

Inside Line F1 Podcast
Inside Line F1 Podcast
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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Mar 17, 2021 • 12min
Alfa Romeo: Testing Form Sparks Life Into Stock (Buy, Sell Or Hold?)
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) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Soumil Arora and Kunal ShahMusic courtesy: Lucien ByfieldtImage courtesy: Alfa Romeo Racing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 11, 2021 • 37min
Why Testing Is Gonna Be Fun: F1 2021 Pre-Season
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) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Soumil Aroraand Kunal Shah Lucien ByfieldtMusic courtesy: Image courtesy: Mercedes AMG Petronas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 8, 2021 • 11min
Haas: If F1 Teams Were A Stock (Buy, Sell Or Hold?)
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) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Soumil Aroraand Kunal Shah Lucien ByfieldtMusic courtesy: Image courtesy: Haas F1 Team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 5, 2021 • 10min
Mclaren: If F1 Teams Were A Stock (Buy, Sell Or Hold?)
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) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Soumil Aroraand Kunal Shah Lucien ByfieldtMusic courtesy: Image courtesy: Mclaren Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 3, 2021 • 9min
Williams: If F1 Teams Were A Stock (Buy, Sell Or Hold?)
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) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Soumil Aroraand Kunal Shah Lucien ByfieldtMusic courtesy: Image courtesy: Mercedes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 1, 2021 • 12min
Mercedes: If F1 Teams Were A Stock (Buy, Sell Or Hold?)
- 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) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Soumil Aroraand Kunal Shah Lucien ByfieldtMusic courtesy: Image courtesy: Mercedes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 17, 2021 • 24min
Mclaren: A Motorsport Superbrand In The Making
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) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah Lucien ByfieldtMusic courtesy: Image courtesy: Mclaren Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 10, 2021 • 33min
F1 2021-30: Crystal Gazing Into The New Decade
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) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah Lucien ByfieldtMusic courtesy: Image courtesy: Formula 1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 1, 2021 • 51min
Expectations For Teams In One Word: 2021 F1 Season
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 Tune in! (Season 2021, Episode 02) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Soumil Arora, Abhishek Takle and Kunal Shah Lucien ByfieldtMusic courtesy: Image courtesy: Mercedes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 27, 2021 • 1min
Season 2021 Trailer
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. Subscribe to join the action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


