Inside Line F1 Podcast

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 the only two contenders for the Drivers' Championship in 2025? Did McLaren favour one driver or the other in the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix? Or did they maximise the team's result of a 1-2 finish irrespective of which driver finished first? And finally, was Norris a lucky winner of the Hungarian Grand Prix, a race where was the "slower" of the two McLarens and was in fact overtaken by two other cars (George Russell & Fernando Alonso) at the race start? Btw, Norris was very lucky that Alonso chose to not battle with him when the DRS was enabled. Why? Alonso, who was also on the one-stop, was the thorn in everyone else's race strategy. He executed a "Monaco-style" strategy at the Hungaroring (also known as "Monaco without the walls"). He bunched up the field and messed up tyre strategy for the other midfielders. Fair play to Aston Martin & Alonso who scored the team's best result of the season and maximised their points to jump two spots in the Constructors' Championship. Finally, Charles Leclerc revealed that the mysterious issue that he faced in the race wasn't the "front wing" adjustment at his pit stop, but in fact, an issue with his chassis that compromised his pace. Leclerc continued to not add to his already embarrassing "pole to win" conversion rate in Formula 1. Lewis Hamilton, on the other hand, had another race to forget. He was one of those who was done in by Alonso's "slow pace" to finish 5th strategy. Sauber's Gabriel Bortoleto impressed throughout the weekend and was the "Driver of the Day". As the summer break looms upon us, the question is whether Lando Norris will be comfortable knowing that he's brought the gap down to just 9 points, or whether he will know at the back of his head that Oscar Piastri would've actually been further ahead in the title battle if he was a tad bit luckier in two races - Silverstone and Hungary. Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah discuss the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix and how it all played out in strategy. #F1 #F12025 #HungarianGP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? What transpired in Q3 that brought Leclerc & Ferrari into play? And of course, why did Lewis Hamilton say he's "useless" and that Ferrari need a change in driver? Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen's magic saw him in Q3, but qualify behind a Sauber! Gabriel Bortoleto continued to impress with yet another Q3 session, while his team-mate and "Mr. Saturday" Nico Hulkenberg is now tied with Lance Stroll with the maximum Q1 exits in 2025. Is Aston Martin's pace for real, and if so, where did it come from? A double points finish in the race will propel them in tight the Constructors' Championship battle. Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah discuss the Qualifying session from the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix and look forward to the race & tyre strategy options for Sunday's race. #F1 #F12025 #HungarianGP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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:

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 him priority in the pit stops, and that won him the race- The medium or the hard, which was the correct tyre for the race? There's an insight into McLaren's tyre strategy approach from this race weekend. How was Norris allowed to take the hard while Piastri chose the medium? - We discuss some of the best and often-missed post-race radio reactions from the F1 drivers- Stats & other race incidents - Lewis Hamilton's big gamble on lap 11 that "won him big" in the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix. He finished 11 positions higher than from where he started- Sauber's points score with Gabriel Bortoleto, but it wouldn't have come without team orders & why did Nico Hulkenberg make a second stop whilst in the points? #F1 #F12025 #BelgianGP #LewisHamilton #LandoNorris #OscarPiastri Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.

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:

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 Racing? McLaren & Ferrari might be the only two teams with the same line-up for F1 2026; could Nico Hulkenberg finally get a shot at a top team next season? Sergio Perez's return to Formula 1 with Cadillac seems almost certain, but could Mick Schumacher be his team-mate with an American racer as a third driver? Valtteri Bottas may have two choices - Alpine and Cadillac, but if Carlos Sainz departs for Red Bull Racing in 2026, could Williams also be an option for Bottas? The F1 2026 grid might get a complete shake-up because of Max Verstappen's possible move to Mercedes and the addition of 2 new seats to the grid via Cadillac. (Season 2025, Episode 42) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 an emotional Piastri for the first time when he shamelessly asked for a swap with Norris? How did race tyre strategy unravel for Charles Leclerc & George Russell, also another retirement for Mercedes & Andrea Kimi Antonelli. And finally, was the FIA fair in penalising Piastri? And did they discuss this with the drivers in the briefing before setting a new precedent in race penalties? And for those who thought the Safety Car did more racing, in the first half of the race, boy did we get a show, including the position swaps by Lewis Hamilton. Join Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah on the Inside Line #F1 Podcast. (Season 2025, Episode 40) #F1 #Formula1 #F12025 #BritishGP #MaxVerstappen #Silverstone #F1 #Formula1 #BritishGP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 line-up on the third row. However, Qualifying for the 2025 British Grand Prix was fought between 4 drivers - Verstappen, Oscar Piastri, Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton. Oh yes, George Russell had an outside chance, one that he made for himself. Let's see what Sunday's race has in store. For now, tune in to Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah's livestream for the Inside Line F1 Podcast. (Season 2025, Episode 39) #F1 #Formula1 #F12025 #BritishGP #MaxVerstappen #Silverstone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"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 is always iconic, and this is the 75th year of Formula 1's home race. Lots of celebrations and memories in store. Join Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah on the Inside Line F1 Podcast. (Season 2025, Episode 38) #F1 #Formula1 #F12025 #BritishGP #MaxVerstappen #Silverstone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 #F12025 #AustrianGP #RedBullRing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 #F12025 #AustrianGP #F1 #F12025 #AustrianGP #RedBullRing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Red Bull's home race, but is the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix already turning out to be the worst place to be for Max Verstappen, and for Red Bull? And of course, it's called the Red Bull Ring for a reason. For starters, the "Max to Mercedes" rumours have started - and then, the Red Bull Ring does have corners that can make attacking-defending tricky. In effect, make it difficult for Max (or any other driver) to keep it clean and not pick up in-race penalties and/or worse, a penalty point. Soumil, Sundaram and Kunal are back to preview the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix. Also, the trio offer a FULL REVIEW of Formula 1's official movie "F1". No spoilers were discussed, but in general, lots of appreciation and one criticism. Upgrades for F1's 2025 Austrian Grand Prix, will Ferrari's floor upgrade help them fight at the front? McLaren's eager to help Lando Norris resurrect his form, and as for Mercedes, they're focusing on one key aspect - cooling. Yes, the Red Bull Ring seems unassuming (10 corners only, out of which 3 are taken flat out!), but this circuit tests the cars brakes, cooling systems and crucially, vehicle suspension given the "kerb riding" that's required to extract more lap time. The Inside Line F1 Podcast is back...and how! (Season 2025, Episode 35) #F1 #F12025 #AustrianGP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We might've missed the Canadian Grand Prix shows, but we're back for the F1 2025 Austrian GP! And we're trying something new with our host - Kunal Shah - right here on the Inside Line F1 Podcast. He's joined by Sarang Mahajan, our show's producer. The duo come up with (lame) excuses on why they've all been away since the Spanish Grand Prix! We're back to catch up on the all things going down at the Red Bull Ring this weekend and our thoughts on the new F1 Movie too! Share your thoughts in the comments in the LIVE show. (Season 2025, Episode 34) #F1 #F12025 #AustrianGP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did the new technical directive really make headway for anyone in this race? And should the safety car restart have happened earlier? (Pardon the lack of audio punch in Kunal's track!) Before all else, did Max Verstappen deliberately ram into George Russell as the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix came to a conclusion? He received a 10-second time penalty for "causing a collision", but was Verstappen angry at Russell's driving or Red Bull's decision to put him on the hard tyre at the Safety Car restart, or both? But maybe the fans were entertained because they voted for Max Verstappen as the "Driver of the Day" for the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix. At the front, McLaren's Oscar Piastri dominated the race proceedings to score his 5th F1 win of the season. Lando Norris had yet another messy start, while Charles Leclerc ran a different tyre strategy to score yet another podium. Lots of movements in the Drivers' and Constructors' championship after the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix. - Fernando Alonso scored points at home - his first points of the season! He's the 18th driver to score points in 2025. - Isack Hadjar jumps Esteban Oon for 9th- Nico Hulkenberg jumps to 11th in the WDC, ahead of Carlos Sainz. - Pierre Gasly jumps Yuki Tsunoda for 14th. - Ferrari jumps to 2nd place in the Constructors' Championship - 165 points- Mercedes is down to 3rd (159 points), Red Bull Racing are 4th (144 points) - Racing Bulls jumps Haas for 7th place (28 points).- Sauber is up to 8th - up 2 places! It was a race of some of the nicest overtakes this season, and controversial ones too. That's why we're now LIVE on the Inside Line #F1 Podcast with Kunal Shah and Soumil Arora. 