Best Inside Line F1 Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Can Mercedes win 3 races in a row? 2024 Hungarian GP Preview 42:37

4h ago42:37

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Mercedes has never won "three in a row" in this era of Formula 1. Can they claim this stat by winning the 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix? Based on the 2024 British Grand Prix, Mercedes is one the fastest teams in Formula 1, if not the fastest. But of course, they won the 2024 Austrian Grand Prix only because Max Verstappen-Lando Norris had a fallout on …

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Explaining Haas’s possible Toyota tie-up + Ocon deal close? 54:25

3h ago54:25

54:25

Ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix, Edd Straw, Scott Mitchell-Malm and Val Khorounzhiy sit down together in Budapest to catch up on the latest happenings in F1. First up, Scott explains Toyota's surprise potential F1 alliance with Haas, and what it means given the team's existing (and recently renewed) deal with Ferrari. Next up, our trio discuss Es…

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Counting McLaren's missed chances: Hungarian GP Preview 42:43

44m ago42:43

42:43

McLaren has just one win to show for the season so far despite the last six races having been winnable with better execution. Is the team letting the title battle slip away from it? And ahead of this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix, we ask whether Mercedes is really in the frontrunning battle with Red Bull Racing and McLaren. See omnystudio.com/list…

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Untangling Red Bull's driver mess and why Perez could be sacked 52:48

3d ago52:48

52:48

The pressure is piling on Sergio Perez after another disappointing weekend at Silverstone, with rumours intensifying that Red Bull could replace him, despite the Mexican only recently signing a contract extension. So should we expect him to be sacked as Max Verstappen's team mate, and if he is who might replace him? And furthermore, how did Red Bul…

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Ravi Shastri on the "Old Youngster" Lewis Hamilton & predicting his win at Silverstone 19:40

7d ago19:40

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Indian Cricket legend & Formula 1 fan since the ages Ravi Shastri predicted a Lewis Hamilton victory on the Saturday of the 2024 British Grand Prix on the Inside Line F1 Podcast. Ravi, who has previously been a guest on our show, joined us from Silverstone where he was a guest of the Stake Sauber Kick F1 Team. Soumil Arora hosted Ravi where the duo…

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Is Hamilton regretting pledging his future to Ferrari? Your questions answered 1:04:38

3d ago1:04:38

1:04:38

Back in February, when Lewis Hamilton's shock 2025 move to Ferrari was announced, you could argue it made a lot of sense - his Mercedes team were in poor form and Ferrari looked to be on the up. Fast forward five months, and would Hamilton still make the same move, given Ferrari's current problems and Mercedes' winning resurgence? And is he now fee…

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Who would be in line to replace Sergio Perez? British Grand Prix Review 36:27

4d ago36:27

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After a sixth consecutive poor weekend performance, Red Bull Racing is readying the nuclear option to replace Sergio Perez at the midseason break. Who could be in line to replace him at the title-winning team? And while Lewis Hamilton's ninth British Grand Prix victory was a popular one, did McLaren drop the ball again on an easy win? See omnystudi…

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British GP: How Hamilton capitalised on McLaren errors to snap win drought 57:33

6d ago57:33

57:33

Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell-Malm and Samarth Kanal join Edd Straw in Silverstone to discuss a thrilling British Grand Prix, which was won by Lewis Hamilton. They explain how Hamilton was able to snap a two-and-a-half-year win drought, thanks in part to some strategic errors from McLaren. Want extra podcast content? Join The Race Members' Club on Pa…

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Arise, Sir Lewis Hamilton! 2024 British GP Review 47:52

6d ago47:52

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What an emotional win for Lewis Hamilton in front of his home fans at Silverstone! The 2024 British Grand Prix will go down in memory as one of the most-special races in history. Yes, a British driver won the British Grand Prix for the 30th time in history, but what makes it special is that Hamilton won at home, his 9th such victory, with Mercedes …

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Bearman signs for Haas + Should we expect more Norris-Verstappen fireworks? 55:58

9d ago55:58

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On the eve of the British Grand Prix, Scott Mitchell-Malm joins Edd Straw to discuss Haas announcing the signing of British rookie Ollie Bearman. They explain why the team have decided to put their faith in the Ferrari protege, and who might partner him in 2025. After that, they turn their attention to what is sure to be the weekend's big talking p…

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The best circuit for the next Verstappen-Norris battle! 2024 British GP Preview 34:34

10d ago34:34

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The Lando Norris-Max Verstappen battle will continue at one of Formula 1's most-legendary and oldest circuits on the calendar, Silverstone. Lewis Hamilton's reaction to the Norris-Verstappen incident from Austria will make headlines. But will he comment at all? A lot at stake for the title protagonists, Formula 1 and the British fans at this weeken…

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Austrian GP: Unravelling the Verstappen vs Norris clash 54:30

13d ago54:30

54:30

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes (in Austria) join Edd Straw to discuss a dramatic Austrian Grand Prix, that was decided by an incident between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris that handed victory to George Russell. Whose fault was the clash? And what does it mean for how Norris and Verstappen race each other in the future? Those are two of the t…

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Will Norris-Verstappen friendship survive the test of F1? 2024 Austrian GP Review 46:47

15d ago46:47

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Will Max Verstappen and Lando Norris' friendship survive the test of Formula 1? Seemingly, that's the key question after their race-altering incident in the 2024 Austrian Grand Prix. Understandable that their friendship is under question, because in 2024 at least, we don't believe the Drivers' World Championship is. It will be won by Max Verstappen…

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Why has one of F1's most controversial figures returned to Alpine? 1:07:27

17d ago1:07:27

1:07:27

In the run-up to the Spanish Grand Prix, Alpine confirmed it had hired former Benetton and Renault Formula 1 team boss Flavio Briatore as an executive advisor. Briatore ran the Enstone team for two spells under different guises, leading them to several titles along the way, but he exited amid scandal following the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix race-fix…

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Helmut Marko Interview, C3 to help Norris to beat Verstappen at Red Bull's home? 2024 Austrian GP Preview 47:54

18d ago47:54

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Can McLaren challenge Red Bull Racing? And could Ferrari and Mercedes potentially join their fight? These might be the two questions we ask ourselves at every remaining Grand Prix of 2024! In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah preview the 2024 Austrian Grand Prix, also an "F1 Sprint" weekend. We have a timeless …

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Spanish GP: Why Verstappen won, when Norris could have 1:07:54

20d ago1:07:54

1:07:54

Edd Straw is joined by Ben Anderson and Mark Hughes to unpick a fascinating Spanish Grand Prix, which was won by Red Bull's Max Verstappen after the Dutch driver was pushed all the way by McLaren's Lando Norris. The question is, was this a missed opportunity for McLaren and should it have been Norris on the top step of the podium? Want extra podcas…

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McLaren quickest, but Max Verstappen always wins! 2024 Spanish GP Review 36:44

20d ago36:44

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Why did Lando Norris claim that he should have won the 2024 Spanish Grand Prix? In fact, why did Norris run a different race strategy vs. Max Verstappen, and why was he not too concerned about the Mercedes drivers? Why did George Russell's race attack wear off mid-race? And of course, how did Max Verstappen end up winning a race despite the McLaren…

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4 team battle for the win, really? 2024 Spanish GP Preview 44:34

24d ago44:34

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Does Formula 1 actually have a 4-team battle for wins hereon? OR will it be a case of different teams challenging Red Bull Racing's supremacy in 2024? Is Mercedes actually back? And can Ferrari bounce back after their debacle in Canada? Will McLaren deliver error-free weekends to continue to maximise their chances? The 2024 Spanish Grand Prix will …

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Why Spain is an acid test for Red Bull and F1 47:08

26d ago47:08

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Is performance converging at the front of the F1 field or have Red Bull just had some circuit-specific struggles of late that have given its rivals the chance of victory? That's the big question heading into the Spanish Grand Prix at Barcelona, a track where Red Bull would typically be expected to dominate and where Max Verstappen has won two years…

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Is Russell's racecraft letting him down? Your questions answered 1:23:45

27d ago1:23:45

1:23:45

George Russell headlines this episode of the pod, as Edd Straw, Scott Mitchell-Malm and Ben Anderson answer more questions from listeners, including one on whether Russell's racecraft is costing him victories. There are also questions on Max Verstappen's future, RB's driver conundrum, what tyres the safety car uses, the future of the Canadian Grand…

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Explaining the 6 key battles to be fought over F1's 2026 rules 58:03

1M ago58:03

58:03

On the episode before last, we gave you our reaction as we got a first official look at Formula 1’s 2026 car rules. On this episode, as the FIA fights to lock down the details and the 10 teams jostle to get the outcomes they want, host Edd Straw and guests Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes take a close look at the 6 key battles set to be fought b…

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Canadian GP: How McLaren and Mercedes missed the chance to beat Verstappen 1:27:59

1M ago1:27:59

1:27:59

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Ben Anderson join Edd Straw to discuss a thrilling wet/dry Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal that was eventually won by Red Bull's Max Verstappen. But will McLaren and Mercedes rue a missed opportunity to beat the world champion? And what on earth happened to Ferrari's Monaco pace? Join The Race Members Club for additional pod…

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In the end, Max Verstappen always wins - 2024 Canadian GP Review 40:20

1M ago40:20

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In the end, Max Verstappen won the 2024 Canadian Grand Prix, also his 60th win in Formula 1. However, there were two other drivers who could've equally won the race - Mercedes' George Russell and McLaren's Lando Norris. The race, that saw several interruptions thanks to the rain and Safety Car, eventually rewarded "track position" given that the pa…

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Lighter cars, no DRS - Our instant reaction to F1's 2026 rules reveal 30:18

1M ago30:18

30:18

After the first official look at Formula 1’s 2026 car rules was revealed by the FIA, join Edd Straw and Ben Anderson for a quick-fire run through of all the key details - including dropping the drag reduction system as we know it - and our thoughts on the new direction. Join The Race Members Club for additional podcast content! Click here to sign u…

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Why Red Bull re-signed Perez - and where it leaves Sainz 1:17:48

1M ago1:17:48

1:17:48

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Glenn Freeman join Edd Straw to discuss the news that Red Bull have re-signed Sergio Perez to a new two-year deal. They discuss why the world champion team have decided to stick with the Mexican, but why the new deal may not be all that it seems. They also explain what Perez's situation means for the wider F1 driver market, …

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Kerbs, Qualifying, Max's Vengeance - 2024 Canadian GP Preview 43:24

1M ago43:24

43:24

The "kerbs" at the Gilles Villeneuve Circuit in Montreal, that's where everyone's eyes could be in the build-up to this weekend's 2024 Canadian Grand Prix. Will Red Bull Racing's RB20 continue to struggle over the kerbs, and if so, could this give us another non-Red Bull Racing win in 2024? From the Ferrari and McLaren drivers, Oscar Piastri is the…

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Is Leclerc ready for a championship challenge? 1:01:54

1M ago1:01:54

1:01:54

After his heroics in Monaco, host Edd Straw and guests Ben Andersonn and Josh Suttill discuss whether Charles Leclerc is now ready to challenge for a title, irrespective of whether Ferrari can give him the car he needs. They also look ahead to 2025, when Leclerc will go up against a new team-mate in Lewis Hamilton. Join The Race Members Club for ad…

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Hamilton’s team-mate struggles explained + Your questions answered 1:02:52

2M ago1:02:52

1:02:52

Why is Lewis Hamilton struggling to get the better of George Russell? Could Red Bull's slight downturn in form lead to Max Verstappen jumping ship to Mercedes? And has Ocon's latest team-mate tangle cost him any last hope he had at landing a seat at one of F1's top tier teams? Those are just three of the questions sent in by The Race Members' Club …

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Monaco GP: How Leclerc broke his curse + Why Red Bull struggled 1:00:38

2M ago1:00:38

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Edd Straw is joined, from Monte Carlo, by Mark Hughes, Josh Suttill and Scott Mitchell-Malm to discuss the Monaco Grand Prix, and local hero Charles Leclerc finally breaking his home race curse. They also discuss why Red Bull struggled for pace, as well as discussing all the other big talking points from the race, and answering questions from liste…

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Leclerc-Ferrari: Dreams Do Come True - 2024 Monaco GP Review 40:05

2M ago40:05

40:05

Charles Leclerc wins at home in Monaco. Finally! Understandably, it was an emotional win - for the small country of Monaco, the Royal Family and even Ferrari. 45 years since Ferrari last converted a pole position to victory. The last Monegasque driver to win in Monaco was way back in 1950 (Louis Chiron)! Did you know? Lance Stroll and Fernando Alon…

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Why is Monaco different? 2024 Monaco GP Preview 47:11

2M ago47:11

47:11

Everything about Monaco is different. Yes, it is. It's not just the race distance or the circuit length, but even the podium ceremony. Did you know that in Monaco the trophies are handed out before the national anthem? At the other circuits, it is the other way around. Yes, keep an eye out for this one. For the teams and drivers, the challenge of M…

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Is the pressure building on Perez? Your questions answered 1:13:19

2M ago1:13:19

1:13:19

Ben Anderson and Josh Suttill join Edd Straw to look ahead to the Monaco Grand Prix, and answer some more questions from listeners, sent in after Imola. Included are questions on whether we should expect wins to be shared around from now on, plus whether Sergio Perez should be under pressure as a result. To join The Race Members' Club, click here t…

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Verstappen-Norris, will the battle continue? 2024 Emilia Romagna GP Review 51:45

2M ago51:45

51:45

Max Verstappen & Lando Norris have finished in the top-2 positions in the last 3 races of the 2024 Formula 1 season. The question on everyone's mind is - will the Verstappen-Norris battle continue through the season? If the 2023 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix is anything to go by, it does seem so. If Miami was won by Norris-McLaren thanks to the Safety …

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Imola GP: How Norris almost beat Verstappen again 51:42

2M ago51:42

51:42

Scott Mitchell-Malm joins Edd Straw and Mark Hughes (both on the ground in Imola) to review the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. To join The Race Members' Club, click here to sign up, or you can sign up for all of The Race's bonus audio content (but not the other perks of membership) directly in the Apple Podcasts app. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitt…

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Why Albon re-signed for Williams + Ferrari's Imola upgrades 51:31

2M ago51:31

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Scott Mitchell-Malm and Josh Suttill join Edd Straw to discuss Alex Albon signing a new long-term deal with Williams. They explain why Albon has re-signed with the team, including why he didn't have many realistic options elsewhere, and what the deal means for Williams. After that, Edd and the team look ahead to this weekend's Emilia-Romagna Grand …

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New pecking order, Fun facts-stats & more - 2024 Emilia Romagna GP Preview 53:46

2M ago53:46

53:46

Could a new pecking order emerge at the 2024 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix? It's the first European race of the season and we expect teams to bring a plethora of upgrades to this race. Can the upgrades really make things tighter between Red Bull Racing, McLaren and Ferrari? It's not the top-3, but all teams that could see their fortunes change this wee…

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