Inside Line F1 Podcast

Happy New Year! But of course, we have to wait a few months before wishing each other a happy new season! 

Announcement - we're planning our first offline meet-up in Mumbai on 15th January. (More details to follow on our socials)

We start 2023 with one of our best episodes - yes, it's a re-visit from when the legendary broadcaster and award-winning journalist Peter Windsor was a guest on our show. 

Tune in to hear Peter narrate stories about the still-born USF1 Team, F1 in America & driver shoot-outs. Are they really a good way to assess driver talent? And why the current driver academies are in a serious need of a revamp. 

(Season 2023, Episode 01)

Follow our host on Twitter: Soumil Arora

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This is probably our final episode of 2022 - and it's a re-run of our most-popular episode from the Force India F1 Team stories. In this episode, Soumil Arora hosts former Force India F1 Team members, Ravikant Sabnavis and Kunal Shah (yes, he's also one of our co-hosts), to share interesting stories of their time with the team.

In this episode, the duo share how the Force India F1 Team discussed interest in hiring the legendary Adrian Newey, how Vijay Mallya wasn't the first owner of choice & how another popular Indian Motorsport figure let the opportunity to own the Silverstone-based team go by. Tune in!

(Season 2022, Episode 74)

Follow our hosts on Twitter: Kunal Shah & Soumil Arora

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'Lucky' is easily one of the most-awaited Motorsport series in Formula 1's ongoing winter break. Directed by award-winner Manish Pandey (of 'Senna' fame), Lucky is narrated by Formula 1's original Ringmaster & Wizard of Oz, Bernie Ecclestone.

In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Manish Pandey (who also wrote-produced 'Senna') shares behind-the-scenes moments from Lucky - how it was to work with Bernie Ecclestone, why the show is called 'Lucky', why Formula 1 fans (new and old!) should look forward to his upcoming production that will premiere on 27th December across various markets...and more.

This episode left us with goosebumps & excitement as we countdown to the 27th...

Tune in!

(Season 2022, Episode 73)

Follow our hosts on Twitter: Soumil Arora

Image courtesy: Lucky TV Series

Our most-awaited, funniest and wittiest episode of the year - the Inside Line F1 Parody Awards. This is the 10th edition of the Inside Line F1 Parody Awards, where 'winner is never who you think it is'.

The trio, Soumil, @f1statsguru (aka Sundaram) and Kunal get together to bring to you this hour-long special that captures some of the best, almost forgotten & most-cherished moments from the 2022 Formula 1 season.

Race of the Year, Driver of the Year - and the usual categories feature in the Inside Line F1 Parody Awards. But there's also the Prediction of the Year, Strategy of the Year, Moment of the Year and several more serious categories with humourous winners. Tune in & enjoy the banter!

(Season 2022, Episode 72)

Follow our hosts on Twitter: Soumil Arora, Sundaram Ramaswami and Kunal Shah

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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 'dummy pit stop' a bit too much?

Could Max Verstappen have slowed down Charles Leclerc as Sergio Perez chased him down in the closing stages of the 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix?

Of course, Verstappen shrugged off such as a suggestion as not 'fair racing'

Aston Martin - Alfa Romeo being for 55 points while Fernando having the most-Alonso-esque end to his third stint with 'Team Enstone'. 

In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil, @f1statsguru (aka Sundaram) and Kunal share banter from the final race of the season. 

Tune in!

(Season 2022, Episode 71)

Follow our hosts on Twitter: Soumil Arora, Sundaram Ramaswami and Kunal Shah

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Four Formula 1 drivers will have a farewell race this weekend at the 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - but we hope that at least three of them have a chance to return to Formula 1 in the near future.

Sorry, Nicholas Latifi, but it's tough to add you to that list (unless you send a few million $$$ to our account!).

Soumil, @f1statsguru aka Sundaram and Kunal bring to you the 2022 Abu Dhabi GP preview episode on the Inside Line F1 Podcast. 

Yes, battle for P2 - between Ferrari and Mercedes & between Charles Leclerc & Sergio Perez will be the talking point. As will be the battle between Aston Martin-Alfa Romeo, Haas-AlphaTauri and of course, Alpine-Mclaren.

