Of course, every team would be interested in hiring the legendary Formula 1 car designer Adrian Newey.

In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we reveal how a relatively small privateer team called Force India F1 Team had a serious boardroom discussion on hiring Newey.

"The best pound for pound World Champion team" was what Force India was labelled after it consistently outperformed its resources season after season and before the faded away into oblivion. One of the team's co-owners, (late) Subrata Roy, did express seriousness in hiring Newey at one of the team's board meetings.  

The other story that is revealed in this episode is that of Gautam Singhania (of Raymond fame) being contacted by Collin Kolles to buy the ailing Spyker-Midland operation. It was Singhania who then introduced this opportunity to Dr. Mallya. 

In the off-season, the Inside Line F1 Podcast will focus on feature stories from the paddock. In the early part of January, we will re-run some of our Force India F1 Team specials followed by our exclusive interview with the former boss at Force India & Alpine, Otmar Szafnauer. 

Tune in!

(Season 2024, Episode 01)

Follow our hosts on Twitter: Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah

Image courtesy: Red Bull Content Pool

Of course, every team would be interested in hiring the legendary Formula 1 car designer Adrian Newey.
In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we reveal how a relatively small privateer team called Force India F1 Team had a serious boardroom discussion on hiring Newey.
"The best pound for pound World Champion team" was what Force India was labelled after it consistently outperformed its resources season after season and before the faded away into oblivion. One of the team's co-owners, (late) Subrata Roy, did express seriousness in hiring Newey at one of the team's board meetings.  
The other story that is revealed in this episode is that of Gautam Singhania (of Raymond fame) being contacted by Collin Kolles to buy the ailing Spyker-Midland operation. It was Singhania who then introduced this opportunity to Dr. Mallya. 
In the off-season, the Inside Line F1 Podcast will focus on feature stories from the paddock. In the early part of January, we will re-run some of our Force India F1 Team specials followed by our exclusive interview with the former boss at Force India &amp; Alpine, Otmar Szafnauer. 
Tune in!
(Season 2024, Episode 01)
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Follow our hosts on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/iamsoumilaroraa">Soumil Arora</a> and <a href="https://bit.ly/kshtwitter">Kunal Shah</a>
Image courtesy: Red Bull Content Pool

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!

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.

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? Join our near 45,000+ member community on Instagram.

Hosts: Soumil Arora, Mithila Mehta & Kunal Shah

Stats: Sundaram Ramaswami (aka @f1statsguru)

Data: Nithyanand Ram

Music courtesy: Lucien Byfieldt

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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 <a href="https://pod.fo/e/187080">Helmut Marko interview</a>!
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.
Our show hosts: Soumil Arora, @f1statsguru, Mithila Mehta &amp; 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? Join our near 45,000+ member community on <a href="https://bit.ly/f1statsguru">Instagram</a>.
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Hosts: <a href="https://twitter.com/iamsoumilaroraa">Soumil Arora</a>, <a href="https://www.twitter.com/mith_m">Mithila Mehta</a> &amp; <a href="https://bit.ly/kshtwitter">Kunal Shah</a>
Stats: <a href="https://linktr.ee/f1statsguru">Sundaram Ramaswami</a> (aka @f1statsguru)
Data: <a href="https://twitter.com/The_F1fanatic">Nithyanand Ram</a>
Music courtesy: <a href="https://lucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com/">Lucien Byfieldt</a>
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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.

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.

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? Join our near 45,000+ member community 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

Android | Apple

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.
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.
Our show hosts: Soumil Arora, @f1statsguru, Mithila Mehta &amp; Kunal Shah.<a href="https://bit.ly/f1_motogp_screenings"></a>
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? Join our near 45,000+ member community on <a href="https://bit.ly/f1statsguru">Instagram</a>.
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Hosts: <a href="https://twitter.com/iamsoumilaroraa">Soumil Arora</a>, <a href="https://www.twitter.com/mith_m">Mithila Mehta</a> &amp; <a href="https://bit.ly/kshtwitter">Kunal Shah</a>
Stats: <a href="https://linktr.ee/f1statsguru">Sundaram Ramaswami</a> (aka @f1statsguru)
Data: <a href="https://twitter.com/The_F1fanatic">Nithyanand Ram</a>
Music courtesy: <a href="https://lucienbyfieldt.bandcamp.com/">Lucien Byfieldt</a> 
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