survive Without Bernie (http://bit.ly/1bMPWxS)
Happy New Year! Happy New Season! And like every year, this year too, our first episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast hosts the annual Podcast Awards for one and all. Tune in, cheer and laugh along with us, cause that is exactly what a few drivers will be doing so too!
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/insidelinef1podcast and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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As the chequered flag waves, here's the last episode of the 2014 Formula One Season from Rishi and Kunal on the Inside Line F1 Podcast. Hear them speak about and wonder if the changes at Ferrari and Mclaren will be sufficient to take the fight to Mercedes in 2015 and more. Next week we will bring to you our first episode of the 2015 Formula One Season and it will be the much awaited Inside Line F1 Podcast Awards. If you have categories and nominations you'd like to share, do drop us a comment here or on www.kunalsf1blog.com. Thank and 'Keep Racing'!
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/insidelinef1podcast and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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Lewis Hamilton is a twin World Champion! Kudos! But had the power train issues dogged the British driver in Abu Dhabi, we can only wonder (and we do so) what a mess the sport, Mercedes and Hamilton would be in. Thank Heavens! And thank you to Nico Rosberg for ensuring we don't get bored in 2014. And on that note, a thank you to Jenson Button too, but no special thanks to Alonso...? Tune in.
Read: Lewis Hamilton Is The 2014 Formula One World Champion: http://bit.ly/1y4m0uQ
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/insidelinef1podcast and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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Double points and double the podcast length for Abu Dhabi! While you wonder who'll win the Drivers' World Championship, we wonder if the race winner will be able to speak in Arabic during the podium ceremony. And then there's Bernie, the super salesman that is a headache for the marketing team! Tune in to the latest episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/insidelinef1podcast and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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Double points and double the podcast length for Abu Dhabi! While you wonder who'll win the Drivers' World Championship, we wonder if the race winner will be able to speak in Arabic during the podium ceremony. And then there's Bernie, the super salesman that is a headache for the marketing team! Tune in to the latest episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/insidelinef1podcast and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. ROS The Boss (http://bit.ly/1utzLCi) 2. Blame It On Bernie? (bit.ly/1uwl5mZ) 3. Bernie, I Shrunk The Grid (bit.ly/1tKDNam) 4. The Race That Wasn't (bit.ly/1DhPUx0) 5. Forza Jules (bit.ly/1pMR6jE) 6. Lewis Shines Under Lights (bit.ly/1t0rnW8) 7. Nico Ros-boo-rg (bit.ly/1uFChE6) 8. Marquez Does A Vettel (bit.ly/1oGMFoV) 9. Living The Dream (bit.ly/1ooM6zT) 10. Mercedes Prefer A Blonde On Top (bit.ly/1xvq7wI) 11. Is Formula1 Insecure? (bit.ly/1nlWqgi) 12. Michael's 92nd Victory (bit.ly/1nNb4Mr) 13. Still Friends #NoProblem (bit.ly/1hv4NFG) 14. Nico And Nico-le (bit.ly/1iobOCY) 15. Formula1 Puts Fans First (bit.ly/1sgWT3L) 16. Against Mid-Season Rule Changes (bit.ly/1imwWfW) 17. Racing First, Engineering Later (bit.ly/NUAZo2) 18. Will F1 Survive Without Bernie (bit.ly/1bMPWxS)
Even though Nico Rosberg won by an extremely narrow margin, he showed that he was the boss around Interlagos. In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast we look back at those who made the news in Brazil, the Alonso-Mclaren-Button saga and the talk about returning to V8s, of course!
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/insidelinef1podcast and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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Bernie Ecclestone is to blame for F1's latest crisis, or is he? Or are the big teams? Whoever it be, Formula1 is in trouble. In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast we try and answer how the sport reached this stage and we look forward to the 2014 Brazilian Grand Prix which is an absolute must win for Nico Rosberg. Tune in!
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/insidelinef1podcast and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. Bernie, I Shrunk The Grid (http://bit.ly/1tKDNam) 2. The Race That Wasn't (http://bit.ly/1DhPUx0) 3. Forza Jules (http://bit.ly/1pMR6jE) 4. Lewis Shines Under Lights (http://bit.ly/1t0rnW8) 5. Nico Ros-boo-rg (http://bit.ly/1uFChE6) 6. Marquez Does A Vettel (http://bit.ly/1oGMFoV) 7. Living The Dream (http://bit.ly/1ooM6zT) 8. Mercedes Prefer A Blonde On Top (http://bit.ly/1xvq7wI) 9. Is Formula1 Insecure? (http://bit.ly/1nlWqgi) 10. Michael's 92nd Victory (http://bit.ly/1nNb4Mr) 11. Still Friends #NoProblem (http://bit.ly/1hv4NFG) 12. Nico And Nico-le (http://bit.ly/1iobOCY) 13. Formula1 Puts Fans First (http://bit.ly/1sgWT3L) 14. Against Mid-Season Rule Changes (http://bit.ly/1imwWfW) 15. Racing First, Engineering Later (http://bit.ly/NUAZo2) 16. Will F1 Survive Without Bernie (http://bit.ly/1bMPWxS)
Bernie Ecclestone is to blame for F1's latest crisis, or is he? Or are the big teams? Whoever it be, Formula1 is in trouble. In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast we try and answer how the sport reached this stage and we look forward to the 2014 Brazilian Grand Prix which is an absolute must win for Nico Rosberg. Tune in!
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/insidelinef1podcast and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. Bernie, I Shrunk The Grid (http://bit.ly/1tKDNam) 2. The Race That Wasn't (bit.ly/1DhPUx0) 3. Forza Jules (bit.ly/1pMR6jE) 4. Lewis Shines Under Lights (bit.ly/1t0rnW8) 5. Nico Ros-boo-rg (bit.ly/1uFChE6) 6. Marquez Does A Vettel (bit.ly/1oGMFoV) 7. Living The Dream (bit.ly/1ooM6zT) 8. Mercedes Prefer A Blonde On Top (bit.ly/1xvq7wI) 9. Is Formula1 Insecure? (bit.ly/1nlWqgi) 10. Michael's 92nd Victory (bit.ly/1nNb4Mr) 11. Still Friends #NoProblem (bit.ly/1hv4NFG) 12. Nico And Nico-le (bit.ly/1iobOCY) 13. Formula1 Puts Fans First (bit.ly/1sgWT3L) 14. Against Mid-Season Rule Changes (bit.ly/1imwWfW) 15. Racing First, Engineering Later (bit.ly/NUAZo2) 16. Will F1 Survive Without Bernie (bit.ly/1bMPWxS)
Has Formula1's worst nightmare come true? Will Caterham and Marussia go the HRT way? Well, plenty of teams (famous ones at that!) have in the not-so-recent past. While we look forward to the 2014 United States Grand Prix in Austin, we also discuss if Formula1 needs a complete overhaul as a business. Join Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah on the latest episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/insidelinef1podcast and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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Formula1 in Las Vegas! What would it be like? And of course, 'pole position' would get a new meaning altogether. Come tune in to the latest episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/insidelinef1podcast and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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1. The Race That Wasn't (bit.ly/1DhPUx0)
2. Forza Jules (bit.ly/1pMR6jE)
3. Lewis Shines Under Lights (bit.ly/1t0rnW8)
4. Nico Ros-boo-rg (bit.ly/1uFChE6)
5. Marquez Does A Vettel (bit.ly/1oGMFoV)
6. Living The Dream (bit.ly/1ooM6zT)
7. Mercedes Prefer A Blonde On Top (bit.ly/1xvq7wI)
8. Is Formula1 Insecure? (bit.ly/1nlWqgi)
9. Michael's 92nd Victory (bit.ly/1nNb4Mr)
10. Still Friends #NoProblem (bit.ly/1hv4NFG)
11. Nico And Nico-le (bit.ly/1iobOCY)
12. Formula1 Puts Fans First (bit.ly/1sgWT3L)
13. Against Mid-Season Rule Changes (bit.ly/1imwWfW)
14. Racing First, Engineering Later (bit.ly/NUAZo2)
15. Will F1 Survive Without Bernie (bit.ly/1bMPWxS)
Formula1 in Las Vegas! What would it be like? And of course, 'pole position' would get a new meaning altogether. Come tune in to the latest episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/insidelinef1podcast and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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The excitement of an inaugural Grand Prix soon turned into boredom as Formula1 delivered a snore-fest in Russia. On the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we believe that the sport owes its fans an apology. And in the latest episode, we speak about the Hamilton vs. Rosberg duel, closed cockpits, GoPro to GoPoor and more. Tune in.
