Inside Line F1 Podcast

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) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Soumil Arora (https://twitter.com/iamsoumilaroraa) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://lucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com/) Image: Ferrari Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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) Follow our hosts on Twitter: William Ponissi (https://twitter.com/WillPonissi) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://lucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Soumil Arora (https://twitter.com/iamsoumilaroraa) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://lucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com/) Image: Mercedes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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) , Soumil Arora (https://twitter.com/iamsoumilaroraa) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://lucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com/) Image courtesy: Mercedes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? 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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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: Sauber Motorsport / Alfa Romeo Racing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices