Inside Line F1 Podcast

HOLY WOW! That was an epic race on all counts. The start, opening lap, one-car restart, the 'what's actually happening in the race?' phase, Lewis Hamliton's undercuts-overtakes & then Fernando Alonso's brilliant defensive driving and team play. Was there a moment from the 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix that you did not enjoy? 

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In this Pits to Podium segment of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal re-live Esteban Ocon's win - something that we didn't see much of apart from a few onboard shots and the final celebrations. They also discuss - why did Hamilton not pit during the restart? Were teams-drivers permitted to discuss tyre changes during the restart? What if Carlos Sainz Jr. had pitted when Ferrari actually wanted him to pit? And of course, why could Sainz Jr. not pit despite knowing that Hamilton would pit? 

News of Sebastian Vettel's disqualification & Aston Martin Racing's appeal came through while recording this episode - so why exactly was Vettel disqualified? Why does the FIA require a fuel sample from all the competitors? There are several questions answered in this episode. And of course, Sundaram delivers his classic stats review. Tune in! 

(Season 2021, Episode 48)

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The Hungaroring is the perfect venue for the battle between Max Verstappen & Lewis Hamilton to resume. The circuit places emphasis on track position, has just about one overtaking spot & offers diverse race strategy options. Adding to Mercedes-Hamilton's momentum is the FIA's rejection of Red Bull Racing's request to review the infamous crash from the British GP. 

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In this race preview episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal look forward to the 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix. Red Bull Racing-Verstappen's fight back starts from Friday Free Practice given Honda's evaluation of VER's power unit that survived the crash at Copse in Silverstone. 

Apart from the VER-HAM battle, there's the mid-field battle between Ferrari & Mclaren to look forward to. Could 'Monaco without the walls', as the Hungaroring has been labeled over the years, bring Ferrari in the mix? And of course, this is the last race before the summer break and both Red Bull Racing & Mercedes have a vacant cockpit for 2022. There's a lot to look forward to in Hungary, tune in!

(Season 2021, Episode 47)

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How did you fall in love with Formula 1? Was it a controversy or a crash? Or was it the automobile brands that have been competing ever since? Or was it a driver or two or three that made you a fan of the sport? 

In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, RJ Rishi Kapoor joins Soumil and Kunal as we narrate the stories that made us fall in love with the sport of Formula 1. And of course, for our old timers, this episode is Rishi's homecoming of sorts. 

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1997 European GP, 2007 Brazilian GP, 1999 Malaysian GP, 2009 Formula 1 season and several more historical references as we discuss our best memories and stories that brought us closer to Formula 1. 

And of course, apart from the sporting reasons, there's the politics, technology and even the business of Formula 1 that has our interest. What piece of Formula 1 merchandise do you possess? And what about video games? Oh, this one's a fun episode. Tune in! 

We'd love to hear what made you fall in love with Formula 1. Write to us via our Facebook page. 

(Season 2021, Episode 46)

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Boy, oh, boy! It finally happened - a coming together of title rivals, Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton! Undeniably, one of the questions that's split the world of Formula 1 is - who was at fault? Was Verstappen too aggressive or was Hamilton too optimistic? Did Hamilton get carried away with the emotion of racing at home in front of the passionate British fans? 

But why can't we just classify it as a racing incident? Soumil and Kunal ponder further in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast. Sundaram chips in with his awe-inducing post-race stats review. 

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Frankly, we would've loved to move on after terming the Verstappen-Hamilton clash as a racing incident. But since the FIA found Hamilton guilty, were they too lenient with their penalty? Or are we just reacting to the outcome of the crash (VER had a heavy one that led to no points) and then the outcome of the penalty (HAM still won!)? Needless to say, but both drivers will battle smarter (or so we assume!) the next time the meet on-track & let's hope that happens for several seasons to come. And before we move on, a great race by Hamilton to overcome the penalty and still score a win. 

The VER-HAM incident showcased another very strong aspect of the sport - the teams lobbying the FIA to turn situations in their favour. Incredible behind-the-scenes radio exchanges between the FIA, Red Bull Racing and Ferrari. 

Lest we forget, there were 18 other races too. This episodes reviews the 2021 British Grand Prix - Fernando Alonso shining on Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Was Ferrari and Charles Leclerc's pace genuine? They led more laps of the race than Hamilton! Was heat the factor behind the slow pit-stops? Could Lando Norris have finished on the podium had it not been for a slow stop? What's with Valtteri Bottas' starts? And finally, when last did Sergio Perez make so many driver errors? Tune in! 

(Season 2021, Episode 45)

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Was Formula 1's first-ever F1 Sprint a success? If you're Fernando Alonso, it definitely was. But not so much if you're Sergio Perez or Carlos Sainz Jr. The 17-lap dash had it's ups-and-downs, just like a regular Grand Prix. 

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In this 'sprint episode' of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal review the first-ever F1 Sprint at the 2021 British Grand Prix. Max Verstappen's blazing brakes and rocket start, Lewis Hamilton's chase, Mclarens vs. Alonso, George Russell in the top-10 and more. Tune in! 

(Season 2021, Episode 44)

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Yes, the buzz for the 2021 British GP is the 'F1 Sprint' that will be hosted for the first time ever in the history of Formula 1. But let's not forget that in the Verstappen-Hamilton title battle, all eyes are now on Mercedes & the 'exciting' upgrade that they will bring to Hamilton's home race at Silverstone. 

