Inside Line F1 Podcast

With a 36-point deficit in the Drivers' Championship, can and will Lewis Hamilton win his fourth title in 2016? Will Nico Rosberg's lady luck shine all season long? While Ferrari vs. Mercedes might seem to be a farce, Nico Rosberg vs. Lewis Hamilton is serious business, say Mithila and Kunal in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast.

Apart from Hamilton's race notes, Rosberg needs to read and learn from his party notes. Burger King, like really? And we ask the question everyone wants to - are Hamilton's off-track activities making him lose focus on-track? He might not have anymore jokers left, but isn't he the joker himself?

APPLAUD! All 22 cars finished the 2016 Chinese Grand Prix, 3 different teams made it to the podium and Fernando Alonso finished his first full race of the season. APPLAUD!

Could Raikkonen and Ricciardo have raced to the podium had it not been for their opening lap issues? Also, did Mercedes try too hard to get Hamilton to test all of Pirelli's compounds in China? We tell you why Force India is a dream team as they 'follow their leader' and has Haas run out of 'beginner's luck'?

18 driver, 18 bills and 18 credit card payments - it seems that DUTCH is the flavour of the Formula 1 season. We also speculate why Raikkonen, Palmer, Magnussen and Haryanto missed the #racingunited dinner in China.

Finally, 22 minutes to dry a damp patch on the main straight? Whoever said that the Chinese are most efficient!

Tune in!

(Season 2016, Episode 12)

#F1 #Formula1 #FormulaOne #CarRacing #AutoRacing #Ferrari #Mercedes #Mclaren #Honda #RedBull #Motorsport #Motorracing #Sports #Podcast

The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus

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

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Sebastian Vettel recently said that he fails to understand the 'selfie generation' and social media. This is possibly why he is 'most suited' to replace Bernie Ecclestone as F1's oh-so-important CEO, say Mithila and Kunal in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast.

The leaked payment reports also indicated that Mclaren-Honda were paid nearly $82 million in 2015 - a tad too much to pay for entertainment alone! On that note, will Fernando Alonso miss racing in China too? Another chance for Stoffel Vandoorne to be the next Max Verstappen?

Honda announced that they will focus on 'power' in their 'power'units; a season too late? And we also bring to you our special feature - 'Hamming Around With Lewis Hamilton'.

After being humiliated by Fernando Alonso in public a few weeks ago, Johnny Herbert decided to strike back via a video starring his arch-rival, Lewis Hamilton.

Could the famous 'MSC' abbreviation be back in F1? Why the Chinese Grand Prix could be shorter? And finally, why Hamilton might have none or very few followers in China?

And btw, F1 now has a Tinder-type app for their Paddock Club guests. We tell you more, tune in!

(Season 2016, Episode 11)

#F1 #Motorsport #FormulaOne #Formula1 #CarRacing #AutoRacing #Ferrari #Mercedes #Sports #Podcast #Mclaren #Honda #Hamilton #Vettel #Verstappen #RedBull

The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus

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

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Sebastian Vettel recently said that he fails to understand the 'selfie generation' and social media. This is possibly why he is 'most suited' to replace Bernie Ecclestone as F1's oh-so-important CEO, say Mithila and Kunal in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast.

The leaked payment reports also indicated that Mclaren-Honda were paid nearly $82 million in 2015 - a tad too much to pay for entertainment alone! On that note, will Fernando Alonso miss racing in China too? Another chance for Stoffel Vandoorne to be the next Max Verstappen?

Honda announced that they will focus on 'power' in their 'power'units; a season too late? And we also bring to you our special feature - 'Hamming Around With Lewis Hamilton'.

After being humiliated by Fernando Alonso in public a few weeks ago, Johnny Herbert decided to strike back via a video starring his arch-rival, Lewis Hamilton.

Could the famous 'MSC' abbreviation be back in F1? Why the Chinese Grand Prix could be shorter? And finally, why Hamilton might have none or very few followers in China?

And btw, F1 now has a Tinder-type app for their Paddock Club guests. We tell you more, tune in!

(Season 2016, Episode 11)

#F1 #Motorsport #FormulaOne #Formula1 #CarRacing #AutoRacing #Ferrari #Mercedes #Sports #Podcast #Mclaren #Honda #Hamilton #Vettel #Verstappen #RedBull

The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus

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

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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks:

The repeat mismanagement of the qualifying fiasco has brought Formula 1's power struggles to the fore, say Mithila and Kunal in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast. While the FIA & FOM seem to have ganged up against the teams, the fans have been neglected yet again. And for a change, the drivers too.

Given that the 'three tyre compound' rule seems to be working wonders for the sport, the duo wonder if this was a fluke decision after all. Also, does it make the sport a tad too confusing at times? We tell you why we prefer tyre strategy over fuel strategy.

