The first double header race weekend of the 2021 Formula 1 season is here. After Portugal, it's time for Spain to host its annual Grand Prix. The Circuit de Catalunya doesn't always deliver exciting races, but in this episode, Soumil and Kunal tell you the '5 things to watch for' in the race this weekend. 

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In this Pits to Podium segment of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, the duo tell you the ONE thing they both are looking forward to in the Mercedes-Hamilton vs. Red Bull Racing-Verstappen battle. Has Alpine successfully joined the mid-field battle or was their pace in Portugal a one-off? How tricky will the tyres be this race weekend? Why is track position and qualifying so critical? What's the pit lane time loss? All this and more in our race preview episode. Tune in!

(Season 2021, Episode 27)

Follow our hosts on Twitter: Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah

Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt

Image courtesy: Red Bull Content Pool

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