Inside Line F1 Podcast

The tow is worth about 0.7s per lap - so that's our pick for the buzzword for this weekend's Italian Grand Prix. But of course, 'slipstreaming' and 'drafting' come a very close second. The 2021 Italian Grand Prix also sees a return of the F1 Sprint - a second chance to like (or dislike!?) the format a bit more, we guess.  Subscribe to our newsletter! It's free, informative, insightful and visually...

OMG, Zandvoort just delivered the most-perfect Formula 1 Grand Prix since a long long time. Here's the best to describe how we saw it - is that a music festival? is that a Formula 1? It's the 2021 Dutch Grand Prix!  Subscribe to our newsletter! It's free, informative, insightful and visually appealing. You can read more and sign up. Max Mania, Super Max, Magic Verstappen and several other terms we...

Could Lewis Hamilton score his 100th Formula 1 win in front of Max Verstappen's 'Orange Army' at Zandvoort? Will Zandvoort offer us good racing this Sunday? It's certain that the qualifying hour will be fun to watch - drivers finding the limit of their cars on a narrow, fast-flowing and banked circuit.  P.S.: For all our Dutch listeners attending the 2021 Dutch Grand Prix, please refrain from booi...

The Formula 1 teams-drivers had half points awarded for no race. So of course, you are now served a full Grand Prix length episode for no race. There are no team-driver performances to talk about - but Soumil and Kunal wonder if the FIA could have acted differently during the 2021 Belgian Grand Prix. Believe it or not, the alternate title for this episode was 'Michael Messy...'. Yes, we know that...

Yeah, it's been a week of the 'Spa for him & spa for her' memes. But really, we think that Spa is for everyone. It is one of the most-iconic circuits in the world of Motorsport. But what makes Spa so special? What is the challenge of Spa for the teams-drivers come the weekend of the 2021 Belgian Grand Prix? And of course,  Soumil and Kunal share the ONE thing they both think you should watch for a...

Did you know that for the first time in history, the second half of the 2021 Formula 1  season has more races than the first? Did you know that Max Verstappen has led 4x the number of laps in the races than Lewis Hamilton this season? Yes, and he still trails him by 8 points in the Drivers' Championship.  If you're a fan of Formula 1 stats (quite frankly, who isn't?), we've got Sundaram 'statman'...

HOLY WOW! That was an epic race on all counts. The start, opening lap, one-car restart, the 'what's actually happening in the race?' phase, Lewis Hamliton's undercuts-overtakes & then Fernando Alonso's brilliant defensive driving and team play. Was there a moment from the 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix that you did not enjoy?  (The episode description follows below) For our global audiences, get 20% OF...

The Hungaroring is the perfect venue for the battle between Max Verstappen & Lewis Hamilton to resume. The circuit places emphasis on track position, has just about one overtaking spot & offers diverse race strategy options. Adding to Mercedes-Hamilton's momentum is the FIA's rejection of Red Bull Racing's request to review the infamous crash from the British GP.  (The episode description follows...

How did you fall in love with Formula 1? Was it a controversy or a crash? Or was it the automobile brands that have been competing ever since? Or was it a driver or two or three that made you a fan of the sport?  In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, RJ Rishi Kapoor joins Soumil and Kunal as we narrate the stories that made us fall in love with the sport of Formula 1. And of course, for o...

Boy, oh, boy! It finally happened - a coming together of title rivals, Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton! Undeniably, one of the questions that's split the world of Formula 1 is - who was at fault? Was Verstappen too aggressive or was Hamilton too optimistic? Did Hamilton get carried away with the emotion of racing at home in front of the passionate British fans?  But why can't we just classify it...

Was Formula 1's first-ever F1 Sprint a success? If you're Fernando Alonso, it definitely was. But not so much if you're Sergio Perez or Carlos Sainz Jr. The 17-lap dash had it's ups-and-downs, just like a regular Grand Prix.  Tell us if you were entertained by the F1 Sprint via our Facebook page.  (The episode description follows below) For our global audiences, get 20% OFF at Manscaped + free shi...

Yes, the buzz for the 2021 British GP is the 'F1 Sprint' that will be hosted for the first time ever in the history of Formula 1. But let's not forget that in the Verstappen-Hamilton title battle, all eyes are now on Mercedes & the 'exciting' upgrade that they will bring to Hamilton's home race at Silverstone.  So of course, can Mercedes bring it home for Lewis? 😎 (The episode description follows...

