Inside Line F1 Podcast

If it comes to it, will Red Bull Racing actually ask Sergio Perez to move over and hand the win to Max Verstappen? Will the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez continue to be a 'Red Bull track' or will we continue to buck the trend of certain circuits favouring one of the two title-battling teams? 

And of course, it's the start of the final triple header of the 2021 Formula 1 Season. But this one's much different than most other triple headers Formula 1 has experienced. 

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In this Pits to Podium segment of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal share story lines to watch the 2021 Mexico Grand Prix for. Sergio Perez, altitude and cooling will be the buzzwords. Are Ferrari and Alpine the dark horses? 

In the Drivers' Championship battle, there are about 80 points up for grabs and the pressure will be felt not just on the two title protagonists but also on the guys on the pit wall, the pit crew and more. After all, a tyre strategy error or even a slow stop could have a significant blow in their driver's title hopes. 

But of course, the one thing that Mexico will deliver is a legion of fans that are very passionate about Formula 1 and Sergio Perez! Tune in!

(Season 2021, Episode 67)

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How exactly do you think the Alonso-FIA saga is going to conclude? To be frank, Alonso is doing what every Formula 1 fan wants to do - get the FIA to be consistent in their penalties. 

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In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal discuss the ongoing battle between Alonso and the FIA. Is the lack of a proper on-track fight one of the reasons why Alonso is battling with the FIA? Let's remember, Alonso has had his run-ins with pretty much every major Formula 1 team - Ferrari, Honda, Mclaren and Mercedes. Is the FIA his next target? 

From where Soumil sits, he thinks it's a case of 'Fernando is smarter than you' scenario. The former double World Champion is truly pushing the FIA to become consistent in their rule application. On the other hand, Kunal dips into his experience as a competitive sailor and asks if the 'water at the mark' rule from the sport of Sailing could be tweaked for implementation in the world of Motorsport? Tune in!

(Season 2021, Episode 66)

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What a weekend it was at the Circuit of the Americas. Formula 1 celebrated being in America just as much America celebrated hosting a Formula 1 Grand Prix after a two year gap. 

Max Verstappen drove a Hamilton-esque race to win the 2021 United States GP. In fact, almost everyone believed that Hamilton would make a late-race lunge to grab the lead of the race from Verstappen. 

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In this Pits to Podium segment of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal continue the celebrations that were at COTA. They often say that Formula 1 is a high-speed game of chess & the 2021 United States GP was testimony to that. Red Bull Racing's aggressive strategy saw Lewis Hamilton-Mercedes lose the race despite leading in the early stages. In fact, what could have Mercedes done to help Hamilton win? 

Sergio Perez's win despite a drinks system issue, the Mclaren-Ferrari battle and Fernando Alonso's ongoing battle with the FIA. Tune in to re-live some of the most-fascinating stories and talking points from the 2021 United States GP. 

(Season 2021, Episode 65)

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Max Verstappen is on pole (surprised!?), but does Lewis Hamilton have the pace to challenge him for the race win in today's 2021 United States GP? The heat will continue to be a factor in today's race & in this episode, Soumil and Kunal discuss race strategy options. And will it be a case of two Red Bulls vs. Hamilton's lone Mercedes at the front? Can Ferrari and Mclaren be in the mix? Their gaps to the top-2 indicate that they will create strategy headaches throughout the race. 

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And of course, who was your star in yesterday's qualifying? Why did Carlos Sainz Jr. and Yuki Tsunoda use the soft tyre in Q2 thereby committing to starting the race on that compound? What's the time loss in the pit lane under Green Flag conditions and if there's a SC / VSC during the race? And what's the optimal strategy, a one-stopper or a two-stopper? Tune in!

(Season 2021, Episode 64)

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It's time for the 2021 United States Grand Prix! After two feature episodes earlier in the week (one with Bob Varsha, the 'Voice of F1 in America'), Soumil and Kunal are back with the race preview episode. What are the '5 things to watch for' this weekend?

And remember, it's Liberty Media's home race! 

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In this Pits to Podium segment of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, the duo discuss the Hamilton-Verstappen rivalry and if Bottas-Perez will continue to interfere in the title battle for the 2021 Formula 1 season. But of course, will Red Bull Racing have reduced their performance deficit to Mercedes after Turkey? 

Did you know? Ferrari-Mclaren are over 100 points clear to AlphaTauri in 5th place. Pierre Gasly is yet to finish higher than P12 at the Circuit of the Americas & of course, Sebastian Vettel has failed to score a point since the 2021 Belgian Grand Prix. 

And of course, look out for the A-list celebrities & the NBA Legends brace the Formula 1 paddock this weekend. It's gonna be an entertaining one, this one - this episode and then the 2021 United States Grand Prix! 😉 Tune in!

(Season 2021, Episode 63)

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In the build-up to this weekend's 2021 United States Grand Prix, we promise you that the 60 mins you will invest listening to this episode will probably the best-ever! After all, we have the legendary Bob Varsha joining us on the Inside Line F1 Podcast. Yes, it is 'Mr. Voice of Formula 1 in America' himself! 😍

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In this episode, Bob shares his journey as a TV broadcaster & how he embarked on it by chance! He reminisces the various races Formula 1 has hosted in America over the years and explains with insights why the United States of America has always been a big prize to catch for Formula 1.

