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 Fo... more

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August 03, 2025 Lando Norris, the slower McLaren driver won at the Hungaroring | F1 2025 #HungarianGP Post-Race Show
Oscar Piastri has lost two race wins to Lando Norris purely on luck! First, Silverstone, and second was today in Hungary.
We predicted this "race strategy situation" in our race preview. The second McLaren (Norris, in this case) on the road would get the favoured tyre strategy in the race while the first McLaren (Piastri, in this case) would go chase Charles Leclerc for the race win.
Was McLaren fair with their drivers who are the only two contenders for the Drivers' Championship in 2025? Did McLaren favour one driver or the other in the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix? Or did they maximise the team's result of a 1-2 finish irrespective of which driver finished first? And finally, was Norris a lucky winner of the Hungarian Grand Prix, a race where was the "slower" of the two McLarens and was in fact overtaken by two other cars (George Russell & Fernando Alonso) at the race start? Btw, Norris was very lucky that Alonso chose to not battle with him when the DRS was enabled.
Why?
Alonso, who was also on the one-stop, was the thorn in everyone else's race strategy. He executed a "Monaco-style" strategy at the Hungaroring (also known as "Monaco without the walls"). He bunched up the field and messed up tyre strategy for the other midfielders. Fair play to Aston Martin & Alonso who scored the team's best result of the season and maximised their points to jump two spots in the Constructors' Championship.
Finally, Charles Leclerc revealed that the mysterious issue that he faced in the race wasn't the "front wing" adjustment at his pit stop, but in fact, an issue with his chassis that compromised his pace. Leclerc continued to not add to his already embarrassing "pole to win" conversion rate in Formula 1. Lewis Hamilton, on the other hand, had another race to forget. He was one of those who was done in by Alonso's "slow pace" to finish 5th strategy.
Sauber's Gabriel Bortoleto impressed throughout the weekend and was the "Driver of the Day". As the summer break looms upon us, the question is whether Lando Norris will be comfortable knowing that he's brought the gap down to just 9 points, or whether he will know at the back of his head that Oscar Piastri would've actually been further ahead in the title battle if he was a tad bit luckier in two races - Silverstone and Hungary.
Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah discuss the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix and how it all played out in strategy.
#F1 #F12025 #HungarianGP

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August 02, 2025 Charles Leclerc grabs pole, Lewis Hamilton grabs headlines | F1 2025 #HungarianGP Qualifying Show
Charles Leclerc grabbed a surprise pole position, his first of the 2025 Formula season, at the Hungaroring. But does he have the pace to win the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix against the mighty McLarens?
On the contrary, does McLaren have a pace advantage that allows them to overtake Leclerc around a circuit that's famously known as "Monaco without the walls".
How did McLaren lose their competitive advantage in the qualifying hour? What transpired in Q3 that brought Leclerc & Ferrari into play? And of course, why did Lewis Hamilton say he's "useless" and that Ferrari need a change in driver?
Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen's magic saw him in Q3, but qualify behind a Sauber! Gabriel Bortoleto continued to impress with yet another Q3 session, while his team-mate and "Mr. Saturday" Nico Hulkenberg is now tied with Lance Stroll with the maximum Q1 exits in 2025.
Is Aston Martin's pace for real, and if so, where did it come from? A double points finish in the race will propel them in tight the Constructors' Championship battle.
Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah discuss the Qualifying session from the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix and look forward to the race & tyre strategy options for Sunday's race.
#F1 #F12025 #HungarianGP

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August 01, 2025 Max Verstappen puts Mercedes rumours to bed...for now, Alonso misses FP1 | F1 2025 #HungarianGP
Max Verstappen has confirmed he'll stay with Red Bull for 2026 — but is the story really over? As rumors of a secret Toto‑Max meeting swirl, we preview the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix and the big narratives around F1's summer chaos.
Inside this episode:
🏎️ Verstappen’s big decision: trust or bluff?
🏎️ What Cadillac’s signing of Sergio Perez means for 2026
🏎️ Are Ferrari’s new upgrades finally working?
🏎️ McLaren’s internal title fight heats up
🏎️ Will Williams and Haas sneak a podium in Budapest?
Soumil Arora, Kunal Shah, and Sundaram Ramaswami break it all down on the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
🟠 Listen. Learn. Debate.
📍Chapters:
00:00 - 01:11: Cadillac signs Sergio Perez – why it matters
01:11 - 04:25: The hunt for Cadillac’s second driver
04:25 - 07:58: Toto + Max meeting in Sardinia – real or planted?
07:58 - 10:24: Is Verstappen bluffing? Why the Mercedes link still lingers
10:24 - 13:30: The Red Bull power shift after Horner’s exit
13:30 - 16:02: Can McLaren keep dominating into Hungary?
16:02 - 18:44: Ferrari’s upgrades – a turning point or another false dawn?
18:44 - 21:09: Mercedes’ struggles – Antonelli’s rookie wall
21:09 - 23:12: Williams and Haas – dark horses in Hungary?
23:12 - 26:33: Hungarian GP – tyre strategy, track evolution, and weather
26:33 - 30:29: Top 3 team predictions for Hungary
30:29 - 33:45: Underrated driver picks for the weekend
33:45 - 36:20: Will Hungary spice up the silly season?
36:20 - 38:45: Final thoughts – what to watch out for
#F1 #F12025 #HungarianGP #MaxVerstappen #F1Podcast #McLaren #CadillacF1 #SillySeason

