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The first official pre-season test of the 2019 Formula 1 season has only just concluded. Apart from Ferrari and Alfa Romeo's radically different (and similar?) front wings, what was our highlight of the test? This Ferrari engineer spying the Mclaren car in a not so spy-like manner. Given how testing form goes, we say that spying is the best form of flattery. Will Mclaren use this image in their sponsor presentations for the season? 

In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we also talk about the other struggling Formula 1 veteran team, Williams and why it is important that fans rally in support of rather than succumb to jokes on the struggling former World Champion team. Finally, we sum up the news from the test, Rich Energy's desperate and embarrassing attempts to compete with Red Bull and how Renault needs to do better for Daniel Ricciardo, on and off track. Tune in! 

(Season 2019, Episode 05) 

The [Inside Line F1 Podcast](http://bit.ly/ilf1ponkf1b), 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](http://www.kunalsf1blog.com).

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In the 'battle of the energy drinks' in Formula 1, everyone is talking about Rich Energy vs. Red Bull Racing. But what about Monster? Wouldn't growing horns and wings make one a Monster? Yes, there's this and more in our episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast. 

We talk about the livery reveals till date - can we also stop calling them 'car launches' please? Will Honda offer the mid-field teams a rare chance to fight for the top 3 in 2019? In which case, would you bet on Red Bull Racing fighting to be the 'best of the rest' or the winner of the Formula 1.5? Could that give us an odd Magnussen vs. Verstappen fight? Finally, we tell you why Nico Rosberg doesn't miss Formula 1\. Tune in!

(Season 2019, Episode 4)

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

0:00-3:00: 'Livery and sponsor' reveals, not car launches by the Formula 1 teams, that's the truth. So why call it a 'car launch' in the first place?

3:00-6:00: The battle of the energy drinks in the world of Formula 1\. Will we have a Magnussen vs. Verstappen? Doesn't the Rich Energy logo look like the halo on the Formula 1 car?

6:00-9:00: Are the mid-field Formula 1 teams not ambitious enough? Will Honda give the other teams a rare chance to fight for 3rd place? Haas-Williams-Racing Point already embarrassing Mclaren on the title sponsor front?

9:00-12:00: Will the 2020 Formula 1 Season see the return of two champions? And of course, this week's 'What Wolff Said This Week' section. Will Ocon return to Formula 1 in 2020 as a 'heavier' driver?

12:00-15:00: Oh the irony - Markus Ericsson talks of consistency being the key to success in Indy Car. Renault could blame their steering wheel for car failures in 2019. 

15:00-18:00: Red Bull Racing introduced a Spidey Mobile, while Ferrari hired Red Bull and Mercedes discards to boost their Formula 1 simulator program. Brendon Hartley to Formula E with Porsche?

18:00-end: Here's why Nico Rosberg can't be missing Formula 1 too much...

The [Inside Line F1 Podcast](http://bit.ly/ilf1ponkf1b), 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](http://www.kunalsf1blog.com).

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In the 'battle of the energy drinks' in Formula 1, everyone is talking about Rich Energy vs. Red Bull Racing. But what about Monster? Wouldn't growing horns and wings make one a Monster? Yes, there's this and more in our episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast. 

We talk about the livery reveals till date - can we also stop calling them 'car launches' please? Will Honda offer the mid-field teams a rare chance to fight for the top 3 in 2019? In which case, would you bet on Red Bull Racing fighting to be the 'best of the rest' or the winner of the Formula 1.5? Could that give us an odd Magnussen vs. Verstappen fight? Finally, we tell you why Nico Rosberg doesn't miss Formula 1\. Tune in!

(Season 2019, Episode 4)

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

0:00-3:00: 'Livery and sponsor' reveals, not car launches by the Formula 1 teams, that's the truth. So why call it a 'car launch' in the first place?

