Ban The DRS, Not The Radio
Get rid of the radio clampdown, we say, as we have far more stupid technology we could ban in Formula 1. Let’s start with the DRS, can we?
Did Kvyat Purposely Maldonado Vettel In Russia?
Daniil Kvyat, what did you just do? Your ONE mistake in Russia made the inevitable most easy for Red Bull Racing. Let’s admit, Max Verstappen’s promotion was expected, but the key question was ‘how would they swap drivers without generating negative press?’ After all, they do have a ‘the more, the merrier’ problem. Kvyat’s ‘Maldonado-ing’ […]
Know Your F1 Circuits? Here’s A Quiz!
The Bahrain Grand Prix is special, not because Nico Rosberg has never won here, but because this is the one circuit I can boast to have raced on during my Formula BMW days. I almost always have a flashback each time the Formula 1 circus pitches tent at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir. On that note, […]
Good, Bad And Ugly Of F1’s New Qualifying Format
Formula 1 decided to fix wasn’t broken by introducing a new elimination based qualifying format for the 2016 Formula 1 Season. Result? Chaos, outbursts, angst and more than a million impressions of negative PR on social media! The powers that control the sport decided to go ahead with the system despite facing flak from the […]
F1 Will Miss The Legend Of Pastor Maldonado
Kevin Magnussen has BIG boots to fill as he replaces F1’s most iconic crasher, most joked about driver and surprise one-time race winner Pastor Maldonado at Renault.
Narain Karthikeyan Could Race For Jaguar In Formula E
If Narain Karthikeyan’s links with the TATA Group are anything to go by, he could be on his way to racing for Jaguar in Formula E next season.
Nico Hulkenberg’s Impressive Endorsement Of F1
Is choosing Formula 1 over Le Mans Nico Hulkenberg’s best career move yet?
Formula One Teams, TV Black Outs And Bernie Ecclestone
The world’s most popular automobile brands are being held ransom by a person who otherwise has no holding in their (auto) industry. But this isn’t new to Formula One and its teams.
Formula One And Betting
Roberta Vinci’s upset win against Serena Williams in the recently concluded US Open sent shockwaves through the tennis fraternity. Apart from being beaten by a player ranked only 43rd in the world of women’s singles (as of 8th September; source: Wikipedia), she was beaten by a player who didn’t even feature in the betting odds! […]
Pirelli Pass The Blame On To FIA And Ferrari
In a case of classic PR, Pirelli have successfully managed to pass on the blame of their tyre blow outs in Spa onto FIA and Ferrari (in the case of Vettel).
Tim Cook Could Replace Ron Dennis At Mclaren?
Pokemon GO Monsters At Formula 1 Races?
Verstappen vs. Ricciardo For Victory In Singapore, Possible?
Nico Rosberg Suffers From Major FOMO?
Both Mercedes Drivers Got Lucky In Spa
Max Verstappen Obeyed Team Orders
F1 In India: An Introduction, What Is Formula1?
