Inside Line F1 Podcast
Inside Line F1 Podcast
300 episodes
Hosted 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. Join thousands of Formula 1 fans on our verified WhatsApp broadcast channel for frequent interactions and engagement with us. 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. We are an independent Formula 1 podcast available everywhere on the Internet - search 'Inside Line F1 Podcast' on your favourite audio streaming app. Miss us as you wait for our next episode? Follow us on Instagram. Hosts: Soumil Arora, Mithila Mehta & Kunal Shah Stats: Sundaram Ramaswami (aka @f1statsguru) Data: Nithyanand Ram Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt Millions of listeners seek out Bingepods (Ideabrew Studios Network content) every day. Get in touch with us to advertise, join the network or click listen to enjoy content by some of India's top audio creators. studio@ideabrews.com
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World Champion's drive for Kimi Antonelli | NO PACE for Red Bull-Verstappen | 2026 United States GP
2026 United States Grand Prix Review: Antonelli Dominates at COTA, Is He a Deserving F1 Champion? Soumil Arora & Kunal Shah discuss the race that was...or wasn't at the Circuit of the Americas for the 2026 United…
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The Kimi vs. Max Battle F1 Fans Have Been Waiting For | 2026 USA Grand Prix Preview
Soumil Arora & Kunal Shah look forward to the 2026 USA Grand Prix and wonder if this is the start of an actual Kimi vs. Max battle for the F1 history books. Max Verstappen vs Kimi Antonelli is the showdown everyone…
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Kimi Antonelli, the BEST F1 driver in 2026 (yet) | Kush Maini's F2 stories with Kimi
Andrea Kimi Antonelli is proving the doubters wrong in Formula 1, and the reaction from his former F2 rival says everything. If you want the real paddock perspective on Kimi's rise, this quick-hit conversation delivers…
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Paddock stories | Max Verstappen's win | Lewis Hamilton's error | FIA delays | 2026 Singapore GP
Was the Singapore GP really that boring? join us as we celebrate Max Verstappen FINALLY winning a Grand Prix and Sprint in Singapore, and also what on EARTH is Lewis Hamilton doing calling his own strategy. Soumil…
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Can Verstappen win it all in Singapore? | Marina Bay Street Circuit | 2026 Singapore GP
Can Max Verstappen FINALLY win a Grand Prix in Singapore? The four time World Champion did win his FIRST RACE in Singapore with the F1 Sprint. Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah talk about the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix.…
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Max Verstappen EQUALS Michael Schumacher | Red Bull-Ford 1st F1 Win | Bahrain GP | Malaysia | Sepang
Max Verstappen delivered a statement win, but the story of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia went far beyond the result sheet. Soumil and Kunal Shah break down a chaotic race weekend filled with software trouble, a…
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Sepang will ENTERTAIN | Engines will EXPLODE | Yo-Yo Racing | 2026 Bahrain GP in Malaysia
The biggest twist of the Formula 1 season is not a title fight—it’s a Grand Prix with the wrong name, in the wrong country, on the right track. Bahrain has “moved” to Sepang, and Kunal and Soumil break down why the…
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NOT SWAPPING Verstappen-Hadjar was correct | NERVOUS but in control George Russell | Baku F1 classic
Baku looked like a snooze fest—until it suddenly turned into one of the most chaotic, revealing races of the season. George Russell’s control, Max Verstappen’s pressure, McLaren’s self-inflicted damage, and a restart…
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Checo's "home" race | Leclerc's "wall or pole" | Batteries, Barriers & More | 2026 Azerbaijan GP
Baku has all the ingredients for chaos—and this weekend could reshape the title fight. Baku is the kind of circuit that turns good weekends into disasters and average drivers into headlines. After Madrid left fans…
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Car Manufacturers, FIA, Liberty Media: ALL to blame for F1's current state | Drivers FORCED changes
Has F1 2026 Delivered on Its Promise? Soumil and Kunal examine why Formula One’s 2026 season feels underwhelming despite major storylines, including Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari, a potential youngest-ever champion, and…
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Luck of the DEVIL for Kimi | Norris was ROBBED | Drivers & Fans DISAPPOINTED with MADRING | 2026 Spanish GP
The Madrid GP Was Fast, Loud… and Almost Nothing Happened Madrid delivered the spectacle, celebrity glamour, and brutally fast cars, but did it deliver a Formula 1 race? Soumil and Kunal break down the Spanish Grand…
