Inside Line F1 Podcast

91 wins - Lewis Hamilton equaled Michael Schumacher's 14-year old record for most wins in Formula 1. It's only obvious that the 6 times World Champion will score several more. In this Pits To Podium (https://bit.ly/pitstopodium) segment, Soumil and Kunal make a calculated guess - 120 F1 wins don't seem out of reach for the Briton. Let's know what you think the final number could be? Also in this episode, we rate the 2020 Eifel Grand Prix - hot or not? The statistics seem to suggest a good race with a great result. After all, 9 out of the 10 teams scored points. Daniel Ricciardo scored his first podium with Renault, also Renault's first podium in Formula 1 after returning to the sport as a works team. This tattoo will be a memorable one for Cyril Abiteboul! Racing Point's super-sub Nico Hulkenberg is only 7 points behind Sebastian Vettel in the Drivers' Championship. In fact, Hulkenberg has out-scored Vettel in the last 7 races! Perez's podium miss, Leclerc's spirited drive & high number of DNfs in the race - we re-live the key talking points. Also, was the late-race Safety Car period a tad too long? In fact, was the Safety Car slower than normal since drivers were complaining time and again? And a welcome to the points for Haas' Romain Grosjean - he finished 9th despite being shown a black-white flag and suffering finger damage on the opening lap. Tune in! (Season 2020, Episode 51) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Soumil Arora (https://twitter.com/iamsoumilaroraa) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://lucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com/) Image courtesy: Mercedes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2020 Eifel Grand Prix couldn't have chosen a better venue than the infamous Nurburgring. In our Pits To Podium (https://bit.ly/pitstopodium) segment, Soumil and Kunal talk about the circuit, its history, how the cold and wind will make for interesting racing and how starting from P2 will be a statistical advantage. And of course, 'cold tyres' will be a unique challenge that teams and Pirelli will look to overcome this weekend. Who will come out on top? Send in your predications for our Grand Prix Predictions League (https://www.instagram.com/pitstopodium/) . And of course, we discuss the uber-competitive mid-field battle, Kimi Raikkonen's record, Mick Schumacher & Callum Illot's Formula 1 debut and Sergio Perez finally getting the upgraded RP20 for himself! Btw, look out for the drivers absolutely raving about Turns 8-9. Will they go flat out? Tune in. (Season 2020, Episode 50) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Soumil Arora (https://twitter.com/iamsoumilaroraa) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://lucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com/) Image courtesy: Nurburgring (Twitter) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Honda's sudden decision to quit Formula 1 will have sporting and business consequences for the sport, Red Bull Racing and Max Verstappen. Will Mercedes go unchallenged for a few more seasons? Basically, a few more 'boring' seasons for Formula 1. Red Bull Racing's two consistent searches to continue - a competitive power unit and a second driver! Will a new power unit supplier in the new era of Formula 1 compromise Red Bull Racing in 2022? As for Max Verstappen, his first Formula 1 World Championship may have been pushed by a few more years. Yes, there's hope that Honda's new power unit might bring him title glory in 2021...but that hope is very slim. In fact, might it be that Verstappen wins his title(s) with a team other than Red Bull Racing? In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (https://link.chtbl.com/ilf1p) , Mithila and Kunal discuss the all-round impact of Honda's decision to exit, the possible power unit options for Red Bull Racing and why a new supplier might not join the sport before 2025. Could Honda's exit trigger a Hamilton-Verstappen partnership at Mercedes? Or could we see a Verstappen-Alonso partnership at Renault? The best solution would be to let Red Bull Racing have Mercedes power units and have Hamilton-Leclerc-Verstappen battle for the title in separate teams. Can Liberty Media intervene and convince Mercedes? Or could Ineos be Formula 1's unexpected saviour? Tune in! (Season 2020, Episode 49) In this episode: 1. Honda commits to Indycar but not to Formula 1 2. Red Bull Racing is back on the market to search for a competitive power unit supplier - we discuss all their options 3. Can Max Verstappen win a Formula 1 World Championship before 2023? 4. We assess Verstappen's team options and wonder if Liberty Media will step in to get him a competitive cockpit 5. Should Formula 1 power unit suppliers be banned from refusing supply to another team? 6. Two important facts you need to know about the new formula for power units (or engines) in Formula 1 Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (https://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (https://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://lucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com/) Image courtesy: Red Bull Content Pool Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2020 Russian Grand Prix will permit 30,000 fans to attend the race at the Sochi Autodrom. Will Vladimir Putin, Russia's no. 1 Formula 1 fan, attend the race? If so, will his best friend Bernie Ecclestone be in attendance, too? (Yes, ECC has said that he would rather spend time with his baby boy than attend a race in 2020, but it's ECC - trust him at your own will) In this Pits To Podium (https://bit.ly/pitstopodium) segment, Soumil and Kunal list the '5 things to watch for' for the 2020 Russian Grand Prix. Will Pirelli's C5 tyre challenge Mercedes' dominance at this circuit? Traditionally, Valtteri Bottas has been stronger at Sochi than Lewis Hamilton. Can the Finnish driver claim his second win of the season? And what about the third step of the podium - will Max Verstappen return or can Sergio Perez become the season's 10th podium finisher? And of course, there's the mid-field battle that's ever-entertaining. Tune in! (Season 2020, Episode 47) Join the fun on Pits To Podium's Grand Prix Prediction League! (https://www.instagram.com/pitstopodium/) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Soumil Arora (https://twitter.com/iamsoumilaroraa) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://lucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com/) Image courtesy: Strait Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the first time in the sport's 70 year history, concrete steps have been taken to help independent Formula 1 teams transition from being passion projects to serious businesses. Recently, Liberty Media announced a '$200 mn prize money entry barrier' for a new team eager to join the sport. Will this hefty barrier dissuade new entrants? The one thing it does do is offer the existing teams a sense of stability and opportunity they've seldom experienced in Formula 1. In fact, Gene Haas might be the luckiest and Vijay Mallya might be the unluckiest Formula 1 team owners in recent times. In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (https://link.chtbl.com/ilf1p) , Mithila and Kunal tell you why the prize money entry barrier is good for the sport and why $200 mn is a fair price. If you're looking for light-hearted banter, the duo discuss Ferrari-Vettel-Perez-Aston-Martin and wonder if Ferrari refused to give Vettel a discount to purchase the F2004 or did they not want him to purchase a Ferrari whatsoever? Sticking to Ferrari, who might make way for Mick Schumacher - Carlos Sainz Jr. or Charles Leclerc? Also, could LEC and/or SAI go the ALO-VET-RAI way at Ferrari? If so, will they find a competitive seat elsewhere in Formula 1? If results don't come, such a scenario could be as near (or far!) as 2023! Finally, they make a list of the 10 drivers the Haas F1 Team could be talking to for 2021 and later. They discuss Kimi Raikkonen's love for tyre blankets, prepare you to brace for an overdose of comparison between Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher and of course, could Stroll-Wolff purchase and leaseback Mclaren's iconic HQs at Woking? Tune in! (Season 2020, Episode 46) Links to previous episodes: 1. Liberty Media's Formula 1, Finally (https://audioboom.com/posts/7664668-liberty-media-s-formula-1-finally) 2. Hamilton: First-ever Formula 1 & Formula E Champion? (https://audioboom.com/posts/7375147-hamilton-first-ever-formula-1-formula-e-champion) Here's a list of full topics discussed sequentially in this episode: 1. Is this really the best time to be a Formula 1 team owner / investor? The value of EVERY Formula 1 team has gone up for just staying in the sport! Helmets off, Liberty Media 2. Ferrari's luck - that their 1000th Grand Prix was not at Monza. Imagine if Netflix were filming their Ferrari special there 3. Ferrari refused to give Sebastian Vettel a discount to purchase the F2004? Or did they not want him to purchase a Ferrari whatsoever! 4. Who could make way at Ferrari for Mick Schumacher - Charles Leclerc or Carlos Sainz Jr.? Who will run out of patience first - Ferrari or Leclerc? 5. We make a list of the 10 drivers the Haas F1 Team could be speaking to for 2021 and later. Will Haas finally succumb to hiring at least one Ferrari Driver Academy driver? 6. After the steering wheel, Kimi Raikkonen has revealed his obsession for tyre blankets 7. Lewis Hamilton vs. Michael Schumacher comparison stories to grab headlines over the next fortnight. Brace yourselves! 8. Can Lewis Hamilton be the first-ever Formula 1 and Formula E World Champion in the time to come? 9. Lawrence Stroll & Toto Wolff to get involved in Mclaren's attempt to sell and leaseback their HQs in Woking? Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (https://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (https://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Image: Renault F1 Team Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://lucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They said, the 2020 Tuscan Grand Prix at Mugello would be a boring and processional race. They said, the race would be all about tyre management. They also said, there would be no overtaking! They were wrong. We were a part of the 'they', weren't you, too? There was mayhem at Mugello - undoubtedly the best race of the season yet! In this Pits To Podium (https://bit.ly/pitstopodium) segment, Soumil and Kunal present our race debrief. In this episode - a chaotic race gave us a Mercedes 1-2 + Red Bull driver on the podium; but it was 'how' we got there that made for a fun race. Daniel Ricciardo's almost-podium with Renault, Alexander Albon's first career podium, Lance Stroll's almost scoring a career-first back-to-back podium, George Russell's almost-point score, a double points finish for Ferrari and Kimi Raikkonen finally opening his points tally for the season. And of course, we discuss and dissect the carnage at the Safety Car restart that saw 12 drivers let off with a warning. Tune in! (Season 2020, Episode 45) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Soumil Arora (https://twitter.com/iamsoumilaroraa) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://lucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com/) Image courtesy: Mugello Circuit's Facebook Page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You're a true foodie if you understood our word play for this episode's title! At the 'Formula 1 Pirelli Gran Premio Della Toscana Ferrari 1000 2020' (also known as the 2020 Tuscan Grand Prix), Ferrari will celebrate their 1000th Grand Prix start. In this Pits To Podium (https://bit.ly/pitstopodium) segment, Soumil and Kunal discuss the '5 things to watch for' for this weekend's upcoming race. We expect the Pirelli tyres, the Arrabbiata corners and Mercedes to be the 'talk of the Paddock' this weekend. And of course, Sebastian Vettel-Aston Martin F1 Team have already stolen Ferrari's limelight. Tune in! (Season 2020, Episode 44) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Soumil Arora (https://twitter.com/iamsoumilaroraa) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://lucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pierre Gasly's maiden Formula 1 Grand Prix win came at a time when no one expected it. Heck, he races an Alpha Tauri! At the 2020 Italian Grand Prix, GAS made the most of his luck and talent to claim top honours. Mclaren's Carlos Sainz Jr. drove a feisty race to take second while Racing Point's Lance Stroll would be disappointed to finish third. After all, STR started on pole at the restart. In this Pits To Podium (https://bit.ly/pitstopodium) segment, Soumil and Kunal decode the crazy race we witnessed at Monza. But was it a crazy race after all? Or just a crazy result? Ferrari's failures, Mercedes' silly pit lane error + their inability to run in dirty air and Red Bull Racing's no-score - after years, the top-3 teams faltered at the same race, one of the key factors for the great result of the race. Tune in! (Season 2020, Episode 43) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Soumil Arora (https://twitter.com/iamsoumilaroraa) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://lucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How much of an embarrassment would the high-speed circuit of Monza be for Ferrari? Will