With the 2011 Indian F1 GP expected in October, I thought, why not introduce Formula1 to the Indian audience in a simpler and more whacky fashion? Indians love their cricket, is there a way I can draw parallels to cricket and simplify the sport of ‘Formula1’? That’s how this idea of running an ‘introduction series’ […]
Formula 1 Fans Will Thank TATA
Yes, like my usual posts, I could be getting ahead of myself. And you may wonder what the link here is. The answer, my dear reader, isn’t as simple, or maybe I don’t want it to be. (No, I am not being cryptic!) This post was penned a few months back but was put on […]
From Vettel To Lord Vitthal
‘I was there!’ will be my reaction to historic references of Sebastian Vettel winning his 4th consecutive Drivers’ Championship title at the 2013 Indian Grand Prix. ‘I was there!’ when Vettel decided to ignore Rocky’s radio message to follow standard operating procedures and return to the pits and instead chose to ignore the pit entry, […]
The #masterblaster tribute to Sachin Tendulkar by Sahara Force India
Woohoo! Was my first reaction when I saw the ‘#masterblaster’ text on the VJM06s earlier this week; of course, this was a covert op and very few people were aware of it till earlier today! I might not be the biggest Cricket fan, but I do adore and respect Sachin Tendulkar for who he is […]
How To Save The Indian GP
The 2013 Indian Grand Prix is finally here! And Rishi and I try to deliver one of our best prepared episodes of the Inside Line F1 Podcast. After Bernie Ecclestone check-mated the Indian Grand Prix, we think of ways and means to actually try and save the Formula1 circus from going away forever! And of […]
Ecclestone Checkmates The Indian GP
(Views expressed are personal; lengthy read but I hope you find it interesting!) Bernie Ecclestone cited two words (“very political”) as his reason to ‘axe’ the Indian Grand Prix from the calendar of the 2014 Formula1 season causing a furore amongst Indian Formula1 fans and media. I didn’t check, but I am guessing that the […]
An Indian Tyre Manufacturer To Replace Pirelli
Yes, wouldn’t that be exciting news to wake up to? We’ve a few tyre brands in India that could don the hat of Formula1’s ‘Official Tyre Supplier’ in the 2014 Formula1 Season. And for those a little stumped, Pirelli is yet to renew its contract with the FIA for next season and onwards. We’ve got […]
Star Sports To Broadcast All Sessions Of The 2012 Indian Grand Prix
Indian Formula1 fans are up for a treat this weekend! The 2012 Indian Grand Prix is here and Formula1 action is back on track. However, for those who are not attending the race (do let me know why!) the official broadcaster of the sport in India will be broadcasting all the sessions live again this […]
Celebrity Presence At The 2012 Indian Grand Prix
The weekly Formula1 Podcast with RJ Rishi Kapoor got missed due to travel to the 2012 Indian Grand Prix. However, we will be back with a post-race podcast so do catch it when live! (Read: Massa Renews, Raikkonen To Renew) The news that came in earlier this evening was that of ‘Son of Sardar’ starcast […]
Airtel To Partner Mercedes AMG Petronas For The 2012 Indian Grand Prix
The first major news towards the 2012 Indian Grand Prix is now out! Telecom major and the title sponsor of the Indian Grand Prix, Airtel, have forged a one-race partnership with the Mercedes AMG Petronas team for this year’s Indian Grand Prix. This partnership will see Airtel have access to exclusive content of Mercedes AMG […]
F1 In India: An Introduction, What Is Formula1?
With the 2011 Indian F1 GP expected in October, I thought, why not introduce Formula1 to the Indian audience in a simpler and more whacky fashion? Indians love their cricket, is there a way I can draw parallels to cricket and simplify the sport of ‘Formula1’? That’s how this idea of running an ‘introduction series’ […]
Formula 1 Fans Will Thank TATA
Yes, like my usual posts, I could be getting ahead of myself. And you may wonder what the link here is. The answer, my dear reader, isn’t as simple, or maybe I don’t want it to be. (No, I am not being cryptic!) This post was penned a few months back but was put on […]
From Vettel To Lord Vitthal
‘I was there!’ will be my reaction to historic references of Sebastian Vettel winning his 4th consecutive Drivers’ Championship title at the 2013 Indian Grand Prix. ‘I was there!’ when Vettel decided to ignore Rocky’s radio message to follow standard operating procedures and return to the pits and instead chose to ignore the pit entry, […]
The #masterblaster tribute to Sachin Tendulkar by Sahara Force India
Woohoo! Was my first reaction when I saw the ‘#masterblaster’ text on the VJM06s earlier this week; of course, this was a covert op and very few people were aware of it till earlier today! I might not be the biggest Cricket fan, but I do adore and respect Sachin Tendulkar for who he is […]
