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2022-05-20 13:55
Here’s our 2022 Spanish GP preview.
A BIG test coming up for the F1 2022 regulations at this weekend’s 2022 Spanish GP. Why? Because the Circuit de Catalunya-Barcelona has tradit… Read More
2022-05-03 13:15
AWS’s Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning drives transformation for Formula 1 racing
Sports is a fantastic medium to bring the benefits of machine learning to life. Currently, we… Read More
2022-03-18 22:35
Here is a look at the key talking points to follow through the 2022 F1 season that commences with the Bahrain Grand Prix this weekend (18-20 March).
It’s easy to agree that the 2022 Fo… Read More
2022-03-17 22:17
Jehan Daruvala, India’s most-promising F1 hopeful, will start his third season in Formula 2 in 2022; it will also be his third season as a Red Bull Formula 1 junior. In this interview… Read More
2022-03-08 10:46
F1 cars evolve through the course of a full season. In fact, cars have undergone a revolution from 2021 to 2022. Also joining the revolution are AWS’ machines – the ones that hel… Read More
2021-12-21 17:20
Apart from being entertaining, the race in Abu Dhabi was mired in controversy, with the FIA’s interference in the race leaving a bad taste in one’s mouth. Max Verstappen deserved… Read More
2021-12-08 22:22
‘Know Your F1 Circuit’ is a new series launched on my F1 blog. The posts under this series will be penned by Saumil Patel, an avid fan of the sport. You can follow the full serie… Read More
2021-11-30 11:19
‘Know Your F1 Circuit’ is a new series launched on my F1 blog. The posts under this series will be penned by Saumil Patel, an avid fan of the sport. You can follow the full serie… Read More
2021-11-18 13:42
‘Know Your F1 Circuit’ is a new series launched on my F1 blog. The posts under this series will be penned by Saumil Patel, an avid fan of the sport. You can follow the full serie… Read More
2021-11-14 13:24
‘Know Your F1 Circuit’ is a new series launched on my F1 blog. The posts under this series will be penned by Saumil Patel, an avid fan of the sport. You can follow the full serie… Read More
2021-11-04 14:26
‘Know Your F1 Circuit’ is a new series launched on my F1 blog. The posts under this series will be penned by Saumil Patel, an avid fan of the sport. You can follow the full serie… Read More
2021-10-19 12:37
‘Know Your F1 Circuit’ is a new series launched on my F1 blog. The posts under this series will be penned by Saumil Patel, an avid fan of the sport. You can follow the full serie… Read More
2021-10-16 11:11
The time for ‘it’s a long season to think about the Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship’ has long gone. Apart from outright talent & ability to deal with the ever-inc… Read More
2021-10-14 04:40
Up next is the US F1 Grand Prix – another race where ‘fine margins’ will come into play in the Hamilton-Verstappen title battle. Has Mercedes raced ahead or will Red Bull s… Read More
2021-10-13 20:59
Lewis Hamilton was keen to attempt the 0-stop strategy used by Esteban Ocon in the 2021 Turkish Grand Prix. Here’s why he might not have managed to pull off an Ocon! And also, the winn… Read More
2021-10-06 20:13
‘Know Your F1 Circuit’ is a new series launched on my F1 blog. The posts under this series will be penned by Saumil Patel, an avid fan of the sport. You can follow the full serie… Read More
2021-09-22 11:26
‘Know Your F1 Circuit’ is a new series launched on my F1 blog. The posts under this series will be penned by Saumil Patel, an avid fan of the sport. You can follow the full serie… Read More
2021-09-19 04:30
After another hugely significant and dramatic race in the context of the Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship, Max Verstappen emerged from Monza as the betting favourite to win his maiden t… Read More
2021-09-08 20:26
‘Know Your F1 Circuit’ is a new series launched on my F1 blog. The posts under this series will be penned by Saumil Patel, an avid fan of the sport. You can follow the full serie… Read More
2021-09-03 11:23
‘Know Your F1 Circuit’ is a new series launched on my F1 blog. The posts under this series will be penned by Saumil Patel, an avid fan of the sport. You can follow the full serie… Read More
2021-08-25 08:40
‘Know Your F1 Circuit’ is a new series launched on my F1 blog. The posts under this series will be penned by Saumil Patel, an avid fan of the sport. You can follow the full serie… Read More
2021-07-28 13:04
‘Know Your F1 Circuit’ is a new series launched on my F1 blog. The posts under this series will be penned by Saumil Patel, an avid fan of the sport. You can follow the full serie… Read More
2021-07-18 06:51
On-track battles aside, here are the external factors at play in the epic title battle between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.
The 2021 Formula 1 season was supposed to be a revolut… Read More
2021-07-13 09:11
‘Know Your F1 Circuit’ is a new series launched on my F1 blog. The posts under this series will be penned by Saumil Patel, an avid fan of the sport. You can follow the full serie… Read More
2021-07-02 23:46
‘Know Your F1 Circuit’ is a new series launched on my F1 blog. The posts under this series are penned by Saumil Patel, an avid fan of the sport. You can follow the full series th… Read More
2021-06-24 11:41
‘Know Your F1 Circuit’ is a new series launched on my F1 blog. The posts under this series will be penned by Saumil Patel, an avid fan of the sport. You can follow the full serie… Read More
2021-06-17 14:29
‘Know Your F1 Circuit’ is a new series launched on my F1 blog. The posts under this series will be penned by Saumil Patel, an avid fan of the sport. You can follow the full serie… Read More
2021-06-15 21:55
Eddie Irvine, the driver who almost clinched the Drivers’ Championship in 1999, speaks about the Hamilton-Verstappen title battle in 2021 and being team-mates with Michael Schumacher… Read More
2021-06-09 21:40
Sergio Perez won his first race for Red Bull Racing, also his first win of the 2021 Formula 1 season, ahead of Aston Martin Racing’s Sebastian Vettel and AlphaTauri’s Pierre Gasl… Read More
2021-06-02 21:37
‘Know Your F1 Circuit’ is a new series launched on my F1 blog. This posts under this series will be penned by Saumil Patel, an avid fan of the sport. You can follow the full seri… Read More
2021-05-27 08:03
A ‘woke’ Formula 1 is finally embracing equality in all forms of the sport. Akaash Bhadra makes his debut on my blog with this thoughtful post.
The 21st century is quite an… Read More
2021-05-26 07:56
As expected, Qualifying in Monaco GP delivered more action than Race day. But even if Sunday didn’t deliver blockbuster action, it sure delivered a few very interesting narratives incl… Read More
2021-05-17 22:27
‘Know Your F1 Circuit’ is a new series launched on my F1 blog. This posts under this series will be penned by Saumil Patel, an avid fan of the sport. You can follow the full seri… Read More
2021-05-11 12:52
Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes used a combination of race strategy and on-track overtaking to reclaim the lead at the 2021 Spanish Grand Prix. Have they regained the title favourites tag for th… Read More
2021-05-07 23:33
‘Know Your F1 Circuit’ is a new series launched on my F1 blog. This posts under this series will be penned by Saumil Patel, an avid fan of the sport. You can follow the full seri… Read More
2021-05-05 16:11
The 2021 Portuguese GP was an out and out Lewis Hamilton show.
A pole position is yet to be converted into a race win in 2021 and the Portuguese Grand Prix this weekend furthered this… Read More
2021-04-23 21:19
In the first half of the 2021 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, Max Verstappen shone as the red lights went out. The second half, without a doubt, belonged to Lewis Hamilton. However, the one drive… Read More
2021-04-07 14:18
6 days on-track, 10 car/livery reveals and several quirky moments in F1 2021 already. Here are some of our favourites!
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!
We are proud to announce that Puma joins the Insi… Read More
2021-03-31 11:58
The F1 2021 Bahrain GP taught us that Mercedes finally have a challenger in Red Bull Racing. We take a look at the major talking points from the inaugural race of the season.
The opening ra… Read More
2021-03-26 19:58
Here are some of our bold predictions for the new Formula 1 season which kickstarts with the 2021 Bahrain Grand Prix.