Nico Rosberg's victory in Bahrain was long overdue, but the same can be said about his career as well. Whether the 'five consecutive wins' statistic works for him or not, Rosberg is a true champion and we tell you why.

As for Lewis Hamilton, he seems better in finishing races than starting them; will this prompt a rule change by the FIA-FOM to help him back to his winning ways? We discussed the Hamilton-Bottas incident and wonder if the FIA Stewards are missing Pastor Maldonado this season.

Fernando Alonso might have missed performing on track in Bahrain, but he did make up for it via a stellar performance on LIVE TV with Johnny Herbert. Clap! Clap! And we wouldn't be surprised if Stoffel Vandoorne reluctantly returned the keys of the Mclaren-Honda back to Alonso for China.

Lastly, are Ferrari pushing their development agenda at the cost of reliability? And did you know that three out of Kimi Raikkonen's last four podium finishes came at circuits where there was no alcohol served (on the podium).

Tune in!

(Season 2016, Episode 10)

#F1 #FormulaOne #Formula1 #Ferrari #Mercedes #Mclaren #RedBull #CarRacing #AutoRacing #InsideLineF1Podcast

The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus

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

Subscribe on

And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks:

The repeat mismanagement of the qualifying fiasco has brought Formula 1's power struggles to the fore, say Mithila and Kunal in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast. While the FIA & FOM seem to have ganged up against the teams, the fans have been neglected yet again. And for a change, the drivers too.

Given that the 'three tyre compound' rule seems to be working wonders for the sport, the duo wonder if this was a fluke decision after all. Also, does it make the sport a tad too confusing at times? We tell you why we prefer tyre strategy over fuel strategy.

Nico Rosberg's victory in Bahrain was long overdue, but the same can be said about his career as well. Whether the 'five consecutive wins' statistic works for him or not, Rosberg is a true champion and we tell you why.

As for Lewis Hamilton, he seems better in finishing races than starting them; will this prompt a rule change by the FIA-FOM to help him back to his winning ways? We discussed the Hamilton-Bottas incident and wonder if the FIA Stewards are missing Pastor Maldonado this season.

Fernando Alonso might have missed performing on track in Bahrain, but he did make up for it via a stellar performance on LIVE TV with Johnny Herbert. Clap! Clap! And we wouldn't be surprised if Stoffel Vandoorne reluctantly returned the keys of the Mclaren-Honda back to Alonso for China.

Lastly, are Ferrari pushing their development agenda at the cost of reliability? And did you know that three out of Kimi Raikkonen's last four podium finishes came at circuits where there was no alcohol served (on the podium).

Tune in!

(Season 2016, Episode 10)

#F1 #FormulaOne #Formula1 #Ferrari #Mercedes #Mclaren #RedBull #CarRacing #AutoRacing #InsideLineF1Podcast

The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus

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

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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. Ferrari Should Sign Max Verstappen (http://bit.ly/1UHcCdO) 2. Verstappen's Typical Teenager Tantrums (http://bit.ly/1Pr9BG5) 3. 10 Awesome Reasons To Follow F1 In 2016 (http://bit.ly/1ZnBeao) 4. New F1 Season, Old F1 Problems (http://bit.ly/1UVrh3E) 5. Saturday F1 Tickets To Be Sold At A Premium (http://bit.ly/1WJ4lmy) 6. DRS Has Ruined Formula One (http://bit.ly/1ougYaM) 7. Match Fixing And Formula One (http://bit.ly/1QPSOjM) 8. F1 Will Miss The Legend Of Pastor Maldonado (http://bit.ly/1QHUCv9) 9. F1 Is Asocial (http://bit.ly/1Ut666J) 10. What IF Hamilton Had Raced For Red Bull Racing? (http://bit.ly/1OwHrMQ) 11. Vodka Shots On The F1 Podium? (http://bit.ly/1SxbxUc) 12. Hamilton To Blame For Mumm's Exit From F1? (http://bit.ly/1Skv1ve) 13. 2016: Year Of The Underdog (http://bit.ly/1Rk2INb) 14. May The Force Be With You, Force India (http://bit.ly/1PobhR7) 15. Ecclestone Steps Down (http://bit.ly/1Sl17Gi) 16. Time For A Prost-Pastor Bromance? (http://bit.ly/1Mw03bb) 17. Motor-mouth Hamilton (http://bit.ly/1P5gSAc) 18. Party's Over Lewis (http://bit.ly/1Mie9QX) 19. Thank God for Max Verstappen (http://bit.ly/1RNiNYN) 20. Aston Martini Racing, Err! (http://bit.ly/1NwHF7M) 21. A Russian F1 Team In The Offing? (http://bit.ly/1NG6KOt) 22. Russia vs. USA In F1 Too? (http://bit.ly/1Qj743q)

In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Mithila and Kunal tell you why Ferrari should sign up Max Verstappen at the expense of letting go the yet-to-find-form Kimi Raikkonen.