3 penalty points for Sundaram Ramaswami on missing our show today! Join the conversation and send us your thoughts and comments. (Season 2025, Episode 33) Follow Us: X: https://x.com/insidelinef1pod Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/insidelinef1pod/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3P2RsaP89xP1xvG7twj8pd Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-line-f1-podcast/id632531804 Follow our hosts: ► Soumil Arora: https://www.instagram.com/iamsoumilarora/ ► Sundaram Ramaswami: https://www.instagram.com/f1statsguru/ ► Kunal Shah: https://www.twitter.com/kunalashah #F1 #F12025 #SpanishGP #Barcelona Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new technical directive comes for the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix - the 9th race this season. Will this be F1 2025 2.0? - Will McLaren retain their lead? We think they have an interesting challenge ahead of them! - Will the 3-point gap in the WDC be closed by Lando Norris this weekend? - Will Red Bull, Mercedes, and Ferrari be able to bounce back? So many questions and so much to look forward to. We're back with another LIVE episode on the Inside Line #F1 Podcast with Soumil Arora and Sundaram Ramaswami. Join the conversation and send us your thoughts and comments. (Season 2025, Episode 32) Follow Us: X: https://x.com/insidelinef1pod Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/insidelinef1pod/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3P2RsaP89xP1xvG7twj8pd Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-line-f1-podcast/id632531804 Follow our hosts: ► Soumil Arora: https://www.instagram.com/iamsoumilarora/ ► Sundaram Ramaswami: https://www.instagram.com/f1statsguru/ ► Kunal Shah: https://www.twitter.com/kunalashah #F1 #F12025 #SpanishGP #Barcelona Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A chaotic race crowned the king of the 2025 Monaco GP - Lando Norris! Norris, who's last win was at the opening round in Australia, closed the gap to Oscar Piastri in the F1 Drivers' Championship to only 3 points. Well, we loved watching the teams put on some super strategic moves, make some tricky calls, and give us the spectacle we deserve at Monte Carlo. But was it too much strategy and too little racing? Join Kunal Shah, Soumil Arora, Sundaram Ramaswami LIVE on the this episode of the Inside Line #F1 Podcast after an eventful Sunday of racing! 1. Why was Ferrari quick in Monaco despite being slow on other circuits? 2. Why did Liam Lawson hold up the pack, and how did that force Williams' hand in race strategy? Lawson's team game helped him and team-mate Isack Hadjar score their best results of the season and in turn, uplift Racing Bulls to 7th place in the Constructors' Championship ahead of Aston Martin. 3. Should George Russell have received a stricter penalty for his defiance of track limits and track position violation? Finally, the battle for 2nd place in the Constructors' Championship between Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull Racing is separated by only 5 points! 4. Why did Max Verstappen wait till the penultimate lap to make his second stop? (Season 2025, Episode 31) Follow Us: X: https://x.com/insidelinef1pod Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/insidelinef1pod/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3P2RsaP89xP1xvG7twj8pd Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-line-f1-podcast/id632531804 Follow our hosts: ► Soumil Arora: https://www.instagram.com/iamsoumilarora/ ► Sundaram Ramaswami: https://www.instagram.com/f1statsguru/ ► Kunal Shah: https://www.twitter.com/kunalashah #F1 #F12025 #MonacoGP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lando Norris clinched pole position for the second time in 2025 around the streets of Monaco. The Qualifying hour was closely contested between Norris' team-mate Oscar Piastri, Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen and Friday's pace-setter Charles Leclerc. On the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah discuss the 2025 Monaco GP qualifying and the prospects of the mandatory 2-stops in the Grand Prix. Will it be chaotic in the race? We hope so. (Season 2025, Episode 30) Follow Us: X: https://x.com/insidelinef1pod Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/insidelinef1pod/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3P2RsaP89xP1xvG7twj8pd Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-line-f1-podcast/id632531804 Follow our hosts: ► Soumil Arora: https://www.instagram.com/iamsoumilarora/ ► Sundaram Ramaswami: https://www.instagram.com/f1statsguru/ ► Kunal Shah: https://www.twitter.com/kunalashah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We feel it's all about how we watch the race at Monte Carlo. Ferrari might not have their chance at glory around the #MonacoGP this time around in 2025, but boy do we know what to watch out for this weekend. Track characteristics, driver standings, and the outlook from the paddock - we've covered it all in this preview episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast. Don't miss out on the fun trivia and great stats from this track. Which is your favourite one? Join the conversation LIVE with Soumil Arora and Sundaram Ramaswami - it's the second race of the second triple header of the F1 2025 season! Tune in! (Season 2025, Episode 29) Follow Us: X: https://x.com/insidelinef1pod Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/insidelinef1pod/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3P2RsaP89xP1xvG7twj8pd Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-line-f1-podcast/id632531804 Follow our hosts: ► Soumil Arora: https://www.instagram.com/iamsoumilarora/ ► Sundaram Ramaswami: https://www.instagram.com/f1statsguru/ ► Kunal Shah: https://www.twitter.com/kunalashah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Franz Hermann aka Max Verstappen showed once again why he's the GOAT of this generation of Formula 1 drivers. Is Red Bull Racing back to being the fastest team in Formula 1? At least in Imola, they were the class of the field. Can this continue for the rest (or most?) of the season? Based on the radio exchanges between Verstappen-GP, Max wanted to win in Imola...but with a large margin. - Max Verstappen's most-classic and cleanest opening lap/Turn 1 move since many races? - Oscar Piastri's bad luck with McLaren's pit stops & timing of the VSC and SC - Lando Norris' podium that didn't feel like a podium! - Yuki Tsunoda's pit lane start to a points finish in 10th If Ferrari start higher up the grid, do they have the pace to win? - Lewis Hamilton's comeback drive, and Charles Leclerc's frustrations. What can Ferrari do to qualify better!? - Alexander Albon's missed podium opportunity, but fantastic battles with Ferrari. Should Albon have battled differently with Leclerc? The Thai-British driver reckoned that he could've challenged Oscar Piastri for the podium! - Leclerc's radio exchanges with Brian Bozzi on the Ferrari pit wall regarding the possibly penalty in his battle with Albon - Carlos Sainz's lost chance due to an early pit stop What a way to bow out