the Renault cars lead the mid-field brigade? What about the 'engine mode ban' for qualifying - will it change the pecking order whatsoever? We bid adieu to the Williams family as they bow out of Formula 1. Soumil and Kunal host our Pits to Podium (https://bit.ly/pitstopodium) segment that discusses the upcoming 2020 Italian Grand Prix. (Season 2020, Episode 42) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Soumil Arora (https://twitter.com/iamsoumilaroraa) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://lucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Pits To Podium (https://bit.ly/pitstopodium) segment, Soumil and Kunal look forward to the 2020 Belgian Grand Prix hosted at the oh-so-awesome Spa Francorchamps. Will this be the last time we could see the Mercedes cars qualify ahead of their rivals by a mile? Yes, this is the last race where different engine modes will be permitted in qualifying. The 'pink Mercedes' (Racing Point, duh!) cars have historically done well at this circuit. Can they be genuine podium challengers to Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen? Will Ferrari use a low-downforce setup to aid Charles Leclerc's chances one more time? There's always the uber-competitive mid-field battle and George Russell's qualifying lap we keep high hopes for. Tune in! (Season 2020, Episode 41) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Soumil Arora (https://twitter.com/iamsoumilaroraa) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://lucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At the 2020 Spanish Grand Prix, the heat and tyres were expected to halt Mercedes' dominant run once again. However, Mercedes-Hamilton delivered their strongest performance of the season to further their championship advantage. The race was also proof that two-stop races won't always be a belter! Such has been Mercedes' form in the 2020 Formula 1 season, that Max Verstappen finishing second in a race is definitely an over-achievement. The 2020 Spanish Grand Prix was no different - as Hamilton led from the start to score yet another dominant win, Verstappen snucked into P2 at Turn 1. Valtteri Bottas' chase could go only as far as P3 while Sebastian Vettel exposed Ferrari's race management abilities yet again. Join Soumil and Kunal's race debrief of the 2020 Spanish Grand Prix in our Pits To Podium (https://bit.ly/5thingsHungary) segment. Also back on the Inside Line F1 Podcast (https://bit.ly/insidelinef1pod) is Mithila - with her unique stories, views and assessments of the current affairs of Formula 1. Tune in! (Season 2020, Episode 39) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-5:00 - Yada Yada! 5:00-10:00 - Motorsport & Olympics - the Quadruple Crown of Motorsport? FIA re-banning the 'party mode' in qualifying - good or bad? 10:00-15:00 - Will Aston Martin end up picking the weakest pairing from the four driver options available to them for 2021? Daniel Ricciardo's 'Seb spin' reference. 15:00-20:00 - Could Ferrari hire super-sub Nico Hulkenberg in place of Sebastian Vettel for the 2020 Formula 1 season? Roscoe has gotten involved in the Lewis Hamilton-Valtteri Bottas title battle 20:00-40:00 - A Pits To Podium race debrief of the 2020 Spanish Grand Prix Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (https://www.twitter.com/mith_m) , Soumil Arora (https://twitter.com/iamsoumilaroraa) and Kunal Shah (https://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://lucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com/) Image: Red Bull Content Pool Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could Mercedes be challenged by Max Verstappen-Red Bull Racing at the 2020 Spanish Grand Prix, too? From how we see it, there might be a small chance. And if are you Max Verstappen, that's probably enough. For starters, the track temperature will be warmer - teams are used to testing at the Circuit de Catalunya in February and racing in May. The mid-August summer could see higher than normal track temperatures - one of the few factors that can rattle the otherwise robust Mercedes cars. And of course, the higher downforce and flowing nature of the circuit that loads the front-left tyre. Also in our Pits To Podium (https://bit.ly/pitstopodium) segment, we discuss possible tyre strategies for the 2020 Spanish Grand Prix, Sebastian Vettel's new chassis, Sergio Perez's return, George Russell's Saturday heroics and the ultra competitive mid-field battle. Tune in to hear our '5 things to watch for' for this weekend's race. (Season 2020, Episode 38) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Soumil Arora (https://twitter.com/iamsoumilaroraa) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://lucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 70th Anniversary Grand Prix will be Formula 1's second-ever back-to-back race at the same venue. In this Pits To Podium (https://bit.ly/pitstopodium) segment, Soumil and Kunal discuss the 5 things to watch for in the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix. Will Mercedes embarrass their rivals one more time? Can Pirelli's soft tyres induce different tyre strategies that could bring Max Verstappen in the mix for P2 at least? Will Racing Point recover to be the kings of the mid-field or will it be Mclaren yet again? Also, will Formula 1 treat us to some special content to celebrate this feat? Could Nico Hulkenberg end up racing for more than one team in 2020? Will teams opt for a lower downforce setup for the second race at Silverstone? Tune in to get a round-up of the stories to look forward to for the 2020 70th Anniversary Grand Prix at Silverstone. (Season 2020, Episode 34) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Soumil Arora (https://twitter.com/iamsoumilaroraa) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://lucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com/) Image: Ferrari Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever wondered what's it like to work in Formula 1? We have kickstarted a special series - 'Working In F1', that will bring to you paddock personalities who tell you exactly how it is to work in Formula 1. In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (https://link.chtbl.com/ilf1p) , we have William Ponissi (Senior Communications Manager, Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN) who explains the role of media and communications in a Formula 1 team. Will-P, as he's been fondly called since his days with the Force India F1 Team, explains the joys, the challenges and the hectic schedules that come along with the job. Are you interested in a media and communications role in Formula 1 or with a Formula 1 team? Will-P shares his pre-Formula 1 journey and explains how one can build eligibility. And of course, we ask him how it is to work with the charismatic Kimi Raikkonen! Tune in! (Season 2020, Episode 32) Follow our hosts on Twitter: William Ponissi (https://twitter.com/WillPonissi) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://lucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2020 Styrian Grand Prix confirmed our fears - Mercedes will dominate Formula 1 for yet another season while Max Verstappen will be the closest challenger. In this Pits To Podium (https://youtu.be/oaSqVRbG4G8) segment of our show, we discuss how the mid-field teams and drivers entertained throughout the second race at the Red Bull Ring. Also in this episode: we discuss the hashtag battle that was eventually settled in favour of the #StyrianGP, Hamilton's pole position followed by dominant win, Bottas' battle with Verstappen, Alexander Albon's worrying gap to the top-3, Sergio Perez's charge from 17th, Carlos Sainz Jr.'s qualifying form, Mclaren's team work followed by Lando Norris' last lap fireworks (again!) and Stroll-Ricciardo's incident. And of course, Ferrari's double retirement triggered by Charles Leclerc's impatient move. Tune in! (Season 2020, Episode 28) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Soumil Arora (https://twitter.com/iamsoumilaroraa) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://lucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com/) Image: Mercedes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unsurprisingly, Mercedes are the class of the field this season, too. But the 2020 Austrian Grand Prix did expose a few chinks in their armour. We discuss them in our Pits to Podium (https://bit.ly/2020austriangpdebrief) race debrief along with the other talking points - Hamilton-Albon's incident, Vettel's spin, Leclerc & Norris' charge to the podium. Finally, we wonder if Racing Point should be pleased with a non-podium finish. And there's more in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast: we explain the context behind Romain Grosjean's 'unacceptable that Lewis Hamilton earns $40mn' statement. Should we still be surprised by Red Bull Racing's decision to favour Max Verstappen over others? Finally, should Sebastian Vettel have received penalty points for not wearing his mask? Such are the times we live in. (Season 2020, Episode 27) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00 - Same circuit, same team-drivers but we WON'T have the same podium in Race 2 in Austria or the 2020 Steiermark Grand Prix. A surprise result is great for Formula 1...but not for our fantasy league scores 3:00-6:00 - Romain Grosjean's 'unacceptable that Lewis Hamilton earns $40 mn' statement had a crucial context that most missed 6:00-9:00 - Lando Norris, what a wonderful addition to the podium line-up! Btw, did Mercedes not inform Lewis Hamilton of his gap to NOR on the last lap? 9:00-12:00 - Helmets off to the FIA and Formula 1 for a safe start to the 2020 Formula1 season. Let's hope the 2020 Austrian Grand Prix is a template they can re-use at other venues to bring us more races 12:00-15:00 - We found three chinks in Mercedes' armour. Also, did Valtteri Bottas purposely slow down on the last lap of the race to bump Lewis Hamilton lower down the order? 15:00-end - Pits To Podium Debrief: 2020 Austrian Grand Prix Subscribe via our magic link (https://bit.ly/insidelinef1pod) that will identify your device/OS and throw up the best possible app/platform for you. Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) , Soumil Arora (https://twitter.com/iamsoumilaroraa) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://lucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com/) Image courtesy: Mercedes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Honda bring Red Bull-Verstappen into the title fight? Will the Black Arrows create history? And then what about the Pink Arrows? Will they lead the mid-field battle? Not just Ferrari, it'll be Sebastian Vettel at Ferrari that'll create headlines. Let's hope we see 'vintage Seb!' At least 6 drivers will fight for 7th place in the Drivers' Championship - each with a hope to race in a better car come 2021. Also in this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (https://bit.ly/insidelinef1pod) : will the uncertainty of the 2020 Formula 1 calendar favour some over the others? Likewise for the long off-season, would certain drivers have benefited from a 'pause and reflect' approach? Is Formula 1 ready to let Kimi Raikkonen retire? And finally, will Bernie Ecclestone be banned from entering the Formula 1 paddock? Tune in! (Season 2020, Episode 26) Hear our previous episode: 22 predictions for the 2020 Formula 1 season (https://audioboom.com/posts/7523268-22-predictions-for-2020-formula-1-season) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00 - It's RACE WEEK - for the next three weeks! Why focus will be on Honda all through F1 2020. In Honda, we need to trust if we want to enjoy a Max Verstappen vs. Lewis Hamilton for the title 3:00-6:00 - More than just Ferrari, it'll be Sebastian Vettel at Ferrari who will make headlines in F1 2020. Will he, won't he go all bonkers and race like 'vintage Seb' did? 6:00-9:00 - Charles Leclerc is now the driver under pressure to win Ferrari their next Drivers' Championship. Black Arrows, will they dominate in F1 2020, too? Can Valtteri Bottas score a surprise title win this season? 9:00-12:00 - The form factor of the Pink Arrows will turn heads. They should lead the mid-field battle. But is their driver line-up their Achilles' heel? 12:00-15:00 - At least six drivers will compete for the seventh place in the Drivers' Championship. They'll all want to impress for the two works team seats that are up for grabs - Mercedes and Renault 15:00-18:00 - Is Formula 1 ready to deal with Kimi Raikkonen's retirement? Let's hope Raikkonen isn't booted out of Alfa Romeo to make room for Mick Schumacher! 18:00-21:00 - Is Fernando Alonso waiting to see Renault's form in F1 2020 before deciding to join them from 2021? Renault needs to showcase it's capabilities to potential drivers, too. 21:00-24:00 - Formula 1 is expected to race at new circuits. Expect new venues + the uncertainty of the calendar to spice up F1 2020. Would the long off-season have helped certain drivers re-energise and mount a fresh attack this season? 24:00-end - Will F1 2020 allow Liberty Media to evolve Formula 1's business model? The silliest battle to follow this season might be Bernie Ecclestone vs. Formula 1! Has Formula 1 banned Ecclestone from entering the paddock? Subscribe via our magic link (https://bit.ly/insidelinef1pod) that will identify your device/OS and throw up the best possible app/platform for you. Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://lucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com/) Image courtesy: Mercedes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2020 is a year of landmarks - Formula 1's 70th year and also, '50 Years of Sauber' in Motorsport. In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we discuss our interview with the architect of Sauber Motorsport, Mr. Peter Sauber. Also in this episode, we share the Pits To Podium segment where we celebrated Sauber's journey through Motorsport and Formula 1. Tune in! (Season 2020, Episode 25) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00 - F1's 70 years, Paul Ricard's 50 years and Sauber's 50 years - don't their commemorative logos look similar? 3:00-6:00 - We discussed '50 years of Sauber' with Peter Sauber. You can read the full interview on our blog (https://www.firstpost.com/sports/peter-sauber-interview-saubers-architect-on-early-beginnings-foray-into-f1-kimi-raikkonen-as-team-celebrates-50-years-in-motorsport-8531951.html) Gist of our interview - why Sauber chose Kimi Raikkonen over Red Bull in 2001, Sauber's secret to attracting solid technical partnerships and Sauber's most under-rated achievement over the 50 years. Btw, did you know that Peter Sauber built and raced his first car - the C1? 6:00-end - Pits To Podium segment with Soumil and Kunal - celebrating 50 years of Sauber Subscribe via our magic link (https://bit.ly/insidelinef1pod) that will identify your device/OS and throw up the best possible app/platform for you. Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://lucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com/) Image courtesy: Sauber Motorsport / Alfa Romeo Racing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Football has had fake fans and fake crowd noise in their TV-only formats. Should Formula 1 follow suit? Does Formula 1 actually need crowd noise in their broadcast? In fact, do you distinctly hear crowd noise while watching the sport on TV? We discuss the considerations that might go into making a decision on whether or not to add fake crowd noise to Formula 1's TV broadcast. Also in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (https://bit.ly/insidelinef1pod) , we discuss the impact of Andy Cowell's departure from Mercedes, Daniel Ricciardo's positioning in Formula 1 and why it's necessary for his career and how there's a limited sale in Formula 1 and most of us might not be invited. Did you know that Red Bull Racing are on the same path as Williams and Mclaren have been since their inception? Finally, will face masks sport sponsor logos once we resume racing in Austria? Tune in! (Season 2020, Episode 24) ANNOUNCEMENT: We've launched a video channel - Pits To Podium (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuz7t9ePMLpKS9lGQX3dPnA) . Come check it out! Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00 - Should Formula 1 add fake crowd noise to their TV broadcast? Can you really hear crowd noises when you watch Formula 1 on TV? 3:00-6:00 - Btw, did you know that we already have fake overtaking in the sport? Also, look forward to the new TV graphics - the car performance graphic specifically when we resume racing 6:00-9:00 - Mercedes will miss Andy Cowell's expertise when the new power unit regulations are put in place for the 2026 Formula 1 season. Are stable regulations not of interest to engineers? 9:00-12:00 - There's a sale in Formula 1 and only a few wealthy people are invited! Williams and Mclaren are politically irrelevant in Formula 1? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oemjjD_mMJ8&t=97s) 12:00-15:00 - Red Bull Racing are on the same path as Williams and Mclaren have been on since their inception - privateer teams relying on strong technical partnerships to succeed in Formula 1 15:00-18:00 - Will Haas buckle under economic pressure and work with Ferrari to promote junior talent from the Ferrari Driver Academy in exchange for moolah or discounts on parts? 18:00-21:00 - We decode Daniel Ricciardo's positioning and applaud his making it to Forbes' list of highest paid athletes. Could Daniel Ricciardo be Red Bull Racing's replacement for Max Verstapen...if the Dutchman deflects? 21:00-24:00 - The Hamliton Commission, Formula 1's 'We Race As One' & Jamie Chadwick's fortified efforts to become the next female driver in Formula 1 24:00-end - Will face masks show up with sponsor logos? Did you know that Formula E and Formula 1 share the same ancestry? Subscribe via our magic link (https://bit.ly/insidelinef1pod) that will identify your device/OS and throw up the best possible app/platform for you. Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://lucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com/) Image courtesy: Red Bull Content Pool Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Formula 1 and the FIA have made one of their most sublime moves in recent times on the teams - a budget cap and handicap for aerodynamic development. They've also introduced two new terms that we will hear for the rest of time - glide path (for the budget cap) and sliding scale (for the aero cap). But the ONE THING we don't ever wish to have added to the budget cap is driver salaries. Also in this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (https://bit.ly/insidelinef1pod) , why the Dutch Grand Prix should never be without the fans (or TV-only), how Lawrence Stroll's paternal and business instincts need to have a clear demarcation and we bet that Formula 1 will offer more track time to teams before the first race of the 2020 Formula 1 season. Tune in! (Season 2020, Episode 20) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00 - The Mercedes-Aston Martin, Lawrence Stroll-Toto Wolff rumour and could it finally give us a Lewis Hamilton-Lance Stroll partnership? 3:00-6:00 - The budget cap should never include drivers' salaries ever! We tell you why 6:00-9:00 - A handicap system to help slower teams has reaped results in the past. It's a landmark move for Formula 1 9:00-12:00 - Will A-B team partnerships strengthen even more under the new restricted aerodynamic development regulations? 12:00-15:00 - Kudos to the FIA for starting a 'hotline' number for whistle blowers. But can you please also release the details of the settlement with Ferrari over their power units from 2019? 15:00-end - Audi & Formula E are taking their Esports commitment a bit too seriously. Is a promotion to Mercedes a bit too early for the yet-to-prove-himself George Russell? Finally, teams and drivers will need a bit of track time to get back in sync and rhythm before the start of the 2020 Formula 1 season. Subscribe via our magic link (https://bit.ly/insidelinef1pod) that will identify your device/OS and throw up the best possible app/platform for you. Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://lucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com/) Image courtesy: Mercedes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Vettel-Ferrari relationship nosedived fairly suddenly. From being 'The One' who would help Ferrari reclaim their days of glory, Vettel was quickly relegated to the illustrious list of World Champions who failed to win titles with Ferrari - Fernando Alonso and Alain Prost being the other two. Were Ferrari right in letting go of Vettel? Will the Carlos Sainz Jr.-Charles Leclerc partnership deliver to Ferrari what several former far more experienced drivers couldn't? And of course, WHAT IF Sebastian Vettel wins the 2020 Formula 1 World Champion? Okay, given how they separated, we wonder if they should even bother to race together in 2020. Also in this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (https://bit.ly/insidelinef1pod) , we mourn Ferrari overlooking the availability of proven race winner, Daniel Ricciardo. But of course, Mclaren have offered Ricciardo a career lifeline and they'll have the funniest driver line-up in 2021, if nothing else. Would Nicholas Todt have influenced Ferrari's partner of choice for Leclerc? Would THE Carlos Sainz (Sr.) have pulled all strings to get his son (Jr.) a seat at Ferrari? And before we end, helmets off to Liberty Media for doing all they can to retain all 10 teams in Formula 1 after the pandemic. Tune in! (Season 2020, Episode 18) ANNOUNCEMENT: We discuss all things F1 on the Pole Position Show every Sunday on our Facebook page (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) via a live stream. Join the chat and our Formula Fun quiz - 8pm IST / 1630hrs CEST Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00 - For the 2020 Formula 1 season, Ferrari either lack belief in their car or Sebastian Vettel; your guess is as good as ours 3:00-6:00 - Do you feel so too that Fernando Alonso's stint with Ferrari seemed more successful than Sebastian Vettel's? 6:00-9:00 - Let's hope that Bernie Ecclestone is advising Vettel correctly and we don't see the four times World Champion retire from Formula 1 - he's only 32 years old, after all 9:00-12:00 - A Vettel-Hamilton partnership at Mercedes, a dream too good to come true? It would a be a brilliant headline for Formula 1 after the pandemic. But can Mercedes afford such a pairing? Also, why Fernando Alonso or Vettel shouldn't join Renault from 2021 12:00-15:00 - Did Ferrari do the right thing by letting go of Sebastian Vettel? If you were a Team Principal, how many of Vettel's mistakes would you overlook? In 2019, the two Ferrari drivers drove to different objectives 15:00-18:00 - Carlos Sainz Jr. to Ferrari is a great reward and hopefully an end to the rejections he's faced in Formula 1. Early indications that Sainz will play 'number 2' to Charles Leclerc at Ferrari? 18:00-21:00 - Why did Ferrari not choose to hire Daniel Ricciardo despite his proven race winning credentials? Also, Cyril's over-reaction to Ricciardo side-stepping to Mclaren 21:00-25:00 - Could Renault become an all Mercedes junior driver team - George Russell vs. Esteban Ocon? Or could Kevin Magnussen return to the team? Let's also not rule out Robert Kubica and his sponsors 25:00-28:00 - Are Daniel Ricciardo's chances of getting a drive with a top team all but over? Also, Liberty Media are taking definite steps to make sure that all 10 teams remain in the sport after the pandemic 28:00-end - Hosting Formula 1 Grand Prix without a local promoter - Liberty Media might just get to explore a new business model thanks to the pandemic! Subscribe via our magic link (https://bit.ly/insidelinef1pod) that will identify your device/OS and throw up the best possible app/platform for you. Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://lucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com/) Image courtesy: Ferrari Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (https://bit.ly/insidelinef1pod) , we discuss a few WHAT IF scenarios. What if Mercedes leaves Formula 1? What if Nico Rosberg makes a comeback? What if the entire grid were to get Ferrari's power units? What if Stroll-Wolff buy Formula 1 from Liberty Media? OR what if Bernie Ecclestone buys Formula 1 back from Liberty Media? ECC's said that he's not interested...but again, do you really believe that he isn't? What if Sebastian Vettel doesn't renew with Ferrari? What if Renault leaves Formula 1? Worse, what if Haas leave? Will Liberty Media get Guenther Steiner a management role in another team on the grid? He's the star of Drive to Survive, after all. We've got a crazy episode lined up, so tune in! (Season 2020, Episode 17) ANNOUNCEMENT: We discuss all things F1 on the Pole Position Show every Sunday on our Facebook page (http://bit.ly/insidelineonfacebook) via a live stream. Join the chat and our Formula Fun quiz - 8pm IST / 1630hrs CEST Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00 - WHAT IF Mercedes were to leave Formula 1? Will everyone get Ferrari power units? 3:00-6:00 - Liberty Media WILL get Lewis Hamilton a seat at Ferrari...that's IF Mercedes leave Formula 1. WHAT IF Sebastian Vettel doesn't renew with Ferrari? 6:00-9:00 - Could Vettel go off to Mclaren or will he plead Red Bull Racing to take him back? Has Formula 1 moved on from Fernando Alonso? 9:00-12:00 - WHAT IF Nico Rosberg returns to Formula 1 with Ferrari? WHAT IF Renault decide to leave Formula 1? In fact, could this be the best time for them to leave without causing much peripheral damage? 12:00-15:00 - WHAT IF Haas leave Formula 1? Will Netflix urge Liberty Media to retain Guenther Steiner in a management role with another team? 15:00-18:00 - WHAT IF Daniel Ricciardo goes back to Red Bull Racing? WHAT IF Red Bull Racing leave Formula 1? 18:00-21:00 - Ferrari haven't raced in all Formula 1 Grands Prix held till date, did you know? We tell you how many races were missed + the reasons for why Ferrari didn't race in them. 21:00-24:00 - WHAT IF Stroll-Wolff buy Formula 1 from Liberty Media? They are Formula 1's new power couple! WHAT IF Bernie Ecclestone buys Formula 1 back from Liberty Media? 24:00-27:00 - WHAT WILL Netflix's Drive To Survive Season 3 showcase of the 2020 Formula 1 season? Should drivers be pulled up for dangerous driving in the virtual world, too? 27:00-end - Did you know: Formula 1 cars have been suffering from obesity since 2013...? Subscribe via our magic link (https://bit.ly/insidelinef1pod) that works on all devices & platforms! Follow our hosts on Twitter: Mithila Mehta (http://www.twitter.com/mith_m) and Kunal Shah (http://www.twitter.com/kunalashah) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://lucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com/) Image courtesy: Wheels24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Okay, the question has to be asked. Are 'Virtual Grands Prix' the future of Formula 1? For our sake, let's really hope not. We'd rather that it was Formula E! The question also has to be asked - how much is too much when it comes to the virtual races? There's a race every second day! Anyone who is a someone is trying their hand at virtual racing - heck, we even had a cricketer and golfer try their luck. In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (https://bit.ly/insidelinef1pod) , we ask if fans tune in to the virtual races for the non-racing banter than the racing itself. Well...you're not alone if you're tuning in for the latter ;-) Also in this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, would a team opt to leave Formula 1 if the new Concorde Agreement continues with the historic wrongdoing? The classic races are a good marketing tool - for the old and new fans; we bring to you a recap of the 1994 Japanese Grand Prix (courtesy: Lucien). Finally, what are the financial benefits of hosting two races on one weekend? In fact, we tell you why it might be difficult for Formula 1 to go down this road. Tune in! (Season 2020, Episode 14) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00 - Anyone who is someone is trying their hand at virtual racing...do you have a setup, too? 3:00-6:00 - Is there an overdose of virtual racing in our lives? For us, the 'non-racing' banter is more welcome than the racing itself. 6:00-9:00 - A blessing in disguise for Formula 1 that the Concorde Agreement for 2021 and onward is yet to be signed? Will the sport undo the historic wrongdoing? 9:00-12:00 - The classic races are a good marketing tool for Formula 1, are you enjoying them, too? Btw, Formula 1 should use this content irrespective of race cancellations 12:00-15:00 - Re-live the classic 1994 Japanese Grand Prix with Lucien 15:00-18:00 - Why hosting two races on a single weekend might not make financial sense for the sport, teams, promoters and broadcasters. Also, how will Formula 1 overcome the international travel restrictions for team personnel & drivers? 18:00-21:00 - IF we do have a 2020 Formula 1 season, Daniel Ricciardo will have a slower car AND a lesser salary, sigh! 21:00-end - Nicholas Latifi's present, Williams. His future, Mclaren? Will Michael Latifi ever use his 'investor trump card' for his son? Subscribe via our magic link (https://bit.ly/insidelinef1pod) that works on all devices & platforms! Official Page: 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) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://l.messenger.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Flucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com%2F&h=AT1Ax7RyJ0DX93nyh2rOTBBXDdCGJMuWIdJK2m_aIPCSt8AO7lEkArkavK6OLUP19itUUFGhSDUNeyV12X50laK57-el6NrMnKZ0SQfDkBAMW3wk6aRZ4CnGcgPKJnTFgOvYP8S_) Image courtesy: Formula 1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these unprecedented times, could Formula 1 run unusual experiments in 2020? The obvious suggestions have been running races clockwise and anti-clockwise or running 'Grand Slam' races or a 2020-21 super season. But could Formula 1 also explore more unusual options? How about racing on a non-weekend day? Okay, if that's doesn't make the cut with you, would a quadruple header do? Also in this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (https://bit.ly/insidelinef1pod) , we foresee Liberty Media turning into a race promoter this season to host 'TV-only' or 'fan-free' races (mark our words!). Could the French Grand Prix be offered a surprise promotion in 2020 despite delivering a miserable race in 2019? Would the Virtual Grands Prix be as much fun without the driver banter? We explain the dilemma behind the to-be lowered budget caps and we guess the four teams that Zak Brown thinks could face extinction in 2020. Tune in! (Season 2020, Episode 13) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00 - The 2020 Canadian Grand Prix has been cancelled. Will France, Austria or Silverstone host the opening round of the season? 3:00-6:00 - An unexpected resurrection + promotion could be coming up for the French Grand Prix in 2020, unless this race gets cancelled, too 6:00-9:00 - Formula 1 should run unusual 'Grand Prix Experiments' in 2020. Hear our list that includes - a quadruple header? A non-Sunday race day? 9:00-12:00 - A 'TV-only' or 'fan-free' race might be a wise in-between solution for Formula 1 to host races in 2020. But it's not as simple as organising a race and not selling tickets! 12:00-15:00 - Will Liberty Media go from being rights holders to race promoters in 2020? There's millions of television viewers waiting for a live sporting event. Which sport will get there first? 15:00-18:00 - Is it the Virtual Grand Prix that's fun or the banter between the drivers? We're sure it's the latter 18:00-21:00 - The dilemma behind Formula 1's lower budget caps - we explain how customer teams could get to spend more than the manufacturer teams 21:00-end - We guess the four Formula 1 teams that Zak Brown believes could be in danger of extinction in 2020 Subscribe via our magic link (https://bit.ly/insidelinef1pod) that works on all devices & platforms! Official Page: 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) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://l.messenger.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Flucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com%2F&h=AT1Ax7RyJ0DX93nyh2rOTBBXDdCGJMuWIdJK2m_aIPCSt8AO7lEkArkavK6OLUP19itUUFGhSDUNeyV12X50laK57-el6NrMnKZ0SQfDkBAMW3wk6aRZ4CnGcgPKJnTFgOvYP8S_) Image courtesy: Mercedes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At the moment, Lando Norris is the only 'thing' about Formula 1 that's operating. The Mclaren racer has become a Twitch sensation - entertaining the much-deprived fans with lots of virtual racing action. If we were MotoGP, Formula E and the Indy Car series, we'd invite Norris to race virtually in our series, too. We like how Norris is building his positioning in Formula 1 - fast, friendly, social and funny; a positioning that actually clashes with the other jokester of Formula 1, Daniel Ricciardo. In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (https://bit.ly/insidelinef1pod) , we discuss if Bernie Ecclestone's comments are worthy of the 'Chairman Emeritus' of Formula 1. He's advised Mercedes to leave Formula 1. Are Flavio Briatore's views generally disagreeable? We tell you why a possible delay of the new rules to 2023 is actually good a decision for the business of Formula 1. Lastly, let's applaud all of Formula 1's engineering and financial might coming together to fight the virus. Tune in! (Season 2020, Episode 12) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00 - Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo - the fight to be Formula 1's best jokester? 3:00-6:00 - How soon before Norris live-streams his entire life on Twitch? 6:00-9:00 - Just how many of Flavio Briatore's statements are agreeable? Michael Schumacher had it tougher than Lewis Hamilton? Hamilton not being put under pressure by a rival? 9:00-12:00 - Bernie Ecclestone's comments not worthy of a person who's the 'Chairman Emeritus' of Formula 1 12:00-15:00 - A new candidate makes himself eligible for Sebastian Vettel's seat at Ferrari - it's none other than Daniil Kvyat 15:00-18:00 - Is Formula 1 right in delaying the new rule changes to 2023 (possibly!)? Let's applaud Formula 1's foresight in dealing with the economic impact of the corona-virus. 18:00-21:00 - Formula 1 needs all existing teams to stay in the sport, at least in the near future. Will FOM release advances or a stimulus package to help teams stay afloat? 21:00-end: Let's applaud all of Formula 1's efforts to help fight the virus. We're putting all our engineering might together for a good worldly cause. Subscribe via our magic link (https://bit.ly/insidelinef1pod) that works on all devices & platforms! Official Page: 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) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://l.messenger.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Flucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com%2F&h=AT1Ax7RyJ0DX93nyh2rOTBBXDdCGJMuWIdJK2m_aIPCSt8AO7lEkArkavK6OLUP19itUUFGhSDUNeyV12X50laK57-el6NrMnKZ0SQfDkBAMW3wk6aRZ4CnGcgPKJnTFgOvYP8S_) Image courtesy: Lando Norris / Twitter / Twitch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The future is NOW! Formula 1's Virtual Grand Prix series will replace the cancelled / postponed rounds of the 2020 Formula 1 season. Who'd have ever imagined such a start to the sport's 70th year. The upside is that we will see rivals race in equal cars, something otherwise unheard of in Formula 1. The downside could be that not all drivers will participate. 2020 will be a hybrid-season of races, many virtual and some real? In this episode, we discuss the steps Formula 1 has taken to try bring us as many real Grands Prix in the second half of the year. We could experience the longest off-season and the most-cramped-period in history in 2020. Also in this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (http://bit.ly/ilf1ponkf1b) , we discuss Sebastian Vettel's possible following of Fernando Alonso's path in life after Ferrari. After the fiasco in Australia, Formula 1's made a series of smart decisions to protect the sport, the business & the teams. We discuss why a postponement of the new rules for 2021 is a step in the right direction. Clearly, the virus has already impacted three seasons of Formula 1 and we're yet to see the economic aftereffects. Tune in! (Season 2020, Episode 10) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00 - Formula 1 finally making slick business decisions - the first seven races stand postponed or cancelled 3:00-6:00 - Will we have a hybrid-Formula 1 season in 2020? A mix of virtual + real Grands Prix. Formula 1 has announced the Virtual Grand Prix series from Bahrain till Monaco 6:00-9:00 - Will the second half of 2020 more than make up for the lack of races in the first half? We're betting that it'll be one of the most-cramped calendars ever 9:00-12:00 - Formula 1's 'spring break' in 2020 will be unfair to the team personnel but be good for the sport in many ways - flexibility in the calendar + even-out competitive disadvantage 12:00-15:00 - If fewer teams and drivers compete, will the 2020 Formula 1 World Championships still be considered credible by the sport's standards? 15:00-18:00 - The COVID-19 outbreak has already impacted three Formula 1 seasons - 2020, 2021 and 2022. We discuss the economic impact that could follow - country's choosing to not host races? Sponsors pulling out? 18:00-21:00 - Formula 1's Virtual Grand Prix series - great step to capture the fan interest. Is the future of Motorsport here already? Yay, for drivers getting equal cars, if it’s in the virtual world. 21:00-23:00 - Formula 1's decision to stick to existing rules for 2021 is smart - but will Mclaren retain Renault power units? Will Pirelli move to the 18-inch tyres? 23:00-25:00 - Could Sebastian Vettel follow Fernando Alonso's path in his after-Ferrari life? Well, we all know how that ended up! 25:00-end - A listeners teaches us the French pronunciation of Cyril Abiteboul Subscribe via RSS (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (feed for all devices/platforms) OR iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , Spotify (http://bit.ly/insidelineonspotify) , Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) and Castbox (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1castbox) Official Page: 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) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://l.messenger.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Flucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com%2F&h=AT1Ax7RyJ0DX93nyh2rOTBBXDdCGJMuWIdJK2m_aIPCSt8AO7lEkArkavK6OLUP19itUUFGhSDUNeyV12X50laK57-el6NrMnKZ0SQfDkBAMW3wk6aRZ4CnGcgPKJnTFgOvYP8S_) Image courtesy: Red Bull Content Pool Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To summarise, Liberty Media was undercut by the corona-virus. Yes, that's the unfortunate truth! Liberty Media's strategy for the 2020 Australian Grand Prix was a lot worse than Ferrari's race strategies. Either way, let's hope that the aftereffects of their delayed decision-making isn't too heavy on the human capital of Formula 1. The 12 hours between Mclaren's withdrawal and the eventual cancellation of the race were Liberty Media's worst ever since they took ownership of Formula 1. In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (http://bit.ly/ilf1ponkf1b) , we discuss the three stages of Liberty Media's decision-making around the opening round of 2020. We ask if the delayed timing of the cancellation was influenced by insurance clauses. We discuss why no other team joined Mclaren in their decision to not compete and how Formula 1 management's 'who blinks first' approach was appalling. Tune in! Here's sending our best wishes to the infected Mclaren team member & others who might realise days or weeks later that they were infected by the corona-virus due to the shenanigans around the 2020 Australian Grand Prix! (Season 2020, Episode 09) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00 - Formula 1's microphone act gone all wrong at final media session of the 2020 Australian Grand Prix where the cancellation was announced 3:00-6:00 - Liberty Media's strategy decisions around Australia were worse than Ferrari's race strategy decisions - the corona-virus undercut Formula 1! 