Irrespective of who you are cheering for, enjoy the last race of the 2022 Formula 1 season. You will miss the sport in the off-season, take our word for it.

Tune in!

(Season 2022, Episode 70)

Follow our hosts on Twitter: Soumil Arora, Sundaram Ramaswami and Kunal Shah

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Why, Max Verstappen, why? The two-time World Champion let go of the 'cheapest' way to secure Sergio Perez's loyalty at the 2022 Sao Paulo GP or the 2022 Brazilian GP (whatever you want to call it!).

And then of course, we had a Verstappen vs. Lewis Hamilton on-track, that cost both teams a bit of body work. Fernando Alonso's fightback, Ferrari's inters for Charles Leclerc and refusal to swap places with Carlos Sainz, the team-mate battles, Yuki Tsunoda being 'forgotten' by Race Control, Lando Norris' illness, Mclaren's double DNF, Kevin Magnussen's pole and more.

(Season 2022, Episode 69)

Follow our hosts on Twitter: Soumil Arora, Sundaram Ramaswami and Kunal Shah

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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 citizenship of Brazil - a heart-warming gesture, to say the least.

For our regulars, you already know that we will be hosting this season's final live race watchalong for this weekend's race. The super host and pundit will the legendary Peter Windsor. The event is FREE and open to all fans! 

Join our race watchalong sessions with the award-winning journalist & team manager (Williams & Ferrari), Peter Windsor. 

On the live stream, you can discuss with Peter & our hosts various race-related topics - performances, insights & more. Join us to enhance your real-time race viewing experience!

Get your FREE access pass for our race watchalong session with Peter Windsor on Paytm Insider.

In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil, @f1statsguru & Kunal preview the 2022 Sao Paolo Grand Prix. We expect 'altitude' and 'elevation changes' to the buzzwords this weekend. And of course, a driver or three might compare racing at Interlagos to racing at a go-kart circuit!

And of course, we've got two races this weekend - Will Max Verstappen win them both? Or will altitude bring Mercedes into play again? They've been tantalisingly close to a race win in the last two Grand Prix weekends. Will Ferrari continue to struggle? Tune in!

(Season 2022, Episode 68)

Follow our hosts on Twitter: Soumil Arora, Sundaram Ramaswami and Kunal Shah

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Peter Windsor is back on the Inside Line F1 Podcast. In this episode, Peter shares some of his favourite memories from Formula 1's time in Brazil. 

"Without Emerson Fittipaldi, we wouldn't have had an Ayrton Senna or Nelson Piquet," says Peter. This episode is a must-listen; co-hosted by Soumil Arora.

Join our race watchalong sessions with the award-winning journalist & team manager (Williams & Ferrari), Peter Windsor. 

On the live stream, you can discuss with Peter & our hosts various race-related topics - performances, insights & more. Join us to enhance your real-time race viewing experience!

Get your FREE access pass for our race watchalong session with Peter Windsor on Paytm Insider.

(Season 2022, Episode 67)

Follow our hosts on Twitter: Peter Windsor & Soumil Arora

Image courtesy: Mclaren

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 the award-winning journalist & team manager (Williams & Ferrari), Peter Windsor. 

On the live stream, you can discuss with Peter & our hosts various race-related topics - performances, insights & more. Join us to enhance your real-time race viewing experience!

Get your FREE access pass for our race watchalong session with Peter Windsor on Paytm Insider.

In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal discuss tyre strategies - because that's what kept us all on the edge of our seats (well, mostly) through the 71-lap race. After all, strategy is what cost Mercedes a race win & gave Daniel Ricciardo the opportunity to showcase some of his missing performances.

But what about Ferrari? They didn't have the pace to showcase any strategy masterclass (or mistakes!). And finally, what can be said about Fernando Alonso's ill-luck. Tune in!

(Season 2022, Episode 66)

Follow our hosts on Twitter: Soumil Arora, Sundaram Ramaswami and Kunal Shah

Image courtesy: Red Bull Content Pool

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