3:00-6:00: The battle of the energy drinks in the world of Formula 1\. Will we have a Magnussen vs. Verstappen? Doesn't the Rich Energy logo look like the halo on the Formula 1 car?

6:00-9:00: Are the mid-field Formula 1 teams not ambitious enough? Will Honda give the other teams a rare chance to fight for 3rd place? Haas-Williams-Racing Point already embarrassing Mclaren on the title sponsor front?

9:00-12:00: Will the 2020 Formula 1 Season see the return of two champions? And of course, this week's 'What Wolff Said This Week' section. Will Ocon return to Formula 1 in 2020 as a 'heavier' driver?

12:00-15:00: Oh the irony - Markus Ericsson talks of consistency being the key to success in Indy Car. Renault could blame their steering wheel for car failures in 2019. 

15:00-18:00: Red Bull Racing introduced a Spidey Mobile, while Ferrari hired Red Bull and Mercedes discards to boost their Formula 1 simulator program. Brendon Hartley to Formula E with Porsche?

18:00-end: Here's why Nico Rosberg can't be missing Formula 1 too much...

The [Inside Line F1 Podcast](http://bit.ly/ilf1ponkf1b), 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](http://www.kunalsf1blog.com).

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So much for Red Bull Racing chasing the infamous 'party mode' in Formula 1\. The FIA have introduced rules in 2019 that could see the end of the (legal) tricks used to engage the power boost during qualifying. Level the playing field, we hope. This means that in 2019, Red Bull Racing will miss the 'party mode' and their party boy, Daniel Ricciardo. 

In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we dissect Racing Point's alternate theory to Darwin's - the 'survival of the slowest'. It seems best to interview Helmut Marko in the winter period, we tell you why. Sebastian Vettel should become a coffee drinker to further his title campaign in 2019 - we share what our random research brings out. And finally, is the Liberty Media-Ecclestone combination that Formula 1 needs to propel itself into the future? Oh wait, last we heard, Liberty Media were seeking liberty from Formula 1\. As expected, things as spicing up as the winter period comes to an official end in the next few days...tune in!

(Season 2019, Episode 03)

The [Inside Line F1 Podcast](http://bit.ly/ilf1ponkf1b), a top-rated podcast on iTunes, audioBoom and the BookMyShow Jukebox, is hosted every week by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This podcast offers a [humourous view on the sport and business of Formula 1](http://www.kunalsf1blog.com).

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So much for Red Bull Racing chasing the infamous 'party mode' in Formula 1\. The FIA have introduced rules in 2019 that could see the end of the (legal) tricks used to engage the power boost during qualifying. Level the playing field, we hope. This means that in 2019, Red Bull Racing will miss the 'party mode' and their party boy, Daniel Ricciardo. 

In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we dissect Racing Point's alternate theory to Darwin's - the 'survival of the slowest'. It seems best to interview Helmut Marko in the winter period, we tell you why. Sebastian Vettel should become a coffee drinker to further his title campaign in 2019 - we share what our random research brings out. And finally, is the Liberty Media-Ecclestone combination that Formula 1 needs to propel itself into the future? Oh wait, last we heard, Liberty Media were seeking liberty from Formula 1\. As expected, things as spicing up as the winter period comes to an official end in the next few days...tune in!

(Season 2019, Episode 03)

The [Inside Line F1 Podcast](http://bit.ly/ilf1ponkf1b), a top-rated podcast on iTunes, audioBoom and the BookMyShow Jukebox, is hosted every week by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This podcast offers a [humourous view on the sport and business of Formula 1](http://www.kunalsf1blog.com).

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Yes, we talk about Formula 1 all the time, but in this week’s episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we talk to _Mr. Talking About F1_ himself - Graham Keilloh. Keilloh, who is a seasoned Motorsport journalist, talks to us about the upcoming season. Some of the topics discussed on this week's show include the team management changes at Ferrari and Mclaren, the new driver line-ups, if the new aero regulations will shake up the competitive order and 5 things to look forward to in 2019\.