for Imola! Thank you for the entertainment. Tune in! (Season 2025, Episode 28) Follow Us: X: https://x.com/insidelinef1pod Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/insidelinef1pod/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3P2RsaP89xP1xvG7twj8pd Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-line-f1-podcast/id632531804 Follow our hosts: ► Soumil Arora: https://www.instagram.com/iamsoumilarora/ ► Sundaram Ramaswami: https://www.instagram.com/f1statsguru/ ► Kunal Shah: https://www.twitter.com/kunalashah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's gone wrong at Ferrari? Is this their lowest before they bounce back, that is, if they will? We discuss the 2025 Imola Grand Prix qualifying. In our post-Qualifying show, Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah discuss the "fastest lap" session from the Enzo e Dino Ferrari circuit. Williams' run of pace, Ferrari's tyre warm up issues, Oscar Piastri's repeat pole, Lando Norris' struggles and Max Verstappen making a fight of it, again. In fact, Aston Martin's medium tyre gamble in qualifying must be applauded. It helped Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll participate in Q3 for the first time this season. Tune in! (Season 2025, Episode 27) Follow Us: X: https://x.com/insidelinef1pod Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/insidelinef1pod/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3P2RsaP89xP1xvG7twj8pd Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-line-f1-podcast/id632531804 Follow our hosts: ► Soumil Arora: https://www.instagram.com/iamsoumilarora/ ► Sundaram Ramaswami: https://www.instagram.com/f1statsguru/ ► Kunal Shah: https://www.twitter.com/kunalashah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2025 could well be the last time Formula 1 races at Imola, at least for the foreseeable future. Btw, have you memorised the LOOONG name of the iconic Grand Prix? Imola hosts one of the two races in Italy - the other being Monza. But who will the dear tifosi cheer for - an Italian prodigy in Andrea Kimi Antonelli or the legendary Lewis Hamilton racing for the Italian marquee Ferrari? Imola, Monaco and Barcelona - as we get ready for another triple header, look out for the upgrades teams will bring to this race as we start the "European leg" of the 2025 Formula 1 calendar. Apart from Ferrari & Antonelli, who else has an Italian connection? F1's Drivers' Championship leader Oscar Piastri has claimed he has Italian roots and Racing Bulls' factory in Faenza is about 18 kms away from Imola. Did you know? Haas has an office in America, the UK and a design office in Italy! Imola could well offer a turning point in the 2025 Formula 1 season, and Ferrari would be hoping for a less embarrassing outing at home in front of the tifosi. And of course, Franco Colapinto is in at Alpine in place of Jack Doohan. Let's see how he goes! (Season 2025, Episode 26) Follow Us: X: https://x.com/insidelinef1pod Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/insidelinef1pod/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3P2RsaP89xP1xvG7twj8pd Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-line-f1-podcast/id632531804 Follow our hosts: ► Soumil Arora: https://www.instagram.com/iamsoumilarora/ ► Sundaram Ramaswami: https://www.instagram.com/f1statsguru/ ► Kunal Shah: https://www.twitter.com/kunalashah #F1 #F12025 #ImolaGP #MaxVerstappen #OscarPiastri #FrancoColapinto #Alpine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What a weekend, y'all! Join the conversation LIVE as Kunal Shah, Soumil Arora, and Sundaram Ramaswani get fanboying about what a maddening weekend it has been for racing in Miami! Oh and maybe a not-such-a-big surprise coming from the Alpine garage only 6 races in the season! Jack Doohan out and Franco Colapinto in? What are your thoughts? Send in your thoughts and comments. Tune in! (Season 2025, Episode 25) Follow Us: X: https://x.com/insidelinef1pod Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/insidelinef1pod/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3P2RsaP89xP1xvG7twj8pd Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-line-f1-podcast/id632531804 Follow our hosts: ► Soumil Arora: https://www.instagram.com/iamsoumilarora/ ► Sundaram Ramaswami: https://www.instagram.com/f1statsguru/ ► Kunal Shah: https://www.twitter.com/kunalashah #F1 #F12025 #MiamiGP #MaxVerstappen #OscarPiastri #JackDoohan #Alpine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are LIVE with the Miami GP Preview Show! Join Soumil Arora & Sundaram Ramaswami on the Inside Line #F1 Podcast for analysis, debate, stats, and maybe some serious Papaya tension - time for a chat in the comments section. Oscar Piastri leads the World Championship, but will the Miami heat and McLaren team dynamics keep him on top? Is Lando Norris ready to bounce back at the scene of his first-ever Grand Prix victory? Can Ferrari finally convert pace into performance? And could this be the weekend where Max Verstappen reminds everyone who the champion is? AND it's the second sprint race of the season. Who will make it count? What's on our minds? The unique challenge of the Miami street circuit (weather, grip & layout) Why drivers aren't huge fans of the venue despite the party vibes Every major livery drop from Ferrari, RB, and Sauber + key car upgrades The Cadillac x Andretti noise and why it's grabbing attention And of course, we lock in our bold predictions for the Miami Grand Prix podium. Tune in! (Season 2025, Episode 24) Follow Us: X: https://x.com/insidelinef1pod Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/insidelinef1pod/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3P2RsaP89xP1xvG7twj8pd Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-line-f1-podcast/id632531804 Follow our hosts: ► Soumil Arora: https://www.instagram.com/iamsoumilarora/ ► Sundaram Ramaswami: https://www.instagram.com/f1statsguru/ ► Kunal Shah: https://www.twitter.com/kunalashah #F1 #F12025 #MiamiGP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Inside Line #F1 Podcast with Franz Tost on the legacy of a Team Principal who shaped F1 champions. It's finally out! Watch the full interview for Franz Tost's most candid and a engaging conversations around his time in Formula 1 that panned over two decades. From mentoring Sebastian Vettel to witnessing the rise of Max Verstappen, and guiding Yuki Tsunoda through adversity, Franz Tost opens up on everything that shaped his career—and Formula 1 itself. Franz has many feathers in his cap, especially having nurtured drivers like Carlos Sainz, Daniel Ricciardo and Alexander Albon and going on to manage the most unique development team in the paddock. He also shares rare stories, deep technical insights, and powerful advice for the next generation of champions.