The first race weekend of the 2021 Formula 1 season is underway in… Read More
2021-03-26 10:56
Considered India’s best hope to have a driver race in Formula 1 in this decade, Jehan Daruvala’s F2 2021 season will be with Carlin. In this exclusive interview, he talks about h… Read More
2021-03-25 21:40
From the 2021 season, newly introduced financial regulations dictate that Formula 1 teams will be permitted to spend up to $145 million only. But there’s more – here’s a fu… Read More
2021-03-25 13:35
In the ‘If F1 Teams Were A Stock’ series, we discuss if one should ‘buy, sell or hold’ the stock of a Formula 1 team for the 2021 Formula 1 season.
Before dishing out… Read More
2021-03-19 13:48
Mick Schumacher’s F1 2021 target should be to follow the footsteps of his predecessor F2 champions – Charles Leclerc and George Russell.
As the familiar initials MSC lit up… Read More
2021-03-16 11:33
In their annual report for the fiscal year ending 31st December 2020, Liberty Media listed risk factors to their F1 business.
After successfully co-existing with the COVID-19 pandemic… Read More
2021-03-02 22:46
Mahindra Racing’s Team Principal Dilbagh Gill pens a note explaining how Motorsports of the future will rev up ‘good business’.
The past decade has seen extraordinary chang… Read More
2021-02-26 23:07
The impact of COVID-19 on F1’s business in 2020, in numbers + comparison to 2019 and 2018
Formula 1 hosted 17 races in the 2020 Formula 1 season after the COVID-19 pandemic forced a re… Read More
2021-02-26 15:13
F1 Drive to Survive S3: here’s a compilation of storylines we would like to see but may not get to in F1’s docu-show on Netflix
Netflix has made ‘looking back’ at the… Read More
2021-02-22 06:03
Is Mclaren gearing up to become a superbrand in the world of Motorsport in this decade (2021-30)?
Currently, Mclaren races in Formula 1 and the IndyCar. In fact, it is one of the o… Read More
2021-02-22 02:08
The most-asked question in the 2021 F1 season will be, can anyone beat Lewis Hamilton?
Lewis Hamilton is the world champion for the 4th year in a row. With his 7th F1 title, Hamilton i… Read More
2021-02-13 13:00
For the 2021 Formula 1 season, describe your expectations for every team in one word. That’s the challenge we took upon ourselves for our first live stream of the season.
FIA-accredite… Read More
2021-02-12 21:48
There’s Formula 1, WRC, World Endurance Championship, MotoGP and several premier racing series. But what are the best motor races you should see? Here’s a list.
As soon as… Read More
2021-01-29 11:25
In our first episode of the 2021 Formula 1 season, Mithila and Kunal look back at Formula 1’s last decade and discuss the most-unpopular additions to the sport.
This includes the hasty… Read More
2021-01-29 11:14
When it comes to reading about Lewis Hamilton in the media, it can seem like we are looking at two different personalities. On the one hand, there is Hamilton – the Formula 1 driver an… Read More
2020-12-31 15:17
Inside Line F1 Parody Awards – Mithila joins Kunal in hosting our most-awaited episode of the 2020 Formula 1 season.
There are awards and then there’s the Inside Line F1 Parody A… Read More
2020-12-30 21:37
Key moments from 2020 Formula 1 season: although we saw predictable World Champions (Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes), 2020 was a largely unpredictable and unprecedented season for Formula 1. As… Read More
2020-12-25 18:15
After being unbeaten for seven consecutive seasons, it is time to ask if Mercedes are the GOAT (‘Greatest Of All Time’) when it comes to teams in Formula 1.
The seaso… Read More
2020-12-25 00:14
In this exclusive interview, Jehan Daruvala digs deeper into his F2 season, discusses the new series format and the infamous radio message exchanged with his race engineer in the race at Sil… Read More
2020-12-14 14:11
The 2020 Abu Dhabi GP could have been an exciting race had it not been for the early interruption of the Safety Car. Tune in to our post-race debrief – one that’s definitely more… Read More
2020-12-10 10:36
After a spectacular race-winning drive in the 2020 Sakhir GP, can Formula 1 continue to ignore Sergio Perez for 2021? Here’s our race debrief – and it’s a crazy one, of cou… Read More
2020-12-08 18:53
Racing Point’s Sergio Perez won the Sakhir Grand Prix in his penultimate race for the team and without a drive for next season. But could Racing Point have scored a 1-2 finish in the 2… Read More
2020-12-07 07:32
In this Parc Fermé interview, Valtteri Bottas discusses various topics including the threat of George Russell taking his seat in F1 2022.