We explain why there's no 'crisis in Formula 1' and wonder what Haas Racing's real pace is. As we THANK GOD that Flavio Briatore isn't Bernie Ecclestone's successor, we wonder if Formula 1 needs a Narendra Modi too?

The dubious qualifying format, Pirelli tyres, Ferrari vs. Mercedes - so much to look forward to in Bahrain, including Toro Rosso scoring their first points ever? And obviously, there's no incentive to race to the podium in Bahrain for Kimi Raikkonen (we tell you why!).

And finally, did Kunal crack his best F1 joke ever in this episode? Tune in and find out.

(Season 2016, Episode 09)

#F1 #FormulaOne #Formula1 #Ferrari #Mercedes #Mclaren #RedBull #CarRacing #AutoRacing #InsideLineF1Podcast

The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus

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

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In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Mithila and Kunal tell you why Ferrari should sign up Max Verstappen at the expense of letting go the yet-to-find-form Kimi Raikkonen.

We explain why there's no 'crisis in Formula 1' and wonder what Haas Racing's real pace is. As we THANK GOD that Flavio Briatore isn't Bernie Ecclestone's successor, we wonder if Formula 1 needs a Narendra Modi too?

The dubious qualifying format, Pirelli tyres, Ferrari vs. Mercedes - so much to look forward to in Bahrain, including Toro Rosso scoring their first points ever? And obviously, there's no incentive to race to the podium in Bahrain for Kimi Raikkonen (we tell you why!).

And finally, did Kunal crack his best F1 joke ever in this episode? Tune in and find out.

(Season 2016, Episode 09)

#F1 #FormulaOne #Formula1 #Ferrari #Mercedes #Mclaren #RedBull #CarRacing #AutoRacing #InsideLineF1Podcast

The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus

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

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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks:

Max Verstappen showed his trademark speed at the 2016 Australian Grand Prix, but did he also show some immaturity? Is he behaving like a typical teenager?

Verstappen's request on the radio for 'team orders' shows that he's learned well from our current and previous World Champions.

In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Mithila and Kunal talk about how the opening round in Australia showcased the best and worst of Formula 1. They wonder why Rosberg's race winning drive wasn't covered as well on TV just as Hamilton's off-tracks antics received their due interest.

Given our reigning World Champion's interest in taking selfies while riding a bike, should Bernie also put out a message saying 'Think Before You Take A Selfie?'.

As we wrap up this show, we wonder why Formula 1 is this expensive and why Haas won't have be paid in their first year despite delivering a dream result on their debut. And finally, a Vettel-Webber show on Formula 1? We'd love that, won't we!

Tune in!

(Season 2016, Episode 08)

The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus

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

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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks:

Max Verstappen showed his trademark speed at the 2016 Australian Grand Prix, but did he also show some immaturity? Is he behaving like a typical teenager?

Verstappen's request on the radio for 'team orders' shows that he's learned well from our current and previous World Champions.

In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Mithila and Kunal talk about how the opening round in Australia showcased the best and worst of Formula 1. They wonder why Rosberg's race winning drive wasn't covered as well on TV just as Hamilton's off-tracks antics received their due interest.

Given our reigning World Champion's interest in taking selfies while riding a bike, should Bernie also put out a message saying 'Think Before You Take A Selfie?'.

As we wrap up this show, we wonder why Formula 1 is this expensive and why Haas won't have be paid in their first year despite delivering a dream result on their debut. And finally, a Vettel-Webber show on Formula 1? We'd love that, won't we!

Tune in!

(Season 2016, Episode 08)

The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus

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

Subscribe on iTunes Store: http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast RSS for Google, Android, Blackberry or Windows phones: http://bit.ly/insideline (You will need a Podcast player!) SoundCloud: http://bit.ly/insidelineonsoundcloud TuneIn Radio: http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast-tuneinradio MixCloud: http://www.mixcloud.com/insidelinef1podcast/ Spreaker: http://www.spreaker.com/user/insidelinef1podcast DailyMotion: http://www.dailymotion.com/inside-line-f1-podcast