With all the drama and action starting right from Lap 1, the 2025 Saudi Arabian GP paved the way for Oscar Piastri to take P1 in the race and in the World Drivers' Championship. From the scuffle with Max to the daring and unconventional overtake on Hamilton, Oscar Piastri gave us a show worth watching. AND he becomes the new World Drivers' Championship Leader with 99 points on the board. With great driving dynamics on display, especially with the DRS games throughout, it's been a race worth watching even for the midfield battles. Your live comments riling up Sundaram, and the rest of us pulling Soumil's leg on Sainz's race, this LIVE show of the Inside Line #F1 Podcast is also worth a watch! Miami is next and we finally have a break! By the way, if you haven't watched it yet, you must check out why THE Franz Tost, former Scuderia Alpha Tauri and Torro Rosso Team Principal, thinks Oscar Piastri is World Champion material for the 2025 season! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/c4wliikiMQI

The 2025 #F1 Saudi Arabian GP Weekend is far from over yet! In this LIVE episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Kunal Shah and Sundaram Ramaswami discuss a dramatic, yet an edge-of-your-seat worthy Saturday qualifying session in Jeddah. Here's where the slightest error could cost you everything — just ask Lando Norris! That being said, it was Max Verstappen at the end who did deliver a sensational lap to take the pole position! Our outlook for the weekend: - Is Lando Norris caving under pressure and will Oscar Piastri keep outshining him the rest of the season? - Will Max Verstappen convert his pole into an unchallenged victory? - Historical data suggests a preference for one-stop strategies during the race, but the softer compounds could prompt teams to reconsider. So how will the teams navigate their tyre and pit stop strategies? - With Russell P3 and Antonelli P5, Mercedes cars have a competitive edge. Does this indicate the team's potential to challenge at the front, especially if they can capitalise on race-day strategies? Will Ferrari find a race defining solution going into Turn 1 tomorrow? Join the conversation! Send in your thoughts and comments too! Who are you rooting for winning the Saudi Arabian GP Race in 2025?