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July 27, 2025 Oscar Piastri's gutsy moves humble Lando Norris at Spa | F1 2025 #BelgianGP Post Race Show
We are back with our post-race LIVE show and we have the full house today! Join Kunal Shah, Soumil Arora, AND Sundaram Ramaswami (finally, back!) on the Inside Line #F1 Podcast.
The weather didn't disappoint, but the race gave us some great insights.Key talking points from the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix:- Oscar Piastri's bold & decisive move on Lando Norris at the Safety Car restart. It gave him the lead, yes, but crucially, it gave him priority in the pit stops, and that won him the race- The medium or the hard, which was the correct tyre for the race? There's an insight into McLaren's tyre strategy approach from this race weekend. How was Norris allowed to take the hard while Piastri chose the medium? - We discuss some of the best and often-missed post-race radio reactions from the F1 drivers- Stats & other race incidents - Lewis Hamilton's big gamble on lap 11 that "won him big" in the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix. He finished 11 positions higher than from where he started- Sauber's points score with Gabriel Bortoleto, but it wouldn't have come without team orders & why did Nico Hulkenberg make a second stop whilst in the points?
#F1 #F12025 #BelgianGP #LewisHamilton #LandoNorris #OscarPiastri

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July 26, 2025 Hamilton shocks, Norris rocks | F1 2025 #BelgianGP Qualifying Show
Lando Norris stormed to pole at Spa — but Hamilton’s shock Q1 exit stole the headlines.
In this episode, we unpack the chaos of F1 2025 Belgian GP Qualifying.
From McLaren’s front-row lockout to Red Bull’s high-downforce gamble, we dig into every storyline — including Ferrari’s upgrade clicks, Racing Bulls’ Q3 surprise, and why Hamilton’s deleted lap might’ve just reset Ferrari’s hype train.
🎧 This is your one-stop, sharp-take podcast recap for a wild weekend at Spa!
Join Kunal Shah and Soumil Arora as they break down all the key moments from 2025 Belgian GP Sprint and Qualifying, LIVE on the Inside Line #F1 Podcast.
📍Chapters:
00:00 - 03:20: Intro & Recap of Sprint Drama
03:20 - 07:05: Hamilton Q1 Exit – What Went Wrong?
07:05 - 11:42: Norris vs Piastri – McLaren’s Front Row Lockout
11:42 - 15:55: Verstappen’s Setup Shift – Did Red Bull Blink?
15:55 - 20:04: Ferrari's Upgrade Impact & Leclerc’s Lap
20:04 - 24:20: Midfield Madness – Bearman, Bortoleto, Racing Bulls
24:20 - 28:44: Parc Fermé & Strategic Lookahead
28:44 - 33:12: Rain Forecast + Predictions for Race Day
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#F1 #F12025 #BelgianGP #LewisHamilton #LandoNorris

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July 26, 2025 Lando Norris SHOCKINGLY Responds to Oscar Piastri's Sprint Pole | Belgian GP Sprint Qualifying Show
Oscar Piastri stunned the Formula 1 paddock and Lando Norris by claiming Sprint pole with a staggering margin of 0.477 seconds over the rest of the field, but what happened next between him and Lando Norris is where things got really spicy.
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Sundaram Ramaswami and Kunal Shah break down the chaos of Sprint Qualifying at Spa:
🏎️ Piastri’s shock recovery from SQ2 elimination
🏎️ Norris’ confused reaction to the pace gap
🏎️ Mercedes' and Ferrari’s disaster weekends
🏎️ Rookie mistakes, upgrade effectiveness, and championship implications
🏎️ Is McLaren on the verge of a civil war, or is this just elite competition pushing its limits?
📍Chapters:
00:00 - 2:45: Oscar Piastri's 0.4s flex: How he nailed Sprint Quali
02:45 - 6:50: Norris’ reaction: Surprised? Confused? Under pressure?
06:50 - 10:00: Piastri vs Norris: What’s brewing inside McLaren?
10:00 - 14:35: Sprint Quali format chaos + tyre window pressure
14:35 - 18:20: Ferrari vs Mercedes: Upgrades that didn’t work
18:20 - 22:00: Haas and Alpine: Who actually overdelivered?
22:00 - 26:10: Rookie Rundown: Antonelli, Bearman, Colapinto
26:10 - 29:35: Strategy lens: FP1 to Sprint Quali momentum shifts
29:35 - 33:00: Red Bull: Verstappen’s grip issues, Tsunoda out
33:00 - 36:15: Crowd reactions, Paddock buzz, Piastri’s poise
36:15 - 38:45: What to expect in Sprint Race & Sunday fallout
📢 F1 journalists & bloggers — if you quote this interview, please credit: Inside Line F1 Podcast. Sharing is caring. So is attribution.
🔔 Subscribe for more post-session F1 breakdowns, mid-season drama, and team/driver analysis from the 2025 season!: https://rb.gy/cev1bw
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► Sundaram Ramaswami: https://www.instagram.com/f1statsguru/
► Kunal Shah: https://x.com/kunalashah