And of course, he ponders over the several false starts that Formula 1 has made over the years and discusses the much-hyped project - the US F1 Team. But what could the future hold for Formula 1 in America? Has Liberty Media seemingly cracked the code? Will the increase in American involvement in the sport add fuel to an already exploding market? Andretti-Sauber & Colton Herta - the two strong rumours doing the rounds these days. 

Bob shares his views on the battle between Max Verstappen & Lewis Hamilton while also looking back at his fond memories with Ayrton Senna, Michael Schumacher, Sebastian Vettel and others. When asked his 'best driver to interact with', Bob promptly chose Rubens Barrichello over all others. There's also talk about Juan Pablo Montoya, the last driver to succeed in races on both sides of the pond! And finally, Bob shares an advice or two for budding sports broadcasters & commentators. 

There are a lot of insights, experiences, anecdotes and memories packed in these 60 mins. Tune in!

(Season 2021, Episode 62)

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Formula 1 sets foot in America this week and we're celebrating! Here's a look at a new program for the coming week: (mark your calendars!) 

1. 18.10 (Monday): F1 in America - When A Blue Ferrari Raced & Other Stories
2. 20.10 (Wednesday): Bob Varsha Joins Us On The Inside Line F1 Podcast
3. 22.10 (Friday): 5 Reasons To Watch The 2021 US Grand Prix
4. 24.10 (Sunday): Race Strategy Preview

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in this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal discuss some of the memorable, heroic and controversial races that America hosted in Formula 1 history. Remember when Ferrari raced a blue-and-white car instead of the scarlet red? In fact, remember when Ferrari skipped racing in the USA in the early 60s?

What about the race in Dallas ('84) when the tarmac came loose? Do you remember the Parking Lot Grand Prix that was hosted by the Caesar Palace hotel in Las Vegas? And of course, the Grand Prix in 2005 at Indianapolis - the race that everyone wants to forget! The race that almost no one will forget - the 2018 United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas? Tune in! 

(Season 2021, Episode 61)

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Whoever founded the 'World Porridge Day' couldn't have asked for a better tribute than Valtteri Bottas scoring his first win of the season at the 2021 Turkish Grand Prix. The Finn inherited pole position on Saturday & then drove a controlled race to finish ahead of the Red Bulls of Max Verstappen & Sergio Perez. 

In this Pits to Podium segment of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal discuss the damp-but-boring race at the Istanbul Park Circuit.

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In this episode - why was the circuit not drying up despite no rainfall for most of the race? Is the Pirelli intermediate a racing tyre? Should Mercedes have taken Lewis Hamilton's power unit-induced grid penalty at another race? And of course, should Mercedes have opted for the '0-stopper' strategy for their reigning World Champion?

Should Red Bull Racing be pleased with a double podium finish? Mclaren lost a bit of ground to Ferrari - Leclerc's missed podium and Sainz's brilliant recovery drive. The surprising part was that the race saw now SC / VSC despite being held in damp conditions and despite an on-track battle between the two Haas drivers. Tune in! 

(Season 2021, Episode 60)

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Yes, you read that correct. In our view, Lando Norris made the correct call. He decided to back his gut & stay out. But of course, it was the wrong call but let's not slay the driver for doing what we all inevitably do - back our gut. 😎 

Lewis Hamilton finally won his 100th - and did so in epic style. He drove to the strategy Mercedes had for him, one of his inane talents. Now whether you like Hamilton & his records or not, you witnessed history in the making at the 2021 Russian Grand Prix. 

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In this Pits to Podium segment of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal re-live the epic, entertaining and Shakespearean race that was - the 2021 Russian Grand Prix. Carlos Sainz Jr.'s attacking opening laps, Norris' early race lead, the late-race rain, the gambles that worked - and ones that didn't, Verstappen's surprise P2, Mercedes' tactical penalty for Bottas, Alonso-magic and more. Tune in!

(Season 2021, Episode 59)

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Max Verstappen's 4th power unit-inflicted penalty might rob us of a wheel-to-wheel battle (or another crash!) between him & Lewis Hamilton in Sochi, but there's still a lot to look forward to in the Russian Grand Prix. 

For starters, it's Nikita Mazepin's first-ever home Grand Prix. Let's see what he makes of it here!

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In this Pits to Podium segment of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal preview the 2021 Russian Grand Prix. Did you know that this is the first time in 2021 when both Formula 2 and Formula 3 are held on the same weekend as Formula 1? You need to tune in to hear why it's kind-of a big deal! 

Will VTB dominate the VTB Russian Grand Prix?🤣 Can Mclaren-Ricciardo do good with their momentum from Monza? Will Perez play a larger role this weekend than giving a tow to Verstappen? Lots of stories to look forward to this weekend, tune in! 

(Season 2021, Episode 58)

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