In this week’s episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Mithila and Kunal asks whether new Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas will leave us reminiscing over reigning champions Nico Rosberg.

As we excitedly countdown to the 2017 Australian Grand Prix, we wonder if we’ll be treated to an epic Formula 1 race or a Sunday morning snooze fest?

Will Bottas be able to challenge Lewis Hamilton like his predecessor regularly did? The pressure is on the Finn given that the Mercedes bosses have given him four races to prove himself. But will the fans be as patient?

And there’s more to look forward to in Australia as well. Will Red Bull Racing’s RB13 look different than the one that appeared in pre-season testing?

And what of the rookies, Esteban Ocon and even Lance Stroll?

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