Audi or Porsche - which one of the VW brands could we expect to see in F1 2025? Will the units have more electric over ICE power? Will we see more teams joining the sport? Will Formula 1 continue to be 'road relevant'? Will we continue to see new experiments in the sporting format - reverse grids, maybe?  And no, it's not early to talk about F1 2025 and there's a reason why!  Subscribe to our news...

Of course, we HAD to call this episode as the 'Outside Line F1 Podcast', given the overtaking line of choice for several drivers in the 2021 Austrian Grand Prix. And of course, we received a 5-second time penalty from the FIA for our transgressions as well! C'mon along and join the fun in this race review episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast with Soumil and Kunal.  And also, the F1 App was hacked...

Should we pin our hopes on Pirelli's C5 tyre? A compound that's never been raced before at the Red Bull Ring? And of course, do your rain dance before you tune in - because if nothing else, the weather might just make the 2021 Austrian Grand Prix an entertaining one.  Remember the low expectations before the 2021 French Grand Prix? It might just make sense to follow the same strategy this weekend,...

P.S.: We picked up some unexpected noise in our audio signal during this recording. Please bear with our quality. We hope that the quality of content more than makes up for the lack of audio quality.  Key points discussed: Why the 2021 Styrian GP wasn't all that exciting - and how soon before fans start complaining about Red Bull Racing's dominance?  (The episode description follows after the prom...

"The hills are alive to the sounds of the 1.6 litre V6 turbo hybrid engines," said Soumil in this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast as he looks forward to the 2021 Styrian Grand Prix along with Kunal. Is Red Bull Ring the most-picturesque circuit on the Formula 1 calendar? Kunal calls it the 'Wimbledon of Formula 1'!  (The episode description follows after the promotional messages) For our glo...

OMG! Almost no one saw that coming. The French Grand Prix actually entertained Formula 1 fans! As Kunal said, "The 2021 French Grand Prix has raised bar and how for all the French Grands Prix to follow in the next century." But WHAT IF Max Verstappen had not made the opening lap error at Turn 1 and kept the lead, would the 2021 French Grand Prix have been less entertaining?  In this episode of the...

The French Grand Prix is the ONE race that almost every fan fears. Okay, maybe Abu Dhabi as well. For all the history associated with France and Grand Prix racing, the Circuit Paul Ricard almost always fails to deliver a worthy race. In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal preview the upcoming 2021 French Grand Prix.  (The episode description follows after the promotional m...

The question on everyone's minds - will the 2021 Formula 1 season be less than 23 races? It's supposed to be the longest season in the history of the sport, but will we actually have those many races? For starters, Singapore has been cancelled and several other venues may be forced to do so due to the ongoing pandemic. In which case, what would be the impact of a shortened season on Formula 1 and...

The 2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix delivered on all of its pre-race hype and promise. For starters, the 'no repeat winner' stat remained intact after Sergio Perez scored his first race win for Red Bull Racing. Max Verstappen's retirement meant that Perez still has a better record of points and podiums in Baku! A Safety Car has made an appearance at every single race in Baku till date.  (The episode de...

We REALLY hope that the 'no repeat winner' stat stands true for the 2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. If so, we will have a new race winner this Sunday! Could Max Verstappen make the most of Mercedes' misery? If he does win this Sunday, it will be Verstappen's first back-to-back in Formula 1.  (The episode description follows after the promotional messages) For our global audiences, get 20% OFF at Mansc...

She's back! Mithila returns to join Soumil and Kunal in this blockbuster episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast.  It's her homecoming, as Soumil puts it.  For this special episode, the trio discussed a very interesting topic - the future of drivers in Formula 1.  (The episode description follows after the promotional messages) Use 'PUMAINSIDELINE' to avail an additional 5% discount on Puma's Motors...

After most races at Monaco, the typical question is - should we continue to race on the streets of Monte Carlo? The 2021 Monaco Grand Prix has brought this question back into focus. However, it's time we don't blame the track. In fact, if there's one blame we can lay on the organisers, it would be their shoddy TV direction throughout the 78-lap race.  Of course, even a world-class TV director woul...

No, we're not delusional. We believe that Ferrari could win this weekend's 2021 Monaco Grand Prix. If they get pole, and mind you, they look quick, they could dictate the overall race pace and go for the win. For those naysayers, Mercedes did exactly that with Nico Rosberg in 2013. The lack of overtaking opportunities makes track position even more vital in Monaco. But of course, the key point her...