Inside Line F1 Podcast

'F1 Explained' is a new series on the Inside Line F1 Podcast that will re-visit some of the most-basic questions, rules & history on the sport of Formula 1.

This series will be hosted by Mithila & the segments will be presented by Aditya Bhat, the creator of the @bhat.tech on Instagram.

Amidst our regular race coverage schedule, when will 'F1 Explained' air on the Inside Line F1 Podcast?

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Whenever there's a fortnight-long gap between races, we will be there with a new episode of the 'F1 Explained' series. The first episode of the series answers the question - what is F1 and how did it all begin?

We're experimenting new content formats to cater to the new fans & build a bridge with us old timers. Let's know how you like (or don't?) our series & if there is a specific topic you want us to cover. 

Next episode - between the Austrian & French Grands Prix

(Season 2022, Episode 37)

Follow our hosts: Mithila Mehta & Aditya Bhat

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We won't lie - we had high expectations from Fernando Alonso who started the 2022 Canadian Grand Prix from the front row. And we know that we were not alone. 

We expected the former World Champion to make life difficult for Max Verstappen at the start and on the opening lap. But what a damp squib that turned out to be!

However, that didn't deter Formula 1 from delivering a nail-biting race at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal.

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FIA-accredited Formula 1 journalist Abhishek Takle joins Soumil and Kunal to review the 2022 Canadian Grand Prix. Why was Carlos Sainz unable to overtake Max Verstappen? Could Alpine have had a better strategy for Fernando Alonso? Would on-time pit stops have helped Charles Leclerc & Mclaren's fortunes? 

Did you know: Mclaren have failed to score in the Canadian Grand Prix since 2014! As always, @f1statsguru (aka Sundaram) delivers mind-boggling stats in his segment.

There's a lot more in this near-hour long episode. Tune in & happy listening!

(Season 2022, Episode 36)

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

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Yes, our 2022 Canadian Grand Prix Preview is 'liked by Pierre Gasly'! After all, we too want to be a part of the ongoing memes.

But on a more serious note, here's our 2022 Canadian Grand Prix preview.

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Will another street circuit bother Mercedes' porpoising / bottoming issues? Will Nicholas Latifi's last Formula 1 race be his race at home? There's a stats preview by @f1statsguru aka Sundaram and Aditya Bhat explains the penalty-strategy options for Ferrari given their recent power unit issues.

And of course, will Red Bull score their 6th consecutive race win of the season?

(Season 2022, Episode 35)

Follow our hosts: Sundaram Ramaswami, Aditya Bhat, Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah

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The 2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix was dramatic - but it didn't offer the kind of drama we normally associate with the Baku City Circuit. High speed battles, overtakes and so on. 

The highlight of the race was Ferrari's double DNF (their first since 2020) followed by most retirements by Ferrari-powered teams. After starting the season strongly, the Scuderia now trail Red Bull Racing by 80 points in the Constructors' Championship. 

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In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal review the 2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix; a race that wasn't as Baku-esque as we would've hoped. Red Bull was in such control over the race that Max Verstappen and his race engineer were discussing how slow they could drive to the finish line.

@F1StatsGuru aka Sundaram does his thing too - mind-boggling stats that defined the 2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

"The Monegasque has taken pole in each of the last four races but has failed to win any of them. The last driver to do so was Juan Pablo Montoya for Williams in 2002"

But how did Sergio Perez lose the lead after snatching it at the start from Charles Leclerc? It was a race of tyre strategy - Ferrari opting to pit under VSC (courtesy: Caros Sainz) while Red Bull opting to stay out.

Also, Mclaren's team orders, Mercedes' porpoising, AlphaTauri's recovery, Sebastian Vettel's rallying ways to his season's best finish & more.

(Season 2022, Episode 34)

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

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Monaco, but with a long straight; a mix of Monaco and Monza - call it what you may, the Baku City Circuit is a model street circuit. It's how street circuits should be...apart from Monaco.

In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal preview the 2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. @f1statsguru aka Sundaram has his stats preview segment while Aditya Bhat (@bhat.tech) explains the challenges of the 'castle section' at Baku.

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Could Sergio Perez do a double-double in Baku? Do we know which car is quicker - Ferrari or Red Bull Racing? If Ferrari have the car to challenge for the world title, do they have the team in place? Is this the most-likely race to have the unlikely podium trio? Will the 'porpoising' return for Mercedes & other teams on the long-straight of Baku?

And of course, what makes Baku so special? Soumil and Kunal shares some of their favourite Baku moments; the race hasn't been around for that long, but it has already offered us plenty of memorable moments on-track.

Tune in!

(Season 2022, Episode 33)

Follow our hosts: Sundaram Ramaswami, Aditya Bhat, Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah

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Let alone Mclaren, will Daniel Ricciardo have a future in Formula 1? The awesome Australian is currently experiencing a low almost no one expected after his star signing at Mclaren from 2021.

As Soumil points out, history has shown that such drastic career lows have often seen great talents bow out of Formula 1 - Damon Hill-Jordan, Juan Pablo Montoya-Mclaren and Jacques Villeneuve-BMW to name a few.

Can Daniel Ricciardo recover?

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In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, @f1statsguru aka Sundaram joins Soumil & Kunal to highlight stats-facts from Ricciardo's journey at Mclaren. As you will hear, it's as though Ricciardo never really arrived at Mclaren in 2021.

After a tough 2021, the expectation was that the rules refresh would work in Ricciardo's favour. However, the Aussie missed vital pre-season testing due to COVID-19 and has scored less than a fourth of his team-mate Lando Norris' points after the first seven races of the season.

Ricciardo's non-performance is not only costing points (and money) to Mclaren but is it also slowing their developmental curve? Amidst Ricciardo's struggles, Zak Brown's public comments come as a surprise. But are they to pressure the Aussie into performing or are they to prepare the media for his sacking? In terms of 'exit clauses', does Ricciardo hold the key to his future or can Mclaren be the first to pull the plug?

Lots to ponder in the months ahead for Daniel Ricciardo, his legion of fans & Mclaren. There's another Australia in Oscar Piastri waiting in the wings as are the two American drivers - Colton Herta & Patricio O'ward. And of course, Pierre Gasly as well.

What do you think will be Daniel Ricciardo's future in Formula 1? Write to us via our Instagram page.

(Season 2022, Episode 32)

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

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Sleep fitness in Formula 1 - that's what Eight Sleep is powering for the Mercedes Formula 1 Team. 

In Formula 1, 'track to road' technology transfer is a common term. But what Eight Sleep is doing is the reverse - using consumer-led wearable technology to help increase the performance of the reigning Formula 1 World Champion team. 

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in this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Matteo Franceschetti, the Co-Founder & CEO of Eight Sleep and a very passionate Formula 1 fan, joins Soumil and Kunal to talk about sleep fitness, how his products are built by Formula 1 engineers, the partnership with Mercedes & experiencing the crazy Miami & Monaco Grands Prix first hand! 

(Season 2022, Episode 31)

Follow our hosts: Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah

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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 Podcast, along with the stats review segment by @f1statsguru aka Sundaram. 

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Did Sergio Perez win the 2022 Monaco Grand Prix? Or did Ferrari lose it for Charles Leclerc? What could Ferrari have done differently to convert Leclerc's splendid pole position into a victory - his first at home?

Carlos Sainz's defiance of Ferrari's strategy, Williams' drivers hampering the progress of both Ferrari drivers, George Russell's continued top-5 finish trend, Lewis Hamilton in an Alpine sandwich & finally, the nearing of the end of Daniel Ricciardo's career in Formula 1?

Tune in!

(Season 2022, Episode 30)

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

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It's time for the 2022 Monaco Grand Prix and we tell you just why all of Formula 1 is excited...including us! For starters, a lot of drivers call Monaco 'home'. They will walk to their race cars from their living rooms, just as us mortals do. 

But there's more to excite about Monaco, the 'Crown Jewel' of Motorsport. The history is represents & the challenges it offers to teams-drivers alike.

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In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal preview the 2022 Monaco Grand Prix along with Sundaram '@f1statsguru' Ramaswami who shares fascinating stats and facts about Monaco.

Debuting on the Inside Line F1 Podcast from this race onward is Aditya Bhat with his 'F1 Tech Explained' segment. He explains the challenges the teams face with regards to steering setup given the tight-twisty nature of the circuit.

Additionally, the teams will face a challenge on-track and off it. Logistics, car setup, race strategy & others.

As for the drivers, racing those magnificent and super-quick beasts around the streets of Monaco will tax them mentally & physically; as Sebastian Vettel said, "This will be a physical Grand Prix where drivers will hustle the cars."

And lastly, will Charles Leclerc's Monaco curse continue? The Ferrari driver is yet to finish a race at home! 

Tune in!

(Season 2022, Episode 28)

Follow our hosts: Sundaram Ramaswami, Aditya Bhat, Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah

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The 2022 Spanish GP was a very un-Spanish GP-like! The race had it all in the mix - strategy, reliability & on-track battles. It was a highly-entertaining race, wasn't it?

Max Verstappen won at the Circuit de Catalunya-Barcelona, registering a hat-trick of race wins in 2022. But did he win a race that Sergio Perez should've won? 

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Would Carlos Sainz be ruing yet another missed opportunity? We reckon he could've won his maiden Formula 1 race at home! Was Lewis Hamilton's heroic charge to 5th dampened by his early-race message asking the team to retire his Mercedes? And what about George Russell? He's finished 100% of all the laps in 2022 & the only driver to have scored top-5 finishes in all races.

In this 2022 Spanish GP review on the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal also discuss if the pecking order has changed thanks to the multiple upgrades brought by the teams (barring Haas). 

Above all else, the Verstappen-Russell duel made a strong case against the DRS and also one strongly in favour of the 2022 regulations - if they can follow each other in Barcelona, they should be able to follow at most circuits on the calendar.

There's a stats review segment by Sundaram aka @f1statsguru & then a mid-field round-up. Norris' tonsilitis , Aston Martin's 'green Red Bull' & more. 

Tune in!

(Season 2022, Episode 28)

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

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