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La Monumental, Red Flags, McLaren vs. Mercedes | 2026 Spanish GP at the MADRing in Madrid
Madrid’s new Madring could be the wildest street-style circuit Formula 1 has ever built—and this weekend may expose exactly who can adapt, who can’t, and who’s about to get caught out. Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah…
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Could Ferrari LET GO of Charles Leclerc? | Kimi Antonelli wins Ferrari's & his HOME RACE at Monza
Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah celebrate Andrea Kimi Antonelli's P19 to P1 victory at home in Monza. How did he do that, and where does this race stack among the all time greats at Monza? Also, McLaren's recovery,…
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From "Temple of Speed" to "Temple of Super Clipping" | 2026 Italian GP
Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah discuss the upcoming Italian Grand Prix at the "Temple of Speed" circuit aka Monza. Will the tifosi have anything to cheer for with Ferrari's repeated strategy errors and Andrea Kimi…
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Surrogacy reaches F1 | Is the Bahrain GP in Malaysia opening new frontiers? NOT 2026 Malaysian GP
Formula 1 just invented a wild new business model: a Grand Prix can keep its name, its money, and its calendar slot - even if the race itself moves to another country. This episode unpacks the surreal "Bahrain Grand…
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The REAL Lando Norris has arrived | Ferrari-Mercedes team orders in Zandvoort | 2026 Dutch GP Review
Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah review the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix. Lando Norris' emphatic & convincing win, Kimi Antonelli's podium after Mercedes' team orders, and Lewis Hamilton's missed podium after Charles Leclerc…
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Max Verstappen's FINAL race at home | Zandvoort bids goodbye to Formula 1 | 2026 Dutch GP
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we preview the final Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort and look ahead to a huge second half of the Formula 1 season. From the unique challenge of the banked, old-school…
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EXCLUSIVE: F1 is still the BIGGEST engineering challenge | Alpine F1 Team Dave Greenwood Interview
Most Formula One teams tout their engineering prowess, but few truly reveal what makes F1 the pinnacle of motorsport innovation. Dave Greenwood, Racing Director at Alpine F1 Team, pulls back the curtain on what it…
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McLaren did NOT want Lando Norris to win | Papaya Rules | 2026 Hungarian GP Review
Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah review the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix, and how McLaren almost did NOT want a Lando Norris win.How did Norris pull off his first win as a Formula 1 World Champion, and why was McLaren so much…
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Hungaroring is HAMILTONRING | Ferrari vs. Mercedes | Leclerc vs. Hamilton | 2026 Hungarian GP
Ferrari could be on the brink of a breakthrough at the Hungarian Grand Prix, and we’re diving deep into why this might just be their best chance yet for victory. Join hosts Soumil and Kunal as they gear up for a…
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Did FIA do Lewis Hamilton wrong? | Toto Wolff LASHES OUT against George Russell | 2026 Belgian GP
The Belgian Grand Prix gave us plenty to unpack. Lewis Hamilton's penalty has split opinion across the paddock. George Russell's race ended almost before it began. Kimi Antonelli strengthened his championship lead with…
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Leclerc vs. Hamilton | Verstappen-McLaren & F1 driver silly season | 2026 Belgian GP Preview
Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah preview the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix and how Charles Leclerc vs. Lewis Hamilton is the main on-track rivalry to follow at this point of the season. Most Formula One fans are obsessing over…
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2026 British GP Review: FIA's Safety Car error ROBS late-race DRAMA at Silverstone as Charles Leclerc WINS
Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah review the 2026 British Grand Prix that served tons of on-track and off-track drama with the F1 Sprint, LEGO race and of course, the Grand Prix. Tune in to the Inside Line F1 Podcast. In…
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Silverstone to be HOME of SUPERCLIPPING | F1 Superstars to Superclip | 2026 British GP | F1 Podcast
Silverstone is home, history, and high drama all at once — and in this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal preview the 2026 British Grand Prix with one big question: will this classic race be…
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Russell's experience, Kim's inexperience, Verstappen's fight | 2026 Austrian GP Review | F1 Podcast
Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah re-live the drama, excitement & narratives from the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix. Most Formula One fans are still buzzing after an Austrian GP where the race was won well before the lights went…
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C'mon Charles Leclerc, what can you do? 2026 Austrian GP Preview
Has Charles Leclerc EVER entered a race with SO much pressure on him for the last several seasons? Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah preview the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix. The Red Bull Ring is more than just a circuit—it's…
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Could Driver Rotation Make F1 the Ultimate Motorsport? | Inside Line F1 Podcast
Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah discuss if Formula 1 is broken...and if Carlos Sainz's fix is one of many possibilities. In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah dive into one of the…
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HAMMERTIME wins Lewis Hamilton his FIRST GRAND PRIX for Ferrari | 2026 Barcelona GP | F1 Catalunya
Most F1 fans will never see a driver win for the most iconic team and become the oldest race winner in nearly 30 years—until Lewis Hamilton did it in a way that made history, pulled heartstrings, and rocked the…
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Leclerc COPIES Hamilton, Russell WILL NOT copy Antonelli | 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya GP Preview
Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah preview the upcoming and first-ever 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Can Kimi Antonelli continue his race winning streak, or will George Russell end…
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Kimi WINS, Leclerc CRASHES, Verstappen EXPLODES & Pit Lane TROUBLES | 2026 Monaco GP Review
Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah discuss the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix where Andrea Kimi Antonelli won for the first time, while also scoring his 5th consecutive race win. Lewis Hamilton, in company of his love interest Kim…
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Time for the first Ferrari win of the year? | Leclerc or Hamilton? 2026 Monaco GP Preview
Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah look forward to the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix, including the epic F1 contract extension for Charles Leclerc & Ferrari. Most fans are ready to write Charles Leclerc off after seven seasons at…
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Hamilton-Verstappen-Antonelli - an F1 podium for the ages | 2026 Canadian GP Review | F1 Podcast
Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah re-live the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix - the battle between the Mercedes duo, the legendary Antonelli-Hamilton-Verstappen podium, and of course, McLaren's "inters" choice as the race start…
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Pressure ON George Russell | 2026 Canadian GP Preview | Formula 1 | F1 Podcast
Is this the most pressure George Russell must feel before a race weekend in his career? It's HAMMER TIME for the Mercedes driver after losing ground to Andrea Kimi Antonelli in the early races of the 2026 F1 season.…
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The Kimi ERA in F1...again | The Return of Old Max Verstappen | 2026 Miami GP Review
Andrea Kimi Antonelli went where no driver has ever gone in Formula 1 history. He has now converted his first three pole positions into three race wins. Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah discuss the 2026 Miami Grand Prix,…
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F1 gets a SECOND chance | F1 Explained & Simplified Rule Changes | 2026 Miami GP Preview
Formula 1 gets a second chance at being...Formula 1! Will F1 succeed, or will it struggle? Lots of subtle but important changes as we look forward to the 2026 Miami Grand Prix. On the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil…
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From Underdogs to Contenders: Vijay Mallya's Force India F1 Team led to success by Otmar Szafnauer
Most companies derail their best growth opportunities by scaling too quickly — Otmar Szafnauer reveals the counter intuitive timing strategy behind Force India's extraordinary achievements in Formula One. At just a…
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FIA's Secret Game That Shapes Every F1 Race
Most of us think of Formula One as just lightning-fast cars and daring drivers. But behind the scenes, the real game is being played by fire-breathing bodies called the FIA and Liberty Media. And trust me, it’s messier…
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GP leaves Red Bull for McLaren | Will Max Verstappen quit F1? Red Bull falling apart OR rebuilding?
