Expectations In ONE Word For F1 2022, Teams & Drive to Survive - Inside Line F1 Podcast

It's RACE WEEK! In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Abhishek Takle (freelance F1 journalist for Reuters, Mid-day & others) joins Soumil and Kunal to look forward to the 2022 Formula 1 season. 

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It's going to be a loooong season & there will be multiple story lines to follow. The trio bring back their famous 'one word association' format to this discussion. The question they answer: what's the one word you would use to describe your expectations from every team in 2022?

Yes, there are 10 teams to talk about plus the overall expectations from Formula 1 and then of course, a quick review of Season 4 of Drive to Survive. 

Tune in!

(Season 2022, Episode 11)

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## **2022 Formula One Season Team Expectations: A Comprehensive Summary**

### **Mercedes:**

- **Keyword:** Vengeance
- **Analysis:** Mercedes is determined to bounce back from their controversial defeat in the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton, in particular, is driven to prove his dominance and reclaim the championship title. While they may face initial setbacks due to their car's porpoising issues, Mercedes has a history of overcoming challenges and developing their cars throughout the season.

### **Red Bull:**

- **Keyword:** Dominate
- **Analysis:** Red Bull, fresh off their Constructors' and Drivers' Championship victories in 2021, is poised to continue their dominance in 2022. Max Verstappen, now a world champion, is expected to elevate his performance to new heights. The team's momentum and confidence could lead them to a commanding position in the championship.

### **Ferrari:**

- **Keyword:** Win
- **Analysis:** Ferrari, after years of underperformance, is determined to return to winning ways in 2022. Their car has shown promise in testing, and they have invested heavily in development. While they may not be ready to challenge for the championship immediately, Ferrari is expected to secure race wins and lay the foundation for future success.

### **McLaren:**

- **Keyword:** Hope
- **Analysis:** McLaren has made steady progress in recent years, and they hope to continue that trajectory in 2022. Lando Norris is expected to secure his first race win, and the team aims to solidify its position as a top midfield contender. However, Daniel Ricciardo's struggles in adapting to the team may hinder their overall performance.

### **Alpine:**

- **Keyword:** Determination
- **Analysis:** Alpine, led by Fernando Alonso, is determined to make progress in 2022. Alonso, who returned to Formula One for the new regulations, is eager to compete for race wins. However, the team may face challenges in meeting Alonso's expectations, as they are still developing and may not be ready to challenge for the championship immediately.

### **AlphaTauri:**

- **Keyword:** Dark Horses
- **Analysis:** AlphaTauri has emerged as a potential dark horse in 2022. Their car has shown impressive pace in testing, and Yuki Tsunoda, in his second season, is expected to make significant improvements. The team could surprise and challenge for podium finishes or even race wins if they can maintain their strong form throughout the season.

# Inside Line F1 Podcast: Season 2022, Episode 11
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**Transcript Summary**

## Introduction

- The podcast begins with the hosts discussing the upcoming 2022 Formula 1 season, which promises to be a long and exciting one with many storylines to follow.
- They decide to use a "one-word association" format to describe their expectations for each team.

## Team-by-Team Analysis

**AlphaTauri:**

- Abhishek Takle: "Sunoda and Top 5"
- Soumil Arora: "Hope"
- Kunal Shah: "Hope"

**Aston Martin:**

- Abhishek Takle: "Treading water"
- Soumil Arora: "Airless tires"
- Kunal Shah: "Year two"

**Williams:**

- Abhishek Takle: "Pressure"
- Soumil Arora: "Relevance"
- Kunal Shah: "2019"

**Alfa Romeo:**

- Abhishek Takle: "Question mark"
- Soumil Arora: "Sauber"
- Kunal Shah: "Bottas"

**Haas:**

- Abhishek Takle: "Relief"
- Soumil Arora: "Progress"
- Kunal Shah: "Burning Train"

## Formula 1 in General

- Abhishek Takle: "Optimism"
- Soumil Arora: "Debut"
- Kunal Shah: "Follow-up"

## Predictions for Bahrain Grand Prix

- Abhishek Takle: Verstappen (pole), Leclerc (win)
- Soumil Arora: Verstappen (pole and win)
- Kunal Shah: Verstappen (pole and win)

## Conclusion

- The hosts wrap up the episode by expressing their excitement for the upcoming season and encouraging listeners to subscribe to the podcast for more race weekend coverage.