Lando Norris needs to bounce back in form. Period. What's on our minds ahead of this weekend's race? Here's the lowdown from the Inside Line #F1 Podcast - If McLaren is set to dominate Formula 1 in 2025, the sport needs the two McLaren drivers "competing" at the front for wins - without "papaya rules", of course. - Will Red Bull Racing continue to struggle in the heat with their tyre degradation? And hence, will talks of "Max Verstappen leaving" intensify at the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit? - Will Ferrari finally score a podium? And will George Russell continue to impress at Mercedes - and keep Toto Wolff from wooing Max Verstappen? - Who will lead the mid-field charge - Alpine, Williams or Haas? - And finally, will Fernando Alonso finally break his points scoring duck in 2025? Tune in LIVE Yes, it's a triple-header and so are our schedules! But Kunal Shah, Soumil Arora, and Sundaram Ramaswami are back just in time for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.

Oscar Piastri DOMINATES. Mercedes SHINE. Red Bull STRUGGLE. Yes, we're still talking about this a whole 24 hours later. In this episode of the Inside Line #F1 Podcast, Kunal Shah and Soumil Arora react to everything that went down at the Bahrain International Circuit during the fourth Grand Prix of the 2025 F1 season! The headline: Oscar Piastri delivered a flawless performance to secure his fourth career win, while Lando Norris recovered from a penalty to claim P3. But what about Max Verstappen and Red Bull? But there's always more:

Kunal Shah goes solo as he reacts to the Qualifying session for the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix. Can Lando Norris get on to the podium? Can Oscar Piastri take the lead in the Drivers' Championship for the first time in his Formula 1 career? How did Carlos Sainz out-qualify Lewis Hamilton? Key Qualifying and Race stats for the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix Will the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix be another race won by the pole sitter? Kunal explains why this race might not be another "Qualifying Race" to win; after all, the first 4 races (incl. Sprint in China) have been won by the pole sitter - and via a one-stop strategy. And of course, will there be a bigger story than McLaren's dominance in the race tomorrow?

The 2025 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka delivered for us! Join the conversation LIVE with Kunal Shah and Soumil Arora! In this episode, we dive into the big questions surrounding McLaren's race strategy:

We're live once again post 2025 F1 Suzuka GP Qualifying! — Join our conversation on everything from FP1 to qualifying and what it means for Sunday's race.

Let's talk all things Japanese GP 2025! It's shaping up to be one of the most intense weekends and it's only the third one of the season. Yuki Tsunoda makes his long-awaited Red Bull Racing debut, but can he handle the pressure at his home race? In this episode of the Inside Line #F1 Podcast, Kunal Shah, Soumil Arora, and Sundaram Ramaswami bring up the biggest storylines heading into Suzuka, from Red Bull's new livery to Ferrari's ongoing struggles and the critical importance of qualifying at Suzuka. What's in store for this episode? ✔ Yuki Tsunoda's Red Bull debut – What it means for Japan & his career ✔ Suzuka's resurfacing & tyre management – Will cold conditions shake things up? ✔ Suzuka: A driver's ultimate test – Why Qualifying is everything ✔ Our bold predictions – Who's winning & who's in trouble? We also discuss team dynamics, potential standout performances, and what to expect from drivers like Carlos Sainz, Lando Norris, and Liam Lawson. Who will conquer Suzuka, and who's in for a rough weekend?

Kush Maini is making history! As Alpine's newest Formula 1 Test & Reserve driver, the Indian sensation joins us for an exclusive deep dive into his F1 dream, the highs and lows of F2, and what's next for his racing career. While we take a short break from the F1 2025 season, join in on this exclusive from the Inside Line #F1 Podcast his conversation with Kunal Shah as they get to chat on:

The Inside Line F1 Podcast is LIVE again after the 2025 Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix is done and what a tough day at the office for strategists and race engineers! Join in on our conversation LIVE and drop your thoughts and reactions in the chat. Kunal Shah, Soumil Aroa, and Sundaram Ramaswami aka @f1statsguru are here to catch up with you once again on what has been the progress of this Sunday's race. We saw a pit stop strategy rumble from every team, but Piastri's much deserved third career win comes after the misery of Melbourne, along with a little bit of a reliability question mark for Norris despite the dominance. It still was a field day for McLaren - it's still their 50th 1-2 finish in an F1 race! Back to back podiums for Russell - could it mean the resurgence of Mercedes this year? Even Andrea Kimi Antonelli has overtaken the man he replaced, in the drivers' championship! (for now!) and becomes Driver of the Day! That man, Lewis Hamilton, possibly was pitted a bit too late. However, Charles Leclerc still put in a great result despite the front wing damage! And so much radio entertainment from Ferrari once again. Oh, and did we see a flexi front wing on Yuki Tsunoda's car? Double points for Haas, with Oliver Bearman picking off drivers down the order and we also had a fight to watch out for between the rookies Isack Hadjar and Jack Doohan! So much to take in, so little time! Join the conversation with us and send in your thoughts and comments in the chat!  Stay tuned for more as we'll be back with another livestream after the race on Sunday.

