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January 31, 2017

January 31, 2017April 27, 2017 racingpodcasts

Donald Trump Should Hire Bernie Ecclestone

Bernie Ecclestone was fired from Formula 1. What should he do next? We think he could be a TV commentator, so he gets to travel to the races for free (since he’s known to be cheap!). Or his good friend Donald Trump could hire him as an government relations expert? Current affairs indicate that Mr. Trump might need Ecclestone’s service immediately! Or maybe he could start up a business with his fellow unemployed men from the paddock, Nico Rosberg and Ron Dennis.

We always knew that Formula 1 would find it hard to replace Bernie – that’s why the new owners have replaced him with three people. The new management also thinks Formula 1’s existing offices are too small – obviously, they were made for a one-man team only! And should Formula 1 hire a circuits expert too?

2017 may not be Bernie’s year, but in all other sports, it is fast becoming the Year of the Oldies. Does this mean that Kimi Raikkonen will finally win some races this season? Likewise for Ferrari and Mclaren too? In this week’s episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we talk about Lewis Hamilton’s helmet design competition (what would it look like if Adrian Newey designed it?) and Daniel Ricciardo’s oral tinea thanks to the shoeys (seriously). Tune in!

(Season 2017, Episode 05)

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January 25, 2017

January 25, 2017April 27, 2017 racingpodcasts

Let’s Bring Juan Pablo Montoya Back To Formula 1

Is this Formula 1’s busiest ‘off-season’ yet? There’s been an overdose of stories in this period: from Mercedes hiring Valtteri Bottas as Nico Rosberg’s replacement, Formula 1’s sale and Bernie Ecclestone being forcibly replaced to Juan Pablo Montoya’s Race of Champions victory on debut and Sebastian Vettel’s single-handled efforts winning Germany their 7th Race of Champion Nations Cup! (PS: we love the Juan ‘juan’ ROC jokes!)

In this week’s episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we tell you why Formula 1 would never go the Race of Champions way, even if it is a fun format. We also decode why Max Verstappen might never participate in the ROC.

Pascal Wehrlein’s crash was heart-stopping! Does it worry Monisha (Kaltenborn) about her budgets for 2017? And did anyone notice the fan seated next to Wehrlein? Through the entire crash, this fan was on his (or her) phone shooting content! We’d love to see the fan’s footage. If you’ve not seen this picture yet, go over to our Facebook page.

Finally, Formula 1’s sale saw the unthinkable but the long overdue happen – Bernie Ecclestone’s dismissal. Much like Formula 1 hopes to benefit by bringing Ross Brawn back, we’re sure the sport can benefit much by bringing back the uber talented and mercurial Juan Pablo Montoya. Tune in!

(Season 2017, Episode 04)

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January 17, 2017

January 17, 2017April 27, 2017 racingpodcasts

Mercedes vs Red Bull = Engine vs Aero

If we are treated to a Mercedes vs. Red Bull Racing contest in 2017, it could well be an ‘engine vs. aero’ battle given Mercedes’ superior power unit and Red Bull Racing’s aero prowess. But well, Bernie Ecclestone doesn’t believe that Mercedes will be challenged this season too. Sigh!

On this ‘engine vs. aero’ debate, we’re reminded of Enzo Ferrari’s famous quote ‘aerodynamics are for people who can’t build engines’ and this does seem true for Red Bull Racing – who have publicly declared that they’ll be fighting for wins only in the second half of 2017! Sigh! (yet again!)

In this week’s episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we discuss the Renault-Magnussen-Haas love-hate relationship, possible retirement options for Jolyon Palmer, Mclaren’s sponsor-friendly statements and even though we narrowly missed the Valtteri Bottas to Mercedes announcement, we still got it right in this episode. While Mercedes made the most of the positive PR around their second cockpit, they do need lessons on how to maintain suspense! Tune in!

(Season 2017, Episode 03)

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4. Nico Hulkenberg Gets Funny On The Inside Line (http://bit.ly/2hiRBb6)
5. Will The FIA Ban The Shoey? (http://bit.ly/f1shoey)

January 11, 2017

January 11, 2017April 27, 2017 racingpodcasts

2017 Inside Line F1 Podcast Awards

Ladies & Gentlemen, Formula 1’s BIGGEST moment of 2017 is already here as we proudly announce our 2017 Inside Line F1 Podcast Awards. Our 5th edition of the awards has taken us a full season of research and as you tune in, do remember that ‘the winner is never who you think it is!’!

A quick glance at our categories:
1. How Did That Happen of the Year
2. Bad Boy of the Year
3. Promotion of the Year
4. Demotion of the Year
5. Race of the Year
6. Strategy of the Year
7. Retirement of the Year
8. Bromance of the Year
9. Joke of the Year
10. Rookie of the Year
11. Racer of the Year

We requested the FIA to issue a ‘dress code’ for the evening – tuxedo for the men and a little black dress for Mithila. And while we allowed Niki and Jackie to wear their caps and Kimi to wear his glares, we ensured that Daniel wore no boots. As for Massa, he claimed that he was busy in the gym. Preparing for his Formula 1 comeback?

And no, Fernando didn’t get to play cameraman, but we did get a deck chair for his comfort. We also kept a few blue flags ready for Esteban, just in case he held back those taking the seats at the front. As for Pastor, we got him a cockpit to sit in – he’s been eyeing one since a few months now!

For one of the categories, we actually had a certain Jenson text Kunal expressing his discontentment with being nominated for a certain category. No prizes for guessing which one though! But overall, we had a lot of fun recording this episode and hope you’ll enjoy it as much too while listening.

So before you tune in and join us at the bar, remember that our awards are high on humour and that the drinks are on us.

(Season 2017, Episode 02)

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2. Sergio Perez Reveals His Prankster Self (http://bit.ly/2hNdWOY)
3. Nico Hulkenberg Gets Funny On The Inside Line (http://bit.ly/2hiRBb6)
4. Formula 1’s Game of Thrones (http://bit.ly/2gQVySt)
5. Will The FIA Ban The Shoey? (http://bit.ly/f1shoey)
6. The FIA Bans ‘The Verstappen’ (http://bit.ly/2eDjTcB)

January 3, 2017

January 3, 2017April 27, 2017 racingpodcasts

Mclaren Go From Being The Joke To Cracking Jokes

We LOVE it when Formula 1 teams add humour to the sport, of course. This time, we loved Mclaren’s prank on the Day of the Innocent Saints. They’ve gone from being the joke of the paddock to cracking jokes. Well, we call that progress – something that Mclaren-Honda haven’t experienced since a few seasons.

IF you were the power that controlled Formula 1, what would be your ONE resolution for the sport? In this week’s episode, Mithila and Kunal share theirs and they found it difficult to limit themselves to just one, but they did.

With the Sauber-Wehrlein rumours, Felipe Massa’s workout pictures and Bottas’ reported visit to Mercedes factory, we wonder if Mercedes need to make an official announcement at all. Anyway, if we were Sauber, we would ask for Mercedes engines over a Mercedes junior driver. Tune in to know why!

Lastly, there’s talk about Formula 1 cars racing at 450kmph and Ferrari’s exploring of a new livery and new engine technology. All in all, let’s hope for a happy new season as we also wish all our listeners a Happy New Year!

Oh and before we forget, former MotoGP World Champion said the smartest thing about Formula 1 and MotoGP. Can someone make him the CEO of Formula 1 already?

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(Season 2017, Episode 01)

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December 27, 2016

December 27, 2016April 27, 2017 racingpodcasts

How Did Lewis Hamilton Get On the Cover Of TIME?

In our final episode of 2016, Mithila and Kunal try and decode how Lewis Hamilton managed to get himself on the cover of the TIME Magazine – from ‘Hammer Time to the TIME’, literally. While Formula 1 might have much to learn from how America organises their sports events, we’re glad they’ve not learned and adapted to the ‘oval racing’ concept! Thank you, Formula 1.

