Inside Line F1 Podcast

Should Ferrari use team-orders or not? They were trolled for not doing so in 2018 and now are now being trolled for doing so in 2019! As for China, we believe Ferrari was right in using team-orders. But before you jump onto us for this statement, tune in to this episode. We also talk of how 'disbelief' is governing Ferrari's title campaign for 2019 and how the team and Sebastian Vettel avoided major embarrassment in Formula 1's 1000th Grand Prix. 

Also in this episode, we tell you why trolling the Strolls ain't gonna work - even if Lance presses the radio instead of the energy button. We discuss the ONE reason why Mercedes would promote Esteban Ocon to a race seat, even if Valtteri Bottas does sufficiently well this year and if Romain Grosjean is some sort of a benchmark for drivers in Formula 1\. If Mclaren decide to field a full-time team in Indycar, we tell you why it would be a smart decision. Tune in!

(Season 2019, Episode 15)

Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 

0:00-3:00: Max Verstappen is spinning around too - just that he's spinning when it doesn't matter. 

3:00-6:00: Why Lance & Lawrence Stroll deserve to be in Formula 1 - it is family business. As for Kimi Raikkonen, Formula 1 is a hobby! Is Romain Grosjean a benchmark in Formula 1? 

6:00-9:00: Ferrari - damned if you do, damned if you don't - on their use or no-use of team-orders. But thank you for the BIGGEST story from Formula 1's 1000th Grand Prix 

9:00-12:00: Will Toro Rosso receive an invoice from Ferrari for their brake disc cooling services in China? Will the better starting Mercedes driver end up winning the Drivers' Championship in 2019? 

12:00-15:00: We discuss the ONE scenario that could see Mercedes promote Esteban Ocon to a race seat. Is Formula 1 going the Formula E way and prefering street circuits? 

15:00-18:00: Ferrari-Vettel avoided major embarrassment in the qualifying session in China. Also, was the pit-wall of Red Bull Racing and Haas asleep in Q3? 

18:00-end: Mclaren's decision to field a full-time Indycar team could be completely understandable and justifiable. They are trying to emulate Fernando Alonso's moves outside of Formula 1. 

The Inside Line F1 Podcast, a top-rated podcast on iTunes and audioBoom, is hosted every week by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This podcast offers a humourous view on the sport and business of Formula 1.

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Sebastian Vettel - from spinning on track, he's now spinning in the simulator. Is this Vettel's way of trolling his trolls? Let's remember, the German has an impeccable sense of humour too. Instead of wins, pole positions and fastest laps, his spin count (4 in the last 10 races) leads the chatter among Formula 1 fans. One thing is for sure, Vettel will bounce back. But which race will it be? 

In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we discuss the celebrations around Formula 1's 1000th Grand Prix, a possible Verstappen-Ocon pairing at Mercedes, which driver prodigies will place his hands on the title trophy first - Leclerc or Verstappen, Formula E's new ambassadors - Bernie Ecclestone and Lewis Hamilton and of course, the possible addition of a Q4 to our ever-so-fun qualifying session. By the way, there's a 'What Villeneuve Said This Week' section. But worry not, it isn't replacing our ever-famous 'What Wolff Said This Week' section. Okay, now tune in! 

(Season 2019, Episode 14)

Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 

0:00-3:00: The questions that the 2019 Chinese Grand Prix could answer. And do you really care if this is Formula 1's 1000th Grand Prix?

3:00-6:00: Aero changes or not, will the Williams car overtake any of their rivals on-track this season? Bernie Ecclestone and Lewis Hamilton - Formula E's best ambassadors?

6:00-9:00: Will Lewis Hamilton be remembered for ending the Formula 1 careers of two former World Champions - Nico Rosberg and Sebastian Vettel too?

9:00-12:00: Sebastian Vettel trolling the trolls - are you one of them? Watch out. And did you know why Lewis Hamilton hasn't watch the Netflix-F1 show?

