We're onto our 5th Grand Prix in 6 weekends; are you complaining!?

At this weekend's 2024 Belgian Grand Prix, McLaren will be taking on Red Bull Racing in their den at the legendary Spa Francorchamps circuit. Max Verstappen has won 3 consecutive Grands Prix at Spa (yes, we're counting 2021 even though it wasn't really a Grand Prix!). Red Bull Racing-Verstappen have won the last races at Spa despite taking power unit related grid penalties. 

In fact, could this weekend's race be the "Power Unit Grid Penalty" Grand Prix? It wasn't too many years ago when McLaren took a 60 place grid penalty, but those were the days. These days, McLaren is now most-definitely the class of the field. But can they deliver a drama-free race? Mixed weather is expected on Saturday for Qualifying - let's hope McLaren's pit wall gets it right...after receiving sermons and team management lessons from everyone...including those who are nobody in Formula 1 (like us!).

Also, is Ferrari in the right? Will the cooler temperatures bring Mercedes closer to McLaren-Red Bull Racing? While we will see the regular narratives play out, let's remember to enjoy the Spa Francorchamps this weekend - as a race circuit. They don't make circuits like the Spa anymore! 

And of course, Alpine might be set to lose their "works" status by signing up for Mercedes power units from 2025. Let's hope their race weekend management is as spot-on as their new superhero livery. 

Tune in!

(Season 2024, Episode 37)

Follow our hosts on Twitter: Soumil Arora,@f1statsguru and Kunal Shah

Image courtesy: McLaren

We're onto our 5th Grand Prix in 6 weekends; are you complaining!?
At this weekend's 2024 Belgian Grand Prix, McLaren will be taking on Red Bull Racing in their den at the legendary Spa Francorchamps circuit. Max Verstappen has won 3 consecutive Grands Prix at Spa (yes, we're counting 2021 even though it wasn't really a Grand Prix!). Red Bull Racing-Verstappen have won the last races at Spa despite taking power unit related grid penalties. 
In fact, could this weekend's race be the "Power Unit Grid Penalty" Grand Prix? It wasn't too many years ago when McLaren took a 60 place grid penalty, but those were the days. These days, McLaren is now most-definitely the class of the field. But can they deliver a drama-free race? Mixed weather is expected on Saturday for Qualifying - let's hope McLaren's pit wall gets it right...after receiving sermons and team management lessons from everyone...including those who are nobody in Formula 1 (like us!).
Also, is Ferrari in the right? Will the cooler temperatures bring Mercedes closer to McLaren-Red Bull Racing? While we will see the regular narratives play out, let's remember to enjoy the Spa Francorchamps this weekend - as a race circuit. They don't make circuits like the Spa anymore! 
And of course, Alpine might be set to lose their "works" status by signing up for Mercedes power units from 2025. Let's hope their race weekend management is as spot-on as their new superhero livery. 
Tune in!
(Season 2024, Episode 37)
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Follow our hosts on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/iamsoumilaroraa">Soumil Arora,</a> <a href="https://bit.ly/f1statsguru">@f1statsguru</a> and <a href="https://bit.ly/kshtwitter">Kunal Shah</a>
Image courtesy: McLaren

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. 

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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>! And yes, we've made <a href="https://pod.fo/e/1bbd84">Indian Cricket legend Ravi Shastri narrate his Formula 1 stories</a> - 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 <a href="https://bit.ly/insidelinef1_whatsapp">our verified WhatsApp broadcast channel</a> for frequent interactions and engagement with us.
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. 
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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.
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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.
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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