Inside Line F1 Podcast

Charles Leclerc is on a roll (again!). He's won two Virtual GPs back-to-back. We're sure you remember what happened the last time he won two Formula 1 GPs back-to-back - there were protests against Ferrari's power unit. We assume that protesting against sim setup is the virtual racing equivalent to protesting against Ferrari's power unit. Will the FIA be able to prove the legality of LEC's sim? Or will Ferrari opt for another settlement? Also in this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (https://bit.ly/insidelinef1pod) , we discuss Toto Wolff's efforts to secure his future in the Formula 1 paddock just as rumours emerge that Sebastian Vettel might be struggling to salvage his future with Ferrari. We tell you why many unexpected circuits may be coming forward and showing interest to host Formula 1 races in 2020. Did you know that Romain Grosjean is the only team-mate Kimi Raikkonen isn't friends with? Tune in! (Season 2020, Episode 15) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00 - Kimi Raikkonen offers the most-epic stance on F1's Virtual GPs. Do you agree with him, too? 3:00-6:00 - Alexander Albon is the other driver who's been on fire in the Virtual GPs. Would Helmut Marko be impressed, too? Liberty Media has vested interests in the second seat at Red Bull Racing 6:00-9:00 - The rumours around Sebastian Vettel's extension with Ferrari. Have these rumours been spread to keep the conversation on-going in this long off-season? 9:00-12:00 - The truth: Charles Leclerc is yet to prove that he's a championship contender for Ferrari. We're displeased with 33% of the drivers named as Vettel's possible replacements at Ferrari 12:00-15:00 -  The most-surprising exclusion in the list of replacements for Vettel? Sergio Perez! And of course, Fernando Alonso - would he be making a comeback, too? 15:00-18:00 - Would you tune in to a Formula 1 race on a Wednesday? Pay TV contracts could actually come to Formula 1's rescue in 2020. Those TV contracts could be funding the races this season 18:00-end - Toto Wolff's investment in Aston Martin could lead us to a Lewis Hamilton-Lance Stroll partnership at Aston Martin F1 Team? Subscribe via our magic link (https://bit.ly/insidelinef1pod) that works on all devices & platforms! Official Page: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://l.messenger.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Flucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com%2F&h=AT1Ax7RyJ0DX93nyh2rOTBBXDdCGJMuWIdJK2m_aIPCSt8AO7lEkArkavK6OLUP19itUUFGhSDUNeyV12X50laK57-el6NrMnKZ0SQfDkBAMW3wk6aRZ4CnGcgPKJnTFgOvYP8S_) Image courtesy: Charles Leclerc's Twitch

Okay, the question has to be asked. Are 'Virtual Grands Prix' the future of Formula 1? For our sake, let's really hope not. We'd rather that it was Formula E! The question also has to be asked - how much is too much when it comes to the virtual races? There's a race every second day! Anyone who is a someone is trying their hand at virtual racing - heck, we even had a cricketer and golfer try their luck. In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (https://bit.ly/insidelinef1pod) , we ask if fans tune in to the virtual races for the non-racing banter than the racing itself. Well...you're not alone if you're tuning in for the latter ;-) Also in this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, would a team opt to leave Formula 1 if the new Concorde Agreement continues with the historic wrongdoing? The classic races are a good marketing tool - for the old and new fans; we bring to you a recap of the 1994 Japanese Grand Prix (courtesy: Lucien). Finally, what are the financial benefits of hosting two races on one weekend? In fact, we tell you why it might be difficult for Formula 1 to go down this road. Tune in! (Season 2020, Episode 14) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00 - Anyone who is someone is trying their hand at virtual racing...do you have a setup, too? 3:00-6:00 - Is there an overdose of virtual racing in our lives? For us, the 'non-racing' banter is more welcome than the racing itself. 6:00-9:00 - A blessing in disguise for Formula 1 that the Concorde Agreement for 2021 and onward is yet to be signed? Will the sport undo the historic wrongdoing? 9:00-12:00 - The classic races are a good marketing tool for Formula 1, are you enjoying them, too? Btw, Formula 1 should use this content irrespective of race cancellations 12:00-15:00 - Re-live the classic 1994 Japanese Grand Prix with Lucien 15:00-18:00 - Why hosting two races on a single weekend might not make financial sense for the sport, teams, promoters and broadcasters. Also, how will Formula 1 overcome the international travel restrictions for team personnel & drivers? 18:00-21:00 -  IF we do have a 2020 Formula 1 season, Daniel Ricciardo will have a slower car AND a lesser salary, sigh! 21:00-end - Nicholas Latifi's present, Williams. His future, Mclaren? Will Michael Latifi ever use his 'investor trump card' for his son? Subscribe via our magic link (https://bit.ly/insidelinef1pod) that works on all devices & platforms! Official Page: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://l.messenger.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Flucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com%2F&h=AT1Ax7RyJ0DX93nyh2rOTBBXDdCGJMuWIdJK2m_aIPCSt8AO7lEkArkavK6OLUP19itUUFGhSDUNeyV12X50laK57-el6NrMnKZ0SQfDkBAMW3wk6aRZ4CnGcgPKJnTFgOvYP8S_) Image courtesy: Formula 1 