Red Bull is crumbling, or is it rebuilding? GianPiero Lambiase, fondly known as GP, is set to leave Red Bull Racing and join McLaren in, wait for it, 2028. Will GP’s departure also trigger a move from Max Verstappen?…
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Change is the ONLY constant, dear F1 | 2026 Japanese GP Review F1 Livestream
Kimi Antonelli makes history...yet again. Is this the Kimi Antonelli era? Is Max Verstappen's era coming to an end? Could Oscar Piastri have won the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix, and what about George Russell? McLaren are…
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New F1 race, Same F1 issues | 2026 Japanese GP Preview F1 Livestream
Complaints against Formula 1 will continue as the sport prepares to race at the legendary Suzuka in Japan. Will Max Verstappen lead the way...with regards to complaints? Most F1 fans love Suzuka because every corner…
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Kimi makes HISTORY, Ferrari makes MEMORIES | 2026 Chinese GP Review F1 Livestream
Andrea Kimi Antonelli made history by becoming only the second teenager to win a Formula 1 Grand Prix. Yes, the 19-year old Mercedes driver scored his maiden Formula 1 win by winning the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix held at…
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BIG TEST for Formula 1 in China | 2026 Chinese GP Preview F1 Livestream
Will Formula 1's new rules, cars and power units swim on sink around the Shanghai International Circuit, the venue of the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix? There is ALREADY a serious talk to "change" the rules of the sport,…
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WHO is complaining? | 2026 Australia GP Post-Race F1 Review Livestream
Mercedes scored a 1-2 finish in the season opening 2026 Australian Grand Prix with George Russell leading team-mate Andrea Kimi Antonelli across the line. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc claimed third spot, before being…
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We DARE to predict the 2026 Australian GP | 2026 F1 Season | Inside Line F1 Podcast
It's RACE WEEK for the 2026 Australian Grand Prix. FINALLY, we have a race, but will we have a race at the Albert Park after all? Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah predict the outcomes from the 2026 Australian Grand Prix.…
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The REAL Character Arcs F1 Fans Actually Want in 2026
The 2026 Formula 1 season is about new regulations and pressure and redemption and legacy and survival. From Lando Norris defending his crown to Max Verstappen’s future, Ferrari’s search for happiness, Mercedes’…
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2026 F1 Bold Predictions: Our Full Grid Ranking | Inside Line F1 Podcast
We're one week away from "race week" for the 2026 Australian Grand Prix! YAY! What hints did pre-season testing leave for Formula 1 fans? Where does each team rank in the pecking order? Will the pecking order and form…
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Aston Martin F1 Team - "It's not how we fall. It's how we get back up again" | Alonso F1 struggles
Warning: This episode might make you rethink what it takes to start a Formula One team — and it's crazier than you think. Ever wonder what chaos, cash crunches, and last-minute disasters brewing behind the race track…
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Racing is the ONLY constant as 2026 F1 season opens | Inside Line F1 Podcast F1 livestream
F1 2026 rules explained. Active aero, boost mode, overtaking mode, sustainable fuels, Bahrain testing, no DRS, new power units, mega joules, battery management and what it means for fans. In this live session, we…
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Breaking Down F1's Shakedown | F1 2026 in Barcelona
Is Mercedes the favourite already for the 2026 F1 season, or have others had a much quieter but solid shakedown in Barcelona? In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, hosts Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah delve into…
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Inside Formula 1’s 2026 Regulation Reset
The 2026 F1 season is a full reset, and the fun part is how quickly teams will try to stretch the wording. In this first short episode of the season, we break down what the new regulation set is really aiming to…
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