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Inside Line F1 Podcast

Inside Line F1 Podcast

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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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  1. To Crib or Not to Crib? 2023 Azerbaijan GP Review

    · 38 min · S2023 E18

    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…

  2. Brrraking Bad: Insights on F1 performance engineering

    · 1 h 05 min · S2023 E16

    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…

  3. David Coulthard on the Inside Line F1 Podcast (Trailer)

    · 0:59 · S2023 E14 · Trailer

    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…

  4. Alonso's 101st podium, a race win? 2023 Australian GP Preview

    · 28 min · S2023 E12

    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…

  5. Rowdy Arabia + 5 things to watch - 2023 Saudi Arabian GP Preview

    · 29 min · S2023 E10

    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…

  6. Alonso Victory? 5 Things To Watch For - 2023 Bahrain GP Preview

    · 26 min · S2023 E8

    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…

  7. F1 TV's Scarbs' 2023 Lowdown & Predictions

    · 52 min · S2023 E7

    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…

  8. P for Testing & other Talking Points - 2023 Formula 1 Season

    · 27 min · S2024 E6

    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 (&…

  9. F1 2023 - Early & Bold Predictions (recorded with a live audience)

    · 1 h 26 min · S2023 E3

    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…

  10. Donuts for all...but Mick Schumacher - 2022 Abu Dhabi GP Review

    · 32 min · S2022 E71

    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…

  11. Lewis Hamilton's honorary home race - 2022 Sao Paolo GP Preview

    · 31 min · S2022 E68

    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…

  12. Verstappen soars Sky high - 2022 Mexico GP Review

    · 30 min · S2022 E66

    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…

  13. Altitude & Mexican Wave - 2022 Mexican GP Preview

    · 30 min · S2022 E65

    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…

  14. Singapore GP - The Inside Line (with Steve Slater)

    · 42 min · S2022 E57

    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…

  15. Safety Car robbed Ferrari at Monza? 2022 Italian GP Review

    · 36 min · S2022 E55

    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…

  16. Red Bull to finally conquer Monza? 2022 Italian GP Preview

    · 34 min · S2022 E54

    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…

  17. Verstappen Tears-Off Everyone: 2022 Belgian GP Review

    · 38 min · S2022 E51

    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',…

  18. Interview: Daniel Ricciardo's Physio-Trainer Michael Italiano

    · 25 min · S2022 E47

    In one of our summer break specials, we bring to you an in-depth interview with Daniel Ricciardo's trainer, Michael Italiano. The Inside Line F1 Podcast is brought to you by Eight Sleep, the most-trusted name in…

  19. Spin to Win For Max Verstappen - 2022 Hungarian GP Review

    · 34 min · S2022 E46

    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…

  20. Leclerc vs. Ferrari & 5 Things To Watch For - 2022 Austrian GP Preview

    · 33 min · S2022 E40

    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…

  21. Stop Inventing, Start Listening (ft. F1 TV's Ben Edwards) - 2022 British GP Review

    · 51 min · S2022 E39

    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…

  22. Madness in Monaco: Perez, Ferrari, FIA - 2022 Monaco GP Review

    · 39 min · S2022 E30

    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…

  23. The Best Miami GP Ever; Review with Steve Slater

    · 1 h 07 min · S2022 E26

    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…

  24. Miami GP Preview with Bob Varsha & America in F1 Stories

    · 1 h 15 min · S2022 E25

    Here it is, our Miami GP preview with Bob Varsha, the 'Voice of F1' in America. The Inside Line F1 Podcast is brought to you by Eight Sleep, the most-trusted name in high-performance sleep. Here's an exclusive offer…

  25. Home victory with the tifosi for Ferrari? F1 Sprint + 5 things to watch for - 2022 Emilia Romagna GP Preview

    · 22 min · S2022 E23

    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…

  26. Leclerc's Grand Slam, Verstappen's Grand Slammed - 2022 Australian GP Review

    · 32 min · S2022 E20

    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…

  27. Supercars, 4 x DRS!? + 5 Things To Watch For - 2022 Australian GP Preview

    · 31 min · S2022 E19

    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…

  28. Why Sainz Needs To Win More Than Verstappen + 5 Things To Watch For - 2022 Saudi Arabian GP Preview

    · 21 min · S2022 E15

    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…

  29. Prancing Horses, Broken Bulls, Lucky Arrows - 2022 Bahrain GP Review

    · 28 min · S2022 E14

    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…

  30. Time to get the sandbags off + 5 things to watch for - 2022 Bahrain GP Preview

    · 20 min · S2022 E12

    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…

  31. Voices of F1 ft. Steve Slater: '5 red lights illuminate...'

    · 56 min · S2022 E8

    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…

  32. Pre-season Trailer - 2022 Formula 1 Season

    · 1:43 · Trailer

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  33. Voices of F1: Atle Gulbrandsen on Dennis Hauger & F1 in Scandinavia (Part 1)

    · 32 min · S2022 E2

    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…

  34. Lando Norris On The Inside Line F1 Podcast - REVISITED!

    · 32 min · S2022 E1

    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. (Episode description continues below) Use 'PUMAINSIDELINE' to…

  35. Max Deserved It, Did Lewis Deserve It More? F1 2021 Title Battle Talking Points

    · 22 min · S2021 E78

    '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…

  36. A Masi Ending To Verstappen-Hamilton F1 Title Battle - 2021 Abu Dhabi GP Review

    · 26 min · S2021 E77

    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…

  37. What Will Max Verstappen Do? 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Preview

    · 26 min · S2021 E76

    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…

  38. Rowdy Arabia, Michael Messy - 2021 Saudi Arabia GP Review

    · 37 min · S2021 E75

    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…

  39. Jeddah Jeopardy + 5 Things To Watch For - 2021 Saudi Arabia Grand Prix

    · 27 min · S2021 E74

    '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. 🙃 (Episode description…

  40. The Wolff & Horner Show - 2021 F1 Season

    · 15 min · S2021 E73

    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…

  41. Tyres Burst In Celebration Of Alonso's Podium - 2021 Qatar Grand Prix

    · 31 min · S2021 E72

    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! (Episode description follows below) Use…

  42. Is Max Verstappen Running Away With F1 Title After A Dominating Win In Mexico? - 2021 Mexico City Grand Prix Review

    · 31 min · S2021 E68

    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…

  43. Perez's Work From Home & 5 Things To Watch For - 2021 Mexico Grand Prix

    · 24 min · S2021 E67

    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…

  44. Alonso-FIA: Fernando Is Smarter Than You - 2021 Formula 1 Season

    · 13 min · S2021 E66

    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. (Episode description follows…

  45. Formula 1's Superbowl In America - 2021 United States GP Review

    · 27 min · S2021 E65

    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…

  46. Race Strategy Preview, 2021 United States GP

    · 15 min · S2021 E64

    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…

  47. NBA Stars, HAM v VER, ALO's Luck & More - 5 Things To Watch For, 2021 United States GP

    · 28 min · S2021 E63

    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…

  48. Bob Varsha On US F1 Team, Andretti & Herta, American F1 History & Future - F1 In America

    · 1 h 02 min · S2021 E62

    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…

  49. A Blue-White Ferrari Raced In America & Other Stories - F1 In America

    · 31 min · S2021 E61

    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 •…

  50. Bottas’ World Porridge Day Tribute - 2021 Turkish GP Review

    · 38 min · S2021 E60

    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 &…

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