We spotted Bernie Ecclestone on Instagram. Who would’ve thought? And no, he wasn’t playing Santa Claus! Speaking of Santa, Formula 1’s favourite Santa this Christmas is Nico Rosberg. He’s left the most-desirable gift behind, but who will be the lucky recipient? On that note, we wonder how the Wolff-Bottas relationship isn’t already a conflict of interest. Wolff has voiced concern for Williams in case Mercedes do poach Bottas. Did he worry about Mclaren at all when they poached Hamilton a few seasons ago?

Nico Rosberg launched his book or photo-album or let’s call it photo-book ‘Finally’ last week. We loved the name and share our guesses of what it could mean for him. Daniel Ricciardo has already messed up the silly season for 2018 by publicly stating his two-year commitment towards Red Bull Racing. In which case, has he called dibs on the Red Bull Racing cockpit over Carlos Sainz Jr.? With 3 drivers and 2 cockpits, Red Bull Racing already have a problem for 2018 more than a year before the season has started, the ‘problem of plenty’!

Finally, after all those overestimated PR statements, Ferrari admitted that they made a fool out of themselves in 2016. Sergio Marchionne’s advice to Sebastian Vettel for 2017 is ‘Keep Calm & Drive On’. Let’s hope that the Ferrari-Vettel-Raikkonen trio is able to enthral us in the new season because a Mercedes-Ferrari rivalry with a Red Bull mixer would be absolutely thrilling and just the high that Formula 1 and its fans need. On that note, here’s wishing everyone a Happy New Year and a Happy New Season!

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(Season 2016, Episode 45)

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3. Formula 1’s Game of Thrones (http://bit.ly/2gQVySt)
4. Will The FIA Ban The Shoey? (http://bit.ly/f1shoey)
5. The FIA Bans ‘The Verstappen’ (http://bit.ly/2eDjTcB)

December 19, 2016

December 19, 2016April 27, 2017 racingpodcasts

Sergio Perez Reveals His Prankster Self

After bringing to you Nico ‘The Hulk’ Hulkenberg last week, we bring to you Sergio ‘Checo’ Perez this week. Tune in to hear Checo’s favourite radio message and how he played a prank on his former team, Sauber. And of course, no prizes for guessing which driver’s radio he would enjoying listening to the most.

Apart from Checo’s bytes, Mithila and Kunal discuss how Felipe Massa might just go from Formula 1’s ‘shortest ever’ (in terms of time) World Champion to logging the sport’s ‘shortest ever’ (again, in terms of time) retirement. To think of it, it was Jenson Button who was seeking a sabbatical and not Massa!

We empathize with Pascal Wehrlein – who must be feeling like shit after being snubbed by Force India and now Mercedes and possibly Williams too. On the other hand, Stoffel Vandoorne might not be doing himself many favours by selecting the number ‘2’ as his driver number in Formula 1.

Finally, if the future of the road relevant Formula 1 engines could be electric, why are we not following Formula E already?

Merry Christmas!

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(Season 2016, Episode 44)

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3. Rosberg Wins, But Was Hamilton Fair? (http://bit.ly/2gkwBhk)
4. Forget Hamilton and Rosberg, 2016 Is Verstappen’s Year (http://bit.ly/2f1qBLY)
5. Let’s Not Belittle The Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship (http://bit.ly/2fcDyTJ)
6. The FIA Bans ‘The Verstappen’ (http://bit.ly/2eDjTcB)

December 13, 2016

December 13, 2016April 27, 2017 racingpodcasts

Nico Hulkenberg Gets Funny On The Inside Line

Nico Hulkenberg debuts on the Inside Line F1 Podcast! In the off-season, we will bring to you a few Formula 1 drivers talking about their favourite radio messages and jokes from the sport.

After Nico Rosberg and David Coulthard’s successful interviews on the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we now have the famous ‘Hulk’. In this week’s episode, Hulkenberg tells us his funniest radio message, how he found Juan Pablo Montoya funny in Austria in 2001 and his struggles in trying to remember his favourite Formula 1 joke.

Apart from the Hulkenberg special, we talk about Mercedes’ overdrive to find Nico Rosberg’s replacement and cashing in on the positive PR around it. Strangely enough, ‘overtaking’ was not added as a skill in their much-publicised advert for a Formula 1 driver. Get the hint?