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July 19, 2025 F1 2026 Grid: Shocking Predictions You Need To Know!
What does your F1 2026 grid look like? Will Max Verstappen race for Mercedes, or will he stick to racing with Red Bull?
Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah predict the F1 2026 grid on the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
Should Max Verstappen leave Red Bull Racing, will another top driver be willing to take the risk to racing for the team while they're in their rebuilding phase? As one of our viewers put it, should Charles Leclerc go to Red Bull Racing?
McLaren & Ferrari might be the only two teams with the same line-up for F1 2026; could Nico Hulkenberg finally get a shot at a top team next season? Sergio Perez's return to Formula 1 with Cadillac seems almost certain, but could Mick Schumacher be his team-mate with an American racer as a third driver?
Valtteri Bottas may have two choices - Alpine and Cadillac, but if Carlos Sainz departs for Red Bull Racing in 2026, could Williams also be an option for Bottas?
The F1 2026 grid might get a complete shake-up because of Max Verstappen's possible move to Mercedes and the addition of 2 new seats to the grid via Cadillac.
(Season 2025, Episode 42)

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July 09, 2025 Red Bull Bombshell: Christian Horner Fired 🚨 Max Verstappen, what's next in F1 2025 & 2026?
Christian Horner is SACKED by Red Bull Racing! Kunal Shah & Soumil Arora go LIVE to unpack Max Verstappen’s next move, Mekies’ big job & Horner-to-Ferrari rumours in 15 power-packed minutes.
- What has actually happened? We pick the clues.
- What's next - for Red Bull Racing, Max Verstappen and Christian Horner? Also, what's next for Dr. Helmut Marko?
- Who is Laurent Mekies?

(Season 2025, Episode 41)

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July 06, 2025 FIA deserves an Oscar for that penalty, Lando Norris wins | F1 2025 British GP Race Review Show
Welcome to the post-race LIVE show. Needless to say that our heads are spinning after an epic British Grand Prix this Sunday at Silverstone.
A big win for Lando Norris, a small disappointment for Oscar Piastri, but a major milestone for Nico Hulkenberg and team Sauber. Let's go! Share you thoughts in the comments below.
Was Norris gifted a win by the FIA? How did Hulkenberg score his first podium - was it on merit?
Did we see an emotional Piastri for the first time when he shamelessly asked for a swap with Norris?
How did race tyre strategy unravel for Charles Leclerc & George Russell, also another retirement for Mercedes & Andrea Kimi Antonelli.
And finally, was the FIA fair in penalising Piastri? And did they discuss this with the drivers in the briefing before setting a new precedent in race penalties?
And for those who thought the Safety Car did more racing, in the first half of the race, boy did we get a show, including the position swaps by Lewis Hamilton.
Join Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah on the Inside Line #F1 Podcast.
(Season 2025, Episode 40)
#F1 #Formula1 #F12025 #BritishGP #MaxVerstappen #Silverstone
#F1 #Formula1 #BritishGP

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July 05, 2025 Max Verstappen does the talking...on-track | F1 2025 British GP Post-Qualifying Show
Max Verstappen chose to do his talking on-track yet again. He now has the maximum pole positions for any driver in 2025 - with four poles this season. In fact, he took pole in a low-downforce spec Red Bull Racing car, showing yet again that RBR-VER are always experimenting to beat the McLaren duo.
Ferrari's Friday pace faded away on Saturday...yet again. But both drivers made errors to miss out on a front row start and will only line-up on the third row. However, Qualifying for the 2025 British Grand Prix was fought between 4 drivers - Verstappen, Oscar Piastri, Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton. Oh yes, George Russell had an outside chance, one that he made for himself.
Let's see what Sunday's race has in store. For now, tune in to Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah's livestream for the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
(Season 2025, Episode 39)
#F1 #Formula1 #F12025 #BritishGP #MaxVerstappen #Silverstone

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