Best Inside Line F1 Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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Doohan got Jack-ed, Oscar figured out Max! | #F1 2025 Miami GP Review 50:16

3d ago50:16

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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 yo…

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Tech Show: Explaining the one weakness in McLaren's dominant race-winning car 59:15

4h ago59:15

59:15

With five wins from a possible six in 2025 (plus another victory in the Miami sprint), you might be forgiven for thinking McLaren’s MCL39 is without fault. But listen to drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, and its clear the car isn’t always perfect to drive, - especially in qualifying trim, and on this podcast host Edd Straw and former F1 techn…

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Alpine chaos: Why Doohan's been dumped and team principal has quit 1:05:04

19h ago1:05:04

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We discuss Alpine’s decision to replace Jack Doohan with Franco Colapinto and the resignation of team principal Oli Oakes in the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast. Michael Lamonato and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to explain how this played out, and how Australia has reacted to the treatment of Doohan. That’s as part of a wider look at a …

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Claire Williams: proud of Williams' progress 1:02:09

1d ago1:02:09

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When Claire Williams sold the Williams F1 team at the end of 2020, a very special 43-year association between the Williams family and Formula 1 came to an end. Founded by Claire’s father, Sir Frank Williams, in 1977, the team have won 16 World Championships – a feat only bettered by Ferrari and McLaren. Claire rose through the ranks – starting as p…

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Miami GP: McLaren in cruise control - but did Norris play lap 1 correctly? 1:05:12

3d ago1:05:12

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Edd Straw is joined by Scott Mitchell-Malm and Jon Noble (with additional input from Mark Hughes) to unpick a weekend in Miami that produced plenty of talking points and incidents - and another Oscar Piastri victory, with Lando Norris making it a dominant McLaren one-two. But why was McLaren so far in front this weekend, and did Norris blow his own…

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And Colossally That's History: F1's infamous 'crashgate' scandal 1:10:46

6d ago1:10:46

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On this week’s episode of And Colossally That's History! , Matt Bishop and Richard Williams look back at the controversial ‘crashgate’ scandal, when it emerged that the Renault driver Nelson Piquet Junior deliberately crashed during the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix to hand a major sporting advantage to his team-mate, Fernando Alonso, who went on to wi…

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The 305 Showdown! What to Watch For in the Miami Heat | #F1 2025 Miami GP Preview 40:23

7d ago40:23

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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…

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Why Russell's F1 future is uncertain - despite his strong start to 2025 56:03

8d ago56:03

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Why is George Russell’s Formula 1 future uncertain at a point where he’s performing better than ever for Mercedes? That’s a question we tackle in the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast. Glenn Freeman and Ben Anderson join Edd Straw to discuss Russell’s performances and the factors that mean a new deal with Mercedes isn’t yet a foregone conclusio…

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Jonathan Wheatley: leading Sauber forward into Audi era 53:27

8d ago53:27

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As the new Team Principal of Sauber, Jonathan Wheatley is taking on one of the most exciting projects in Formula 1. With Benetton, Renault and Red Bull Racing, Jonathan has won 19 World Championships over the last 34 years. Now, after nearly two decades as Red Bull’s Sporting Director, he’s in a very different role with a very different team. And n…

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Lando Norris on his errors, his critics and McLaren's 2025 title chances 42:10

10d ago42:10

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In a very special episode of The Race F1 podcast, recorded at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, Edd Straw speaks to Lando Norris, Lando's race engineer Will Joseph, and McLaren CEO Zak Brown as they approach the one-year anniversary of that breakthrough victory at the Miami Grand Prix in 2024. After discussing, with Joseph, McLaren's progres…

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And Colossally That's History: The quickest driver in F1 history? Jim Clark remembered 1:28:10

13d ago1:28:10

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On the latest episode of Colossally, join Matt Bishop and Richard Williams as they reappraise the life and career of a driver regarded by many as the quickest to ever sit in a Formula 1 car: Jim Clark. A double world champion in the 1960s and STILL to this day the driver with the most 'grand slam' grand prix weekends (pole, victory, fastest lap, ev…

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The Franz Tost Exclusive | The Man Who Made F1 Champions 1:05:08

14d ago1:05:08

1:05:08

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 Y…

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F1 Tech Show: What’s going on with F1’s 2026 engine drama? 45:39