And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. 10 Awesome Reasons To Follow F1 In 2016 (http://bit.ly/1ZnBeao) 2. F1, Back In Business? (http://bit.ly/1prXNPc) 3. New F1 Season, Old F1 Problems (http://bit.ly/1UVrh3E) 4. How To Measure A Good F1 Test? (http://bit.ly/1SbDrVi) 5. Saturday F1 Tickets To Be Sold At A Premium (http://bit.ly/1WJ4lmy) 6. DRS Has Ruined Formula One (http://bit.ly/1ougYaM) 7. Match Fixing And Formula One (http://bit.ly/1QPSOjM) 8. F1 Will Miss The Legend Of Pastor Maldonado (http://bit.ly/1QHUCv9) 9. F1 Is Asocial (http://bit.ly/1Ut666J) 10. What IF Hamilton Had Raced For Red Bull Racing? (http://bit.ly/1OwHrMQ) 11. Vodka Shots On The F1 Podium? (http://bit.ly/1SxbxUc) 12. Hamilton To Blame For Mumm's Exit From F1? (http://bit.ly/1Skv1ve) 13. 2016: Year Of The Underdog (http://bit.ly/1Rk2INb) 14. May The Force Be With You, Force India (http://bit.ly/1PobhR7) 15. Ecclestone Steps Down (http://bit.ly/1Sl17Gi) 16. Time For A Prost-Pastor Bromance? (http://bit.ly/1Mw03bb) 17. Motor-mouth Hamilton (http://bit.ly/1P5gSAc) 18. Party's Over Lewis (http://bit.ly/1Mie9QX) 19. Thank God for Max Verstappen (http://bit.ly/1RNiNYN) 20. Aston Martini Racing, Err! (http://bit.ly/1NwHF7M) 21. A Russian F1 Team In The Offing? (http://bit.ly/1NG6KOt) 22. Russia vs. USA In F1 Too? (http://bit.ly/1Qj743q) 23. F1 Teams, Black Outs And Bernie Ecclestone (http://bit.ly/1jAyEhW) 24. Fernando Alonso, The Unluckiest Double World Champion? (http://bit.ly/1PJOYqW)

After months of waiting, the 2016 Formula 1 Season is finally here. And while you wait for the five red lights to go out, tune in to the pre-Australian Grand Prix episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast.

Mithila and Kunal talk about how Lewis Hamilton is the ONLY one who is seemingly having the best start to the new season already. They also reveal Williams’ strategy to beat Force India while Red Bull Racing prove that the best way to react to being beaten is to quit!

We tell you why a Hamilton-Vettel pairing MIGHT just be needed in 2017, or better, a Hamilton-Alonso pairing in 2018. 'Can Nico Rosberg FINALLY beat Lewis Hamilton?’ - our prediction on THE story of 2016. Lastly, Jenson Button could be in his last Formula 1 season. Tune in to find out why.

(Season 2016, Episode 07)

The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: http://bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus

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

Subscribe on iTunes Store: http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast RSS for Google, Android, Blackberry or Windows phones: http://bit.ly/insideline (You will need a Podcast player!) SoundCloud: http://bit.ly/insidelineonsoundcloud TuneIn Radio: http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast-tuneinradio MixCloud: http://www.mixcloud.com/insidelinef1podcast/ Spreaker: http://www.spreaker.com/user/insidelinef1podcast DailyMotion: http://www.dailymotion.com/inside-line-f1-podcast

And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. New F1 Season, Old F1 Problems (http://bit.ly/1UVrh3E) 2. How To Measure A Good F1 Test? (http://bit.ly/1SbDrVi) 3. Saturday F1 Tickets To Be Sold At A Premium (http://bit.ly/1WJ4lmy) 4. DRS Has Ruined Formula One (http://bit.ly/1ougYaM) 5. Match Fixing And Formula One (http://bit.ly/1QPSOjM) 6. F1 Will Miss The Legend Of Pastor Maldonado (http://bit.ly/1QHUCv9) 7. F1 Is Asocial (http://bit.ly/1Ut666J) 8. What IF Hamilton Had Raced For Red Bull Racing? (http://bit.ly/1OwHrMQ) 9. Vodka Shots On The F1 Podium? (http://bit.ly/1SxbxUc) 10. Hamilton To Blame For Mumm's Exit From F1? (http://bit.ly/1Skv1ve) 11. 2016: Year Of The Underdog (http://bit.ly/1Rk2INb) 12. May The Force Be With You, Force India (http://bit.ly/1PobhR7) 13. Ecclestone Steps Down (http://bit.ly/1Sl17Gi) 14. Time For A Prost-Pastor Bromance? (http://bit.ly/1Mw03bb) 15. Motor-mouth Hamilton (http://bit.ly/1P5gSAc) 16. Party's Over Lewis (http://bit.ly/1Mie9QX) 17. Thank God for Max Verstappen (http://bit.ly/1RNiNYN) 18. Aston Martini Racing, Err! (http://bit.ly/1NwHF7M) 19. A Russian F1 Team In The Offing? (http://bit.ly/1NG6KOt) 20. Russia vs. USA In F1 Too? (http://bit.ly/1Qj743q) 21. F1 Teams, Black Outs And Bernie Ecclestone (http://bit.ly/1jAyEhW) 22. Fernando Alonso, The Unluckiest Double World Champion? (http://bit.ly/1PJOYqW)

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