So of course, can Mercedes bring it home for Lewis? 😎

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In this Pits to Podium segment of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal preview the 2021 British GP - Hamilton needs to strike back & what better place to do that than at home and in front of the passionate British fans. This race might also be the last of the sub-two second pit stops, so enjoy them as they come. As for the mid-field, does Lando Norris have as much support among the British fans as Hamilton, if not more? And what about George Russell!? 

As for 'F1 Sprint', Soumil hosts a solo session - explaining the schematics of the 'sprint qualifying race' that will be trialed this weekend. Look forward to that segment from 26:30. More than the sporting aspect, the F1 Sprint puts different sorts of pressures on teams for the 2021 British GP. For once, we will watch history being made! 

Tune in! 

(Season 2021, Episode 43)

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Audi or Porsche - which one of the VW brands could we expect to see in F1 2025? Will the units have more electric over ICE power? Will we see more teams joining the sport? Will Formula 1 continue to be 'road relevant'? Will we continue to see new experiments in the sporting format - reverse grids, maybe? 

And no, it's not early to talk about F1 2025 and there's a reason why! 

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In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, automotive journalist Rahul Kapoor joins Soumil and Kunal to discuss what 'formula' to expect in F1 2025. A merger between Formula E and Formula 1 might not be in the offing...not just yet! 

This episode has four parts - technical, sporting, talent & teams being the four areas of focus for F1 2025. will LAT, MAZ and STR continue racing in F1 2025? What about ALO - will he retire after he's swapped helmets with all drivers? The next generation of racers could include - Dennis Hauger, Theo Pourchaire & who else? 

Will the Mazepins have finally bought Haas? Might not be as works teams, but could new car manufacturers join Formula 1 as a power unit supplier? Will technology transfer between leading Motorsport championships be the decisive factor? And finally, we expect track limits and time penalties to still be around. Tune in as we try peep into the not-so-distant future! 

(Season 2021, Episode 42)

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Of course, we HAD to call this episode as the 'Outside Line F1 Podcast', given the overtaking line of choice for several drivers in the 2021 Austrian Grand Prix. And of course, we received a 5-second time penalty from the FIA for our transgressions as well! C'mon along and join the fun in this race review episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast with Soumil and Kunal. 

And also, the F1 App was hacked - was it someone called Bernie? 

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Max Verstappen's first-ever Formula 1 career Grand Slam came a month or so after meeting Serena Williams. Lewis Hamilton's bodywork damage due to end of life cycle for parts - HAM's not been on the podium for 4 out of the last 6 races. He's now trailing VER by 32 points in the Drivers' Championship. After an epic start to the title battle, is this now a one-horse race? 

Also, BOT's second place was his best-finish of the season. But did you also cheer RUS a bit more this weekend? RUS vs. ALO was epic to watch - so close yet so far! Is Carlos Sainz Jr. overshadowing LEC at Ferrari? The Spaniard executed the reverse strategy to great effect. And finally, did the FIA find themselves in a black hole after adjudicating the NOR-PER incident at the restart? Would having a run-off area rather than a gravel trap have changed their penalty decision? PER and TSU were the FIAs favourites as they received 2 x 5 second time penalties. 

Lastly, RAI-VET's clash - how on earth did RAI misjudge that!? The cooler temps + softer compound made for an interesting race even though VER won it by a mile and more! Tune in! 

(Season 2021, Episode 41)

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Should we pin our hopes on Pirelli's C5 tyre? A compound that's never been raced before at the Red Bull Ring? And of course, do your rain dance before you tune in - because if nothing else, the weather might just make the 2021 Austrian Grand Prix an entertaining one. 

Remember the low expectations before the 2021 French Grand Prix? It might just make sense to follow the same strategy this weekend, too. 

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Soumil and Kunal preview the 2021 Austrian Grand Prix in this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast. Formula 1 teams would've raced at the Red Bull Ring four times in the last twelve months - each race having it's own distinct identity. The duo discuss what to expect this weekend!

If George Russel is Mr. Saturday, is Sergio Perez Formula 1's Mr. Sunday? Perez's improvement in qualifying will be the one to watch for this weekend. 

Also, how will Mercedes-Hamilton retaliate? Would they have found the missing two tenths in their package? Let's hope they don't find one more reason to 'blame' Red Bull Racing for being the class of the field. Then of course, there's the ever-competitive mid-field battle - Mclaren, Ferrari and you know the other players.

Finally, above all else, the 2021 Austrian Grand Prix will be remembered for welcoming fans in full capacity - a great sign of things to come, one hopes. Tune in! 

(Season 2021, Episode 40)

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Key points discussed: Why the 2021 Styrian GP wasn't all that exciting - and how soon before fans start complaining about Red Bull Racing's dominance? 

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In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal spoke about - VER's most-dominant win, BOT-PER's duel - but who performed better, BOT or RUS? Can Mercedes-HAM bounce back? Is it a question of IF or how soon? 

How Ferrari recovered from the debacle in France to the double points in Austria. What was RIC's primary struggle? Why VET couldn't mirror SAI's strategy to finish higher up the order? Tune in!

(Season 2021, Episode 39)

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