14d ago45:39

45:39

On the latest episode of The Race F1 Tech Show, Edd Straw and former F1 technical director Gary Anderson take a look at the current drama surrounding F1’s 2026 engine regulations, with stakeholders discussing significant changes to the rules aimed at heading off fears about cars repeatedly running out of energy. Do these changes suggest the rule di…

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A new low? We answer your questions on Hamilton’s ‘terrible’ Ferrari start 55:24

15d ago55:24

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We answer your questions on Lewis Hamilton’s season so far in the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast. Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to evaluate his first five weekends with Ferrari and what it will take to get him onto the pace. We also consider what the future might bring for Hamilton and Ferrari if he continues to struggle…

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Piers Thynne: running McLaren's championship-winning factory 55:09

15d ago55:09

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Tom Clarkson’s guest on this week’s F1 Beyond The Grid is McLaren’s Chief Operating Officer, Piers Thynne, who has been with the team since 2008. He oversees everything that happens at the team's base, the McLaren Technology Centre, so he’s played a crucial role in their current success. How have McLaren transformed into World Champions after finis…

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Saudi Arabian GP: Did the stewards call the first corner incident correctly? 1:01:21

17d ago1:01:21

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The pivotal moment in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix came at the very first corner, but were the stewards right to hand Max Verstappen the penalty that promoted Oscar Piastri into a lead he wouldn't surrender, or is Red Bull's anger over the penalty justified? Join Edd Straw, Jon Noble and Scott Mitchell-Malm as they address that question and much mo…

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Max Verstappen robbed us of a battle with Oscar Piastri - 2025 Saudi Arabian GP F1 GP Review Post-Race 44:38

18d ago44:38

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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’ Champion…

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Simply lovely, that! How did Max Verstappen nail it once again? 2025 Saudi Arabian GP Qualifying 56:31

19d ago56:31

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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 V…

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F1 needs Lando Norris needs to fight back - 2025 Saudi Arabian GP Preview 43:37

21d ago43:37

43:37

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 …

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And Colossally That's History: How Frank Williams survived (and his team thrived) in 1986 1:02:34

21d ago1:02:34

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Today, Williams are a mainstay on the Formula 1 grid and one of the most successful teams in Formula 1 history, having amassed nine constructors’ world championships, seven drivers’ world championships, and 114 grand prix victories. But it all could have been so different. Ahead of the 1986 season, team boss Frank Williams had a devastating car cra…

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Norris vs Piastri - Your questions answered 57:33

22d ago57:33

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We take listener questions on the Oscar Piastri versus Lando Norris battle in the latest edtiion of The Race F1 Podcast. Ben Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to analyse the step forward Piastri has taken in 2025 and the calm and assured mentality he appears to bring to F1. We also break down Norris’s Bahrain struggles and if they reflect a p…

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Esteban Ocon: feeling at home with Haas 57:59

22d ago57:59

57:59

After five years with Alpine, Esteban Ocon is embarking on a new adventure with Haas in 2025. What challenges has he faced while settling into his new team? How is he getting on with new race engineer Laura Mueller? What are the strengths and weaknesses of their car? Esteban tells Tom Clarkson how he’s adapting to his new surroundings and how Haas …

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'The team is a big family' - This week on F1 Beyond The Grid... 1:32

24d ago1:32

1:32

Tom Clarkson reveals which Formula 1 star will be joining him on this week’s episode of F1 Beyond The Grid. Listen to the full show on Wednesday 16th March or you can watch their chat on the official F1 YouTube channel.By Formula 1

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Oscar Piastri's F1 title chase begins | Race reactions from 2025 Bahrain GP 49:26

24d ago49:26

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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 de…

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Bahrain GP: Piastri takes victory - but is he also now title favourite? 1:00:37

25d ago1:00:37

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Edd Straw is joined by Jon Noble and Mark Hughes to review the Bahrain Grand Prix. After Oscar Piastri's triumph, they ask whether the in-form Australian is now the title favourite, despite McLaren team-mate Lando Norris still holding a slight edge in the standings. Also discussed is George Russell's remarkable drive to second for Mercedes, which i…

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Oscar Piastri is the first repeat pole sitter of 2025 - Qualifying Reactions from the 2025 Bahrain GP 28:21

26d ago28:21

28:21

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 Wi…

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And Colossally That’s History: Enzo Ferrari - The uncompromising path to F1 immortality (part 2) 1:16:20

