Inside Line F1 Podcast

After years of ignoring social media and its power, it seems that F1 might just embrace it with a storm - a ‘Driver of the Day’ may be selected from this new media. In this week’s episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Mithila and Kunal tell you how clichéd such ideas are and how F1 could push the limits on social media too.

Could fans choose what colour should Lewis Hamilton dye his hair next? Or who Pastor Maldonado should crash into!

As we inch closer to the 2016 Formula 1 Season, there’s good news from many quarters of the sport. Pirelli finally seem to be making sense as Renault wonder if they need any more crash tests. And we wonder if Massa’s retirement plans are to turn into a social media reporter. Lastly, do you remember Robert Doornbos? He’s pushing the limits of technology too, albeit in a different industry. Tune in! (Season 2016, Episode 4)

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: bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus

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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. Vodka Shots On The F1 Podium? (bit.ly/1SxbxUc) 2. Hamilton To Blame For Mumm's Exit From F1? (bit.ly/1Skv1ve) 2. 2016: Year Of The Underdog (bit.ly/1Rk2INb) 3. May The Force Be With You, Force India (bit.ly/1PobhR7) 4. Ecclestone Steps Down (bit.ly/1Sl17Gi) 5. Time For A Prost-Pastor Bromance? (bit.ly/1Mw03bb) 6. Motor-mouth Hamilton (bit.ly/1P5gSAc) 7. Party's Over Lewis (bit.ly/1Mie9QX) 8. Thank God for Max Verstappen (bit.ly/1RNiNYN) 9. Aston Martini Racing, Err! (bit.ly/1NwHF7M) 10. A Russian F1 Team In The Offing? (bit.ly/1NG6KOt) 11. Russia vs. USA In F1 Too? (bit.ly/1Qj743q) 12. F1 Teams, Black Outs And Bernie Ecclestone (bit.ly/1jAyEhW) 13. Fernando Alonso, The Unluckiest Double World Champion? (bit.ly/1PJOYqW)

Taking cue from Christian Horner's statements, Mithila and Kunal speculate on 'what if' Lewis Hamilton had raced for Red Bull Racing from 2012. Would he still be a triple World Champion? And what about Sebastian Vettel and of course, Mark Webber?

While Horner disclosed that he encouraged Mercedes to sign up Hamilton, we wonder who encouraged Mclaren to partner with Honda. We discuss the influx of new talent in Formula 1 and if people are drunk to be joining Manor F1 Team, and maybe Mclaren too?

In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we initiate a 'Hopeless Happenings' section where we talk about the return of refuelling, louder engine sounds in 2016 and Force India's on-off deal with 'Aston-off Martin'. Not to forget Toto Wolff's insulting (or flattering?) comments on his wife and former F1 driver Suzie and Kevin Magnussen's attempt to woo Renault. Tune in! (Season 2016, Episode 3)

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: bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: 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. Vodka Shots On The F1 Podium? (http://bit.ly/1SxbxUc) 2. Hamilton To Blame For Mumm's Exit From F1? (http://bit.ly/1Skv1ve) 2. 2016: Year Of The Underdog (http://bit.ly/1Rk2INb) 3. May The Force Be With You, Force India (http://bit.ly/1PobhR7) 4. Ecclestone Steps Down (http://bit.ly/1Sl17Gi) 5. Time For A Prost-Pastor Bromance? (http://bit.ly/1Mw03bb) 6. Motor-mouth Hamilton (http://bit.ly/1P5gSAc) 7. Party's Over Lewis (http://bit.ly/1Mie9QX) 8. Thank God for Max Verstappen (http://bit.ly/1RNiNYN) 9. Aston Martini Racing, Err! (http://bit.ly/1NwHF7M) 10. A Russian F1 Team In The Offing? (http://bit.ly/1NG6KOt) 11. Russia vs. USA In F1 Too? (http://bit.ly/1Qj743q) 12. F1 Teams, Black Outs And Bernie Ecclestone (http://bit.ly/1jAyEhW) 13. Fernando Alonso, The Unluckiest Double World Champion? (http://bit.ly/1PJOYqW)

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Taking cue from Christian Horner's statements, Mithila and Kunal speculate on 'what if' Lewis Hamilton had raced for Red Bull Racing from 2012. Would he still be a triple World Champion? And what about Sebastian Vettel and of course, Mark Webber?

While Horner disclosed that he encouraged Mercedes to sign up Hamilton, we wonder who encouraged Mclaren to partner with Honda. We discuss the influx of new talent in Formula 1 and if people are drunk to be joining Manor F1 Team, and maybe Mclaren too?

In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we initiate a 'Hopeless Happenings' section where we talk about the return of refuelling, louder engine sounds in 2016 and Force India's on-off deal with 'Aston-off Martin'. Not to forget Toto Wolff's insulting (or flattering?) comments on his wife and former F1 driver Suzie and Kevin Magnussen's attempt to woo Renault. Tune in! (Season 2016, Episode 3)

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: bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: 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:

Taking cue from Christian Horner's statements, Mithila and Kunal speculate on 'what if' Lewis Hamilton had raced for Red Bull Racing from 2012. Would he still be a triple World Champion? What about Sebastian Vettel and of course, Mark Webber?

While Horner disclosed that he encouraged Mercedes to sign up Hamilton, we wonder who encouraged Mclaren to partner with Honda. We discuss the influx of new talent in Formula 1 and if people are drunk to be joining Manor F1 Team, and maybe Mclaren too?

In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we initiate a 'Hopeless Happenings' section where we talk about the return of refuelling, louder engine sounds in 2016 and Force India's on-off deal with 'Aston-off Martin'. Not to forget Toto Wolff's insulting (or flattering?) comments on his wife and former F1 driver Suzie and Kevin Magnussen's attempt to woo Renault away from Pastor Maldonado's millions. Tune in! (Season 2016, Episode 3)

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: bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus

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

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

And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. Vodka Shots On The F1 Podium? (http://bit.ly/1SxbxUc) 2. Hamilton To Blame For Mumm's Exit From F1? (http://bit.ly/1Skv1ve) 2. 2016: Year Of The Underdog (http://bit.ly/1Rk2INb) 3. May The Force Be With You, Force India (bit.ly/1PobhR7) 4. Ecclestone Steps Down (bit.ly/1Sl17Gi) 5. Time For A Prost-Pastor Bromance? (bit.ly/1Mw03bb) 6. Motor-mouth Hamilton (bit.ly/1P5gSAc) 7. Party's Over Lewis (bit.ly/1Mie9QX) 8. Thank God for Max Verstappen (bit.ly/1RNiNYN) 9. Aston Martini Racing, Err! (bit.ly/1NwHF7M) 10. A Russian F1 Team In The Offing? (bit.ly/1NG6KOt) 11. Russia vs. USA In F1 Too? (bit.ly/1Qj743q) 12. F1 Teams, Black Outs And Bernie Ecclestone (bit.ly/1jAyEhW) 13. Fernando Alonso, The Unluckiest Double World Champion? (bit.ly/1PJOYqW)

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Taking cue from Christian Horner's statements, Mithila and Kunal speculate on 'what if' Lewis Hamilton had raced for Red Bull Racing from 2012. Would he still be a triple World Champion? What about Sebastian Vettel and of course, Mark Webber?

While Horner disclosed that he encouraged Mercedes to sign up Hamilton, we wonder who encouraged Mclaren to partner with Honda. We discuss the influx of new talent in Formula 1 and if people are drunk to be joining Manor F1 Team, and maybe Mclaren too?

In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we initiate a 'Hopeless Happenings' section where we talk about the return of refuelling, louder engine sounds in 2016 and Force India's on-off deal with 'Aston-off Martin'. Not to forget Toto Wolff's insulting (or flattering?) comments on his wife and former F1 driver Suzie and Kevin Magnussen's attempt to woo Renault away from Pastor Maldonado's millions. Tune in! (Season 2016, Episode 3)

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: bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus

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

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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks:

**See a video clip of this episode: https://youtu.be/79u1gXSppG8**

No, this episode isn't about Lewis Hamilton or his dog Roscoe. But the spotlight is on the underdogs of the sport - the Force India F1 Team and IF they will bull-y Red Bull or Williams this season.

Mithila and Kunal offer perspective on the team's ambition to finish 4th in 2016, what it would take to get there and who they will need to beat en route.

And as Kevin Magnussen waits for a few of the current drivers to retire, our hosts tell you that a retired F1 driver's life isn't too boring after all. Tune in! (Season 2016, Episode 2)

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: bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus

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

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

And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. May The Force Be With You, Force India (http://bit.ly/1PobhR7) 2. Ecclestone Steps Down (bit.ly/1Sl17Gi) 3. Time For A Prost-Pastor Bromance? (bit.ly/1Mw03bb) 4. Motor-mouth Hamilton (bit.ly/1P5gSAc) 5. Party's Over Lewis (bit.ly/1Mie9QX) 6. Thank God for Max Verstappen (bit.ly/1RNiNYN) 7. Aston Martini Racing, Err! (bit.ly/1NwHF7M) 8. A Russian F1 Team In The Offing? (bit.ly/1NG6KOt) 9. Russia vs. USA In F1 Too? (bit.ly/1Qj743q) 10. F1 Teams, Black Outs And Bernie Ecclestone (bit.ly/1jAyEhW) 11. Fernando Alonso, The Unluckiest Double World Champion? (bit.ly/1PJOYqW)

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**See a video clip of this episode: https://youtu.be/79u1gXSppG8**

No, this episode isn't about Lewis Hamilton or his dog Roscoe. But the spotlight is on the underdogs of the sport - the Force India F1 Team and IF they will bull-y Red Bull or Williams this season.

Mithila and Kunal offer perspective on the team's ambition to finish 4th in 2016, what it would take to get there and who they will need to beat en route.