6:00-9:00 - 3 stages of Liberty Media's attitude towards the virus outbreak - first, very Bernie Ecclestone-like. The second, not so Ecclestone-like. Third, complete naivety! 9:00-12:00 - Formula 1's indecisiveness around the 2020 Australian Grand Prix wasn't worthy of a series that's labelled as the pinnacle of Motorsport. Did the responsibility of cancelling the race fall between three stools - one each for Formula 1, FIA and the local promoters? 12:00-15:00 - Was insurance one of the reasons why the race wasn't cancelled earlier? Why did no other team join Mclaren in pulling out of the race? 15:00-18:00 - Was having an infected team member a prerequisite for a team to pull out from racing in Australia without invoking financial penalties? 18:00-21:00 - Helmut Marko was testing Lando Norris' presence of mind? The only driver to be impacted by the lift in helmet design ban will be Daniil Kvyat 22:00-end - Kimi Raikkonen is the coolest driver in Formula 1, but not the friendliest? Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices), Spotify (http://bit.ly/insidelineonspotify) , Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) and Castbox (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1castbox) Official Page: 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) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://l.messenger.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Flucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com%2F&h=AT1Ax7RyJ0DX93nyh2rOTBBXDdCGJMuWIdJK2m_aIPCSt8AO7lEkArkavK6OLUP19itUUFGhSDUNeyV12X50laK57-el6NrMnKZ0SQfDkBAMW3wk6aRZ4CnGcgPKJnTFgOvYP8S_) Image courtesy: Reuters (https://s3.reutersmedia.net/resources/r/?m=02&d=20200313&t=2&i=1502699641&r=LYNXMPEG2C1BV-OZASP&w=1280) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We may not have 22 races in the 2020 Formula 1 season, but in this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (http://bit.ly/ilf1ponkf1b) , we actually have 22 predictions for the upcoming season. Will Lance Stroll win his battle against Q1? Will Kimi Raikkonen retire from Formula 1 at the end of 2020? Will drivers still blame Pirelli? Will Formula 1 undergo a Tik Tok revolution? Will all 10 teams sign up to race from 2021? All this + the regular predictions - who will be World Champion? Will Red Bull Racing swap drivers again? Tune in! (Season 2020, Episode 08) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00 - Did you know the one prediction we got bang on target? It was Max Verstappen winning on his Red Bull Racing debut 3:00-6:00 - Prediction #1 - 22 races in 2020, but it won't be as straightforward. #2, Ferrari to be 2020 Formula 1 World Champions 6:00-12:00 - All teams working on a two-spec car this year? #3, Ferrari's power unit, are the hybrid-turbo power units too complicated to govern? 12:00-18:00 - #4, all 10 teams will sign up to race from 2021. #5, Alexander Albon to race the full-season with Red Bull Racing in 2020 or will Pierre Gasly make a comeback to the A-team? 18:00-21:00 - #6, Max Verstappen will win the 2020 Dutch Grand Prix. #7, Verstappen vs. Leclerc, Red Bull Racing vs. Ferrari + Lewis Hamilton-Mercedes vs. Others. #8, Daniel Ricciardo to re-sign with Renault for 2021 21:00-24:00 - #9, Lance Stroll vs. Q1 - who will win? #10, A serious Lando Norris in 2020? Let's hope not! #11, Fernando Alonso's not coming back for Formula 1 24:00-27:00 - #12, Kimi Raikkonen to retire from Formula 1? #13, Nico Hulkenberg will return to Formula 1 in 2021. 27:00-30:00 - #14, Haas will continue in Formula 1 + they will have a driver change in 2021. #15, Valtteri Bottas 3.0 in 2020 - but will he beat HAM? #16, Mercedes will continue in Formula 1, too. As will Toto Wolff & HAM with Mercedes 30:00-33:00 - #17, Sebastian Vettel will renew with Ferrari, too. Or would you like to see him race for Red Bull Racing? #18, Driver will still blame Pirelli in 2020. #19, George Russell to score a point! A 3rd season with Williams just doesn't make sense for Russell 33:00-end - #20, Mclaren to score a podium, but will we miss them on the TV feed still? #21, Formula 1 to take to Tik Tok in 2020. #22, the 2020 Formula 1 season will be a fun one, enjoy it! Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices), Spotify (http://bit.ly/insidelineonspotify) , Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) and Castbox (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1castbox) Official Page: 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) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://l.messenger.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Flucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com%2F&h=AT1Ax7RyJ0DX93nyh2rOTBBXDdCGJMuWIdJK2m_aIPCSt8AO7lEkArkavK6OLUP19itUUFGhSDUNeyV12X50laK57-el6NrMnKZ0SQfDkBAMW3wk6aRZ4CnGcgPKJnTFgOvYP8S_) Image courtesy: Formula 1 (Twitter) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jehan Daruvala is the latest recruit of the Red Bull Junior Team - the Formula 1's team driver development program helmed by the much-feared Dr. Helmut Marko. In this episode of Inside Line F1 Podcast (http://bit.ly/ilf1ponkf1b) , the Formula 2 racer shares how his partnership with Red Bull came about, if he received the infamous early morning call from Dr. Marko, Red Bull's targets and expectations of him in 2020, why he chose Carlin, who his key rivals are in the upcoming season and more. A note for our non-Indian / non-F2 listeners - we strive to bring to you different aspects of Motorsport that we work with. Our conversation with Jehan will give you insights into how Red Bull assesses junior drivers progressing through the Motorsport ladder, how Formula 2 team decisions are made, how a driver needs to adapt when graduating from Formula 3 to Formula 2 and so on. For those interested only in Formula 1, worry not. We discuss Fernando Alonso's second reunion with Mclaren. Will it win him the much-elusive Triple Crown of Motorsport? Is it embarrassing that no team is showing interest in hiring him whatsoever? Finally, we pray that despite the corona-virus scare Formula 1 actually treats us to a 22 race calendar in 2020. Tune in! (Season 2020, Episode 07) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00 - End of pre-season testing means start of season 2 of the Drive to Survive show on Netflix. After China, could races in Bahrain and Vietnam be impacted by the coronavirus outbreak, too? 3:00-6:00 - Fernando Alonso's second reunion with Mclaren. This time it's for the Indy 500 race in May (2020). Is he Formula 1's unluckiest double World Champion? 6:00-9:00 - What Helmut Marko had to say about Jehan Daruvala's joining of the Red Bull Junior Team. Yes, we have an official quote from the man himself 9:00-end - Jehan Daruvala speaks Formula 2, joining the illustrious Red Bull Junior Team, whether he got an early morning call from Helmut Marko, why he chose Carlin over the other teams, how Red Bull will gauge his performances in Formula 2 and of course, his key rivals in 2020 Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices), Spotify (http://bit.ly/insidelineonspotify) , Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) and Castbox (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1castbox) Official Page: 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) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://l.messenger.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Flucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com%2F&h=AT1Ax7RyJ0DX93nyh2rOTBBXDdCGJMuWIdJK2m_aIPCSt8AO7lEkArkavK6OLUP19itUUFGhSDUNeyV12X50laK57-el6NrMnKZ0SQfDkBAMW3wk6aRZ4CnGcgPKJnTFgOvYP8S_) Image courtesy: Jehan Daruvala (Twitter) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Corona-virus has led to the postponement of the Heineken Chinese Grand Prix. Yes, there's some irony in the disappointment. But for Liberty Media, could this be an opportunity to turn race promoter? Can they host a 'private' Grand Prix in place of China just so that we have 22 races this year? Let's remember that there's money to lose if the calendar is reduced to 21 races in 2020. If not China, where would you like to see Formula 1 race twice at this season? We got interesting responses from our listeners. Also in this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (http://bit.ly/ilf1ponkf1b) - are the Strolls considering to host a Stroll Grand Prix at a Stroll Racing Circuit to replace China? If the Strolls aren't of much interest to you, here's more - Has Formula 1 moved on from Fernando Alonso or will he get a second shot in the sport? How's it that Sebastian Vettel still commands a towering fee despite his repeated mistakes? Tune in! (Season 2020, Episode 05) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00 - The Heineken Chinese Grand Prix has been postponed due to the Corona-virus ;-) Let's remember, Liberty Media makes money by hosting 22 races instead of 21 this season 3:00-6:00 - We advice the Russian promoters on how they could've handled a swap of race with China; just so that we get 22 Formula 1 races - but, instead of China, where would you like Formula 1 to race twice at in 2020? 6:00-9:00 - Let's race twice this year in Spa? Can the second race at Spa be a night race? What about bringing Germany back? Or let's race at any circuit, but in reverse. Lots of suggestions from our listeners & our own list! 9:00-12:00 - Should Liberty Media turn race promoter & host a 'private' Formula 1 Grand Prix to fill in for China's slot? (https://www.kunalsf1blog.com/liberty-media-f1-promoter-race/) We discuss this radical solution. If not Liberty Media, can the Strolls and host a Stroll Grand Prix at a Stroll Racing Circuit? 12:00-15:00 - Does it surprise you too that despite all his mistakes and fumbles Sebastian Vettel still commands the big bucks in Formula 1? Also, Mclaren's randomness around their return to winning in the sport. 15:00-18:00 - Does Formula 1 need Fernando Alonso...? We're split in our answer. Kunal believes that Formula 1 has moved on from Alonso while Mithila hopes that Formula 1 gives the Spaniard a second chance. 18:00-21:00 - What corporate companies can learn from Formula 1 teams about real-time decision making and strategy. We review an interesting book called Formula X Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices), Spotify (http://bit.ly/insidelineonspotify) , Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) and Castbox (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1castbox) Official Page: 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) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://l.messenger.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Flucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com%2F&h=AT1Ax7RyJ0DX93nyh2rOTBBXDdCGJMuWIdJK2m_aIPCSt8AO7lEkArkavK6OLUP19itUUFGhSDUNeyV12X50laK57-el6NrMnKZ0SQfDkBAMW3wk6aRZ4CnGcgPKJnTFgOvYP8S_) Image courtesy: Mercedes / LAT Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our first episode of 2020! New Year resolutions are passé, so in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (http://bit.ly/ilf1ponkf1b) , we discuss un-resolutions for several Formula 1 teams and drivers. Basically, what should drivers not do, but will anyway do in 2020. For e.g.: Lando Norris said that he wants to be 'less funny' in 2020! In our list, we've got un-resolutions for several teams and drivers. Also in this episode, we discuss if Liberty Media should change their name to Liberty Motorsport given their interest in purchasing Motorsport series world over. Did you know that Liberty Media almost bid for the IndyCar? The biggest loser in Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen's early lock-in with their teams? The silly season for the 2021 Formula 1 season! For now, tune in! (Season 2020, Episode 01) 03:00-06:00 - Is the 2020 Formula 1 season the 70th or 71st season of the sport? 06:00-09:00 - The 'un-resolution' list for Lance Stroll - what records could Stroll Jr. achieve in Formula 1? After all, his family is investing a fortune in the sport. Guenther Steiner will fight with Gene Haas to retain Romain Grosjean in Haas, but he won't convince Gene to remain invested in his Formula 1 team. The strange bromance between Steiner-Grosjean! 09:00-12:00 - Lando Norris, will he be the next junior driver to be awarded a long term contract? Is this where the now-forgotten Norris-Mercedes rumours come to attention again? 12:00-15:00 - Liberty Media's un-resolution in 2020 is to overwork everyone in Formula 1! There's 22 races in 2020 and the possibility of 25 races in 2021. 15:00-21:00 - The list of un-resolutions for Ferrari; and they get more than one. Why? Because we want to be in line with their historic bonuses in Formula 1. Also, what phone technology does Mattia Binotto use? 21:00-end - Where there's HAM, there'll be a Wolf(f) to eat it! The list of un-resolutions for Lewis Hamilton and Toto Wolff. Also, let's build a list of excuses for Renault to use in 2020 already. Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices), Spotify (http://bit.ly/insidelineonspotify) and Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) Official Page: 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) Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt (https://l.messenger.