12:00-15:00: Verstappen-Hamilton or Verstappen-Ocon to race for Mercedes in 2020? How soon before we see a Verstappen vs. Leclerc for the title battle? Which driver would be the first to place his hand on the coveted trophy?

15:00-18:00: This is a fantastic era to be a Motorsport fan - we tell you why. Should we add a Q4 section to qualifying from the 2020 Formula 1 Season? We discuss the pros and cons. And the 'What Villeneuve Said This Week' section.

18:00-end: Lucien's 'Moments In Time' of the Chinese Grand Prix + predictions

The Inside Line F1 Podcast, a top-rated podcast on iTunes and audioBoom, is hosted every week by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This podcast offers a humourous view on the sport and business of Formula 1.

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Sebastian Vettel - from spinning on track, he's now spinning in the simulator. Is this Vettel's way of trolling his trolls? Let's remember, the German has an impeccable sense of humour too. Instead of wins, pole positions and fastest laps, his spin count (4 in the last 10 races) leads the chatter among Formula 1 fans. One thing is for sure, Vettel will bounce back. But which race will it be? 

In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we discuss the celebrations around Formula 1's 1000th Grand Prix, a possible Verstappen-Ocon pairing at Mercedes, which driver prodigies will place his hands on the title trophy first - Leclerc or Verstappen, Formula E's new ambassadors - Bernie Ecclestone and Lewis Hamilton and of course, the possible addition of a Q4 to our ever-so-fun qualifying session. By the way, there's a 'What Villeneuve Said This Week' section. But worry not, it isn't replacing our ever-famous 'What Wolff Said This Week' section. Okay, now tune in! 

(Season 2019, Episode 14)

Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 

0:00-3:00: The questions that the 2019 Chinese Grand Prix could answer. And do you really care if this is Formula 1's 1000th Grand Prix?

3:00-6:00: Aero changes or not, will the Williams car overtake any of their rivals on-track this season? Bernie Ecclestone and Lewis Hamilton - Formula E's best ambassadors?

6:00-9:00: Will Lewis Hamilton be remembered for ending the Formula 1 careers of two former World Champions - Nico Rosberg and Sebastian Vettel too?

9:00-12:00: Sebastian Vettel trolling the trolls - are you one of them? Watch out. And did you know why Lewis Hamilton hasn't watch the Netflix-F1 show?

12:00-15:00: Verstappen-Hamilton or Verstappen-Ocon to race for Mercedes in 2020? How soon before we see a Verstappen vs. Leclerc for the title battle? Which driver would be the first to place his hand on the coveted trophy?

15:00-18:00: This is a fantastic era to be a Motorsport fan - we tell you why. Should we add a Q4 section to qualifying from the 2020 Formula 1 Season? We discuss the pros and cons. And the 'What Villeneuve Said This Week' section.

18:00-end: Lucien's 'Moments In Time' of the Chinese Grand Prix + predictions

The Inside Line F1 Podcast, a top-rated podcast on iTunes and audioBoom, is hosted every week by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This podcast offers a humourous view on the sport and business of Formula 1.

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In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we have a special guest from the Formula 1 paddock. Kym Illman, the famous Australian Formula 1 photographer, joins us on our show to talk about his journey to becoming one of the sport's best-known photographers, the art of clicking Formula 1 cars and drivers in action and some expert tips, in case you go snapping! Finally, if you are eager to turn your interest in Formula 1 photography into a career, Kym's got some great advice for you. Tune in as we celebrate Formula 1's 1000th Grand Prix this week. 

Check out Kym Illman's work & buy his prints: https://www.kymillman.com

(Season 2019, Episode 13) 

The Inside Line F1 Podcast, a top-rated podcast on iTunes and audioBoom, is hosted every week by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This podcast offers a humourous view on the sport and business of Formula 1.