And as Kevin Magnussen waits for a few of the current drivers to retire, our hosts tell you that a retired F1 driver's life isn't too boring after all. Tune in! (Season 2016, Episode 2)

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: bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus

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

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And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks:

We start 2016 with a bang! Mithila and Kunal are proud to present the 2016 Inside Line F1 Podcast Awards.

Our version of the awards promise to reward the most entertaining and humourous moments in the sport. And worry not, we are far away from the usual categories - the best driver, best team, best race and blah!

Here's a quick glimpse at our categories:

'The winner is never who you think it is' - so tune in and laugh along with us on the first episode of the Inside F1 Podcast for 2016.

(Season 2016, Episode 1)

And btw, we're now attempting to be on audio too. Here's a teaser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGXsQRD5L3k

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: bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus

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

Subscribe on

And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks:

We start 2016 with a bang! Mithila and Kunal are proud to present the 2016 Inside Line F1 Podcast Awards.

Our version of the awards promise to reward the most entertaining and humourous moments in the sport. And worry not, we are far away from the usual categories - the best driver, best team, best race and blah!

Here's a quick glimpse at our categories: 1. Rookie of the Year 2. Crasher of the Year 3. Mystery of the Year 4. Fashion Statement of the Year 5. Fernando Alonso (yes, that's a category in itself this year!) 6. Third Driver of the Year 7. 'Jugaad' of the Year 8. Comparison of the Year 9. Catfight of the Year

'The winner is never who you think it is' - so tune in and laugh along with us on the first episode of the Inside F1 Podcast for 2016.

(Season 2016, Episode 1)

And btw, we're now attempting to be on audio too. Here's a teaser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGXsQRD5L3k

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: bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus

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

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

And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. Ecclestone Steps Down (http://bit.ly/1Sl17Gi) 2. Time For A Prost-Pastor Bromance? (bit.ly/1Mw03bb) 3. Motor-mouth Hamilton (bit.ly/1P5gSAc) 4. Party's Over Lewis (bit.ly/1Mie9QX) 5. Thank God for Max Verstappen (bit.ly/1RNiNYN) 6. Aston Martini Racing, Err! (bit.ly/1NwHF7M) 7. A Russian F1 Team In The Offing? (bit.ly/1NG6KOt) 8. Russia vs. USA In F1 Too? (bit.ly/1Qj743q) 9. F1 Teams, Black Outs And Bernie Ecclestone (bit.ly/1jAyEhW) 10. Fernando Alonso, The Unluckiest Double World Champion? (bit.ly/1PJOYqW)

So it seems that the Ecclestone surname isn’t necessarily a ticket to outstanding business acumen say Mithila and Kunal in the last episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast. And by last, we mean the last of 2015. Happy New Year!

They wonder if the Lauda-Hamilton bromance was timed with Lewis-Nicole’s split and if Toto is Formula 1’s ‘crying wolf’! Is Raikkonen capable of aiding Vettel’s title challenge? Could Kevin Magnussen have helped save Jenson Button-Jessica Michibata’s marriage?

They talk about Renault’s smart $1.50 purchase of Lotus but believe the French manufacturer is displaying lack of smartness when it comes to their driver line-up. And lastly, on the second anniversary of his life-threatening accident, they pray for Michael Schumacher’s speedy recovery. Tune in!

(Season 2015; Episode 42)

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: bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus

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

Re-plugs: 1. Living The Dream (bit.ly/1ooM6zT) 2. David Coulthard On The Inside Line F1 Podcast (bit.ly/1IBcbHX)

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

And hear our ever popular episodes from the previous weeks: 1. Time For A Prost-Pastor Bromance? (http://bit.ly/1Mw03bb) 2. Motor-mouth Hamilton (bit.ly/1P5gSAc) 3. Party's Over Lewis (bit.ly/1Mie9QX) 4. Thank God for Max Verstappen (bit.ly/1RNiNYN) 5. Aston Martini Racing, Err! (bit.ly/1NwHF7M 6. Revenge Is a Dish Best Served On The Podium (bit.ly/20rEB1W) 7. A Russian F1 Team In The Offing? (bit.ly/1NG6KOt) 8. Russia vs. USA In F1 Too? (bit.ly/1Qj743q) 9. F1 Teams, Black Outs And Bernie Ecclestone (bit.ly/1jAyEhW) 10. Fernando Alonso, The Unluckiest Double World Champion? (bit.ly/1PJOYqW) 11. Help, Red Bull Needs Energy (bit.ly/1EWh2qP) 12. Hamilton's Bad Hair Days Are Here To Stay (bit.ly/1LQJxbx) 13. Is MotoGP Really Better Than F1? (bit.ly/1Ks1iYD) 14. Max Verstappen - A Nobody To F1's Next Big Thing? (bit.ly/1KqQ5HZ) 15. Ban The Grid Girls (bit.ly/1FK434s) 16. Formula One And Alcohol (bit.ly/1QlV1AV) 17. Strategy of Errors (bit.ly/1GJcKBK) 18. Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word (bit.ly/1cZafiK)

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