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Flucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com%2F&h=AT1Ax7RyJ0DX93nyh2rOTBBXDdCGJMuWIdJK2m_aIPCSt8AO7lEkArkavK6OLUP19itUUFGhSDUNeyV12X50laK57-el6NrMnKZ0SQfDkBAMW3wk6aRZ4CnGcgPKJnTFgOvYP8S_) Image courtesy: Google Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our 50th and final episode of 2019 - the Inside Line F1 Podcast 'Parody' Awards. Like every year, we live up to our tagline for the Inside Line F1 Podcast 'Parody' Awards - 'the winner is never who you think it is'. Sit back, tune-in and enjoy our festive special parody episode, one that's most-awaited by teams, drivers and our legion of listeners. (Season 2019, Episode 50) Categories & Nominations: 1. Best Radio Message of the Year (Carlos Sainz Jr. - smooth operator, Pierre Gasly - Brazil, Charles Leclerc - Italy and Lando Norris - on sushi causing terminal illness) 2. Superhero of the Year (Carlos Sainz Jr. - Invisible Man, Daniel Avocado, Nico 'The Hulk' Hulkenberg, Kimi Raikkonen - Iceman, Inspector Seb and Singapore Grand Prix) 3. 'Coming Of Age' or Rookie of the Year (Charles Leclerc's maiden pole - Bahrain, George Russell's 21-0 qualifying score and Lando Norris' rookie mistake during Pirelli Hot Laps) 4. Comeback of the Year (Honda, Alexander Albon, Pierre Gasly, Daniil Kvyat and Mclaren) 5. Oops Moment of the Year (FIA, Mercedes' home race in Germany and F1's TV graphics) 6. Influencer of the Year (Netflix-F1 show - Drive to Survive, Inspector Seb, Lando Norris, Romain Grosjean and Mclaren) 7. Joke of the Year (Renault...) 8. Bromance of the Year (Sebastian Vettel-Lewis Hamilton, Lewis Hamilton-Valentino Rossi, Carlos Sainz Jr.-Lando Norris and FIFA-F1 drivers) 9. Controversy of the Year (Ferrari in Brazil, cheating comments around Ferrari, Turn 16 - German Grand Prix and Red Bull Racing's mid-season swap) 10. Mystery of the Year (Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari's power unit, Ferrari, 2020 German Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton-Ferrari and Carlos Sainz Jr. for not knowing whether he sent it, or not) Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices), Spotify (http://bit.ly/insidelineonspotify) and Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) Official Page: 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) Image courtesy: Formula 1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Max Verstappen has made a fresh claim on how easy it would be to become a World Champion with Mercedes. 60% of the current grid could win the title if they raced Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes, claimed Verstappen. In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (http://bit.ly/ilf1ponkf1b) , we discuss the other 40%! Basically, we guess the list of 'Drivers Who Wouldn't Be World Champion Even In A Mercedes'. Is your favourite driver on the list? Also in this episode, Liberty Media are finally following Bernie Ecclestone's talent policy. They're busy scouting a seat for Fernando Alonso. Ferrari are already making noise about their 2020 Formula 1 season while Red Bull Racing are 14 days ahead of schedule. Helmut Marko has targeted 5 wins in 2020 too. But this time he's also added a World Championship to the team's target. When last did a driver be crowned a World Champion after winning only 5 races in the season? Tune in! (Season 2019, Episode 49) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00: You can actually celebrate a Formula 1-themed Valentine's Day in 2020 3:00-6:00: Ferrari's 2020 car to have more drag, more downforce, more top-speed and hence, attract more controversies too? Did Sebastian Vettel get influenced by the vegan documentary (The Game Changers) on Netflix? 6:00-9:00: Liberty Media finally following Bernie Ecclestone's footsteps to have the best talent racing in Formula 1. They're scouting for a seat for Fernando Alonso 9:00-12:00: Will Red Bull Racing bring their Bahrain-spec car to the 2020 Australian Grand Prix? Helmut Marko's targets for Red Bull Racing in 2020 - 5 wins & a World Championship! When last did a driver win 5 races and go on to win the World Championship? Any guesses? 12:00-15:00: Max Verstappen's claim - 60% of the grid can be World Champion in Mercedes. We name 8 drivers (the balance 40%) who would be on the 'Drivers Who Couldn't Be World Champion In Mercedes' 15:00-18:00: We reveal Formula 1's plans to keep us engaged and hooked onto the sport till the start of the 2020 Formula 1 season. 18:00-end: What Chase Carey Said This Week - it was mostly about Formula E being a street party and not a threat to Formula 1. You think so, too? Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices), Spotify (http://bit.ly/insidelineonspotify) and Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) Official Page: 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) Image courtesy: Formula 1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From now until the start of the 2020 Formula 1 season, the most-awaited moment for Formula 1 fans is season 2 of the Netflix-F1 show, Drive to Survive. In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we discuss the key storylines for the show. In fact, we go one step forward - we recommend names for each Formula 1 team's episode in the show. Tune in! Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00: Guenther Steiner is going to have a lot of competition to being the star of Season 2 of Netflix-F1's show, Drive to Survive 3:00-29:00: For Drive to Survive (Season 2), we suggest storylines and episode names for each team The episode name for: 1. Mercedes - Valtteri Bad-ass (because apart from Bottas, everything else was as regular as it is for a championship winning season for Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton) 2. Ferrari - Fast and Furious (Leclerc's fast, everyone's furious with Sebastian Vettel for his repeated errors) 3. Red Bull Racing - Musical Chairs or Red Bull-y Racing or Red Bull Roasting (aren't all episode names self-explanatory?) 4. Mclaren - The Meme Team (let's get Carlos Sainz-Lando Norris to host the Mclaren episode, they're the funniest pair in the paddock. In fact, they deserve a full season to celebrate their resurgence) 5. Renault - All Talk, No Pace (they got it all wrong despite having drivers who share names with a super-hero and super-food!) 6. Toro Rosso - Tinder (yes, given how they exist solely to choose a partner for Max Verstappen) 7. Racing Point F1 Team - Rich Dad, Slow Kid (Lance Stroll blows apart the old Motorsport adage - the more the money, the faster you go) 8. Alfa Romeo Racing - The Kimi Raikkonen Show (is there ANY OTHER reason for any of us to cheer for them?) 9. Haas F1 Team - Guenther Steiner (because Steiner's more popular than both drivers put together and he's the returning star from Season 1) 10. Williams - Drive To Survive (because they actually are...) Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices), Spotify (http://bit.ly/insidelineonspotify) and Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) Official Page: 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) (Image courtesy: Mercedes) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ferrari-Lewis Hamilton-Toto Wolff-Mercedes - we wonder how the love quadrangle will eventually settle. At the moment, it is brilliant positive PR for Formula 1 and Ferrari - but more than Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari needs the managerial skills of Toto Wolff. Like Hamilton, Wolff too is out of contract after 2020. As for Ferrari, maybe they need an outsider to lead them back to their days of glory? We question Ferrari's 'Team Principal' theory from the last many seasons. Also, the FIA finally admit that 'track design' is crucial to good Formula 1 races. Zandvoort is taking it upon themselves to try deliver a blockbuster race. Can the other tracks follow suit? Lawrence Stroll is serious about his investments in Motorsport. If he purchases Aston Martin, we discuss the brightened career prospects for Lance Stroll. Will Racing Point be Aston Martin's works team? Stroll junior partnering Max Verstappen in 2021 at Red Bull Racing may be a bit out of stretch, or is it? Tune in! (Season 2019, Episode 47) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00: Formula 1's on a break, the Inside Line F1 Podcast isn't. We will publish all through the summer and winter breaks. The Inside Line F1 Podcast Awards will premiere in the week before Christmas 3:00-6:00: Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari is a fantastic PR story for all stakeholders in the off-season - Ferrari, Mercedes, Hamilton and above all else, Formula 1 6:00-9:00: Does Ferrari need an outsider to manage the team? They've had four insiders (Mauricio Arrivabene, well, an almost insider) who have failed miserably in leading the Scuderia to a World Championship 9:00-12:00: Can Ferrari offer Toto Wolff a more lucrative career path than Mercedes? If Hamilton-Wolff's career moves are linked, could they both join Ferrari come 2021? 12:00-15:00: FIA and Jean Todt finally admit to the importance of 'track design' in Formula 1. Zandvoort is leading the way - they're doing all they can to offer Formula Fun and not Formula Yawn next year. From banked corners to shortest pit-lane to even using a special tarmac 15:00-18:00: Lance Stroll to go from being the most-eliminated driver in Q1 to being a racer for the Aston Martin works team? Or will Aston Martin pressurise Red Bull Racing to have Stroll jr. partner Max Verstappen from 2021? 18:00-21:00: Ferrari's most expensive fuel purchase for Charles Leclerc to Walter Koster's return to the Formula 1 press conferences - the end to the 2019 Formula 1 season has been a fun one! Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices), Spotify (http://bit.ly/insidelineonspotify) and Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) Official Page: 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) (Image courtesy: Mercedes) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Formula 1 claims that it will NEVER go all-electric and will instead champion hybrid technology for the future. Let's see which approach lasts longer - Formula 1's or Formula E's? For the moment, more manufacturers seem interested in the all-electric route while fans don't really care what technology powers Formula 1! By the way, what's common among most former Formula 1 drivers? Answer: repeated outbursts against Formula 1! In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we discuss Nicholas Latifi finally being awarded a race driver contract. Not interested in Latifi-Williams? We hope for a surprise appearance by Kimi Raikkonen at the 2019 FIA Prize Giving, how Pirelli are victims in Formula 1 and bet that George Russell will be THE driver to take over from the Lewis Hamilton era in Formula 1. Also, did you know that Renault and Sauber are the only two teams to have not scored a podium in the hybrid-turbo era of Formula 1? There's more, tune in! (Season 2019, Episode 46) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00: We discuss Williams' very specifically worded press release announcing Nicholas Latifi's promotion to a race driver in 2020 + Lewis Sebastian Vettel? Our commiserations to Valtteri Bottas 3:00-6:00: Can we have Kimi Raikkonen attend the 2019 FIA Prize Giving anyway? 6:00-9:00: Are Pirelli the victims of an ever-changing brief from Formula 1? The jokes around the Formula 1 tyre graphics on television 9:00-12:00: The Inside Line F1 Podcast Awards - have nominations? Send them to us via our Facebook page. 12:00-15:00: A Honda-powered car beat both the Ferraris in 2019 - would anyone have ever imagined this? Ecclestone: LEC would beat HAM at Ferrari, really? 15:00-18:00: George Russell will be THE driver to take over from the Lewis Hamilton era in Formula 1, that's our prediction. But, is there a better crusader for the world and for Formula 1 than Lewis Hamilton? 