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In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we have a special guest from the Formula 1 paddock. Kym Illman, the famous Australian Formula 1 photographer, joins us on our show to talk about his journey to becoming one of the sport's best-known photographers, the art of clicking Formula 1 cars and drivers in action and some expert tips, in case you go snapping! Finally, if you are eager to turn your interest in Formula 1 photography into a career, Kym's got some great advice for you. Tune in as we celebrate Formula 1's 1000th Grand Prix this week. 

Check out Kym Illman's work & buy his prints: https://www.kymillman.com

(Season 2019, Episode 13) 

The Inside Line F1 Podcast, a top-rated podcast on iTunes and audioBoom, is hosted every week by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This podcast offers a humourous view on the sport and business of Formula 1.

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The start to the 2019 Formula 1 Season has been strange. For starters, we were almost on course to see Ferrari and Mercedes' (supposed!) number 2 drivers win the opening two races while their superstar drivers were have been found lacking. Okay, more so for Sebastian Vettel than Lewis Hamilton, but we still stand by our assessment.  

In this week's episode, we also discuss the strange form, pace and events at Renault, Red Bull Racing and most other teams on the grid. Will Fernando Alonso's next target be to race and win the Bathurst 1000? We tell you why Alonso believes that Lando Norris is more suited to race the 2019 Mclaren car and of course, should Ferrari favour Charles Leclerc over Sebastian Vettel already? Tune in! 

(Season 2019, Episode 12) 

Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 

0:00-3:00: The 2019 Formula 1 Season seems like the 2018 Formula 1 Season; and this is not just for Sebastian Vettel alone  

3:00-6:00: Is Renault testing Daniel Ricciardo's overtaking skills? Renault are going a long way to proving equal treatment to both their drivers  

6:00-9:00: What Ferrari-Mercedes might ask for to participate in the Netflix-F1 show season 2\. Any guesses? 

9:00-12:00: From being paid to drive, is Sergio Perez being paid to speak...?  

12:00-15:00: How did Ralf Schumacher get himself to be one of Formula 1's top-earners? And did you know that Romain Grosjean is one of France's highest paid sportsmen?

15:00-end: Could Fernando Alonso be racing in the Bathurst 1000 any time soon? Should Ferrari favour Charles Leclerc over Sebastian Vettel?

The Inside Line F1 Podcast, a top-rated podcast on iTunes and audioBoom, is hosted every week by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This podcast offers a humourous view on the sport and business of Formula 1.

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The start to the 2019 Formula 1 Season has been strange. For starters, we were almost on course to see Ferrari and Mercedes' (supposed!) number 2 drivers win the opening two races while their superstar drivers were have been found lacking. Okay, more so for Sebastian Vettel than Lewis Hamilton, but we still stand by our assessment.  

(Season 2019, Episode 12) 

Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 

0:00-3:00: The 2019 Formula 1 Season seems like the 2018 Formula 1 Season; and this is not just for Sebastian Vettel alone  

3:00-6:00: Is Renault testing Daniel Ricciardo's overtaking skills? Renault are going a long way to proving equal treatment to both their drivers  

6:00-9:00: What Ferrari-Mercedes might ask for to participate in the Netflix-F1 show season 2\. Any guesses? 

9:00-12:00: From being paid to drive, is Sergio Perez being paid to speak...?  

12:00-15:00: How did Ralf Schumacher get himself to be one of Formula 1's top-earners? And did you know that Romain Grosjean is one of France's highest paid sportsmen?

15:00-end: Could Fernando Alonso be racing in the Bathurst 1000 any time soon? Should Ferrari favour Charles Leclerc over Sebastian Vettel?

The Inside Line F1 Podcast, a top-rated podcast on iTunes and audioBoom, is hosted every week by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This podcast offers a humourous view on the sport and business of Formula 1.