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In these unprecedented times, could Formula 1 run unusual experiments in 2020? The obvious suggestions have been running races clockwise and anti-clockwise or running 'Grand Slam' races or a 2020-21 super season. But could Formula 1 also explore more unusual options? How about racing on a non-weekend day? Okay, if that's doesn't make the cut with you, would a quadruple header do? Also in this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (https://bit.ly/insidelinef1pod) , we foresee Liberty Media turning into a race promoter this season to host 'TV-only' or 'fan-free' races (mark our words!). Could the French Grand Prix be offered a surprise promotion in 2020 despite delivering a miserable race in 2019? Would the Virtual Grands Prix be as much fun without the driver banter? We explain the dilemma behind the to-be lowered budget caps and we guess the four teams that Zak Brown thinks could face extinction in 2020. Tune in! (Season 2020, Episode 13) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00 - The 2020 Canadian Grand Prix has been cancelled. Will France, Austria or Silverstone host the opening round of the season? 3:00-6:00 - An unexpected resurrection + promotion could be coming up for the French Grand Prix in 2020, unless this race gets cancelled, too 6:00-9:00 - Formula 1 should run unusual 'Grand Prix Experiments' in 2020. Hear our list that includes - a quadruple header? A non-Sunday race day? 9:00-12:00 - A 'TV-only' or 'fan-free' race might be a wise in-between solution for Formula 1 to host races in 2020. But it's not as simple as organising a race and not selling tickets! 12:00-15:00 - Will Liberty Media go from being rights holders to race promoters in 2020? There's millions of television viewers waiting for a live sporting event. Which sport will get there first? 15:00-18:00 - Is it the Virtual Grand Prix that's fun or the banter between the drivers? We're sure it's the latter 18:00-21:00 - The dilemma behind Formula 1's lower budget caps - we explain how customer teams could get to spend more than the manufacturer teams 21:00-end - We guess the four Formula 1 teams that Zak Brown believes could be in danger of extinction in 2020  Subscribe via our magic link (https://bit.ly/insidelinef1pod) that works on all devices & platforms! Official Page: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://l.messenger.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Flucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com%2F&h=AT1Ax7RyJ0DX93nyh2rOTBBXDdCGJMuWIdJK2m_aIPCSt8AO7lEkArkavK6OLUP19itUUFGhSDUNeyV12X50laK57-el6NrMnKZ0SQfDkBAMW3wk6aRZ4CnGcgPKJnTFgOvYP8S_) Image courtesy: Mercedes 