28d ago1:16:20

1:16:20

Matt Bishop and Richard Williams return with part two of their two-part mini series on the life and legacy of one of motorsport’s most important and enduring individuals: Enzo Ferrari. They finished the last episode at the point that Ferrari won its very first world championship Formula 1 race - the British Grand Prix in 1951. In this episode they’…

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What’s behind F1’s Bahrain V10 engine summit? 39:54

29d ago39:54

39:54

The Bahrain Grand Prix weekend is set to be significant both on and off track, with a meeting of F1’s stakeholders about ideas for a possible change of engine formula - perhaps even to V10 engines - taking place on Friday. Jonathan Noble joins Edd Straw to explain exactly what the meeting is about, and how far F1 really is from making such a dramat…

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Marc Gene: witnessing five World Champions at Ferrari 52:19

29d ago52:19

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Ferrari ambassador and former test driver Marc Gene has been with the team since 2004. During that time, Marc has had the privilege of working alongside five World Champions: Michael Schumacher, Kimi Raikkonen, Fernando Alonso, Sebastian Vettel and now, Lewis Hamilton. Do they all have a common trait that makes them so successful? What’s the differ…

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Japanese GP: Why Verstappen's virtuosity was too much for McLaren 50:11

1M ago50:11

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Edd Straw is joined by Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm to unpick the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka. They discuss whether Max Verstappen's astonishing virtuosity was always going to deny McLaren victory, or whether the papaya team dropped the ball on strategy in its fight against the Dutchman. They also discuss impressive showings from rookies I…

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McLaren got bullied by Max Verstappen at Suzuka | #F1 2025 Japanese GP Review 52:20

1M ago52:20

52:20

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: 🟠 Did they sacrifice a possible win to avoid intra-team drama? 🟠 Should Oscar Piastri have been let loose to chase Max Verstappen? 🟠 Did McLaren un…

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How Did Max Verstappen Claim Pole? And Other Qualifying Reactions - 2025 Japanese GP 38:51

1M ago38:51

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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. 🟢 Verstappen’s pole was razor-thin (0.012s!), but Quali told us way more than that. Did mclaren miss out or were they just second best? Why couldn’t Yuki Tsunoda crack Q3 at home? And how on eart…

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And Colossally That’s History: Enzo Ferrari - From middling driver to winning constructor (part 1) 1:12:17

1M ago1:12:17

1:12:17

Ferrari is the most famous and celebrated marque in motorsport, and one of the most recognisable brands in the world - but how much do you really know about its founder, Enzo Ferrari? If your answer to that question is 'very little' then help is at hand, because Season 3 of And Colossally That's History! is kicking off with a double header of Enzo …

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BOLD predictions & BIG stories from Suzuka - 2025 Japanese GP Preview 51:18

1M ago51:18

51:18

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 u…

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Ferrari's early season struggles + We speak to Tsunoda ahead of his Red Bull debut 1:03:27

1M ago1:03:27

1:03:27

We dissect Ferrari’s disappointing start to the season and ask if there’s any sign of a turnaround in the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast. Ben Anderson and Roberto Boccafogli, who is a key part of The Race’s new Italian YouTube channel, join Edd Straw to consider an Italian perspective on goings on at Ferrari. We also evaluate Lewis Hamilton’…

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Jaime Alguersuari: record-breaking debut to high-pressure exit 1:07:23

1M ago1:07:23

1:07:23

Chosen by Red Bull aged 15. Suddenly launched into his first Grand Prix as the youngest driver ever, having never driven a Formula 1 car before. Racing for the Red Bull junior team, Jaime Alguersuari was expected to win. He was dropped when he didn’t. Speaking to Tom Clarkson, Jaime looks back at his rapid rise to Formula 1. From his surprise debut…

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Is Verstappen papering over the cracks at a Red Bull team in crisis? 1:02:47

1M ago1:02:47

1:02:47

In the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast, we ask to what extent Max Verstappen’s brilliance is papering over the cracks at Red Bull, given the team's struggles with its second driver, its difficult car, and the continued exodus of senior personnel. Nelson Valkenburg and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to evaluate what Verstappen has to do to…

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Alpine's reserve & F1's next Indian star Kush Maini on the Inside Line F1 Podcast 37:04

1M ago37:04

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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 conversatio…

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