Oscar Piastri has finally taken a pole this weekend. But is there even more to this weekend's run at the Shanghai International Circuit?  From the hustle by George Russell to split the McLarens, the frenzy over the flexi wing technical directive, and even Isack Hadjar out-qualifying Yuki Tsunoda, it's been a roller-coaster of a weekend!  These are some of the things Kunal Shah and Soumil Arora are pondering about for sure: * Why did Lewis not take pole after a great performance and Sprint win? * Why did Lando Norris make the same mistakes? * Why did Oscar Piastri and the McLarens not perform so well in Sprint Qualifying and the Sprint Race? * Who among the rookies has a winning chance this weekend? Join the conversation with us and send in your thoughts and comments in the chat!  Stay tuned for more as we'll be back with another livestream after the race on Sunday.

The first race of the 2025 Formula 1 season had its fair share of drama and chaos, even before racing started! Yes, we had 4 rookies (5, if you count Alonso!), Carlos Sainz and eventually even title hopeful Oscar Piastri spin out on the wet track. Also, we had Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton lead Ferrari and call the team's race tyre strategy from the cockpit. And how can we forget - Papaya Rules kicking in as early as Race 1! Who'd have thought!? McLaren & Lando Norris won in dominant fashion - when the track was dry-ish, and when it was wet. Are these ominous signs for the season ahead? Oscar Piastri kept Norris honest, despite & won the local crowd's cheers for driving in forward...and in reverse modes. George Russell sneaked in an invisible podium for Mercedes, while Andrea Kimi Antonelli drove a sensational race on debut to finish 4th - while surviving the changing weather conditions & pulling off overtakes. Finally, 7 out of the 10 teams scored points in the 2025 Australian Grand Prix. After stellar performances in Qualifying, Alpine's Pierre Gasly and Racing Bulls' Yuki Tsunoda failed to score points in the Race due to their team's questionable tyre strategy. While technical issues held us from going LIVE on YouTube, we did switch strategies to come back with our reactions today. We'll surely bring upgrades to the next show! Until then, join Kunal Shah, Soumil Arora, and Sundaram Ramaswami aka @f1statsguru in conversation about what went down at Albert Park today for the 2025 Australian Grand Prix.

And just like that, Qualifying for the 2025 Australian Grand Prix is DONE! We finally have our first pecking order of the season—who delivered, who crumbled, and who just sent a massive warning to the rest of the grid - let's talk it out. Like the F1 teams' upgrades, we're also excited to do our very first LIVE show of the season. No edits, no script. Just instant, unfiltered takes. McLaren locks out the front row, Ferrari gets out-qualified by a Williams, and a rookie outshines a veteran—all in one session! What does this mean for race day, and did we just get our first real glimpse of the season's pecking order? We want to hear from YOU too! Drop your reactions in the chat right now—who's your biggest winner and biggest letdown from Qualifying?

The 2025 F1 season is HERE! After months of anticipation, Formula 1 roars back to life in Melbourne this weekend. The Inside Line F1 Podcast is BACK to regular programming, and the 2025 Australian Grand Prix is already throwing up some huge talking points! New teams, new driver lineups, shifting team dynamics, and fresh headlines—there's a lot to unpack ahead of the season opener at Albert Park Race strategies, track conditions and predictions aside, what should we expect from the season opener? We're setting the stage for a season like no other! And guess what? On Inside Line's Hot Takes: Kunal, Sundaram, and Soumil lock in their bold predictions for the Australian GP—and we're keeping score all season long!

The 2025 F1 season is about to begin, and pre-season testing has given us the first glimpse of what's to come. But how much of it is real? What can we learn? Who's sandbagging? What is kept hidden? We've got the inside scoop! To break it all down, we're joined by none other than Craig Scarborough—the go-to technical expert in motorsport—alongside Soumil Arora, Kunal Shah, and F1 Stats Guru. Together, we uncover the secrets behind the 2025 grid and learn what's really going on under the surface. We analyse: ✅ Which teams are truly competitive & who's bluffing? ✅ F1 cars are looking too similar—are they really? ✅ What the 2025 season could bring: Surprises, dark horses & contenders? ✅ What are the problems teams are trying to solve with their designs? ✅ What are the technical insights that no one else could possibly cover? ✅ Who's playing it safe vs. who's gone all-in? ✅ Who are the favourites and what's the pecking order?

In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil has the eye on the biggest risks teams face, how testing failures impact the season, and why Lewis Hamilton's first Ferrari test is way tougher than Vettel's or Alonso's debut! Btw, no Formula 1 car suffered from reliability issues on the first day of the pre-season test, but the Bahrain International Circuit did! There was a circuit wide power outage for almost an hour. A very good day to everyone who started the day early today to watch F1 cars go round a track over and over again! But some more questions WILL be answered as the sessions begin today! ✅ McLaren's 2025 direction – Dynamic technical? ✅ Can Alpine bounce back from last year's pre-season testing failures? ✅ Do bad tests mean a doomed season? ✅ Who is rooting for the rookies? ✅ How can the teams sharpen their skills throughout the season?