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Fernando Alonso - he knows how to stay in the news! But more importantly, he knows how to have fun in the world of Motorsport. In the recent past, how many former Formula 1 World Champions have raced and won high-profile races and series after '_retiring_' from Formula 1? Fernando Alonso racing in THE DAKAR RALLY (yes, we're super-excited!) would be mighty, awesome, mega and interesting. In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we discuss how Fernando Alonso is making the most of his stature in the world of Motorsport. And for once, we're okay if he doesn't return to Formula 1...

Also in the episode, we discuss the key talking points from the upcoming Bahrain Grand Prix and how Ferrari will make headlines irrespective of their form or performance. After all, the Schumacher name returns to the Ferrari cockpit after 13 years. We re-live memories from Bahrain on Lucien's Moments in Time section while also sharing our best names from the Formula Food obsession. Tune in!

(Season 2019, Episode 11) 

The Inside Line F1 Podcast, a top-rated podcast on iTunes and audioBoom, is hosted every week by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This podcast offers a humourous view on the sport and business of Formula 1.

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Fernando Alonso - he knows how to stay in the news! But more importantly, he knows how to have fun in the world of Motorsport. In the recent past, how many former Formula 1 World Champions have raced and won high-profile races and series after '_retiring_' from Formula 1? Fernando Alonso racing in THE DAKAR RALLY (yes, we're super-excited!) would be mighty, awesome, mega and interesting. In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we discuss how Fernando Alonso is making the most of his stature in the world of Motorsport. And for once, we're okay if he doesn't return to Formula 1...

Also in the episode, we discuss the key talking points from the upcoming Bahrain Grand Prix and how Ferrari will make headlines irrespective of their form or performance. After all, the Schumacher name returns to the Ferrari cockpit after 13 years. We re-live memories from Bahrain on Lucien's Moments in Time section while also sharing our best names from the Formula Food obsession. Tune in!

(Season 2019, Episode 11) 

The Inside Line F1 Podcast, a top-rated podcast on iTunes and audioBoom, is hosted every week by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This podcast offers a humourous view on the sport and business of Formula 1.

Subscribe: [iTunes](http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast), [audioBoom](http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices) and [Google Podcasts](http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) 

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Lewis Hamilton actually had the gall to ask NASA if the moon landing was faked. In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we wonder if NASA could've been this honest with Hamilton too and if so, we tell you the most pertinent question they could've asked our five-times World Champion. Okay, no hate guys - spread the love!  

Also in this episode, do we really have a new Valtteri Bottas? We discuss Ralf Schumacher's statements. Pierre Gasly and Robert Kubica had a strange issue with the start-lights in Australia; Formula 1 will fix this for Bahrain. Daniel Ricciardo under-fire for his Renault debut already? Was it Maurizio Arrivabene who decided against Ferrari's participation in the Netflix-Formula 1 show? And of course, the 'What Wolff Said This Week' section is back. Tune in!  

(Season 2019, Episode 10) 

Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 

0:00-3:00: Do we really have a Valtteri Bad*ss in the 2019 Formula 1 Season?  

3:00-6:00: Lewis Hamilton asked NASA if the moon landing was faked. Here's what NASA could've asked him in return

6:00-9:00: Formula 1 to fix the visibility of the start lights by Bahrain, will the tyre blanket temperature rule change too?

9:00-12:00: Daniel Ricciardo already under-fire for his debut race with Renault. Did he miss the uneven tarmac during his track walk?

12:00-15:00: This week's 'What Wolff Said This Week' section + why it would be difficult for Formula 1 to police a budget cap

15:00-18:00: Our views on the new television graphics introduced by Formula 1 in 2019 + Did Maurizio Arrivabene decide against Ferrari's participation in the Netflix-Formula 1 show?

18:00-21:00: Ashley Blutman witnessed the 2019 Australian Grand Prix from the Albert Park Circuit. She shares her track-side experiences and more

Image courtesy: Mercedes / Lewis Hamilton (Twitter)