Is Mick Schumacher to Ferrari the best step for Schumacher Jr.? When could we actually see him race a _Scarlet Red_ Formula 1 car? Well, you can place a friendly bet with us! And of course, Mithila ends the show with her famous and funny ‘What Wolff Said This Week’ section. Tune in!

(Season 2019, Episode 02)

P.S.: While tuning into this episode, remember the Red Bull Racing cars of the hybrid-turbo era - ones where the aerodynamics more than made up for the power deficit. Likewise for this week's show, the quality of our conversations more than make up for the audio loss you might experience at a few parts. 

The [Inside Line F1 Podcast](http://bit.ly/ilf1ponkf1b), a top-rated podcast on iTunes, audioBoom and the BookMyShow Jukebox, is hosted every week by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This podcast offers a [humourous view on the sport and business of Formula 1](http://www.kunalsf1blog.com).

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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Follow our hosts on Twitter: [Mithila Mehta](http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and [Kunal Shah](http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah)

Yes, we talk about Formula 1 all the time, but in this week’s episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we talk to _Mr. Talking About F1_ himself - Graham Keilloh. Keilloh, who is a seasoned Motorsport journalist, talks to us about the upcoming season. Some of the topics discussed on this week's show include the team management changes at Ferrari and Mclaren, the new driver line-ups, if the new aero regulations will shake up the competitive order and 5 things to look forward to in 2019\.

Is Mick Schumacher to Ferrari the best step for Schumacher Jr.? When could we actually see him race a _Scarlet Red_ Formula 1 car? Well, you can place a friendly bet with us! And of course, Mithila ends the show with her famous and funny ‘What Wolff Said This Week’ section. Tune in!

(Season 2019, Episode 02)

P.S.: While tuning into this episode, remember the Red Bull Racing cars of the hybrid-turbo era - ones where the aerodynamics more than made up for the power deficit. Likewise for this week's show, the quality of our conversations more than make up for the audio loss you might experience at a few parts. 

The [Inside Line F1 Podcast](http://bit.ly/ilf1ponkf1b), a top-rated podcast on iTunes, audioBoom and the BookMyShow Jukebox, is hosted every week by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This podcast offers a [humourous view on the sport and business of Formula 1](http://www.kunalsf1blog.com).

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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Well, someone had to pay the price for Ferrari's debacle in 2018\. But by promoting Mattia Binotto, has Ferrari promoted their best engineer in a non-engineering role? The start to 2019 has been explosive in many ways - the other being the super-entertaining and unpredictable Marrakesh ePrix. 

In this week's episode of the [Inside Line F1 Podcast](http://bit.ly/ilf1ponkf1b), we discuss Red Bull Racing rejoicing Honda's 'party mode' for 2019, FIA's cheeky ways to get Max Verstappen to a Formula E ePrix, Mclaren's foray into professional cycling, the upcoming Race of Champions and if Esteban Ocon is already dropping hints to attract alternate employment in 2020\. And of course, do you think Romain Grosjean will be in Formula 1 till 2027?

(Season 2019, Episode 1)

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

0:00-3:00: Happy New Year! Happy New Season! We discuss the mad Marrakesh ePrix - Congratulations Jerome D'Ambrosio and Mahindra Racing. Max Verstappen attends his first ePrix - that is news in itself.

3:00-5:00: Could combustion engine actually go the tobacco advertising way and be banned? Is Jean Eric Vergne attempting to be Lewis Hamilton of Formula E?

5:00-8:00: Did Maurizio Arrivabene pay the price for Sebastian Vettel's mistakes in 2018? Has Ferrari made the right decision in promoting Mattio Binotto?

8:00-10:00: Romain Grosjean wishes to race in Formula 1 till 2027 - will he be able to manage this feat?