F1 2025 Pre-Season Testing is here! But how much do testing times really tell us?

The biggest Formula 1 season launch event in history just wrapped up at The O2! In this season opener for 2025, Kunal, Sundaram, and Soumil dive deep into F1 75 LIVE. Why did F1 host the event? Was it a success? We break down the brand-new 2025 liveries: Which teams nailed the design? Which ones played it too safe? And which livery had us completely divided? Oh and you can spot a new livery for the InsideLine F1 Podcast too! But that's not all! We also take a nostalgic trip down memory lane as each host reveals THREE of their all-time favourite F1 liveries—from legendary Ferrari reds to unforgettable McLaren colour schemes. It's the ultimate design geek-out session for every motorsport fan! Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 00:47 - F1-75 Thoughts and Recap 10:43 - FIA booed - Thoughts? 17:20 - Hot or Not? 21:55 - Stake Kick Sauber 24:55 - Williams 29:47 - Racing Bulls 33:57 - Haas 36:43 - Aston Martin 39:14 - Alpine 45:45 - Mercedes 51:02 - Red Bull Racing 55:41 - Ferrari 58:35 - Sundaram's Bold Prediction 59:23 - McLaren 1:01:35 - Kunal's Favorite McLaren reveals 1:03:30 - Soumil's Top 3 Liveries 1:06:10 - Sundaram's Top 3 Liveries 1:08:20 - Kunal's Top 3 Liveries Don't miss this unmissable season opener as we kick off the 2025 F1 season in style!

Who is Arvid Lindblad and why is he so crucial to Red Bull Racing's future driver plans in Formula 1? What is Red Bull Racing's plan for "life after Max Verstappen"? Soumil Arora and @f1statsguru sat down for a heartfelt conversation with Red Bull's junior driver Arvid Lindblad. Arvid spoke about his Motorsport journey, his "promise" to Lando Norris, knowing Max Verstappen and in general, being one of the most-successful racers in Formula 3 who will step up to Formula 2 in 2025 with Campos Racing.

At our season kick-off event in Mumbai in mid-January, your Inside Line F1 Podcast hosts Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah were joined by FIA-accredited Formula 1 journalist Abhishek Takle to share early and bold predictions for the 2025 Formula 1 season. On this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, you *will* hear bold predictions for the 10 teams, Formula 1 and of course, the FIA. The most-common and popular bold prediction of our hosts-guest and the engaged audience was "Lewis Hamilton winning a World Championship with Ferrari in 2025", but could Haas become Toyota sooner rather than later? Which Red Bull / Racing Bulls driver get the swap, and who will get the axe? And finally, Franco Colapinto replacing Jack Doohan isn't a "bold" prediction, even if it may happen "early" in the season. Lots of banter, insights and conversations in this loooong episode.

Vitantonio Liuzzi's love for Formula 1 is unmatched and infectious; his love story with Formula 1 is next to none. Tonio went from being World Karting Champ one year to making his Formula 1 debut in the next; and beating the then 4-times Formula 1 World Champion Michael Schumacher in go-karts. Tonio proudly calls himself the "start up" driver for Formula 1 teams after racing with "start ups" Red Bull Racing, Force India and HRT. In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Tonio shares his journey through Formula 1, the highs-lows and why he is so proud of his appointment as FIA's Driver Steward. For the geeks, Tonio's story on how the f-duct ruined his career in the sport is one definitely worth listening to!

Our most-awaited season-ending episode is here - the Inside Line F1 Parody Awards. Most drivers say that our F1 Parody Awards are the best; better than the FIA Gala Awards, of course. "The winner is never who you think it is" is the key phrase to remember as you tune in to this episode. We've got 10 categories and several nominees. There's a 100% chance that your favourite teams-drivers have at least one nomination, if not, a category win. Tune in! See you in 2025...

"Negotiations are ongoing. I am positive that there will be a decision & announcement this week." "Yes, this is the first time share holders are involved (in a driver decision)." Inside Line F1 Podcast's Kunal Shah spoke to Red Bull's Dr. Helmut Marko about 2025 driver line-ups for both Red Bull-owned Formula 1 teams, celebrating Max Verstappen's fourth win, strengths and areas of improvement for all Red Bull contracted drivers for 2025 (including Verstappen) and Arvid Lindblad's future in Formula 2, and hopefully, Formula 1...with Red Bull Racing.

Welcome to the season finale review episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast! Join us as we review the 2024 Abu Dhabi GP—a race that had it all! McLaren ends a 26-year drought with a historic Constructors' Championship win