How To Save The Indian GP
The 2013 Indian Grand Prix is finally here! And Rishi and I try to deliver one of our best prepared episodes of the Inside Line F1 Podcast. After Bernie Ecclestone check-mated the Indian Grand Prix, we think of ways and means to actually try and save the Formula1 circus from going away forever! And of […]
Ecclestone Checkmates The Indian GP
(Views expressed are personal; lengthy read but I hope you find it interesting!) Bernie Ecclestone cited two words (“very political”) as his reason to ‘axe’ the Indian Grand Prix from the calendar of the 2014 Formula1 season causing a furore amongst Indian Formula1 fans and media. I didn’t check, but I am guessing that the […]
An Indian Tyre Manufacturer To Replace Pirelli
Yes, wouldn’t that be exciting news to wake up to? We’ve a few tyre brands in India that could don the hat of Formula1’s ‘Official Tyre Supplier’ in the 2014 Formula1 Season. And for those a little stumped, Pirelli is yet to renew its contract with the FIA for next season and onwards. We’ve got […]
Star Sports To Broadcast All Sessions Of The 2012 Indian Grand Prix
Indian Formula1 fans are up for a treat this weekend! The 2012 Indian Grand Prix is here and Formula1 action is back on track. However, for those who are not attending the race (do let me know why!) the official broadcaster of the sport in India will be broadcasting all the sessions live again this […]
Celebrity Presence At The 2012 Indian Grand Prix
The weekly Formula1 Podcast with RJ Rishi Kapoor got missed due to travel to the 2012 Indian Grand Prix. However, we will be back with a post-race podcast so do catch it when live! (Read: Massa Renews, Raikkonen To Renew) The news that came in earlier this evening was that of ‘Son of Sardar’ starcast […]
Airtel To Partner Mercedes AMG Petronas For The 2012 Indian Grand Prix
The first major news towards the 2012 Indian Grand Prix is now out! Telecom major and the title sponsor of the Indian Grand Prix, Airtel, have forged a one-race partnership with the Mercedes AMG Petronas team for this year’s Indian Grand Prix. This partnership will see Airtel have access to exclusive content of Mercedes AMG […]
After Brexit, F1 Now Awaits Ecc-xit
Will the much-awaited Ecc-xit need a referendum? Or will Bernie Ecclestone step down all by himself? And I tell you why Sebastian Vettel is the best replacement.
A Boring Formula 1 Might Be Good For Heineken’s Business
The Heineken – Formula 1 deal will offer the beer company two official titles – Event Title Partner and Global Beer Partner. But the way this partnership has been positioned, it would be right to assume that Heineken is Formula 1’s newly appointed social media agency.
Hamilton Must Be Pissed Off With Lauda
If I were Lewis Hamilton, I would be pissed with Niki Lauda. After all the bromance shared in the last few seasons, including a vodka-induced selfie video, Lauda has given Hamilton at least two reasons to be annoyed with him.
Saturday Tickets To Be Sold At A Premium After Qualifying Format Change
With qualifying expected to become more interesting than ever before, there’s a chance Saturday’s tickets might be sold at a premium over Sunday’s.
F1 Will Miss The Legend Of Pastor Maldonado
Kevin Magnussen has BIG boots to fill as he replaces F1’s most iconic crasher, most joked about driver and surprise one-time race winner Pastor Maldonado at Renault.
Hamilton To Blame For Mumm’s Exit From F1?
Mumm decided to not up their sponsorship money (from € 5 million to whatever Bernie wanted!) to Formula 1 thanks to Lewis Hamilton. Here’s the proof.
Aston Martini Racing, Err!
‘Aston Martini Racing’, is this why Aston Martin chose to not partner with Williams Martini Racing?
A Russian Formula One Team In The Offing?
Will the arrival of Haas F1 Team, an all American team, spur Vladmir Putin to launch an all Russian team in the near future?
Ban The Grid Girls
The 2015 Monaco Grand Prix caused quite a stir even before Lewis Hamilton’s botched tyre strategy did. It was when ‘grid boys’ took to their slots while waiting for the drivers to join them on the grid. The smart and disruptive marketing idea did make almost every single person sit back and take notice of the change […]
Inside Line F1 Podcast – A Strategy Of Errors
Lewis Hamilton’s pit stop in the 2015 Monaco Grand Prix wasn’t the only strategic blunder that had a Mercedes hand in it. They committed a few more and had their arch rivals in the mix as well. Yes, I am referring to the many irrelevant changes that the F1 Strategy Group proposed in the build […]
After Brexit, F1 Now Awaits Ecc-xit
Will the much-awaited Ecc-xit need a referendum? Or will Bernie Ecclestone step down all by himself? And I tell you why Sebastian Vettel is the best replacement.
A Boring Formula 1 Might Be Good For Heineken’s Business
The Heineken – Formula 1 deal will offer the beer company two official titles – Event Title Partner and Global Beer Partner. But the way this partnership has been positioned, it would be right to assume that Heineken is Formula 1’s newly appointed social media agency.
Hamilton Must Be Pissed Off With Lauda
If I were Lewis Hamilton, I would be pissed with Niki Lauda. After all the bromance shared in the last few seasons, including a vodka-induced selfie video, Lauda has given Hamilton at least two reasons to be annoyed with him.
Saturday Tickets To Be Sold At A Premium After Qualifying Format Change
With qualifying expected to become more interesting than ever before, there’s a chance Saturday’s tickets might be sold at a premium over Sunday’s.
F1 Will Miss The Legend Of Pastor Maldonado
Kevin Magnussen has BIG boots to fill as he replaces F1’s most iconic crasher, most joked about driver and surprise one-time race winner Pastor Maldonado at Renault.
Hamilton To Blame For Mumm’s Exit From F1?
Mumm decided to not up their sponsorship money (from € 5 million to whatever Bernie wanted!) to Formula 1 thanks to Lewis Hamilton. Here’s the proof.
Aston Martini Racing, Err!
‘Aston Martini Racing’, is this why Aston Martin chose to not partner with Williams Martini Racing?
A Russian Formula One Team In The Offing?
Will the arrival of Haas F1 Team, an all American team, spur Vladmir Putin to launch an all Russian team in the near future?
Ban The Grid Girls
The 2015 Monaco Grand Prix caused quite a stir even before Lewis Hamilton’s botched tyre strategy did. It was when ‘grid boys’ took to their slots while waiting for the drivers to join them on the grid. The smart and disruptive marketing idea did make almost every single person sit back and take notice of the change […]
Inside Line F1 Podcast – A Strategy Of Errors
Lewis Hamilton’s pit stop in the 2015 Monaco Grand Prix wasn’t the only strategic blunder that had a Mercedes hand in it. They committed a few more and had their arch rivals in the mix as well. Yes, I am referring to the many irrelevant changes that the F1 Strategy Group proposed in the build […]
Ferrari Will Be Forced To Re-Sign Kimi Raikkonen
With Formula 1’s most exciting talent locked-in with Red Bull Racing, Ferrari might just be forced to re-sign Kimi Raikkonen for 2017. Unless Nico Rosberg becomes available after the aftermath of the 2016 Austrian Grand Prix. He’s been a good ‘No. 2′ driver, after all.
After Brexit, F1 Now Awaits Ecc-xit
Will the much-awaited Ecc-xit need a referendum? Or will Bernie Ecclestone step down all by himself? And I tell you why Sebastian Vettel is the best replacement.
A Boring Formula 1 Might Be Good For Heineken’s Business
The Heineken – Formula 1 deal will offer the beer company two official titles – Event Title Partner and Global Beer Partner. But the way this partnership has been positioned, it would be right to assume that Heineken is Formula 1’s newly appointed social media agency.
Australian Grand Prix: Who’s Going to Claim the First Victory?
Lewis Hamilton is the back-to-back defending Driver’s Champion, and his team Mercedes – defending Constructors’ Champion. Can we expect a repeat performance?
Saturday Tickets To Be Sold At A Premium After Qualifying Format Change
With qualifying expected to become more interesting than ever before, there’s a chance Saturday’s tickets might be sold at a premium over Sunday’s.
F1 Plans To Go Social
Formula 1 isn’t a social sport – in the real and the virtual world.