What’s it like to race a Mercedes… Read More
2020-12-06 16:57
F1 has always been a discipline that homes the very best that motorsport has to offer and although it can be an arduous struggle to reach the pinnacle of the sport, the cream of single-seate… Read More
2020-11-18 11:21
Lewis Hamilton 7 F1 titles – Toto Wolff, Sebastian Vettel & James Allison weigh in on his historic achievement. Unlike most Formula 1 drivers, Hamilton didn’t have a racer da… Read More
2020-11-16 14:37
2020 Turkish GP: given the track conditions & tyre compounds available, would a dry race have been trickier to tackle than the wet?
Lewis Hamilton won his 7th Formula 1 World Champ… Read More
2020-11-12 23:07
‘If there’s a tree, I’m most likely to hit it’, joked Lando Norris when quizzed about trying his hand at rallying. Here’s Parc Fermé’s interview wi… Read More
2020-10-30 06:30
The BIGGEST impact of Honda’s exit from Formula 1 is on Max Verstappen’s Formula 1 World Championship aspirations. It may be that the young Dutch prodigy might have to wait a few… Read More
2020-10-30 03:50
F1 2020 has been a roller coaster and P3 is the new & coveted ‘best of the rest’ position – in the race & in the championships. Did you know that before the 2020 Po… Read More
2020-10-30 03:30
After the Italian Grand Prix, the Williams Racing team remained in Formula 1 under a new management. Sir Frank Williams and Claire, his daughter, ended their association with their family-ow… Read More
2020-10-18 23:04
If there’s ONE reason Red Bull Racing shouldn’t pursue building their own F1 power unit, it’s the lack of reversibility. If they invest in power unit capabilities, they wil… Read More
2020-09-27 07:30
Could the Aston Martin F1 Team use Sebastian Vettel to make Lance Stroll look good in Formula 1?
Yes, it’s a crazy thought in every way. You must be wondering, what on earth is the wri… Read More
2020-09-26 06:00
Here’s a potential list of the 10 F1 drivers Haas could be talking to for the 2021 Formula 1 season and beyond.
The Formula 1 driver market is riper than it’s been in the l… Read More
2020-09-24 23:20
After two phenomenal races in Italy (Monza & Mugello), the pressure is on the Russian Grand Prix to live up to expectations. The Sochi Autodrom has seldom entertained (apart from the Put… Read More
2020-09-23 22:27
IF ONLY Vijay Mallya could have held on to the Force India F1 Team for two more seasons. Liberty Media’s new commercial changes offer never-seen-before stability and opportunity to F1… Read More
2020-09-14 18:36
A peek into how F1 teams heavily rely on simulation tools to tackle the unknown challenges thrown by new racing venues in 2020.
A 17-race calendar has now been confirmed for the 2020 Fo… Read More
2020-08-26 20:07
F1 Drivers Comparison: the top-20 result of Formula 1 and AWS’ ‘fastest driver rankings’ brought back a debate that may never be settled in history – who is the &lsqu&hell…Read More
2020-08-18 20:03
Here are 2020 Spanish GP stats; a race that was a Lewis Hamilton – Mercedes masterclass.
24 seconds – Hamilton’s victory margin to Max Verstappen, almost a full pit-stop. H… Read More
2020-08-11 08:36
Formula 1’s 70th Anniversary Grand Prix saw Maximum Verstappen in action – on-track and on radio.
Would Mercedes win all races in the 2020 Formula 1 season? After the open… Read More
2020-08-07 11:50
Racing Point lose protest by Renault, but will they still win the war of the mid-field team battle?
After weeks of waiting, the FIA finally released their ruling of Renault’s protest a… Read More
2020-08-05 08:39
Re-live the dramatic & tense 2020 British Grand Prix. We talk: Hamilton’s ‘Luck of a Champion’ & Pirelli’s PR disaster that led to a contrast of fortunes up a… Read More
2020-08-03 21:01
2020 British GP: Lewis Hamilton’s victory on 3 wheels the luckiest of his career yet?
The start and the end of the 2020 British GP was full of drama. The first 13 laps of the rac… Read More
2020-08-03 18:01
Mahindra Racing’s latest recruit Alex Lynn talks about his Formula E comeback, the upcoming races in Berlin, the use of simulation tools to help prepare for the races ahead.
As M… Read More
2020-08-03 10:41
With 6 races planned over 9 days, Formula E’s 2020 Berlin ePrix promises to be a fiesta for fans. Here is a summary of the key talking points from the long mid-season break.
This… Read More
2020-07-30 17:56
In our Pits To Podium segment for the 2020 British GP, we wonder if Ferrari could be at the risk of being lapped in the two upcoming rounds at Silverstone. Ferrari haven’t hit bottom y… Read More
2020-07-30 11:56
‘Working in F1’ series: Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN’s media and communications manager, William Ponissi.
Ever wondered what’s it like to work in Formula 1? We have kickst… Read More
2020-07-25 08:36
Renault could find it tougher to challenge for podiums and wins if F1 team alliances have a big role to play from the 2021 Formula 1 season.
Renault’s protest against Racing Poin… Read More
2020-07-21 12:32
The 2020 Hungarian GP could have turned into a snorefest had it not been for the pre-race drama.
The 2020 Hungarian GP was yet another Lewis Hamilton masterclass – a race he&rsqu&hell…Read More
2020-07-19 07:48
As we head into the 2020 MotoGP Championship season, the biggest question on everyone’s mind is – Can anyone challenge Honda’s Marc Marquez?
Over the last few years, whenev… Read More
2020-07-18 17:09
Here’s a 2020 MotoGP season summary – all the stories you missed during the long off-season! The 2020 MotoGP season is special in so many ways – it is a season like no othe… Read More
2020-07-15 08:37
As Fernando Alonso announces F1 return to Renault; we assess how the key stakeholders would be impacted by the decision and how F1 is the biggest beneficiary.
After months of speculati… Read More
2020-07-14 07:11
Armed with over 800 kms of data, Formula 1 teams got faster and more efficient for the inaugural 2020 Styrian GP. The race was proof that efficiency in Formula 1 doesn’t always le… Read More
2020-07-07 09:58
There were several narratives in play through the 71 laps of Austrian GP, especially for drivers chasing victory, we bring you the biggest talking points from the race that saw Lando Norris… Read More
2020-07-02 06:11
In this post, Sarvesh Yechury and I discuss the key technical and strategic F1 insights for 2020 that will influence form factor over the season as well as the first round in Austria.
After… Read More
2020-07-01 13:17
It’s RACE WEEK! And it’ll be so for the next three weeks. YAY! 8 races or 18, we tell you the ten F1 2020 headlines that will dominate the season.
Will Honda bring Red Bull-Verst… Read More
2020-06-29 20:33
As someone who grew up following Formula 1 in the 90s, the navy blue-coloured Sauber cars with prominent Red Bull and Petronas branding were hard to miss. Also hard to miss were the solid te… Read More
2020-06-25 09:46
You aren’t alone if the recent F1 2020 driver ratings have you amused. In this week’s Pits to Podium segment, we tell you the many misses and few hits of the F1 2020 driver ratin… Read More
2020-06-24 09:00
Fake F1 fans & maybe fake crowd noise, too? Will F1 include these in their TV broadcast?
Red Bull Racing are on the same path as Willams & Mclaren have been since their inception. D… Read More
2020-06-23 18:22
Formula 1’s longest off-season in recent times is scheduled to come to an end in less than a fortnight from now as teams prepare to go racing on the basis of the revised 2020 Formula 1… Read More
2020-06-15 08:38
For all of us self-respecting Formula 1 fans, the delayed start to the 2020 season due to unforeseen circumstances has been a huge anticlimax. Ironically, this was supposed to be the longest… Read More
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