Inside Line F1 Podcast

Inside Line F1 Podcast

Hosted by FIA-accredited print-TV journalists and popular Motorsport commentators, the Inside Line F1 Podcast is a weekly show that offers an alternative view on the sport, business and politics of Formula 1. You probably know us from our famous Helmut Marko interview! And yes, we've made Indian Cricket legend Ravi Shastri narrate his Formula 1 stories - twice. On our channel, along with lots of Formula 1 banter, you will find race reviews, previews, interviews and features through the Formula 1 season...and in the summer/winter breaks. Join thousands of Formula 1 fans on our verified WhatsApp broadcast channel for frequent interactions and engagement with us. Our show hosts: Soumil Arora, @f1statsguru, Mithila Mehta & Kunal Shah. Formula 1 drivers on our show: Mika Hakkinen, Nico Rosberg, Charles Leclerc, David Coulthard, Karun Chandhok, Romain Grosjean, Valtteri Bottas, Lando Norris among others. Broadcasters on the Inside Line F1 Podcast: Peter Windsor, Steve Slater, Ben Edwards, Bob Varsha, Atle Gulbrandsen, Matthew Marsh among others. We are an independent Formula 1 podcast available everywhere on the Internet - search 'Inside Line F1 Podcast' on your favourite audio streaming app. Miss us as you wait for our next episode? Follow us on Instagram. Hosts: Soumil Arora, Mithila Mehta & Kunal Shah Stats: Sundaram Ramaswami (aka @f1statsguru) Data: Nithyanand Ram Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt Millions of listeners seek out Bingepods (Ideabrew Studios Network content) every day. Get in touch with us to advertise, join the network or click listen to enjoy content by some of India's top audio creators. studio@ideabrews.com