18:00-21:00: What's common among most former Formula 1 drivers? Answer: an outburst against Formula 1. This time, it's Stoffel Vandoorne's turn to hit a few punches. Renault & Sauber the only mid-field teams to not score a podium in the hybrid-turbo era 21:00-24:00: Will Formula 1 never go all-electric, ever? Or 'never say never'...? Formula 1's making anti-all-electric statements. Yes, they are to counter Formula E! Robots to conduct pit-stops in Formula 1? Also, Lucien's Moments in Time Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices), Spotify (http://bit.ly/insidelineonspotify) and Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) Official Page: 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) (Image courtesy: Red Bull Content Pool) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is a Formula 1 + Formula E special! We have a special guest on our show - former Formula 1 driver and now racing for Mahindra in Formula E, Jerome d'Ambrosio. Formula E - We talk to Mahindra Racing's Jerome d'Ambrosio about the 2019-20 Formula E, their preparations, learnings from the pre-season test and more - Mahindra Racing's biggest challenge has been to remain competitive throughout the entire season. DAM explains how they plan to address this trend for the upcoming season. - We discuss the importance of the simulator and the simulator driver in Formula E - How do teams-drivers cope with the condensed single-day format of Formula E? - Are Formula E drivers expected to live a sustainable life? Formula 1 - Re-living the 2019 Brazilian Grand Prix - something we will keep doing for the time to come. We're not over the Gasly vs. Hamilton drag race - how did he actually win that? - Mclaren missed being on the actual podium, so we spend almost all our Formula 1 talk time in this episode celebrating their return to the podium - We actually saw Sainz overtake a car on the live broadcast feed - Mclaren speaking to Formula 1 regarding their broadcast visibility did seem to work. - We miss Fernando Alonso, but thank you Mclaren for sticking to the Norris-Sainz pairing. Will the Netflix-F1 show dedicate a special episode to their bromance? (Season 2019, Episode 44) Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices), Spotify (http://bit.ly/insidelineonspotify) and Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) Official Page: 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) (Image courtesy: FIA Formula E) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unless there's a twist of fate, Lewis Hamilton will finally win a Formula 1 World Championship at the United States Grand Prix - and it's gonna be one helluva party. Any guesses who'll be on the guest list? Any guesses which celebrity guest will wish Hamilton on his pit-to-car radio? And of course, Liberty Media have much to celebrate too. They've managed to release the bold rule book for 2021. In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we also talk about the F1 Live Festival's Triple Donut Challenge, Helmut Marko's surprise admission regarding Daniil Kvyat, Nico Hulkenberg's love for American steak and burgers, celebrating 100 Grands Prix for Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz Jr., Fernando Alonso's absence from the race in Austin, Formula 1 blunders with TV graphics and more. Tune in! (Season 2019, Episode 41) Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices), Spotify (http://bit.ly/insidelineonspotify) and Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) Official Page: 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) (Image courtesy: Mercedes) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yes, we said it, and don't tell us that it hasn't crossed your mind either. Apart from a guy named Cyril, is there anyone who wouldn't want Daniel Ricciardo to be back in Red Bull Racing in 2020? After all, Red Bull-Toro Rosso are still figuring their line-up for next season. Remember 2013? Nico Hulkenberg deflected to Sauber for exactly one season before returning to Force India. Could Ricciardo actually do a Hulkenberg? In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we talk Mclaren - can they please bring back TOONED? Max Verstappen is a future World Champion, but when he exactly will he challenge for the title and with which team? Ferrari's neutral approach towards its drivers, now that's a first. Liberty Media's struggling to get a sign-off on the rules for 2021, why not put Bernie Ecclestone in action? Tune in! (Season 2019, Episode 40) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: - Are the other Formula 1 race promoters jealous of the could-be Miami Grand Prix? - Will Max Verstappen have to wait patiently to win his first-ever Formula 1 World Championship? - Mclaren-Sainz, can we also have TOONED back in our lives? - Ferrari being un-Ferrari like, they do deserve an applaud - The lessons from Daniel Ricciardo's move to Renault + court-room drama. Can Ricciardo do a Nico Hulkenberg (a la 2013)? - Liberty Media needs to get Bernie Ecclestone to get a sign-off on the rules for 2021 - Is Valtteri Bottas going to follow Kimi Raikkonen and open a bar in Finland? - Lucien's Moments in Time Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices), Spotify (http://bit.ly/insidelineonspotify) and Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) Official Page: 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) (Image courtesy: Renault F1 Team) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guenther Steiner is a character that keeps giving, especially when it comes to the Netflix-F1 show. Thankfully, the star of season 1 of 'Drive to Survive' was let off with a small financial penalty. In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we wonder if Mclaren-Mercedes is a sign that Fernando Alonso isn't returning to Formula 1 with the top-4 teams. Toto Wolff is afraid that Mclaren might be a threat for Mercedes come 2021, in which case, let's give Mercedes engines to Red Bull Racing too? The Verstappen camp can complain as much as they want, but Max Verstappen may not have anywhere else to go in 2021. Finally, the young Formula 1 drivers are already lining up alternative careers for themselves. Tune in! (Season 2019, Episode 38) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 1. Who will be the top dog at Ferrari is the BIG question, but the BIGGER question is if Ferrari will be the top dog at all races going forward 2. Romain Grosjean's plea to his fellow drivers, one that will (and should) fall on deaf ears 3. This week's feature - Guenther Steiner's indiscretions against the FIA and the resulting penalty; awesomesauce for the Netflix-F1 show season 2 4. Helmut Marko's honest assessment of Max Verstappen's performances in the races after the summer break 5. Cyril blames the FIA for everything while gearing up for a Ricciardo-Ocon rivalry. Let's hope their rivalry isn't for 15th-16th places on the grid 6. Lucien's Moments in Time section - for all your Formula 1 history buffs! Image courtesy: Haas F1 Team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Red Bull Racing Missing! In the races after the summer break, Red Bull Racing-Honda has struggled to mount a challenge. They've had on-track incidents and penalties marring their progress, but this is the second half of the season - the time when Red Bull Racing are supposed to be at their strongest best. Will the Max Verstappen camp be worried? And after all these years of drama, does one really care who occupies the second seat at Red Bull Racing? In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we talk about the Schumacher cousins and if both would make it to Formula 1. We discuss reverse grids and how soon before Kevin Magnussen joins Lewis Hamilton's crusade against use of plastic. Given the lack of clarity around the black-white flag, should the FIA rename it as the grey flag? Finally, it would be a pain to be Valtteri Bottas' accountant - living in the hope that Mercedes would pay back for playing wingman to Lewis Hamilton. Tune in! (Season 2019, Episode 36) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00: Reverse grids in Formula 1, or not? Lewis Hamilton's worries about his 6th World Champion, should he really? 3:00-6:00: Should the black-white flag be re-introduced as a grey flag? After all, its application seems very grey - to the drivers at least 6:00-9:00: Kevin Magnussen to join Lewis Hamilton's crusade against the use of plastic? The three stages of Robert Kubica's career in Formula 1 9:00-12:00: Will we have two Schumachers in Formula 1 in the time to come? A listener, Fabian Wield, has seen David Schumacher race and he tells us who he thinks is the faster of the Schumacher cousins 12:00-15:00: From Red Bull Racing to Red Bull Missing! They've just failed to turn up after the summer break. Will Max Verstappen be worriedly looking for drives elsewhere? 15:00-18:00: After repeated uncertainty and drama, do fans really care about the second seat at Red Bull Racing? Did any of you send handwritten letters to Sebastian Vettel? 18:00-21:00: Valtteri Bottas needs an accountant - to keep a track of all pay-backs from Mercedes. Moments in Time with Lucien Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices), Spotify (http://bit.ly/insidelineonspotify) and Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) Official Page: 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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lewis Hamilton wasn't the only Mercedes driver who felt the heat in Monza. Nico Rosberg, Formula 1's famous YouTube influencer and former World Champion Mercedes driver, was under fire too - from Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton himself. Rosberg has already toned down his comments, but after attacking three out of the top-4 drivers, we wonder if Charles Leclerc would be Rosberg's next target. After all, Leclerc is Formula 1's new race winner, the darling of the fans and maybe the FIA too? Also in this episode, we talk Sebastian Vettel, because he needs to be spoken about and will Giancarlo Fisichella get a call up if VET does indeed get a race ban? Leclerc learned from Verstappen, Hamilton's learning from Lerclec - is Max Verstappen singlehandedly changing Formula 1 by bringing back 'hard racing'? Hear Kevin Magnussen talk about luck and being in the right place-right time, while we pull out a Charles Leclerc interview from our archives. It was about a year ago when Lerclerc told us on our show that he didn't think he was a superstar. Oh, just how times have changed, for the better. Tune in! (Season 2019, Episode 34) 0:00-3:00: Lap 23, LEC defending HAM - your opinion of the FIA's ruling could depend on one crucial factor 3:00-6:00: Max Verstappen is singlehandedly changing Formula 1. We tell you how! 6:00-9:00: Which driver will Nico Rosberg target next for his YouTube videos? Kevin Magnussen explains how he misses the winning feeling 9:00-12:00: How many drivers has Sebastian Vettel apologised to this season? Btw, we think Vettel can bounce back...but maybe not to go win his 5th Formula 1 World Championship 12:00-15:00: What Wolff Said This Week Section + What Nico Said This Week 15:00-18:00: Who'll driver for Ferrari IF Sebastian Vettel actually gets a race ban? Giancarlo Fisichella...? 18:00-21:00: Did being critical cost Nico Hulkenberg his drive at Renault? A year ago...Charles Leclerc didn't think he was a superstar. Hear the two-times Formula 1 Grand Prix winner himself. Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices), Spotify (http://bit.ly/insidelineonspotify) and Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) Official Page: 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) Image: Ferrari (Media) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thousands of Dutch fans would've left Spa disappointed. After all, their star driver crashed out on the opening lap. In Monza, an opening lap half-spin followed by Sergio Perez's Racing Point's straight-line advantage prevented us from witnessing a Max Verstappen masterclass. After all, the Red Bull racer started from the back after taking on an upgraded Honda power unit. Nevertheless, Formula 1 fans were greeted with Charles Leclerc's top-quality drive as he won for Ferrari in front of the tifosi. Also in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , we introduce a new section - What Nico Said This Week. Will Ferrari be distracted at their home race with a possible Netflix production? How soon before Mclaren dump Renault and reunite with Mercedes? We reveal Alexander Albon's secret preparations for his Red Bull Racing debut and of course, we share some of our best moments from our time in the paddock in Spa. Tune in! (Season 2019, Episode 33) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00: 22 races in 2020, we are excited, are you too? Look out for the 7 back-to-back Formula 1 weekends next season 3:00-6:00: Our awesome time at Spa with Nico Hulkenberg and Kimi Raikkonen 6:00-9:00: We reveal Alexander Albon's secret preparations for his Red Bull Racing debut + a Max Verstappen master-class coming up in Italy? 9:00-12:00: Will Mclaren reunite with Mercedes? If so, what season could it be? Will Ferrari be distracted by a possible Netflix shoot in Monza? 12:00-15:00: Esteban Ocon's weird connection to Mercedes while being under contract with Renault. Will Renault finally walk their talk...? 15:00-18:00: A new - 'What Nico Said This Week Section'. Is Nico Rosberg Formula 1's most influential YouTube star? The led-wheel rims will see a Mclaren vs. Racing Point battle - which team will be the first to get a sponsor? 18:00-21:00: Formula 1's 'yellow card' equivalent + Moments in Time with Lucien Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices), Spotify (http://bit.ly/insidelineonspotify) and Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) Official Page: 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) Image: Red Bull Content Pool Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The summer break has officially ended. Apart from the Gasly-Albon swap, the Red Bull-Alonso story caught our attention - for the 194th time. Alonso's been longing for a front running car to make his comeback to Formula 1 in 2020, so why on earth would he refuse the Red Bull opportunity? This is our focus story in this episode and of course the purpose for our sensational headline. Also in this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we wonder if Toto Wolff believes in Ferrari's success more than Ferrari themselves do. Why is Sebastian Vettel missing from the official F1 podcast? Which Hollywood A-lister could become Formula 1's 'high-profile team owner from America' and why Formula 1 needs to rethink their calendar while exploring the use of green fuels. For our listeners in Brazil, specifically Interlagos - go vote for your current Mayor. Tune in to know why! (Season 2019, Episode 32) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00: A quick recap of all the news from the summer break and the 'silly season' 3:00-6:00: Why on earth would Fernando Alonso reject Pierre Gasly's seat at Red Bull Racing. We discuss some of the actual reasons there could be. Was Alonso afraid of a possible demotion in 2020? 