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At the moment, Lando Norris is the only 'thing' about Formula 1 that's operating. The Mclaren racer has become a Twitch sensation - entertaining the much-deprived fans with lots of virtual racing action. If we were MotoGP, Formula E and the Indy Car series, we'd invite Norris to race virtually in our series, too. We like how Norris is building his positioning in Formula 1 - fast, friendly, social and funny; a positioning that actually clashes with the other jokester of Formula 1, Daniel Ricciardo. In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (https://bit.ly/insidelinef1pod) , we discuss if Bernie Ecclestone's comments are worthy of the 'Chairman Emeritus' of Formula 1. He's advised Mercedes to leave Formula 1. Are Flavio Briatore's views generally disagreeable? We tell you why a possible delay of the new rules to 2023 is actually good a decision for the business of Formula 1. Lastly, let's applaud all of Formula 1's engineering and financial might coming together to fight the virus. Tune in! (Season 2020, Episode 12) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00 - Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo - the fight to be Formula 1's best jokester? 3:00-6:00 - How soon before Norris live-streams his entire life on Twitch? 6:00-9:00 - Just how many of Flavio Briatore's statements are agreeable? Michael Schumacher had it tougher than Lewis Hamilton? Hamilton not being put under pressure by a rival? 9:00-12:00 - Bernie Ecclestone's comments not worthy of a person who's the 'Chairman Emeritus' of Formula 1 12:00-15:00 - A new candidate makes himself eligible for Sebastian Vettel's seat at Ferrari - it's none other than Daniil Kvyat 15:00-18:00 - Is Formula 1 right in delaying the new rule changes to 2023 (possibly!)? Let's applaud Formula 1's foresight in dealing with the economic impact of the corona-virus. 18:00-21:00 - Formula 1 needs all existing teams to stay in the sport, at least in the near future. Will FOM release advances or a stimulus package to help teams stay afloat?  21:00-end: Let's applaud all of Formula 1's efforts to help fight the virus. We're putting all our engineering might together for a good worldly cause. Subscribe via our magic link (https://bit.ly/insidelinef1pod) that works on all devices & platforms! Official Page: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://l.messenger.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Flucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com%2F&h=AT1Ax7RyJ0DX93nyh2rOTBBXDdCGJMuWIdJK2m_aIPCSt8AO7lEkArkavK6OLUP19itUUFGhSDUNeyV12X50laK57-el6NrMnKZ0SQfDkBAMW3wk6aRZ4CnGcgPKJnTFgOvYP8S_) Image courtesy: Lando Norris / Twitter / Twitch

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Helmut Marko is one helluva chap! He's wished the worst and best for Max Verstappen in 2020 - a virus and a Formula 1 World Championship! If Marko's wishes come true, Verstappen would go from a life-threatening virus to a life-changing moment in a matter of a few months. Btw, 2020 is his only chance to claim the tag of the youngest-ever Formula 1 World Champion from Sebastian Vettel. But will we have at least 8 races to classify 2020 as a World Championship season? Also in this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (http://bit.ly/ilf1ponkf1b) , we tell you why racing in 2020 is important if we want to race in 2021. Will Formula 1 squeeze in a historic quadruple header in an attempt to host as many races as possible? Will the loss of revenue for teams be a good time to push budget cap reforms in the sport? Have drivers been paid yet in 2020? Finally, what race do you think would be the first of the 2020 Formula 1 season? Tune in! (Season 2020, Episode 11) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00 - Flatten the curve just the way racing car drivers straighten the chicane 3:00-6:00 - Max Verstappen's biggest challenge to becoming the youngest-ever Formula 1 World Champion? The corona-virus more than Lewis Hamilton-Mercedes 6:00-9:00 - Will the 2020 Formula 1 season prove that shorter seasons could also be a lot of fun? Quality > Quantity! Let's bet - which will be the race of 2020? 9:00-12:00 - To go racing in 2021, Formula 1 needs to race in 2020. Also, this is a historic moment to drive cost control in Formula 1. Jean Todt remembers Max Mosley. The Formula 1 budget cap should extend towards power unit development costs as well. 12:00-15:00 - Dear Formula 1, please DO NOT take away motor-homes. The best coffee in the paddock? Williams! 15:00-18:00 - Also, have drivers been paid their racing fees in 2020 yet? The Virtual Grands Prix can be considered as 'racing from home' for the drivers - but there's no money or championship points in it 18:00-21:00 - Helmut Marko is wishing for a virus and a World Championship for Max Verstappen in 2020 - crazy! 21:00-end - Mercedes developed the DAS between December (2019) and February (2020) IF Esteban Ocon is to be believed! Subscribe via RSS (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (feed for all devices/platforms) OR iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , Spotify (http://bit.ly/insidelineonspotify) , Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) and Castbox (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1castbox) Official Page: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://l.messenger.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Flucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com%2F&h=AT1Ax7RyJ0DX93nyh2rOTBBXDdCGJMuWIdJK2m_aIPCSt8AO7lEkArkavK6OLUP19itUUFGhSDUNeyV12X50laK57-el6NrMnKZ0SQfDkBAMW3wk6aRZ4CnGcgPKJnTFgOvYP8S_) Image courtesy: Red Bull Content Pool