What’s In A Name
FORMULA 1 GROSSER PREIS VON ÖSTERREICH 2015 Why in heaven’s name would the Formula One Management call the Austrian Grand Prix by this name? In a world where the cars, technology, terminology and even Kimi Raikkonen’s opening lap crash in Austria is complex to comprehend, why refer to a grand prix by a name which […]
What Formula One Can Learn From Red Bull
We’re in the 65th year of our sport of Formula1. I am not sure about any other sporting category, but in the category of Motorsport, this is possibly the longest run annual World Championship. One of the most visually appealing man-machine duels in the world, the sport has possibly a million images and videos of […]
Thank You Red Bull Racing
(views expressed are personal; long read, so sit back and enjoy this piece with a can of Red Bull) Thank you Red Bull Racing! Should they actually decide to quit Formula1, I want to be the first fan ever to have thanked Red Bull Racing for their contribution and success in the sport. At times, […]
Gillette Mclaren Honda
Mclaren is in trouble. On track, and off it! Or so we think! After failing to compete at the front end of the grid in the 2014 Formula1 Season, the team from Woking will start the 2015 Formula1 Season minus a ‘title sponsor’ (yes, their second season minus some really big bucks!). And while the […]
Ferrari Will Be Forced To Re-Sign Kimi Raikkonen
With Formula 1’s most exciting talent locked-in with Red Bull Racing, Ferrari might just be forced to re-sign Kimi Raikkonen for 2017. Unless Nico Rosberg becomes available after the aftermath of the 2016 Austrian Grand Prix. He’s been a good ‘No. 2′ driver, after all.
After Brexit, F1 Now Awaits Ecc-xit
Will the much-awaited Ecc-xit need a referendum? Or will Bernie Ecclestone step down all by himself? And I tell you why Sebastian Vettel is the best replacement.
A Boring Formula 1 Might Be Good For Heineken’s Business
The Heineken – Formula 1 deal will offer the beer company two official titles – Event Title Partner and Global Beer Partner. But the way this partnership has been positioned, it would be right to assume that Heineken is Formula 1’s newly appointed social media agency.
Australian Grand Prix: Who’s Going to Claim the First Victory?
Lewis Hamilton is the back-to-back defending Driver’s Champion, and his team Mercedes – defending Constructors’ Champion. Can we expect a repeat performance?
Saturday Tickets To Be Sold At A Premium After Qualifying Format Change
With qualifying expected to become more interesting than ever before, there’s a chance Saturday’s tickets might be sold at a premium over Sunday’s.
F1 Plans To Go Social
Formula 1 isn’t a social sport – in the real and the virtual world.
What’s In A Name
FORMULA 1 GROSSER PREIS VON ÖSTERREICH 2015 Why in heaven’s name would the Formula One Management call the Austrian Grand Prix by this name? In a world where the cars, technology, terminology and even Kimi Raikkonen’s opening lap crash in Austria is complex to comprehend, why refer to a grand prix by a name which […]
What Formula One Can Learn From Red Bull
We’re in the 65th year of our sport of Formula1. I am not sure about any other sporting category, but in the category of Motorsport, this is possibly the longest run annual World Championship. One of the most visually appealing man-machine duels in the world, the sport has possibly a million images and videos of […]
Thank You Red Bull Racing
(views expressed are personal; long read, so sit back and enjoy this piece with a can of Red Bull) Thank you Red Bull Racing! Should they actually decide to quit Formula1, I want to be the first fan ever to have thanked Red Bull Racing for their contribution and success in the sport. At times, […]
Gillette Mclaren Honda
Mclaren is in trouble. On track, and off it! Or so we think! After failing to compete at the front end of the grid in the 2014 Formula1 Season, the team from Woking will start the 2015 Formula1 Season minus a ‘title sponsor’ (yes, their second season minus some really big bucks!). And while the […]
Tim Cook Could Replace Ron Dennis At Mclaren?
Yes, another one of those titles where we urge you to judge our podcast by the title, or not. Disclaimer: we’re only having fun and we hope you do so too. In the Apple-Mclaren story, we wonder if Tim Cook could be the man to turn Mclaren around.
Pokemon GO Monsters At Formula 1 Races?
With Jenson Button’s help we’ve cracked the perfect idea to bring younger audiences to F1 races – install Pokemon Go monsters at every Grand Prix. Is Chase Carey listening?
Verstappen vs. Ricciardo For Victory In Singapore, Possible?