6:00-9:00: Can Ferrari actually claim their first win of 2019 at either Spa or Monza. Can it be both? Will we see Charles Leclerc finally claim his first win? Btw, why is Sebastian Vettel missing from the official Formula 1 podcast? 9:00-12:00: 22 races in 2020, will the Mayor of Interlagos make is 23 races in the time to come? Which Hollywood A-lister will become the first high-profile owner of a Formula 1 team? 12:00-15:00: Could Donald Trump purchase a Formula 1 team? A real American team with only American drivers. Mithila talks about her visit to the 'Masta Kink' in the old layout of the Spa Francorchamps 15:00-18:00: Memories from Spa + Lucien's Moments in Time 18:00-end: Ferrari's form is weather dependent, so look out for the track temperatures before deciding who to bet on for race win! Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices), Spotify (http://bit.ly/insidelineonspotify) and Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) Official Page: 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) Image: Autoweek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robin 'Aceman' Raikkonen's made the headlines and he's lined up his first sponsor already! Whether he chooses two or four wheeler racing, the Aceman's journey will be well-followed and cheered by all Motorsport fans. Here's hoping that the Raikkonens entertain us for the years to come. Will Kimi Raikkonen retire at the end of 2020 or will he race for at least one more season under the new regulations in 2021? In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we ask whether Formula 1's regulations for 2021 are an inspiration from the current Indy Car design. We discuss Helmut Marko's double standards on overtaking. We wonder how embarrassing it would be for Ferrari if a Vettel-Leclerc pairing is beaten by Verstappen-Albon. Finally, Cyril Abiteboul's suggestion on changing race tracks to improve Formula 1's show makes sense, but do we not pay heed because its Cyril? Tune in! (Season 2019, Episode 31) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00: From Iceman to the Aceman, hopefully the Raikkonens will entertain us for the years to come 3:00-6:00: Toyota has been giving Formula 1 fans much joy AFTER leaving Formula 1 - thank you. Is Formula 1 kind enough to offer drivers a comeback drive? Could Valtteri Bottas take a sabbatical too? 6:00-9:00: Could a Vettel-Leclerc pair be actually be beaten by a Verstappen-Albon pairing in 2019? Are Formula 1's 2021 designs inspired from Indy Car? 9:00-12:00: We expose Helmut Marko's double standards on Pierre Gasly's inability to overtake. Apart from Verstappen, do you know the other driver who has impressed Marko this season? 12:00-15:00: Cyril Abiteboul wants to change race tracks to improve the show of Formula 1. But what do we need to change to improve's Renault's show in Formula 1? Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices), Spotify (http://bit.ly/insidelineonspotify) and Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) Official Page: 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) Image: Kimi Raikkonen's Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kimi Raikkonen - is there a better candidate in the Formula 1 paddock to play the role of James Bond? No, sorry, Lewis Hamilton loses out too. Jokes aside, it is high time Sebastian Vettel stops playing the role of the villain who spins or crashes out other drivers. In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we point out the irony in Nico Rosberg's advice to Kimi Raikkonen, applaud Renault's honest admittance of ignoring Nico Hulkenberg, wonder if Lewis Hamilton will collect the Constructors' trophy next race and if there's a nexus between former Formula 1 drivers to further ruin the sport's tyres for 2020. Tune in! (Season 2019, Episode 28) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00: Why Kimi Raikkonen wins the mandate to be the next James Bond. Sorry, Lewis! 3:00-6:00: The irony of Nico Rosberg's advice to Kimi Raikkonen. Also, did Ferrari fire the wrong driver last year? Happy Anniversary, Seb. 6:00-9:00: The Formula 1 tyre conspiracy deepens further. First Marcus Ericsson, then Sebastian Buemi. 9:00-12:00: Lewis Hamilton to collect the Constructors' trophy at the next race? He's doing much more for Ferrari than just racing! Also, why Eddie Jordan is to be believed when he talks about Mclaren and Mercedes 12:00-15:00: Yes for ground effects, but no for re-fuelling. Which driver has spun and / or crashed the most in the last 12 months? ;-) Could Jean-Eric Vergne be the solution to the Pierre Gasly-headache for Red Bull Racing? 15:00-18:00: Romain Grosjean could be the reason Nico Hulkenberg saves his seat at Renault for 2020? Moments in Time with Lucien Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices) and Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) Official Page: 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) Image courtesy: Alfa Romeo - Sauber Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every sport needs to build and worship its heroes, the current flavour for Formula 1 being Lewis Hamilton. But Formula 1 took one step too far when it asked Valtteri Bottas, Hamilton's title rival, to sing praises for the reigning World Champion not once, but twice. Enough, lads. Let's respect the title rivalry between the two Mercedes drivers. In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we wonder if Esteban Ocon will eventually have to settle for a Renault in 2020 after having Mercedes dreams. Could Ocon-Renault lead to an exit from the sport for Nico Hulkenberg? By what races this year would Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton wrap up their titles? Who would you believe more when it comes to 'how tough it is to race a Formula 1 car?', Max Verstappen or Lewis Hamilton-Romain Grosjean? Finally, should Mercedes continue racing in Formula 1 despite not having anything left to prove? And of course, did you know that Formula 1 actually played 'Happy Birthday' on the podium instead of the national anthem for the winning driver in one of the previous editions of the Austrian Grand Prix? Tune in! (Season 2019, Episode 25) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00: If you are a Formula 1 team boss, there's one junior driver you must absolutely sign up before your rivals do 3:00-6:00: Formula 1 owes Valtteri Bottas an apology. Period. 6:00-9:00: Could Nico Hulkenberg be out of Renault (and Formula 1?) by the end of this season? Instead of a Mercedes, Esteban Ocon might have to settle for a Renault in 2020 9:00-12:00: What race will Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton wrap up their respective titles in 2019? We are currently in a season-long Mercedes advertisement. And Lewis, please don't wrap up your title in Mexico one more time 12:00-15:00: Should and will Mercedes continue competing in Formula 1? They have been unbeatable since 2014 - there's almost nothing left for them to prove 15:00-18:00: Max Verstappen vs. Lewis Hamilton and Romain Grosjean, whose side are you on? The debate is about how physically exerting it is to race a Formula 1 car 18:00-end: Formula 1 needs Lewis Hamilton's 'Midas Touch' + Moments in Time with Lucien Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices) and Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) Official Page: 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) Image courtesy: Mercedes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We know Roger Federer's prize money from his Grand Slam wins. We also know of Real Madrid's earnings from their exploits across various football championships. It's a norm for most sports series to reveal winning prize money, so why not for Formula 1? We would love to know (officially!) what Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton earn from Formula 1 for raising the performance bar to newer levels every fortnight. Should this be one more change the sport makes for 2021? Also in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we react to the rumour that Formula 1 cars could be powered by 50% electric power come 2025 - if so, by what year would Formula 1 become Formula E? The supposed $175 million budget cap for each team - how many teams can actually spend that much? We thank Ferrari for handing Karun Chandhok his best career moment in Formula 1. And finally, we relish at the prospect of Max Verstappen racing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in an Aston Martin hypercar come 2021 or whenever! Tune in (Season 2019, Episode 24) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00: Max Verstappen could race Aston Martin's hypercar in the 2021 24 Hours of Le Mans. Verstappen's inspiration for Le Mans? Nico Hulkenberg! 3:00-6:00: From 2021, Formula 1 teams could collectively spend $2 billion every season to try and entertain us. That's the leaked $175 million per team x 10 teams 6:00-9:00: Formula 1 should making teams' winning prize money public - we'd love to know what Mercedes-Hamilton make for boring us all season after season 9:00-12:00: What year could Formula 1 become Formula E? Mithila picks 2030. What's your pick? 12:00-15:00: Ferrari handed Karun Chandhok his best career moment in Formula 1 yet! Btw, did Sergey Sirotkin just replace Fernando Alonso as Mclaren's reserve driver for 2019? 15:00-end: Moments in Time with Lucien Subscribe: iTunes (http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast) , audioBoom (http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices) and Google Podcasts (http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) Official Page: 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) Image courtesy: Red Bull Content Pool Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2019 Formula 1 Championships aside, Ferrari seem out of contention for the 2019 Free Practice World Championships too. Or is it that the former World Champions are too embarrassed to keep topping the not-so-relevant sessions? We discuss more in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast. Also, this episode is a summary of What They Said This Week - the 'they' in question being Toto Wolff, Renault and Robert Kubica. We bid adieu to Niki Lauda whilst reminiscing memories of the yesteryears. Monaco brought an end to the 8 drivers / 8 teams juggernaut in Formula E, will it also do so for Formula 1? Or are Mercedes on course to win every race this season? If not, how many races could Ferrari win in 2019? Tune in! (Season 2019, Episode 20) Listen to us on iTunes, audioBoom, Google Podcasts and every other audio-streaming platform on the internet. Follow us on Facebook for daily updates from the world of Formula 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Picture this: Formula 1 is a country; its fans (all of us!) are its citizens. This would make Chase Carey its Head of State and the teams and drivers the government functionaries - working hard to deliver a good championship fight. In all of this, is Formula 1 overselling its agenda and plans for 2021? Is Carey sounding like the politician who is asking its citizens to sacrifice today and be patient for a better tomorrow (2021), even as he comes up for re-election (contract renewal)? No, we've not gone bonkers and this is why you should tune in to this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast. Also in this episode, why being Mr. Nice Guy won't make the cut for Sebastian Vettel but how even the FIA is trolling the supposed championship contender, Bernie Ecclestone's public admission of being wrong, how the Toto Wolff for Formula 1 CEO came about and if Flavio Briatore will run for President too. And finally, do you really believe Max Verstappen when he says that he isn't the 'number 1' driver in Red Bull? Tune in! (Season 2019, Episode 18) Here's what's in store for you in this episode: 0:00-3:00: Is Formula 1 overselling its agenda for 2021? Will Formula 1 actually be better then? 3:00-6:00: Toto Wolff as Formula 1's CEO? But what if Liberty Media just renew Carey's contract? Could Flavio Briatore apply for this post too? 6:00-9:00: Did you hear, Bernie Ecclestone just publicly admitted that he was wrong!! 9:00-12:00: Sebastian Vettel is Mr. Nice Guy - but that doesn't seem to matter to anyone whatsoever! Btw, even the FIA's joke is on Vettel. Yes, you heard this here first 12:00-15:00: Max Verstappen actually said that he isn't the number #1 driver in Red Bull, much like Lance Stroll's blamed bad luck for his eight consecutive Q1 exits 15:00-end: Moments in Time with Lucien + predictions for P7! The Inside Line F1 Podcast, 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. Subscribe: [iTunes](http://bit.ly/insidelinef1podcast), [audioBoom](http://bit.ly/insidelineviarss) (RSS feed for all devices) and [Google Podcasts](http://bit.ly/ilf1pgooglepodcasts) Official Page: [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) _Image courtesy: Autoracing_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices