Inside Line F1 Podcast
646 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★ - 66 ratingsHosted by FIA-accredited print-TV journalists and popular Motorsport commentators, the Inside Line F1 Podcast is a weekly show that offers an alternative view on the sport, business and politics of Formula 1.
You probably know us from our famous Helmut Marko interview! And yes, we've made Indian Cricket legend Ravi Shastri narrate his Formula 1 stories - twice.
On our channel, along with lots of Formula 1 banter, you will find race reviews, previews, interviews and features through the Formula 1 season...and in the summer/winter breaks.
Our show hosts: Soumil Arora, @f1statsguru, Mithila Mehta & Kunal Shah.
Formula 1 drivers on our show: Mika Hakkinen, Nico Rosberg, Charles Leclerc, David Coulthard, Karun Chandhok, Romain Grosjean, Valtteri Bottas, Lando Norris among others.
Broadcasters on the Inside Line F1 Podcast: Peter Windsor, Steve Slater, Ben Edwards, Bob Varsha, Atle Gulbrandsen, Matthew Marsh among others.
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Hosts: Soumil Arora, Mithila Mehta & Kunal Shah
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Episodes
30: Kimi Raikkonen For Vice President
September 09, 2018 20:40 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBWill 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 Gran...
29: Ocon Exclusive: Would Rather A Slower Car Than Not Race In F1 At All
September 03, 2018 21:09 - 14 minutes - 13 MBWhere 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 Forc...
28: Fernando Alonso Can't Be F1's Ambassador
August 30, 2018 21:45 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBFormula 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...
27: Where Will Racing Point Force India Finish In 2018?
August 24, 2018 22:01 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBHats 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](http://bit.ly/ilf1ponkf1b), we bri...
26: Freddie On James: The Hunt Exclusive
August 17, 2018 14:55 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBThe [Inside Line F1 Podcast](http://bit.ly/ilf1ponkf1b) 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 ca...
25: Mclaren Approached Lewis Hamilton Too?
July 26, 2018 23:59 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBLewis 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](http://bit.ly/ilf1ponkf1b), 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 seas...
24: The Nico Hulkenberg Interview Podcast
July 21, 2018 21:35 - 16 minutes - 15 MBNico 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](http://bit.ly/ilf1ponkf1b). 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...
23: Motorsport's Quadruple Crown Cometh?
July 18, 2018 09:49 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBIf 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 ...
22: Points For Everyone? Please, No, F1
July 11, 2018 09:30 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBThe '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](http://bit.ly/ilf1ponkf1b), the 'What Wolff ...
21: Welcome To Podcasts, Formula 1
July 03, 2018 22:12 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBWelcome 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](http://bit.ly/ilf1ponkf1b), 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 i...
20: Charles Leclerc Has Outperformed Max Verstappen
June 28, 2018 23:08 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBCharles 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](http://bit.ly/ilf1ponkf1b), 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 Alon...
19: The Romain Grosjean Interview
June 21, 2018 20:34 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBIn 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](http://bit.ly/ilf1ponkf1b). 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 spe...
18: Red Bull Demote Renault, Promote Honda
June 20, 2018 13:05 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBRenault 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](http://bit.ly/ilf1ponkf1b), 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 repl...
17: Best Time To Invest In A Formula 1 Team?
May 31, 2018 15:41 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBThe 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](http://bit.ly/ilf1ponkf1b). Daniel 'Shoey' Ricciardo is the hottest property in the paddock these days; we actually celebrated his win in Monaco with a shoey...
16: Daruvala: F3 Title Is My Focus
May 06, 2018 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.45 MBAs 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...
15: Formula 1 Is FINALLY Formula Fun
May 02, 2018 21:19 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBAfter 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...
14: Ferrari Should Be Scrutinised For Ruining Raikkonen's Races
April 25, 2018 20:46 - 19 minutes - 18 MBThe 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 ...
13: Max Verstappen Should Get A Sports Psychologist
April 18, 2018 08:37 - 17 minutes - 16 MBThere 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...
12: The Perfect Advertisement Of Formula 1
April 11, 2018 10:37 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBIf 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 react...
11: Maini: F2 Is My Biggest Challenge, But I Have No Fear
April 06, 2018 09:02 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBFormula 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 ...
10: Mercedes To Join Ferrari's F1 Quit Threats In Bahrain?