10:00-13:00: Red Bull Racing rejoicing at Honda offering them the infamous 'party mode' in 2019 - frankly, Red Bull Racing need to plan harder for their parties to be fun since Daniel Ricciardo won't be around to entertain their guests

13:00-15:00: Mclaren expand (or actually, contract) from racing on four wheels to racing on two! But, Brown's five year resurrection plan means that if Fernando Alonso was to return to Formula 1, it most certainly won't be with Mclaren

15:00-17:00: Race of Champions - what we are looking forward to and what we aren't! Also, we discuss the one aspect that Formula 1 can't afford to be slow in

17:00-end: This week's 'What Wolff Said This Week' section AND is Esteban Ocon already dropping hints to other potential racing teams for 2020? 

The Inside Line F1 Podcast, a top-rated podcast on iTunes, audioBoom and the BookMyShow Jukebox, is hosted every week by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This podcast offers a [humourous view on the sport and business of Formula 1](http://www.kunalsf1blog.com).

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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Well, someone had to pay the price for Ferrari's debacle in 2018\. But by promoting Mattia Binotto, has Ferrari promoted their best engineer in a non-engineering role? The start to 2019 has been explosive in many ways - the other being the super-entertaining and unpredictable Marrakesh ePrix. 

In this week's episode of the [Inside Line F1 Podcast](http://bit.ly/ilf1ponkf1b), we discuss Red Bull Racing rejoicing Honda's 'party mode' for 2019, FIA's cheeky ways to get Max Verstappen to a Formula E ePrix, Mclaren's foray into professional cycling, the upcoming Race of Champions and if Esteban Ocon is already dropping hints to attract alternate employment in 2020\. And of course, do you think Romain Grosjean will be in Formula 1 till 2027?

(Season 2019, Episode 1)

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

0:00-3:00: Happy New Year! Happy New Season! We discuss the mad Marrakesh ePrix - Congratulations Jerome D'Ambrosio and Mahindra Racing. Max Verstappen attends his first ePrix - that is news in itself.

3:00-5:00: Could combustion engine actually go the tobacco advertising way and be banned? Is Jean Eric Vergne attempting to be Lewis Hamilton of Formula E?

5:00-8:00: Did Maurizio Arrivabene pay the price for Sebastian Vettel's mistakes in 2018? Has Ferrari made the right decision in promoting Mattio Binotto?

8:00-10:00: Romain Grosjean wishes to race in Formula 1 till 2027 - will he be able to manage this feat?

10:00-13:00: Red Bull Racing rejoicing at Honda offering them the infamous 'party mode' in 2019 - frankly, Red Bull Racing need to plan harder for their parties to be fun since Daniel Ricciardo won't be around to entertain their guests

13:00-15:00: Mclaren expand (or actually, contract) from racing on four wheels to racing on two! But, Brown's five year resurrection plan means that if Fernando Alonso was to return to Formula 1, it most certainly won't be with Mclaren

15:00-17:00: Race of Champions - what we are looking forward to and what we aren't! Also, we discuss the one aspect that Formula 1 can't afford to be slow in

17:00-end: This week's 'What Wolff Said This Week' section AND is Esteban Ocon already dropping hints to other potential racing teams for 2020? 

The Inside Line F1 Podcast, a top-rated podcast on iTunes, audioBoom and the BookMyShow Jukebox, is hosted every week by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This podcast offers a [humourous view on the sport and business of Formula 1](http://www.kunalsf1blog.com).

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

Official Pages: [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)

As with every year, the last episode of the year is our paddock-famous, funny and most-awaited Inside Line F1 Podcast Awards. Yes, these are our alternative (okay, you can use the word parody too) awards in the world of Formula 1 (http://www.kunalsf1blog.com) . If our tagline - 'the winner is never who you think it is!' - is anything to go by, we promise you half an hour of laughter as we relive the most-memorable and unforgettable moments of the 2018 Formula 1 Season. In fact, only at our awards ceremony are the nominations as much fun as the actual winners!