If Fernando Alonso doesn’t fill the vacant cockpit, does it indicate a decline in Bernie Ecclestone’s control over the sport? And in no way is Valtteri Bottas a brave choice, Mr. Wolff. Let’s hope that all the powers combine bring to us a Hamilton-Alonso pairing in 2017!

And finally, remember to subscribe to us on iTunes or Audio Boom as we bring to you Sergio ‘Checo’ Perez next week.

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(Season 2016, Episode 43)

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3. Forget Hamilton and Rosberg, 2016 Is Verstappen’s Year (http://bit.ly/2f1qBLY)
4. Let’s Not Belittle The Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship (http://bit.ly/2fcDyTJ)
5. The FIA Bans ‘The Verstappen’ (http://bit.ly/2eDjTcB)

December 2, 2016

December 2, 2016April 27, 2017 racingpodcasts

Formula 1’s Game Of Thrones

Nico Rosberg’s shock retirement has just kicked off Formula 1’s silly season to fill THE throne that will be left vacant by our reigning World Champion in 2017. Why the hell did Rosberg quit? We’d have loved to see him defend his title against Lewis Hamilton. But is this exactly why he quit?

We consider his move ‘ballsy’, given that quitting at the top is not everyone’s cup of tea. But has he made sport suddenly look like a sales target? We discuss this in our special episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, also our third of the week! (Thank you Nico for making us work this hard!)

Who will Mercedes replace Nico Rosberg with? And will Rosberg’s retirement make them go slow on Hamilton’s impending sanction for his disobedience in Abu Dhabi? Talk of Rosberg stealing Hamilton’s thunder twice over in the last few days.

Social media is abuzz with suggestions that Fernando Alonso should leave Mclaren for Mercedes and Formula 1 should re-live the epic Hamilton-Alonso story that ended abruptly in 2007. Apart from Alonso, we discuss a string of other names only to add to Mercedes’ confusion. Irrespective of everyone’s efforts, it’ll be Bernie Ecclestone’s efforts that will count the most to ensure that Mercedes hire a driver who can consistently challenge Hamilton in 2017.

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(Season 2016, Episode 42)

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November 30, 2016

November 30, 2016April 27, 2017 racingpodcasts

What Will Mercedes Do With Lewis Hamilton?

What will Mercedes do with Lewis Hamilton after his public act of disobedience in the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix? To us, all of it seems to be extra PR that Mercedes, Hamilton and even Formula 1 are enjoying. But seriously, what should they Mercedes do?

As for Nico Rosberg, he settled the ‘worthy World Champion’ debate by successfully overtaking Max Verstappen (yes, he overtook Verstappen)! In this episode, we also speak about Jenson Button’s farewell race and how a retirement before his sabbatical makes perfect sense. Irony of life, maybe. Although, we believe he’ll be perfect as a TV host, with or without his bubbly!

We were the first ones to point out that Sebastian Vettel acted on purpose when he held station and not overtake Nico Rosberg in the race. Was this a calculated move by Vettel to ensure that Hamilton’s title tally remains at three and not add up to his tally of four? Cheeky!

And thank God that Verstappen ran into the other Nico, but given his pace, strategy and Hamilton’s disinterest in winning the race, could he have won in Abu Dhabi? Also, Rosberg’s title-winning party featured Ricciarodo, but did his shoey make an appearance too? Keke believes that Hamilton got lucky twice and we’re still scratching our heads about the second instance. Lastly, we welcome Zak Brown to Formula 1 in our own little ways.

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(Season 2016, Episode 41)

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Mercedes vs Red Bull = Engine vs Aero

2017 Inside Line F1 Podcast Awards

Mclaren Go From Being The Joke To Cracking Jokes

How Did Lewis Hamilton Get On the Cover Of TIME?

Sergio Perez Reveals His Prankster Self

Nico Hulkenberg Gets Funny On The Inside Line

Formula 1’s Game Of Thrones

What Will Mercedes Do With Lewis Hamilton?

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