April 05, 2018 12:32 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBLiberty 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](htt...
9: Mercedes' Party Mode Could Spoil The 2018 F1 Party
March 27, 2018 09:06 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBIs 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](http://bit.ly/ilf1ponkf1b), Mithila and Kunal pick the best ...
8: F1 Under Pressure From Indycar, MotoGP & Formula E
March 20, 2018 13:33 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBThe 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...
7: Key Questions Ahead Of The 2018 Formula 1 Season
March 12, 2018 22:06 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBYes, the 2018 Australian Grand Prix is less than a fortnight away. In this week's episode of the [Inside Line F1 Podcast](http://bit.ly/ilf1ponkf1b), 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 ...
6: The Esteban Ocon Interview Podcast
March 02, 2018 14:48 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBWill 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](http://bit.ly/ilf1ponkf1b), we have Esteban Ocon join us on our fun sho...
5: The Sergio Perez Interview Podcast
February 26, 2018 19:32 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBBy 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...
4: The Power Of Fernando Alonso
February 10, 2018 00:47 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBToyota 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, woul...
3: The Felix Rosenqvist Interview
February 02, 2018 23:14 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBFelix Rosenqvist, the Mahindra Racing driver & the current Formula E Drivers' Championship leader, joins us on the [Inside Line F1 Podcast](http://bit.ly/ilf1ponkf1b). 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 R...
2: Not Just Sponsors, Fans Want F1 Bodywork Changes Too
January 28, 2018 20:20 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBCome 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](http://bit.ly/ilf1ponkf1b), 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 str...
1: Why Fernando Alonso Named His Lifestyle Brand Kimoa
January 16, 2018 12:07 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBIn 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](http://bit.ly/ilf1ponkf1b), we also discuss Kimi Raikkonen's social media entry and the chances that this led to Lewis Hamilton's exit! In the American drivers v...
39: Bernie Ecclestone Working With Ferrari On Breakaway Series?
December 29, 2017 13:22 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBFerrari'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...
38: What's The ONE Change Formula 1 Needs In 2018?
December 20, 2017 15:15 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB2017 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 ever...
37: Choose ONE Word To Describe The 2017 F1 Season!
December 13, 2017 22:15 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBIt'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...
36: We Talk To The Flying Finn, Mika Hakkinen
November 15, 2017 23:27 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBHere 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](https://www.liveinstyle.com/johnniewalkerthejourney) 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 sup...
35: Max Verstappen, 2018 F1 Champion? (Ref: The Kvyat Stat)
November 04, 2017 02:33 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBYou 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...
34: Donald Trumps Tweets On Formula 1 #FakeNews
October 20, 2017 10:08 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBWill 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...
Why Microphones To Enhance F1 Engine Sound Is A Good Idea
October 04, 2017 15:23 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBIs 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 For...
Did The Success Of The Singapore GP Cause Malaysia's F1 Exit?
September 26, 2017 09:51 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBAfter 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 ...
Do We Have To Blame Someone For The Singapore Car-nage?
September 18, 2017 21:28 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBFormula 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-born...
In Formula 1, Customer Is Never King
September 01, 2017 10:18 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBSo 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 ...
Red Bull Supports Vettel, Where Is Mclaren's Support For Hamilton?
August 18, 2017 20:49 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBWe'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 l...
James Bond In Formula 1?
July 26, 2017 10:30 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBBasis 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 Rober...
Ferrari & Mercedes Control Fernando Alonso's Fate In F1?
July 20, 2017 10:43 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBFerrari & 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 th...
Ricciardo: The Only Happy Red Bull Driver
July 12, 2017 12:49 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBWhat 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 p...
Ferrari's Most Crucial Race Of 2017?
July 05, 2017 13:13 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBFerrari 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 t...
A Lose Head & A Loose Headrest
June 28, 2017 11:31 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBThe 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 ...
Karun Chandhok Talks Le Mans & F1 On The Inside Line
June 16, 2017 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.84 MBThere'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 ...
What Verstappen Has In Common With Stroll, Ericsson & Vandoorne
June 14, 2017 07:17 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBMax 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...
Indy vs. F1, Settle This The Boxing Way
June 06, 2017 09:01 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBThere'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 Canadi...
Fernando Alonso, Motorsport's Disruptive Force
May 31, 2017 09:57 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBFernando 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 we...