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook and on Google+. Follow on Twitter: Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah Mercedes to be challenged in Singapore, really? Or is this yet another Ferrari-inspired pre-race PR hype? Singapore has been tagged as Red Bull Racing’s […]
Nico Rosberg Suffers From Major FOMO?
After winning his first-ever race at Spa, Nico Rosberg repeated the feat in Monza where he also won his first-ever ‘Driver of the Day’ poll. Will this culminate with him winning his first-ever Drivers’ Championship in 2016?
Both Mercedes Drivers Got Lucky In Spa
Yes, we’re the first ones to say it – both Mercedes drivers got lucky in Spa. Nico Rosberg won his 20th Grand Prix because of Lewis Hamilton’s grid penalties. In the same breath, we’ve got to agree that Hamilton was lucky to make it to the podium (from P21) thanks to the Safety Car period and the red flag.
Max Verstappen Obeyed Team Orders
Max Verstappen vs. Daniel Ricciardo seems more fun than the battle of the Mercedes drivers. Well, it will seem so till Red Bull Racing decide to play favourites. Since the flavour of the season is ‘Verstappen’, did Nico Rosberg get penalised for pulling a Max Verstappen on Max Verstappen? Well, he learned it the hard way that NO ONE overtakes Max Verstappen! And on that note, we tell you why Verstappen obeying a team order isn’t too bad (for him) after all.
Kimi Raikkonen Finally Wins Something
Kimi Raikkonen finally won something – the ‘Driver of the Day’ in the Hungarian Grand Prix. Did Max Verstappen’s fans vote for him as a ‘thank you’ gesture for not overtaking their driver again?
Hamilton & Verstappen, F1’s Dream Team?
Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen – both superlative Formula 1 talent. Can any constructor pull off the unthinkable and pair them as team-mates? All this and more as we discuss the 2016 British Grand Prix and other funny Formula 1 news.
Mercedes, No Team Orders Please!
No Mercedes, the 2016 Austrian Grand Prix didn’t make you look like idiots. In fact, we thank you for allowing your drivers to race. Please do not consider team-orders, for the sport’s sake. There’s not much to gain anyway, for you, or for us fans.
Will The Real Lewis Hamilton Please Stand Up
If he has any hopes of winning his third championship on the trot, the real Lewis Hamilton needs to stand up – show us the quick racer he is, minus the distractions (music, movies and Penelope Cruz). Meanwhile Niki Lauda was spotted sharing ice cream with Nico Rosberg, where was Lewis in all of this? Maybe they made Lewis wait in the car!
Tim Cook Could Replace Ron Dennis At Mclaren?
Yes, another one of those titles where we urge you to judge our podcast by the title, or not. Disclaimer: we’re only having fun and we hope you do so too. In the Apple-Mclaren story, we wonder if Tim Cook could be the man to turn Mclaren around.
Pokemon GO Monsters At Formula 1 Races?
With Jenson Button’s help we’ve cracked the perfect idea to bring younger audiences to F1 races – install Pokemon Go monsters at every Grand Prix. Is Chase Carey listening?
Verstappen vs. Ricciardo For Victory In Singapore, Possible?
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is hosted by Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah. This Formula One podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook and on Google+. Follow on Twitter: Mithila Mehta and Kunal Shah Mercedes to be challenged in Singapore, really? Or is this yet another Ferrari-inspired pre-race PR hype? Singapore has been tagged as Red Bull Racing’s […]
Nico Rosberg Suffers From Major FOMO?
After winning his first-ever race at Spa, Nico Rosberg repeated the feat in Monza where he also won his first-ever ‘Driver of the Day’ poll. Will this culminate with him winning his first-ever Drivers’ Championship in 2016?
Both Mercedes Drivers Got Lucky In Spa
Yes, we’re the first ones to say it – both Mercedes drivers got lucky in Spa. Nico Rosberg won his 20th Grand Prix because of Lewis Hamilton’s grid penalties. In the same breath, we’ve got to agree that Hamilton was lucky to make it to the podium (from P21) thanks to the Safety Car period and the red flag.