The future is NOW! Formula 1's Virtual Grand Prix series will replace the cancelled / postponed rounds of the 2020 Formula 1 season. Who'd have ever imagined such a start to the sport's 70th year. The upside is that we will see rivals race in equal cars, something otherwise unheard of in Formula 1. The downside could be that not all drivers will participate. 2020 will be a hybrid-season of races, many virtual and some real? In this episode, we discuss the steps Formula 1 has taken to try bring us as many real Grands Prix in the second half of the year. We could experience the longest off-season and the most-cramped-period in history in 2020. Also in this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (http://bit.ly/ilf1ponkf1b) , we discuss Sebastian Vettel's possible following of Fernando Alonso's path in life after Ferrari. After the fiasco in Australia, Formula 1's made a series of smart decisions to protect the sport, the business & the teams. We discuss why a postponement of the new rules for 2021 is a step in the right direction. Clearly, the virus has already impacted three seasons of Formula 1 and we're yet to see the economic aftereffects. Tune in! (Season 2020, Episode 10) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00 - Formula 1 finally making slick business decisions - the first seven races stand postponed or cancelled 3:00-6:00 - Will we have a hybrid-Formula 1 season in 2020? A mix of virtual + real Grands Prix. Formula 1 has announced the Virtual Grand Prix series from Bahrain till Monaco 6:00-9:00 - Will the second half of 2020 more than make up for the lack of races in the first half? We're betting that it'll be one of the most-cramped calendars ever 9:00-12:00 - Formula 1's 'spring break' in 2020 will be unfair to the team personnel but be good for the sport in many ways - flexibility in the calendar + even-out competitive disadvantage 12:00-15:00 - If fewer teams and drivers compete, will the 2020 Formula 1 World Championships still be considered credible by the sport's standards? 15:00-18:00 - The COVID-19 outbreak has already impacted three Formula 1 seasons - 2020, 2021 and 2022. We discuss the economic impact that could follow - country's choosing to not host races? Sponsors pulling out? 18:00-21:00 - Formula 1's Virtual Grand Prix series - great step to capture the fan interest. Is the future of Motorsport here already? Yay, for drivers getting equal cars, if it’s in the virtual world. 21:00-23:00 - Formula 1's decision to stick to existing rules for 2021 is smart - but will Mclaren retain Renault power units? Will Pirelli move to the 18-inch tyres? 23:00-25:00 - Could Sebastian Vettel follow Fernando Alonso's path in his after-Ferrari life? Well, we all know how that ended up! 25:00-end - A listeners teaches us the French pronunciation of Cyril Abiteboul Subscribe via RSS (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (feed for all devices/platforms) OR iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , Spotify (http://bit.ly/insidelineonspotify) , Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) and Castbox (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1castbox) Official Page: Facebook (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://l.messenger.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Flucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com%2F&h=AT1Ax7RyJ0DX93nyh2rOTBBXDdCGJMuWIdJK2m_aIPCSt8AO7lEkArkavK6OLUP19itUUFGhSDUNeyV12X50laK57-el6NrMnKZ0SQfDkBAMW3wk6aRZ4CnGcgPKJnTFgOvYP8S_) Image courtesy: Red Bull Content Pool

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