Episodes

September 22, 2025 • 51 mins
Let's relive the race because this weekend has more than delivered. So much to talk about, so little time. But let's get into it shall we? Join Kunal Shah, Soumil Arora, and Sundaram Ramaswami live on the Inside Line F1 Podcast. Max Verstappen - is there anything the Dutchman can’t do in his Red Bull Racing RB21? Verstappen scored back to back wins for the first time since Canada-Spain 2004! Can he make a late challenge for the...
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The most-interesting stories and talking points to look out for from the 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Max Verstappen-Red Bull Racing, have they found something in the setup that can bring them in the fight between the McLaren drivers? Can Verstappen and his legion of fans believe in a (very) late title fight in the 2025 Formula 1 season? As for Ferrari, Charles Leclerc will be the favourite for pole position, but can he finally c...
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Worst rookie • Toto Wolff • F1 gossip — Andrea Kimi Antonelli's season becomes a lightning rod: Is he overrated, or is the rookie narrative broken? This episode stitches together Toto Wolff's blunt lines, absurd golf-buggy headlines, a pit-stop inspired theft, sponsor drama, and two hosts who refuse a boring answer. Pits to Podium Ep 2 is our weekly off-track F1 show. We open with a brutal rookie debate, then shift into team rea...
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Did McLaren do the right thing? No, not for Oscar Piastri alone, but even for Formula 1? How much is too much when it comes to being "fair" in their intra-team battle? Will McLaren "engineer" a DNF for Piastri to make things fair after Lando Norris' DNF from Zandvoort? What if McLaren's stop for Norris was 15s slow? How would they have handled the "papaya rules" and driver swap? McLaren's team orders saga shouldn't take away f...
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Can Ferrari do the unthinkable at win at home in Monza in front of the tifosi? Of the top-4 teams, there's only one team yet to score a win - Ferrari. Oscar Piastri is more than a full race win ahead of Lando Norris in terms of championship points. Will this situation see a change of approach from either McLaren driver? Can Lando Norris just "send it" and see if it sticks? If the Drivers' Championship battle seems settled to you,...
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The 2025 Dutch Grand Prix had it all - a maiden podium, surprise DNFs, a bold Max Verstappen, the Orange Army, an over ambitious teenager & lots of "lucky" strategy under the 3 x Safety Car periods. Ferrari's double DNF, Lewis Hamilton's driver error leading to a crash & retirement, Andrea Kimi Antonelli's crash with Charles Leclerc, Leclerc's spirited overtake on George Russell, and the Sainz-Lawson incident. Lots of talking poi...
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After a mandatory "holiday", Formula 1 is back this weekend with the 2025 Dutch Grand Prix. Yes, Max Verstappen's home race. What are the key talking points this weekend? What will the media play up, and what will the teams play down? Also, we're racing at a legendary circuit - Zandvoort. Enjoy it as long as it lasts!Will rain "Unleash the Lion" aka Max Verstappen at home in front of the Orange Army? Could the cooler condition...
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Oscar Piastri has lost two race wins to Lando Norris purely on luck! First, Silverstone, and second was today in Hungary. We predicted this "race strategy situation" in our race preview. The second McLaren (Norris, in this case) on the road would get the favoured tyre strategy in the race while the first McLaren (Piastri, in this case) would go chase Charles Leclerc for the race win. Was McLaren fair with their drivers who are t...
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Charles Leclerc grabbed a surprise pole position, his first of the 2025 Formula season, at the Hungaroring. But does he have the pace to win the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix against the mighty McLarens? On the contrary, does McLaren have a pace advantage that allows them to overtake Leclerc around a circuit that's famously known as "Monaco without the walls". How did McLaren lose their competitive advantage in the qualifying hour? W...
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Max Verstappen has confirmed he'll stay with Red Bull for 2026 — but is the story really over? As rumors of a secret Toto‑Max meeting swirl, we preview the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix and the big narratives around F1's summer chaos. Inside this episode: 🏎️ Verstappen’s big decision: trust or bluff? 🏎️ What Cadillac’s signing of Sergio Perez means for 2026 🏎️ Are Ferrari’s new upgrades finally working? 🏎️ McLaren’s internal title...
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We are back with our post-race LIVE show and we have the full house today! Join Kunal Shah, Soumil Arora, AND Sundaram Ramaswami (finally, back!) on the Inside Line #F1 Podcast. The weather didn't disappoint, but the race gave us some great insights.Key talking points from the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix:- Oscar Piastri's bold & decisive move on Lando Norris at the Safety Car restart. It gave him the lead, yes, but crucially, it gave...
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Lando Norris stormed to pole at Spa — but Hamilton’s shock Q1 exit stole the headlines. In this episode, we unpack the chaos of F1 2025 Belgian GP Qualifying. From McLaren’s front-row lockout to Red Bull’s high-downforce gamble, we dig into every storyline — including Ferrari’s upgrade clicks, Racing Bulls’ Q3 surprise, and why Hamilton’s deleted lap might’ve just reset Ferrari’s hype train. 🎧 This is your one-stop, sharp-take p...
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Oscar Piastri stunned the Formula 1 paddock and Lando Norris by claiming Sprint pole with a staggering margin of 0.477 seconds over the rest of the field, but what happened next between him and Lando Norris is where things got really spicy. In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Sundaram Ramaswami and Kunal Shah break down the chaos of Sprint Qualifying at Spa: 🏎️ Piastri’s shock recovery from SQ2 elimination 🏎️ Norris...
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What does your F1 2026 grid look like? Will Max Verstappen race for Mercedes, or will he stick to racing with Red Bull? Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah predict the F1 2026 grid on the Inside Line F1 Podcast. Should Max Verstappen leave Red Bull Racing, will another top driver be willing to take the risk to racing for the team while they're in their rebuilding phase? As one of our viewers put it, should Charles Leclerc go to Red Bull ...
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Christian Horner is SACKED by Red Bull Racing! Kunal Shah & Soumil Arora go LIVE to unpack Max Verstappen’s next move, Mekies’ big job & Horner-to-Ferrari rumours in 15 power-packed minutes. - What has actually happened? We pick the clues. - What's next - for Red Bull Racing, Max Verstappen and Christian Horner? Also, what's next for Dr. Helmut Marko? - Who is Laurent Mekies? (Season 2025, Episode 41) Learn more about y...
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Welcome to the post-race LIVE show. Needless to say that our heads are spinning after an epic British Grand Prix this Sunday at Silverstone. A big win for Lando Norris, a small disappointment for Oscar Piastri, but a major milestone for Nico Hulkenberg and team Sauber. Let's go! Share you thoughts in the comments below. Was Norris gifted a win by the FIA? How did Hulkenberg score his first podium - was it on merit? Did we see ...
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Max Verstappen chose to do his talking on-track yet again. He now has the maximum pole positions for any driver in 2025 - with four poles this season. In fact, he took pole in a low-downforce spec Red Bull Racing car, showing yet again that RBR-VER are always experimenting to beat the McLaren duo. Ferrari's Friday pace faded away on Saturday...yet again. But both drivers made errors to miss out on a front row start and will only l...
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"Max to Mercedes, Max to Mercedes" whether it's a rumour or the truth, this is the headline that dominated the Austrian Grand Prix, and now, the British Grand Prix as well. Will it be George Russell who will make way for Verstappen? Or will it be Andrea Kimi Antonelli? How impressive has Kimi been in his 11-race Formula 1 career so far? The cooler conditions should make Mercedes faster, or so they say. But the British Grand Prix...
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Well well well! We asked and the Austrian GP in 2025 delivered. What a weekend, what a race, and we're back on the Lando Norris hype train. It just shows that there's more to come in the championship fight this season. Hopefully before the mid-season break hits us too. Join the conversation LIVE with Soumil Arora on the Inside Line #F1 Podcast and share your thoughts in the comments below. (Season 2025, Episode 37) #F1 #...
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A smoking hot Qualifying ahead of Sunday's race in the Austrian GP in 2025. It may have been a rough day for Red Bull Racing at their home race, but what a day for McLaren and Lando Norris with that massive half a second gap. Kunal Shah and Soumil Arora are LIVE on now the Inside Line #F1 Podcast on the complete lowdown on what to expect in the race tomorrow. Share your thoughts and comments! (Season 2025, Episode 36) #F1 #...
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