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/insidelinef1podcast and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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Sebastian Vettel's departure from Red Bull Racing and Lewis Hamilton's classic first win in Suzuka was overshadowed by the unfortunate accident of Jules Bianchi. In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we talk about safety in the sport, the Vettel-Alonso-Ferrari-Mclaren curry and about the inaugural Russian Grand Prix where we are surprised that Vladmir Putin isn't racing!
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/insidelinef1podcast and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. Lewis Shines Under Lights (http://bit.ly/1t0rnW8) 1. Nico Ros-boo-rg (bit.ly/1uFChE6) 2. Marquez Does A Vettel (bit.ly/1oGMFoV) 3. Living The Dream (bit.ly/1ooM6zT) 4. Mercedes Prefer A Blonde On Top (bit.ly/1xvq7wI) 5. Is Formula1 Insecure? (bit.ly/1nlWqgi) 6. Michael's 92nd Victory (bit.ly/1nNb4Mr) 7. Still Friends #NoProblem (bit.ly/1hv4NFG) 8. Nico And Nico-le (bit.ly/1iobOCY) 9. Formula1 Puts Fans First (bit.ly/1sgWT3L) 10. Against Mid-Season Rule Changes (bit.ly/1imwWfW) 11. Racing First, Engineering Later (bit.ly/NUAZo2) 12. Will F1 Survive Without Bernie (bit.ly/1bMPWxS)
Lewis Hamilton's fantastic drive in Singapore saw him grab the lead back in the Drivers' Championship. But did Mercedes err in their tyre strategy? Are they taking their pace advantage for granted? Also, we are possibly in for a surprise grid in 2015 with or without three car teams! Tune in to the latest episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/insidelinef1podcast and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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Will Nico Rosberg be boo-ed yet again in Singapore? Will the radio message ban affect the 'show'? Should Luca di Montezemolo replace Bernie Ecclestone? And lastly, how was the inaugural e-prix of Formula E? Tune in to the latest episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/insidelinef1podcast and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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The 'silly season' of F1 is upon us and this is where contracts for the coming season(s) are discussed. Will 2015 see one of the biggest shake-up of cockpits in the last decade? Amidst contracts, we discuss Mercedes-Hamilton-Rosberg, a threesome that's gone wrong for much of 2014.
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/insidelinef1podcast and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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10 out of 10 wins and we can't help but compare Marquez's streak of wins with that of Vettel's from last season. But are MotoGP fans bored of his dominance? We guess not! Also, we know Kimi's plans to keep himself busy for 2015 should he be without a drive. Tune into the latest episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast to hear all this and more. And this time, we also tell you how you can win a chance to learn the fine art of driving a race car! Now tune in already!
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/insidelinef1podcast and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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In this period of the 'August shutdown', Rishi and Kunal bring back the feature 'Know Thy Racer' on the Inside Line F1 Podcast. They speak to Sahara Force India's Academy driver, Jehan Daruvala, who quite literally is 'living the dream'; the Formula1 dream, of course. And yes, in our funny moment, we ask Jehan if karts should have DRS! Tune in!
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/insidelinef1podcast and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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Other popular episodes of the Inside Line F1 Podcast: 1. Mercedes Prefer A Blonde On Top (http://bit.ly/1xvq7wI) 2. Michael's 92nd Victory (http://bit.ly/1nNb4Mr) 3. Nico and Nicole (http://bit.ly/1iobOCY)
Really? Do our listeners out there believe that Mercedes prefer Rosberg winning the Drivers' Championship over Hamilton? The uproar over the team orders saga on social media seems to prove otherwise. Who was right and who wasn't? And no, we don't only mean the tyre strategies adopted by Williams and Mclaren. Also, will it be fun to see Alonso dominate a GP weekend or is the always fighting Alonso what fans want? We discuss all this and more as we attempt to re-live the 2014 Hungarian GP; a race we believe was truly 'edge of the seat' action.
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/insidelinef1podcast and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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Never thought that we'd ask ourselves this question ever, but is Formula1 insecure? We wonder what else explains the plethora of rule changes we've seen and are about to see. And while we wonder, we also look forward to the 2014 British GP! Tune in!
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/insidelinef1podcast and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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Nico vs. Lewis, Lewis vs. Nico. That's been the tale of the 2014 F1 season yet. But is Mercedes taking sides? Is Mercedes being unfair to Lewis? And could this be Kimi's last in Formula1? Tune into the post-Austrian GP episode (Season 2014: Episode: 93) of the Inside Line F1 Podcast to know more.
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/insidelinef1podcast and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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Michael Schumacher's 92nd victory, is this? Will Ferrari quit Formula1, we mean, can they? And will the Red Bull Ring become a Mercedes Ring this Sunday? Tune in to the latest episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast to hear this and that from the world of Formula1.
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/insidelinef1podcast
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If you ever wish to introduce a friend to Formula1, the 2014 Canadian GP possibly scores way above the rest. Wheel to wheel action, strategy, mechanical gremlins and a controversial penalty were in the mix in this epic race. Tune into the latest episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast to find out what tickled our funny bone and what didn't.
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TOO much is being made out of their friendship and rivalry; 'it is what it is'! Now can we just fast forward to the action in Canada? Tune in to the latest episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/insidelinef1podcast
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With a Nico in the garage and a Nico-le in the bedroom, we now understand why Lewis Hamilton is slightly psyched out. And that meant we had two whining World Champions in Monaco, no prizes for guessing who the second one was; much like there are no prizes for tuning in to the latest episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport.
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In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast we tell you how the 2014 Monaco GP could be Red Bull Racing's best chance yet to stop the Mercedes juggernaut. We also pay our respects to Sir Jack Brabham, talk about the importance of fuel blends and much more. Tune in!
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport.
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Lewis Hamilton in/and his Mercedes NEEDS to be beaten before we go from Formula1 to Formula Yaaawn. Come tune in to the latest episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast as we look back at the 2014 Spanish Grand Prix.
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport.
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After years of being ignored, Formula1 fans are now being treated as the real 'asset' of the sport. Is it well timed, or a little too late? We discuss this and the 2014 Spanish GP in the latest episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast. Tune in!
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport.
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In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we introduce a new feature called 'Know Thy Racer' where we look to showcase and promote upcoming motor-racing talent from India and around the world. And of course, we also bring to you the latest Formula1 news, views and humour like always. Tune in!
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport.
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After sheer dominance in the first four races of the 2014 F1 Season, is Mercedes the new Red Bull Racing? If so, then who is Ferrari and where does this leave Mclaren? Yes, we kind of get lost in this and more as we bring to you the latest episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport.
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Amidst some classical wheel-to-wheel racing, the who's who of Formula1 are out lobbying for mid-season rule changes; typical way to slow down the front runners. But will a change of management speed up Ferrari's F14T in 2014? And will we #FeelTheForce yet again in China? Come hear the latest episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport.
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Two races into the 2014 F1 season but Paddock insiders, pundits, fans and even teams are unable to accurately predict the pecking order barring a dominant force in Mercedes! What are your views? Come hear ours in the latest episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport.
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Much ado about the no-do of the 1.6 V6 turbo power units that are powering F1 cars in 2014. In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we offer a fan's view on the 'sound' of the engines and more. Tune in!
And hear our previous episode 'Gracias V8, Hola V6 Turbo': http://bit.ly/194vQO1
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport.
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The Australian GP offered a spectacle beyond our expectations and we pay credit where due! In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we talk about what we liked and what we didn't from the Albert Park circuit.
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport.
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After months of waiting, the most anticipated season in Formula1 is finally here; but will it be as exciting? In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we focus on what fans should look forward to as the F1 circus heads to Australia.
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Given the plight of the teams and their cars, shouldn't Formula1 have stuck to the age old motorsport adage 'Racing First, Engineering Later'? Will the 2014 F1 season become an engineering challenge? We discuss that and more in the latest episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport.
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After the second pre-season test in Bahrain, one could argue that Red Bull Racing need an engine, probably a Mercedes one! In our latest episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we talk about Red Bull Racing and why we need them to be competitive and how Pirelli is glad to be away from the limelight for a change. Tune in!
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport.
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Guilty of bribery or not, does Formula1 have a succession plan after Bernie Ecclestone? Can the sport survive without the man who has steered it successfully for the last four decades? And then, what is the talked about 'brake by wire' system? Come hear it all in the latest episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport.
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. 2014 Inside Line F1 Podcast Awards (http://bit.ly/1cYyQfS) 2. F1 Cars, GP2 Lap Times (http://bit.ly/1e11o8L) 3. Come Back Michael (http://bit.ly/1gEgFAK) 4. YOUR Chance To Own A Formula1 Team (http://bit.ly/18R1BKJ) 5. Gracias V8, Hola Turbo (http://bit.ly/194vQO1) 6. Does Cricket Feel The Same As F1 Did? (http://bit.ly/19LdwbZ)
'Reliability > Speed' was the focus for the 1st test of 2014 at Jerez. However, fans didn't expect Formula1 cars to lap around the circuit at GP2 speeds. That and more in our latest episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
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The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport.
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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. 2014 Inside Line F1 Podcast Awards (http://bit.ly/1cYyQfS) 2. Come Back Michael (http://bit.ly/1gEgFAK) 3. YOUR Chance To Own A Formula1 Team (http://bit.ly/18R1BKJ) 4. Gracias V8, Hola Turbo (http://bit.ly/194vQO1) 5. Does Cricket Feel The Same As F1 Did? (http://bit.ly/19LdwbZ)
The 2014 Inside Line F1 Podcast Awards are finally here. Take your seats, put on your headphones, hear, comment and share! And laugh along, of course!
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport.
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Hear our recent episodes: 1. Come Back Michael (http://bit.ly/1gEgFAK) 2. YOUR Chance To Own A Formula1 Team (http://bit.ly/18R1BKJ) 3. Revealed Why WilliamsF1 Signed Felipe Massa (http://bit.ly/1bX36Nf) 4. Permanent No. 1 in F1: Vettel or Schumi? (http://bit.ly/1eLNg6k) 5. Gracias V8, Hola Turbo (bit.ly/194vQO1) 6. Cars Were Sabotaged In Austin (bit.ly/1c0NlkE) 7. Nico Rosberg Debuts On The Inside Line F1 Podcast (bit.ly/1fylRW6) 8. Does Cricket Feel The Same As F1 Did? (bit.ly/19LdwbZ)
The first episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast for the 2014 Formula1 Season is dedicated to Michael Schumacher. We took the liberty to postpone our Inside Line Formula1 Podcast Awards by a week and yes, we had the consent from most current Formula1 drivers to do so.
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The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport.
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Hear our recent episodes: 1. YOUR Chance To Own A Formula1 Team (http://bit.ly/18R1BKJ) 2. Revealed Why WilliamsF1 Signed Felipe Massa (http://bit.ly/1bX36Nf) 3. Permanent No. 1 in F1: Vettel or Schumi? (http://bit.ly/1eLNg6k) 4. Gracias V8, Hola Turbo (bit.ly/194vQO1) 5. Cars Were Sabotaged In Austin (bit.ly/1c0NlkE) 6. Nico Rosberg Debuts On The Inside Line F1 Podcast (bit.ly/1fylRW6) 7. Does Cricket Feel The Same As F1 Did? (bit.ly/19LdwbZ)
What would the top Formula1 drivers be wishing for as a gift from Santa? We try and wonder in our Christmas special episode. And isn't Adrian Newey Red Bull Racing and Sebastian Vettel's Santa?
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport.
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Hear our recent episodes: 1. YOUR Chance To Own A Formula1 Team (http://bit.ly/18R1BKJ) 2. Revealed Why WilliamsF1 Signed Felipe Massa (http://bit.ly/1bX36Nf) 3. Permanent No. 1 in F1: Vettel or Schumi? (http://bit.ly/1eLNg6k) 4. Gracias V8, Hola Turbo (bit.ly/194vQO1) 5. Cars Were Sabotaged In Austin (bit.ly/1c0NlkE) 6. Nico Rosberg Debuts On The Inside Line F1 Podcast (bit.ly/1fylRW6) 7. Does Cricket Feel The Same As F1 Did? (bit.ly/19LdwbZ)
With the FIA inviting bids for a 12th team to line-up on the grid from the 2015/16 seasons, this actually is YOUR chance to own a Formula1 team. But, if you could, would you and should you? We discuss that and other interesting topics in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport.
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Hear our recent episodes: 1. Revealed Why WilliamsF1 Signed Felipe Massa (http://bit.ly/1bX36Nf) 2. Permanent No. 1 in F1: Vettel or Schumi? (http://bit.ly/1eLNg6k) 3. Gracias V8, Hola Turbo (bit.ly/194vQO1) 4. Cars Were Sabotaged In Austin (bit.ly/1c0NlkE) 5. Nico Rosberg Debuts On The Inside Line F1 Podcast (bit.ly/1fylRW6) 6. Does Cricket Feel The Same As F1 Did? (bit.ly/19LdwbZ)
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we reveal why the WilliamsF1 team actually signed Ferrari discard Felipe Massa. And, 2014 seems like the 'return of the exes', so who else would we like to see back in the sport and in which team? Tune in!
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Hear our recent episodes: 1. Permanent No. 1 in F1: Vettel or Schumi? (http://bit.ly/1eLNg6k) 2. Gracias V8, Hola Turbo (bit.ly/194vQO1) 3. Cars Were Sabotaged In Austin (bit.ly/1c0NlkE) 4. Nico Rosberg Debuts On The Inside Line F1 Podcast (bit.ly/1fylRW6) 5. Does Cricket Feel The Same As F1 Did? (bit.ly/19LdwbZ)
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Rishi and I talk about the much awaited permanent driver number system in Formula1 and why it is good for the sport. We also talk about Brawn's confirmed departure, Smedley's impending arrival to Williams and more. Tune in!
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The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport.
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Hear our recent episodes: 1. Gracias V8, Hola Turbo (http://bit.ly/194vQO1) 2. Cars Were Sabotaged In Austin (http://bit.ly/1c0NlkE) 3. Nico Rosberg Debuts On The Inside Line F1 Podcast (http://bit.ly/1fylRW6) 4. Does Cricket Feel The Same As F1 Did? (http://bit.ly/19LdwbZ)
The conclusion of the 2013 Brazilian GP brought an end to the V8 engine era in Formula1; it also saw Sebastian Vettel equal Michael Schumacher's record of 13 wins in a single season. In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Rishi and I bid adieu to the V8s and applaud Interlagos and Brazil for hosting yet another fantabulous Formula1 Grand Prix. Tune in!
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The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport.
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Pastor Maldonado claimed that WilliamsF1 had sabotaged his car during qualifying. An outburst or not, we reveal that cars were indeed sabotaged during the 2013 United States GP. Hear the latest episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast to know more...
And in this episode we also announce the final winners of the 'Win Mercedes AMG Petronas' competition. So tune in to know if you've won!
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The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport.
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In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Nico Rosberg shares his views on Pirelli tyres, the sound of the V6 engines, Sachin Tendulkar's retirement & more. And yes, the competition to win official Mercedes AMG Petronas (courtesy Puma) is still on, so visit http://www.kunalsf1blog.com to participate and win!
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After clinching the 2013 Drivers' Championship at the Indian Grand Prix, Sebastian Vettel pulled away in the lead of the Constructors' Championship at the 2013 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. AND here's your chance to win too! Rishi and I are celebrating Nico Rosberg's multiple podium finishes in the last two GPs and are giving away Mercedes AMG Petronas merchandise (courtesy: Puma). Tune to to win!
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The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport.
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Hear our previous podcasts: 1. Vettel to Lord Vitthal (http://bit.ly/1aEZU6r) 2. How To Save The Indian GP (http://bit.ly/17c4loy) 3. Does Cricket Feels As Formula1 Did? (http://bit.ly/19LdwbZ) 4, When 23 Cars Raced In Formula1 (http://bit.ly/1bF4958) 5. iPhone5S-ebastian (http://bit.ly/1boTzLT) 6. Hips Don't Lie (http://bit.ly/14VKxEY) 7. Let Us Save Formula1 (http://bit.ly/1722T59) 8. Ecclestone Checkmates The Indian GP (http://bit.ly/13sycDL) 9. Our Secret Tyre Test With Pirelli (http://bit.ly/147Hdof) 10. F1 Drivers & Their Brand Endorsements (http://bit.ly/10wLV0g) 11. Ross Brawn's Last Season In Formula1? (http://bit.ly/VK49H8) 12. If Michael Schumacher Turns TV Commentator (http://bit.ly/13SV8Ap) 13. Formula1 Podcast Awards (http://bit.ly/YChN1t)
And on the tyres saga, read why Pirelli shouldn't extend their Formula1 contract for 2014: http://bit.ly/Z1xeSf
Vettel or Lord Vitthal as we refer to him in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast won his 4th consecutive Drivers' Championship at the recently concluded Indian GP. Come re-live his winning and other humourous moments as Rishi and I look back at the Indian GP before we shift focus to the Abu Dhabi GP coming up this weekend.
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The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport.
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Hear our previous podcasts: 1. How To Save The Indian GP (http://bit.ly/17c4loy) 2. Does Cricket Feels As Formula1 Did? (http://bit.ly/19LdwbZ) 3, When 23 Cars Raced In Formula1 (http://bit.ly/1bF4958) 4. iPhone5S-ebastian (http://bit.ly/1boTzLT) 5. Hips Don't Lie (http://bit.ly/14VKxEY) 6. Let Us Save Formula1 (http://bit.ly/1722T59) 7. Ecclestone Checkmates The Indian GP (http://bit.ly/13sycDL) 8. Our Secret Tyre Test With Pirelli (http://bit.ly/147Hdof) 9. F1 Drivers & Their Brand Endorsements (http://bit.ly/10wLV0g) 10. Ross Brawn's Last Season In Formula1? (http://bit.ly/VK49H8) 11. If Michael Schumacher Turns TV Commentator (http://bit.ly/13SV8Ap) 12. Formula1 Podcast Awards (http://bit.ly/YChN1t)
And on the tyres saga, read why Pirelli shouldn't extend their Formula1 contract for 2014: http://bit.ly/Z1xeSf
Last Indian Grand Prix or not, in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Rishi and I suggest ways to save the the GP from extinction.
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The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport.
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Hear our previous podcasts: 1. Does Cricket Feels As Formula1 Did? (http://bit.ly/19LdwbZ) 2, When 23 Cars Raced In Formula1 (http://bit.ly/1bF4958) 3. iPhone5S-ebastian (http://bit.ly/1boTzLT) 4. Hips Don't Lie (http://bit.ly/14VKxEY) 5. Let Us Save Formula1 (http://bit.ly/1722T59) 6. Ecclestone Checkmates The Indian GP (http://bit.ly/13sycDL) 7. Our Secret Tyre Test With Pirelli (http://bit.ly/147Hdof) 8. F1 Drivers & Their Brand Endorsements (http://bit.ly/10wLV0g) 9. Ross Brawn's Last Season In Formula1? (http://bit.ly/VK49H8) 10. If Michael Schumacher Turns TV Commentator (http://bit.ly/13SV8Ap) 11. Formula1 Podcast Awards (http://bit.ly/YChN1t)
And on the tyres saga, read why Pirelli shouldn't extend their Formula1 contract for 2014: http://bit.ly/Z1xeSf
Sachin Tendulkar has finally announced his retirement; will Cricket fans feel what Formula1 fans did when Michael Schumacher retired? And of course, we celebrate Sebastian Vettel's superlative drive in the 2013 Japanese Grand Prix.
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The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport.
Subscribe on iTunes Store: bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast or via RSS for Google, Android, Blackberry or Windows phones: feeds.soundcloud.com/users/18166789…podcast/tracks or on MixCloud: www.mixcloud.com/insidelinef1podcast/
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Hear our previous podcasts: 1. When 23 Cars Raced In Formula1 (http://bit.ly/1bF4958) 2. iPhone5S-ebastian (bit.ly/1boTzLT) 3. Hips Don't Lie (bit.ly/14VKxEY) 4. Let Us Save Formula1 (bit.ly/1722T59) 5. Ecclestone Checkmates The Indian GP (bit.ly/13sycDL) 6. Our Secret Tyre Test With Pirelli (bit.ly/147Hdof) 7. F1 Drivers & Their Brand Endorsements (bit.ly/10wLV0g) 8. Ross Brawn's Last Season In Formula1? (bit.ly/VK49H8) 9. If Michael Schumacher Turns TV Commentator (bit.ly/13SV8Ap) 10. Formula1 Podcast Awards (bit.ly/YChN1t)
And on the tyres saga, read why Pirelli shouldn't extend their Formula1 contract for 2014: bit.ly/Z1xeSf
In the post-Korea and pre-Japanese GP episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Rishi and I talk about the time when 23 cars went racing in Korea and one actually managed to beat Vettel. We also wonder if Vettel will be crowned World Champion in Japan and if male models from FTV will be put in cockpits next season to go racing. All that and more humour in store for you. Happy listening!
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport.
Subscribe on iTunes Store: http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast or via RSS for Google, Android, Blackberry or Windows phones: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/18166789...podcast/tracks or on MixCloud: http://www.mixcloud.com/insidelinef1podcast/
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Hear our previous podcasts: 1. iPhone5S-ebastian (http://bit.ly/1boTzLT) 2. Hips Don't Lie (http://bit.ly/14VKxEY) 3. Let Us Save Formula1 (http://bit.ly/1722T59) 4. Ecclestone Checkmates The Indian GP (http://bit.ly/13sycDL) 5. Our Secret Tyre Test With Pirelli (http://bit.ly/147Hdof) 6. F1 Drivers & Their Brand Endorsements (http://bit.ly/10wLV0g) 7. Ross Brawn's Last Season In Formula1? (http://bit.ly/VK49H8) 8. If Michael Schumacher Turns TV Commentator (http://bit.ly/13SV8Ap) 9. Formula1 Podcast Awards (http://bit.ly/YChN1t)
And on the tyres saga, read why Pirelli shouldn't extend their Formula1 contract for 2014: http://bit.ly/Z1xeSf
In the pre-Korean Grand Prix episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast we talk about the Sebastian Vettel's dominance in the last few Grand Prix and how Apple are using his brand name to sell their new iPhone5S. And also we talk about Rush, the 2014 Formula1 calendar that has 22 races and how the Indian Grand Prix's fate lies in the hands of Formula1 fans in India.
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport.
Subscribe on iTunes Store: http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast or via RSS for Google, Android, Blackberry or Windows phones: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/18166789...podcast/tracks or on MixCloud: http://www.mixcloud.com/insidelinef1podcast/
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Hear our previous podcasts: 1. Ferrari Steals Vettel's Thunder (http://bit.ly/17NkIr1) 1. Hips Don't Lie (http://bit.ly/14VKxEY) 2. Let Us Save Formula1 (http://bit.ly/1722T59) 3. Ecclestone Checkmates The Indian GP (http://bit.ly/13sycDL) 4. Our Secret Tyre Test With Pirelli (http://bit.ly/147Hdof) 5. F1 Drivers & Their Brand Endorsements (http://bit.ly/10wLV0g) 6. Ross Brawn's Last Season In Formula1? (http://bit.ly/VK49H8) 7. If Michael Schumacher Turns TV Commentator (http://bit.ly/13SV8Ap) 8. Formula1 Podcast Awards (http://bit.ly/YChN1t)
And on the tyres saga, read why Pirelli shouldn't extend their Formula1 contract for 2014: http://bit.ly/Z1xeSf
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast we talk about Vettel's dominant win in Monza & how Ferrari's 2014 driver line-up rumours managed to steal his thunder. And of course, we talk about the possible permutations and combinations that Ferrari could explore for next season.
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport.
Subscribe on iTunes Store: http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast or via RSS for Google, Android, Blackberry or Windows phones: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/18166789...podcast/tracks or on MixCloud: http://www.mixcloud.com/insidelinef1podcast/
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Hear our previous podcasts: 1. Hips Don't Lie (http://bit.ly/14VKxEY) 2. Let Us Save Formula1 (http://bit.ly/1722T59) 3. Ecclestone Checkmates The Indian GP (http://bit.ly/13sycDL) 4. Our Secret Tyre Test With Pirelli (http://bit.ly/147Hdof) 5. F1 Drivers & Their Brand Endorsements (http://bit.ly/10wLV0g) 6. Ross Brawn's Last Season In Formula1? (http://bit.ly/VK49H8) 7. If Michael Schumacher Turns TV Commentator (http://bit.ly/13SV8Ap) 8. Formula1 Podcast Awards (http://bit.ly/YChN1t)
And on the tyres saga, read why Pirelli shouldn't extend their Formula1 contract for 2014: http://bit.ly/Z1xeSf
In our Italian Grand Prix podcast we talk about Ricciardo's move to Red Bull Racing for 2014 and Raikkonen's unsuccessful attempt at winning in Monza. And of course, are Alonso and Hamilton's title challenge on track?
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport.
Subscribe on iTunes Store: bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast or via RSS for Google, Android or Windows phones: feeds.soundcloud.com/users/18166789…podcast/tracks or on MixCloud: www.mixcloud.com/insidelinef1podcast/
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Hear our previous podcasts: 1. Let Us Save Formula1 (bit.ly/1722T59) 2. Ecclestone Checkmates The Indian GP (bit.ly/13sycDL) 3. Our Secret Tyre Test With Pirelli (bit.ly/147Hdof) 4. F1 Drivers & Their Brand Endorsements (bit.ly/10wLV0g) 5. Ross Brawn's Last Season In Formula1? (bit.ly/VK49H8) 6. If Michael Schumacher Turns TV Commentator (bit.ly/13SV8Ap) 7. Kimi Raikkonen To Red Bull Racing In 2014 (bit.ly/XSsQDE) 8. 2012 Formula1 Podcast Awards (bit.ly/YChN1t)
And on the tyres saga, read why Pirelli shouldn't extend their Formula1 contract for 2014: bit.ly/Z1xeSf
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport.
Subscribe on iTunes Store: bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast or via RSS for Google, Android or Windows phones: feeds.soundcloud.com/users/18166789…podcast/tracks or on MixCloud: www.mixcloud.com/insidelinef1podcast/
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Hear our previous podcasts: 1. Let Us Save Formula1 (bit.ly/1722T59) 2. Ecclestone Checkmates The Indian GP (bit.ly/13sycDL) 3. Our Secret Tyre Test With Pirelli (bit.ly/147Hdof) 4. F1 Drivers & Their Brand Endorsements (bit.ly/10wLV0g) 5. Ross Brawn's Last Season In Formula1? (bit.ly/VK49H8) 6. If Michael Schumacher Turns TV Commentator (bit.ly/13SV8Ap) 7. Kimi Raikkonen To Red Bull Racing In 2014 (bit.ly/XSsQDE) 8. 2012 Formula1 Podcast Awards (bit.ly/YChN1t)
And on the tyres saga, read why Pirelli shouldn't extend their Formula1 contract for 2014: bit.ly/Z1xeSf
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport.
Subscribe on iTunes Store: bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast or via RSS for Google or Android phones: feeds.soundcloud.com/users/18166789…podcast/tracks or on MixCloud: www.mixcloud.com/insidelinef1podcast/
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Hear our previous podcasts: 1. Let Us Save Formula1 (http://bit.ly/1722T59) 2. Ecclestone Checkmates The Indian GP (http://bit.ly/13sycDL) 3. Our Secret Tyre Test With Pirelli (bit.ly/147Hdof) 4. F1 Drivers & Their Brand Endorsements (bit.ly/10wLV0g) 5. Ross Brawn's Last Season In Formula1? (bit.ly/VK49H8) 6. If Michael Schumacher Turns TV Commentator (bit.ly/13SV8Ap) 7. Kimi Raikkonen To Red Bull Racing In 2014 (bit.ly/XSsQDE) 8. 2012 Formula1 Podcast Awards (bit.ly/YChN1t)
And on the tyres saga, read why Pirelli shouldn't extend their Formula1 contract for 2014: bit.ly/Z1xeSf
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Subscribe on iTunes Store: http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast or via RSS for Google or Android phones: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/18166789...podcast/tracks or on MixCloud: http://www.mixcloud.com/insidelinef1podcast/
Is this is the end of the Indian Grand Prix? Read 'Ecclestone Checkmates The Indian GP': http://bit.ly/13sycDL
Hear our previous podcasts: 1. Our Secret Tyre Test With Pirelli (http://bit.ly/147Hdof) 2. F1 Drivers & Their Brand Endorsements (http://bit.ly/10wLV0g) 3. Ross Brawn's Last Season In Formula1? (http://bit.ly/VK49H8) 4. If Michael Schumacher Turns TV Commentator (http://bit.ly/13SV8Ap) 5. Kimi Raikkonen To Red Bull Racing In 2014 (http://bit.ly/XSsQDE) 6. 2012 Formula1 Podcast Awards (http://bit.ly/YChN1t)
And on the tyres saga, read why Pirelli shouldn't extend their Formula1 contract for 2014: http://bit.ly/Z1xeSf
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Subscribe on iTunes Store: bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast or via RSS for Google or Android phones: feeds.soundcloud.com/users/18166789…podcast/tracks or on MixCloud: www.mixcloud.com/insidelinef1podcast/
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Hear our previous podcasts: 1. Our Secret Tyre Test With Pirelli (bit.ly/147Hdof) 2. F1 Drivers & Their Brand Endorsements (bit.ly/10wLV0g) 3. Ross Brawn's Last Season In Formula1? (bit.ly/VK49H8) 4. If Michael Schumacher Turns TV Commentator (bit.ly/13SV8Ap) 5. Kimi Raikkonen To Red Bull Racing In 2014 (bit.ly/XSsQDE) 6. 2012 Formula1 Podcast Awards (bit.ly/YChN1t)
And on the tyres saga, read why Pirelli shouldn't extend their Formula1 contract for 2014: bit.ly/Z1xeSf
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Subscribe on iTunes Store: bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast or via RSS for Google or Android phones: feeds.soundcloud.com/users/18166789…podcast/tracks or on MixCloud: www.mixcloud.com/insidelinef1podcast/
Hear our previous podcasts: 1. Our Secret Tyre Test With Pirelli (bit.ly/147Hdof) 2. F1 Drivers & Their Brand Endorsements (bit.ly/10wLV0g) 3. Ross Brawn's Last Season In Formula1? (bit.ly/VK49H8) 4. If Michael Schumacher Turns TV Commentator (bit.ly/13SV8Ap) 5. Kimi Raikkonen To Red Bull Racing In 2014 (bit.ly/XSsQDE) 6. 2012 Formula1 Podcast Awards (bit.ly/YChN1t)
And on the tyres saga, read why Pirelli shouldn't extend their Formula1 contract for 2014: bit.ly/Z1xeSf
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Subscribe on iTunes Store: bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast or via RSS for Google or Android phones: feeds.soundcloud.com/users/18166789…podcast/tracks or on MixCloud: www.mixcloud.com/insidelinef1podcast/
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Hear our previous podcasts: 1. Our Secret Tyre Test With Pirelli (bit.ly/147Hdof) 2. F1 Drivers & Their Brand Endorsements (bit.ly/10wLV0g) 3. Ross Brawn's Last Season In Formula1? (bit.ly/VK49H8) 4. If Michael Schumacher Turns TV Commentator (bit.ly/13SV8Ap) 5. Kimi Raikkonen To Red Bull Racing In 2014 (bit.ly/XSsQDE) 6. Formula1 Podcast Awards (bit.ly/YChN1t)
And on the tyres saga, read why Pirelli shouldn't extend their Formula1 contract for 2014: bit.ly/Z1xeSf
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Subscribe on iTunes Store: bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast or via RSS for Google or Android phones: feeds.soundcloud.com/users/18166789…podcast/tracks or on MixCloud: http://www.mixcloud.com/insidelinef1podcast/
Hear our previous podcasts: 1. Our Secret Tyre Test With Pirelli (http://bit.ly/147Hdof) 2. F1 Drivers & Their Brand Endorsements (bit.ly/10wLV0g) 3. Ross Brawn's Last Season In Formula1? (bit.ly/VK49H8) 4. If Michael Schumacher Turns TV Commentator (bit.ly/13SV8Ap) 5. Kimi Raikkonen To Red Bull Racing In 2014 (bit.ly/XSsQDE) 6. 2012 Formula1 Podcast Awards (bit.ly/YChN1t)
And on the tyres saga, read why Pirelli shouldn't extend their Formula1 contract for 2014: bit.ly/Z1xeSf
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Subscribe on iTunes Store: bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast or via RSS for Google or Android phones: feeds.soundcloud.com/users/18166789…podcast/tracks
Hear our previous podcasts: 1. F1 Drivers & Their Brand Endorsements (http://bit.ly/10wLV0g) 2. Formula MontREAL (http://bit.ly/11UjvqP) 3. Ross Brawn's Last Season In Formula1? (http://bit.ly/VK49H8) 4. If Michael Schumacher Turns TV Commentator (http://bit.ly/13SV8Ap) 5. Kimi Raikkonen To Red Bull Racing In 2014 (http://bit.ly/XSsQDE) 6. 2012 Formula1 Podcast Awards (http://bit.ly/YChN1t)
And on the tyres saga, read why Pirelli shouldn't extend their Formula1 contract for 2014: http://bit.ly/Z1xeSf
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Subscribe on iTunes Store: bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast or via RSS for Google or Android phones: feeds.soundcloud.com/users/18166789…podcast/tracks
Hear our previous podcasts: 1. Formula MontREAL (http://bit.ly/11UjvqP) 2. Ross Brawn's Last Season In Formula1? (bit.ly/VK49H8) 3. If Michael Schumacher Turns TV Commentator (bit.ly/13SV8Ap) 4. Kimi Raikkonen To Red Bull Racing In 2014 (bit.ly/XSsQDE) 5. 2012 Formula1 Podcast Awards (bit.ly/YChN1t)
And on the tyres saga, read why Pirelli shouldn't extend their Formula1 contract for 2014: bit.ly/Z1xeSf
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Subscribe on iTunes Store: bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast or via RSS for Google or Android phones: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/18166789-insidelinef1podcast/tracks
Hear our previous podcasts: 1. Ross Brawn's Last Season In Formula1? (bit.ly/VK49H8) 2. If Michael Schumacher Turns TV Commentator (bit.ly/13SV8Ap) 3. Kimi Raikkonen To Red Bull Racing In 2014 (bit.ly/XSsQDE) 4. 2012 Formula1 Podcast Awards (bit.ly/YChN1t)
And on the tyres saga, read why Pirelli shouldn't extend their Formula1 contract for 2014: bit.ly/Z1xeSf
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Subscribe on iTunes Store: http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast
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Hear our previous podcasts: 1. Silver Buses In Action In Monaco (http://bit.ly/142i2UJ) 2. Ross Brawn's Last Season In Formula1? (http://bit.ly/VK49H8) 3. If Michael Schumacher Turns TV Commentator (http://bit.ly/13SV8Ap) 4. Kimi Raikkonen To Red Bull Racing In 2014 (http://bit.ly/XSsQDE) 5. 2012 Formula1 Podcast Awards (http://bit.ly/YChN1t)
And on the tyres saga, read why Pirelli shouldn't extend their Formula1 contract for 2014: http://bit.ly/Z1xeSf
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 Podcast offers a unique and humourous view on the sport of Formula1.
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Contents: - Mercedes 'secret' tyre test with Pirelli, isn't everything a secret in Formula1 anyway? - Was their win in Monaco a pure coincidence? - Could Rosberg have lost a race due to a 'bird hit'? - And the Silver Buses helped Sahara Force India's Paul Di Resta - Driver of the day: Adrian Sutil or Sergio Perez? - Canada, will Mercedes go back to their 'reverse' racing ways?
All that and more in the latest edition of the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
Hear the previous episodes: - Ross Brawn's Last Season In Formula1? (http://bit.ly/VK49H8) - If Michael Schumacher Turns TV Commentator (http://bit.ly/13SV8Ap) - Kimi Raikkonen To Red Bull Racing In 2014 (http://bit.ly/XSsQDE) - 2012 Formula1 Podcast Awards (http://bit.ly/YChN1t)
And on the tyres saga, read why Pirelli shouldn't extend their Formula1 contract for 2014: http://bit.ly/Z1xeSf
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique and humourous view on the sport. More can be accessed via http://www.kunalsf1blog.com
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Hear earlier episodes of the Inside Line F1 Podcast: 1. If Schumacher Turns TV Commentator (http://bit.ly/13SV8Ap) 2. Kimi Raikkonen To Red Bull Racing In 2014 (http://bit.ly/XSsQDE) 3. Multi21, Team Orders And PR Talk (http://bit.ly/ZnHQnE) 4. 2012 Formula1 Podcast Awards (http://bit.ly/YChN1t)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique and humourous view on the sport of Formula1. More can be accessed via http://www.kunalsf1blog.com
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The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This F1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport of Formula1. You can access more via http://www.kunalsf1blog.com
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In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we've gone overboard with our excitement about the 2013 Bahrain Grand Prix. Great race, greater on-track battles followed by a stupid podium comment! All that and more in our Formula1 Podcast:
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Rishi and apologize for Bore-rain! We got all out tyre strategies awry! Someone put us on the pitwall next race please? (If not read already: Bahrain or Bore-rain; http://bit.ly/11bjZJz)
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Rosberg went backwards, Hamilton went forward! What happened? (Read: Rosberg’s Bahraini Surprise; http://bit.ly/ZztBR9)
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Vettel won unchallenged and he could've done so on two stops too; and what was with his sexist comment on the podium! (Read: Vettel Wins But Slips Up On The Podium; http://bit.ly/ZdnDGY)
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More on two stops, Raikkonen did the fastest race on two stops!
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Had Alonso's DRS not been stuck, do you think we would have a 3-way fight for the first place?
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No. 2 in Ferrari, but No. 1 in bad luck, you know who we are talking about…
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And a driver who didn't want to be stuck as number 2 was Perez! Good battle with Button
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'Thank you Heiki' and Pic beat Gutierrez!
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Also, can Pirelli resurrect HRT and make them win?
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And, Formula1 drivers will now be fitter post Bahrain, thanks to Bernie. Hear the last segment to find out why!
We’ve introduced ‘fan comments’ now on the Inside Line F1 Podcast and if you wish to get your views or opinions featured, share them with us. Until next week 'Keep racing, but preserve your tyres!'
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is a unique and humourous view on the sport of Formula1. This Formula1 podcast is produced by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah and can also be accessed via http://www.kunalsf1blog.com
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Here’s what’s in store for you in the latest edition of the Inside Line F1 Podcast: (YouTube channel: http://youtu.be/m-YbsInLd4s) - Should Formula1 drivers ‘ask’ for permission to race? - Would you rate the 2013 Chinese Grand Prix as entertaining? And we give a BIG round of applause to all the drivers on the grid. You should listen to know why! - Rumour has it that Esteban Gutierrez’s Indian visa application for the 2013 Indian Grand Prix is put on hold… - Mark Webber’s lady luck! She keeps flirting with all others but him. Rishi does some math too! - Driver of the 2013 Chinese Grand Prix: Rishi and I have varied choices (again!) - Has Ricciardo upped his game to stake his claim to Webber’s seat in Red Bull Racing? Or will Kimi Raikkonen race for Red Bull Racing in 2014? - Sergio Perez, mindset issue? This Mclaren = Sauber? (i.e. a mid-field team) - Felipe Massa is searching for answers, we give him one… - Over to the 2013 Bahrain Grand Prix, Pirelli have changed their tyre allocations. - What impact will have it have on the ‘show’? - 4th winner in 4 races? Is it possible? Who can win in Bahrain? (also, who needs to!) - And Rishi asks, ‘which car is the fastest on the grid currently’?
Hear our previous podcasts 'Kimi Raikkonen To Red Bull Racing In 2014' (http://bit.ly/XSsQDE), 'Multi21, Team Orders And PR Talk' (http://bit.ly/ZnHQnE) and 'Why The Chinese GP Is Shorter' (http://bit.ly/YI6bcH)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This F1 Podcast offers a unique humourous view on the latest happenings in the world of Formula1.
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Here’s what is in store for you on this weeks' Inside Line F1 Podcast: - Mark Webber, multi21, team orders, PR talk, etc. have been over-discussed in this three week break. If you missed our Formula1 podcasts discussing and finding humour on these topics, you can hear them here: ‘Multi21, Team Orders and PR Talk’ (http://bit.ly/ZnHQnE) and ‘Kimi Raikkonen To Red Bull Racing in 2014’. (http://bit.ly/XSsQDE) - The response to these podcasts has been overwhelming and this time we even read out a fan comment. Is that you? - Don’t the circuits in Malaysia and China feel like they are very similar? Both Tilke designs after all! - Circuit characteristics, hear our view. Too little to spice up the action this weekend? - We look back at some history and statistics, while Rishi comes up with a rhyme for Webber! - And the best part of this F1 podcast, we try and discuss three differences between the Indian Premier League and Formula1! - And of course, finally, Rishi tell us ‘Why The Chinese GP Is Shorter’
While we’ve stayed away from making predictions in this podcast, we are open to knowing yours. Leave them behind in the comments section below.
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This F1 podcast offers a unique and humourous view in the latest happenings in the world of Formula1. This podcast can also be accessed via http://www.kunalsf1blog.com
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A BIG (and we mean BBIIGG) thank you to all for making ‘Multi21, Team Orders and PR Talk’ one of our most subscribed to podcasts across all our platforms. (Hear: http://bit.ly/ZnHQnE)
Here’s what is in store for you in this podcast: (YouTube channel: http://youtu.be/2bzA7TzJBn0) - V6 = DJ Tiesto! (No, this isn’t some weird logic!) - Overdose on multi21, team orders and Webber; did you suffer from one too? - Mark Webber was wearing wool in the heat and humidity of Malaysia. Rishi explains! - We discuss Webber’s race options for the 2014 Formula1 Season. A few obvious and interesting ones. - And when Webber moves, who will replace him? Hear our options. - Will Ferrari lose one more driver from their Driver Academy to a rival team? We think so…
If you were Mark Webber, what would you do? Which team would you choose to go to? And of course, if you were Red Bull Racing, who would you choose to replace him with? Share your views with us.
And of course, next week, we will have our 2013 Chinese Grand Prix preview podcast. Till then, Keep Racing!
Our earlier podcast ‘If Schumacher Turns TV Commentator’ received some rave reviews. If you’ve not heard it already, go ahead and do so. (Hear: http://bit.ly/13SV8Ap)
For those keen to read, here’s the latest on Narain Karthikeyan and Karun Chandhok: 1. Narain Karthikeyan Switches From Formula1 To AutoGP In 2013 (http://bit.ly/ZQEXOS) 2. Karun Chandhok To Race In the FIA GT World Series In 2013 (http://bit.ly/YzntrJ)
And my favourite post on Newey and Brawn: ‘Will We See Adrian Newey vs Ross Brawn Finally?’ (Read: http://bit.ly/A7FbqV)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah
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The 2013 Malaysian Grand Prix provided all the excitement on and off track. My post ‘Emotions, Tensions And Vettel Score A Win’ saw debates and opinions fly all over on my Formula1 blog and on social media. While the initial comments were all in favour of Webber, the scales tilted Vettel and his ruthlessness as fans slept over the incident! Hopefully Webber did too…!
Given the incidents and topics in Sepang over the Malaysian GP weekend, Rishi and I had to make an effort to keep this Formula1 podcast short and simple. When we saw the final length, I know we had succeeded in our efforts. Here’s what’s in store for you:
- Multi 21, we try and dissect the term! Rishi gets innovative in his ways, again.
- Webber vs Vettel, we give our view on the situation. We try and establish how both drivers saw the incident. And did this incident showcase an imbalance of power in Red Bull Racing?
- Also, could Red Bull Racing have managed this better? And we mean like Brawn did at Mercedes?
- On the Hamilton vs Rosberg incident, we offer our view too. Will Brawn take Rosberg’s side when it is time to?
- Rishi’s question - ‘Why on earth did Perez pit on the penultimate lap’? And I try answer it!
- What if Mclaren served Hamilton’s Mercedes? Who would FIA penalize and why?
- Finally, Ferrari and Alonso’s first lap mistake. Argh! Who is to blame?
- And Rishi believes that there was one driver who used Harry Potter’s ‘invisibility cloak’ in Sepang. Any guesses who it was?
- We try and establish why Jules Bianchi and Marussia were probably the only happy team-driver pair to leave Sepang on Sunday night!
Much like Narain and Karun, we too move away from Formula1 as we go talking about Narain’s switch to AutoGP and Karun’s decision to race in the FIA GT Series. Some interesting content for Indian Motorsport fans!
And as Rishi asks, is controversy good for sport? Go hear what our view is…!
Our earlier podcast ‘If Schumacher Turns TV Commentator’ received some rave reviews. If you’ve not heard it already, go ahead and do so. (http://bit.ly/13SV8Ap)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. It can also be accessed via http://www.kunalsf1blog.com
Back to back Grand Prixs puts us in what Rishi calls it a ‘Formula1 Hangover’! And a hangover it is! Btw, it was Rishi birthday, so come pour in your wishes on this Formula1 podcast. Here’s a quick view of what we discussed: (YouTube channel: http://youtu.be/Cn5e5AflO3g)
- Driver of the day in the 2013 Australian Grand Prix, Rishi and I have differing views again!
- What to expect in Malaysia, what will be different in Sepang for the Formula1 teams and drivers?
- Back to back Grand Prixs, how does everyone prepare?
- Two Nicos on the grid, both need to do something in Sepang what they couldn’t do so in Albert Park.
- Will it be a tyre dominated GP again?
- And the best part, we try and predict the pecking order.
I still expect the sport to take a few more races before the pecking order settles down. Till then, make your predictions, earn your bucks (or lose them!) and sit back and enjoy the action as ALL of Formula1 tries to understand the Pirelli tyres!
(Image courtesy: Mercedes AMG)
And for all those who missed last week’s F1 podcast, you can hear it here: If Schumacher Turns TV Commentator. (http://bit.ly/13SV8Ap)
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah (Image courtesy: Mercedes AMG)
In the pre-season, while the Formula1 teams and drivers were testing, Rishi and I hosted our Formula1 Podcast Awards, introduced 11 new drivers to Formula1, paid tribute to Ross Brawn (his Last Formula1 Season?) and of course waited for ‘Testing to End, Racing to Begin’. (Now, if you’ve not already heard our pre-season podcasts, go ahead and click!)
We are now in ‘the’ week when Formula1 fans wait anxiously for the first ever racing weekend of the 2013 Formula1 season. The week when suspense takes over with ‘who will be the fastest?’ and with the stat in mind that 60% of the Australian GP winners have gone to win the Drivers’ Championship that season!
Anyhow, we observed our Mondays as usual and recorded our podcast which is also our preview of the 2013 Australian GP. In this week’s Formula1 Podcast, here’s what we discussed:
- If Schumacher were to turn TV commentator… o We assess his competition o And what they ‘could’ end up facing from Schumacher!
- And there will be new drivers on the grid of the 2013 Australian Grand Prix, we try and pronounce their names! (Schumachers in the making?)
- We share our memories from the Albert Park in the last few years. Some exciting duels, accidents and near wins and misses! (Have some of your own? Share them with us!)
- And we play darts in dark – hear our podium predictions for the 2013 Australian Grand Prix. Agree or disagree?
Still on TV commentary, I would love to see what Kimi Raikkonen can do! ;)
Over to Melbourne…
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Inside Line F1 Podcast produced by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah (Image Courtesy: Red Bull Racing) (YouTube channel: http://youtu.be/5_gYyfpsmdg)
Just the time of the 2013 Formula1 Season that we were waiting for – testing to end, racing to begin! It is that time of the year when all Formula1 fans sit back, observe timings and read as many reports available to find out the quickest teams from testing. However, like most years, it is only when the sport reaches the 2013 Australian Grand Prix does one find out the real truth.
In this week’s Formula1 Podcast, here’s what we discussed: (YouTube channel: ) - Adrian Sutil is back! Jules Bianchi got a seat too! Boy! Aren’t we happy! - Last week, we predicted Razia’s ouster. While we were proved right, we observe a minute’s silence for his now dead Formula1 dream (and hope for a quick resurrection!) - Question of the week: Were teams sandbagging in the pre-season tests? We answer! - We pick our top three teams basis the pre-season tests. Agree or disagree with our picks?
We’ve enjoyed bringing our pre-season podcasts to you and hope you’ve enjoyed it too. Now, like you, we eagerly await the start of the new Formula1 season. Excited, are you too?
The Inside Line Formula1 Podcast is produced by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. Image Courtesy: Mercedes AMG
Last evening, Rishi and I met to record our weekly Formula1 podcast. It was only minutes before we started our recording that the news of Paddy Lowe cropped up in our inboxes. I think the first thought that crossed both our minds was that the 2013 Formula1 Season could be Ross Brawn’s last season in Formula1. Or will it? (Sigh!)
Here’s what else we discussed in our latest Formula1 podcast:
- Our deductions from the test held last week in Barcelona. I just say that it is PR machinery on over-drive. Something no driver or team will ever say!
- Pirelli tyres – will they be our reason for exciting races this season?
- Formula1’s ‘rigged’ result – Rishi tells us what it is.
- Lowe, Brawn and related talk. I’d love to visit the gardens of the Mclaren Technology Centre!
- Razia and his sponsor issues. A seat available at Marussia?
- Our reactions to the drop in viewership of our sport. And how it affects our podcasts!
- And our big discussion – where will Narain Karthikeyan be in 2013? And also, Karun Chandhok? (Read: Narain Karthikeyan To Race For WilliamsF1 In 2013)
The 2013 Australian Grand Prix is only a few weeks away. The last pre-season test starts on 1st March. Plenty of talk, updates (and updates to those updates), gossip expected to come your way via our ‘Inside Line’ podcast. Keep listening, keep racing!
Our previous Formula1 Podcast on ‘Three Car Teams And 11 New Drivers In Formula1’ received a very good response from our listeners. Thank you!
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Back in routine, back to our weekly Formula1 podcast, Rishi and I discuss the first pre-season test that was held in Jerez last week. We discuss what we learned! And of course, we discussed how many cars caught fire!
Testing isn’t always boring as I have already explained in an earlier post ‘The Fun Part of Formula1 Testing’ and podcast on the testing rules in Formula1. (Tyre War, Testing and Chevrolet)
And to add to our testing talk, we also bring back Luca Montezemolo’s favourite topic – 3 car Formula1 teams! Rishi and I go about picking our ‘third’ racing driver for each team. Hear the podcast to see if your view matches ours!
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First pre-season test in Jerez. What did we learn?
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11 teams, 33 cars and 33 drivers! We all know the 22 (or 21) names racing in the 2013 Formula1 Season. Hear the other 11 names we’ve nominated!
If you missed our earlier podcast, come hear ‘Happy New Season’.
The 'Inside Line' presented by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. Image courtesy: Sahara Force India
The 2012 Formula1 Podcast Awards
In our final Formula1 podcast of the 2012 Formula1 season, Rishi Kapoor and I donned our tuxedos to come up with the ‘2012 Formula1 Podcast Awards’. The credit for the concept and award categories goes to our avid listener Latesh Wakodkar, thank you! And as always, while the categories and nominations may seem standard, the eventual winners of course aren’t. Now what’s Formula1 without a little bit of humour from Rishi and myself!
Here’s what is in store: - A quick message to congratulate Narain Karthikeyan and Karun Chandhok for winning Race of Champions Asia Nations Cup! And crash-kid Romain Grosjean for winning the ‘Champion of Champions’ title! - 2012 Formula1 Podcast Award Categories (and nominees) 1. Fulcrum of the Year (Pirelli P-Zero, Newey, Alonso) 2. Rumour of the Year (Alonso’s team-mate(s), return of Adrian Sutil) 3. Technology of the Year (Coanda exhausts, D-DRS ) 4. Demise of the Year (HRT, Mercedes AMG) 5. Pitstop of the Year (Mclaren’s 5 wheel pitstop, Mclaren’s World Record pitstop) 6. Promotion of the Year (Monisha Kaltenborn, Sergio Perez, Charles Pic) 7. ‘Keep Distance From Me’ of the Year (Pastor Maldonado, Narain Karthikeyan, Romain Grosjean) – (yes, we pick two winners for this award!) 8. ‘How Did That Happen’ of the Year (Hamilton-Mercedes, Perez-Mclaren, Hulkenberg-Sauber, Schumacher’s Monaco Pole and more…) 9. ‘WOW Factor’ of the Year (7 out of 7, Maldonado and Rosberg’s maiden victories, Marussia – Caterham fight and more…) 10. Chaos of the Year (Abu Dhabi, Suzuka and Spa Turn 1, HRT) 11. Overtaking Maneuvre of the Year (Massa-Senna in Singapore, Raikkonen-Hulkenberg in Austin, Alonso-Grosjean in Valencia and some 1456 other moves!) 12. (our Oscars!) Race of the Year (Valencia, Austin, Brazil) - Over to the 2013 Formula1 Season
A few more weeks before the official car launches and pre-season testing take precedence in our lives. A few Formula1 seats are still pending as we eagerly await announcements from Sahara Force India and Caterham! Till then, Rishi and I promise to keep you entertained. As for now, we have the 2012 Formula1 Podcast Awards! See you in the New Year…! (image: benzf1.tumblr.com)
Our first off-season Formula1 podcast and we thought we wouldn’t have much to speak about. However, ten minutes into our pre-podcast talk and we ended up striking out topics to ensure we don’t overshoot our usual time limit! Now such is Formula1… Here’s a brief on what RJ Rishi Kapoor and I spoke about in our latest podcast: - We try but are unable to stay away from talking about Formula1 - And we share Ross Brawn’s joke…! (Did you find it funny too?) - Will Hamilton and Mercedes give Schumacher the credit for the 2013 Formula1 season? (Read: Hamilton To Replace Schumacher In Mercedes In 2013) - The Flag Saga (as we call it!): o FIA’s role o And why on earth is Ecclestone criticizing Ferrari for it?? Hear my view! - Button is our ‘tyre man’, do you think Pirelli should change tyre characteristics for next season? - And Rishi tries to be a ‘tyre man’ too – hear his view on a different strategy that Pirelli should follow. Anyone put him in touch with Ecclestone and the FIA? - We do a roundup of the seats waiting to be confirmed for 2013 – who do you want to see in Sahara Force India, Caterham and Marussia? Share your thoughts! - The Indian Formula1 drivers and their tryst with the Race of Champions – some respite for motor-racing fans this off-season (Read: Narain Karthikeyan And Karun Chandhok In The Race Of Champions) - Rishi passes it off as local stuff, but knows it’s important for Indian Motorsport – we speak about the SIDVIN Festival of Speed. Why is it important? This off-season, we will aim to bring to you our weekly Formula1 podcasts and will talk about issues that we don’t otherwise get to speak about in Formula1. Anything you’d like to hear us speak about? Anything you’d like us to discuss? Feel free to write to us! We are listening…
The 2012 Drivers’ Championship title was decided in a nerve wracking race in Brazil, the last race of the 2012 Formula1 season. The upside was that we had a really exciting race; the downside is that there will be no Formula1 action for nearly 4 months! Before we sulk about the lack of action, we have a new World Champion to celebrate! And if you are an Alonso fan, sulking is what it will be till the action resumes…
Here’s what we discussed in our latest Formula1 podcast: (Also the 2012 Brazilian Grand Prix Race Report)
Vettel a worthy champion? Rishi and I almost get into a cat fight! Hear both our views! Hear it! Worthy champion or not, Vettel was a bundle of nerves in the opening lap of the race! Did the crash with Senna wake him up? I dig into a bit of psychology! Raikkonen a brilliant entertainer, but there’s one driver we will sorely miss – Schumacher! And the camera shot of a distraught Alonso post-race. My heart goes out to him…! Interlagos, does it ever fail to entertain? We love it! Hulkenberg loves it even more? Sadly, he and Sahara Force India weren’t able to win their first ever Formula1 race…why the drive-thru, why! Raikkonen went up the wrong circuit! Now we would love to hear that radio conversation. Would he have still said ‘Leave me alone! I know what I am doing!’? Caterham vs Marussia, they didn’t fail to entertain as well! Hamilton crashed in his last race for Mclaren, but his comment about Hulkenberg was totally uncalled for. Did you hear it?
And we ask a few interesting questions towards the end of our podcast for our listeners to respond to. Hear the link and leave your comments, as Rishi says always ‘we love to hear from you!’
Also, Formula1 fans, worry not, we are lining up a special package to keep you entertained this off-season. And if there are any topics you’d like us to discuss, debate and fight over, do share it with us. As always, we are happy to talk Formula1! Over to you…!
At the end of the current, I am happy to share with you earlier posts that were well subscribed to:
Narain Karthikeyan To Drive For WilliamsF1 In 2013 Has TATA Made A Mistake With HRT? TATA Increases Investment In Narain Karthikeyan Fernando Alonso And Ferrari Had No Option But To Sign Till 2016 Formula1 Needs Better Marketing As It Enters Newer Territories Does Formula1 Need Michael Schumacher? Narain Karthikeyan And Karun Chandhok In The Race Of Champions Mclaren’s Five Wheel Pitstop In India
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RJ Rishi Kapoor and I talk about the 2012 Indian Grand Prix and why it was a bore! Also, we look forward to the 2012 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and the latest movements in the driver market
Which driver will drive for which team in 2013? RJ Rishi Kapoor and I try to clear the confusion that surrounds the driver line-up but end up adding humour!
In our European Grand Prix Podcast, RJ Rishi Kapoor expresses his love for Pastor Maldonado and quite literally (again!) pops champagne to celebrate Michael Schumacher’s podium.