Max Verstappen Obeyed Team Orders
Max Verstappen vs. Daniel Ricciardo seems more fun than the battle of the Mercedes drivers. Well, it will seem so till Red Bull Racing decide to play favourites. Since the flavour of the season is ‘Verstappen’, did Nico Rosberg get penalised for pulling a Max Verstappen on Max Verstappen? Well, he learned it the hard way that NO ONE overtakes Max Verstappen! And on that note, we tell you why Verstappen obeying a team order isn’t too bad (for him) after all.
Kimi Raikkonen Finally Wins Something
Kimi Raikkonen finally won something – the ‘Driver of the Day’ in the Hungarian Grand Prix. Did Max Verstappen’s fans vote for him as a ‘thank you’ gesture for not overtaking their driver again?
Hamilton & Verstappen, F1’s Dream Team?
Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen – both superlative Formula 1 talent. Can any constructor pull off the unthinkable and pair them as team-mates? All this and more as we discuss the 2016 British Grand Prix and other funny Formula 1 news.
Mercedes, No Team Orders Please!
No Mercedes, the 2016 Austrian Grand Prix didn’t make you look like idiots. In fact, we thank you for allowing your drivers to race. Please do not consider team-orders, for the sport’s sake. There’s not much to gain anyway, for you, or for us fans.
Will The Real Lewis Hamilton Please Stand Up
If he has any hopes of winning his third championship on the trot, the real Lewis Hamilton needs to stand up – show us the quick racer he is, minus the distractions (music, movies and Penelope Cruz). Meanwhile Niki Lauda was spotted sharing ice cream with Nico Rosberg, where was Lewis in all of this? Maybe they made Lewis wait in the car!
Narain Karthikeyan Could Race For Jaguar In Formula E
If Narain Karthikeyan’s links with the TATA Group are anything to go by, he could be on his way to racing for Jaguar in Formula E next season.
Acche Din For Indian Motorsport?
There’s rejoice in the Indian Motorsport fraternity with FMSCI’s re-recognition by the Govt. of India. A wrong has been righted in many ways! But is it ‘Acche Din’ for Indian Motorsport and Formula1? For those who missed it, as India prepared for the debut Indian Grand Prix in 2011, the then govt. in power (Congress!) […]
Jehan Daruvala, Living The Dream
The forced ‘August shutdown’ might deprive the Formula1 fan of some much needed fortnightly wheel to wheel action, but for the Inside Line F1 Podcast and my Formula1 blog, I take this opportunity to bring to you some interesting stories connected with the sport. The marketer in me knows that in this period ‘any’ content […]
Inside Line F1 Podcast: Know Thy Racer
The first Formula1 break of the 2014 Formula1 Season is upon us and while it gives fans time to ponder whether the new ‘formula’ has been a success or not, Rishi and I decided to take this time to launch a new feature segment on the Inside Line F1 Podcast called ‘Know Thy Racer’. Formula1 […]
Mahindra Racing Expands Footprint, Enters Formula E Championship
(This post is a long read; targeted towards those who wish to know more about Formula E and the Mahindra Racing connect) Mahindra Racing, Indian automotive major Mahindra & Mahindra’s (M&M) racing arm, announced that they would foray into the much awaited and hyped Formula E Championship as the promoters of the Indian team. This […]
Jehan Daruvala Wins The 2013 British KF3 Championship
Phew! There’s just so much to write and share about this historic achievement by an Indian that I don’t know if this post will do entire justice to Jehan winning the 2013 British KF3 Championship! While Jehan was a known name in Indian karting and was trained by one of India’s most well-known and successful […]
Karun Chandhok To Race In The FIA GT World Series In 2013
The news is finally out! I have been waiting to hear Karun’s racing plans for 2013 and he finally made an announcement a few hours back that he would be racing in the FIA GT World Series with Seyffarth Motorsport. The series is run with GT3-spec cars. His off track plans were already announced in […]
Narain Karthikeyan Switches From Formula1 To Auto GP in 2013
India’s first ever and most experienced Formula1 driver Narain Karthikeyan announced late last night that he would be competing in the Auto GP or the Auto GP World Series this weekend with Zele Racing. The first round of the championship will be held in Monza, Italy. My last post on Narain’s 2013 plans ‘Narain Karthikeyan […]
Indian Motorsport: The SIDVIN Festival Of Speed and Mohan Nagarajan
This was post was well overdue, so here it finally is! The overdue is not because I waited for the New Year (Happy New Year, btw!) to post it, but more so because the contributions of Mohan Nagarajan to Indian Motorsport deserved to be written and spoken about a few years back. (I mean on […]
Can Mahendra Singh Dhoni Be The Ambassador For Indian Motorsport
It may not have been a good few weeks for Dhoni and his men in white on the cricket pitch, but if the developments in Indian Motorsport are anything to go by, we seemed to have elevated our offerings. The successes of the Indian Grand Prix, the MRF and JK Series, followed by the SIDVIN […]
Narain Karthikeyan Could Race For Jaguar In Formula E
If Narain Karthikeyan’s links with the TATA Group are anything to go by, he could be on his way to racing for Jaguar in Formula E next season.
Acche Din For Indian Motorsport?
There’s rejoice in the Indian Motorsport fraternity with FMSCI’s re-recognition by the Govt. of India. A wrong has been righted in many ways! But is it ‘Acche Din’ for Indian Motorsport and Formula1? For those who missed it, as India prepared for the debut Indian Grand Prix in 2011, the then govt. in power (Congress!) […]
Jehan Daruvala, Living The Dream
The forced ‘August shutdown’ might deprive the Formula1 fan of some much needed fortnightly wheel to wheel action, but for the Inside Line F1 Podcast and my Formula1 blog, I take this opportunity to bring to you some interesting stories connected with the sport. The marketer in me knows that in this period ‘any’ content […]
Inside Line F1 Podcast: Know Thy Racer
The first Formula1 break of the 2014 Formula1 Season is upon us and while it gives fans time to ponder whether the new ‘formula’ has been a success or not, Rishi and I decided to take this time to launch a new feature segment on the Inside Line F1 Podcast called ‘Know Thy Racer’. Formula1 […]
Mahindra Racing Expands Footprint, Enters Formula E Championship
(This post is a long read; targeted towards those who wish to know more about Formula E and the Mahindra Racing connect) Mahindra Racing, Indian automotive major Mahindra & Mahindra’s (M&M) racing arm, announced that they would foray into the much awaited and hyped Formula E Championship as the promoters of the Indian team. This […]
Jehan Daruvala Wins The 2013 British KF3 Championship
Phew! There’s just so much to write and share about this historic achievement by an Indian that I don’t know if this post will do entire justice to Jehan winning the 2013 British KF3 Championship! While Jehan was a known name in Indian karting and was trained by one of India’s most well-known and successful […]
Karun Chandhok To Race In The FIA GT World Series In 2013
The news is finally out! I have been waiting to hear Karun’s racing plans for 2013 and he finally made an announcement a few hours back that he would be racing in the FIA GT World Series with Seyffarth Motorsport. The series is run with GT3-spec cars. His off track plans were already announced in […]
Narain Karthikeyan Switches From Formula1 To Auto GP in 2013
India’s first ever and most experienced Formula1 driver Narain Karthikeyan announced late last night that he would be competing in the Auto GP or the Auto GP World Series this weekend with Zele Racing. The first round of the championship will be held in Monza, Italy. My last post on Narain’s 2013 plans ‘Narain Karthikeyan […]
Indian Motorsport: The SIDVIN Festival Of Speed and Mohan Nagarajan
This was post was well overdue, so here it finally is! The overdue is not because I waited for the New Year (Happy New Year, btw!) to post it, but more so because the contributions of Mohan Nagarajan to Indian Motorsport deserved to be written and spoken about a few years back. (I mean on […]
Can Mahendra Singh Dhoni Be The Ambassador For Indian Motorsport
It may not have been a good few weeks for Dhoni and his men in white on the cricket pitch, but if the developments in Indian Motorsport are anything to go by, we seemed to have elevated our offerings. The successes of the Indian Grand Prix, the MRF and JK Series, followed by the SIDVIN […]
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