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A weekly Podcast for everything F1. Hosted by broadcasters Scott Hughes and Rick Houghton. Great insights into the sport we love, with exclusive interviews, up to date opinions and lots of messing around.
Scott & Rick review the first ever Miami Grand prix. Hamilton's struggles continue, whilst Max closes the gap to Leclerc. Not the most dramatic race but a spectacle of glitz and glam in Florida.
Scott & Rick are back to preview this weekends race at a new circuit and venue in Miami. Mercedes bring upgrades but can they sort out their issues, expect Red Bull to be fast and Ferrari are turning their engines up!
Scott & Rick review the Australian GP. More problems for Max, improvement for Mercedes powered teams and more of a lead for Charles Leclerc. We also preview the first European race of the season at Imola.
Scott & Rick preview this weekends Australian GP. Can Merc improve? Can McLaren bounce back? And who will get the upper hand - Red Bull or Ferrari?
Scott & Rick review the Saudi GP. Mercedes continue to struggle, an epic battle between Max and Leclerc and only 18 drivers started the race!
Scott & Rick review the Bahrain GP. An amazing start to the season for some but some shocking upsets for others. We also look forward to this weekends race in Saudi.
Scott & Rick are back for a brand new F1 season. In this first episode of the year they look back at Winter testing, review Drive to Survive Season 4 and look ahead to the new season with radical rule changes - which teams have got it right heading into the first race at Bahrain?
In our final podcast of the year - what a season! A new World Champion, more controversy and drama - worthy of a Hollywood script. Join us for the last one of 2021.
Scott & Rick look back on a wild and controversial Saudi Grand Prix. A scarily fast circuit. Lewis was commanding and Max wouldn't back down or give an inch. The Championship has never been so close!
Scott & Rick preview this weekends Saudi GP. A fast street circuit that could decide the Championship. We can't wait for the drama to unfold!
Scott & Rick look back at the first Qatar GP. A welcome addition to the calendar saw plenty of action, with strong drives from the top two and a return to the podium for Fernando Alonzo.
Scott & Rick look back at a dramatic weekend in Brazil. Penalties and fines and a career defining drive from Hamilton. Sour grapes from Mercedes with a car that now seems unstoppable.
Scott & Rick look back on the Mexico GP - A season defining drive from Max? Can Lewis close the 19 point gap as we head to Brazil this weekend?
Scott & Rick preview this weekends Mexican GP. A favourite track for Red Bull, can Lewis pile on pressure as the season enters the final phase?
Scott & Rick look back at the American GP from COTA. Champions drives from both Max and Lewis - the close battle continues!
Scott & Rick preview this weekends GP at the Circuit of America in Texas. Can Hamilton take the lead of the Championship? Or will Max extend his lead?
Scott & Rick review the 2021 Turkish GP. A wet weekend which saw Hamilton start from 11th. His team mate was flying and there were mixed fortunes up and down the pack. The Championship fight is still well and truly ON.
Scott & Rick are back to preview this weekends Turkish GP. With Hamilton tipped to take an engine penalty, can Max take the lead of the Championship?
Scott & Rick look back at thrilling Russian GP Weekend. Surprising Qualy saw a race with many cars out of position. Then the rain came down a few laps from the end!
Scott & Rick preview this weekends Russian GP at Sochi. Who will have the advantage in the Championship battle? Will Max take an engine penalty and can Mercedes continue their Russian dominance?
Scott & Rick look back at an action packed Italian GP at Monza. Another sprint race weekend which saw Bottas drive well and another weekend that saw the Championship leaders clash - leading to a double DNF. And a 1/2 finish for McLaren, the only team to achieve that this season.
Scott & Rick review the Dutch GP. A sea of orange for home favourite Max, some strange calls by Merc and a great new track. We also look forward to the Italian GP this weekend.
Scott & Rick look back at a washed out Belgium GP - the shortest in F1 history after heavy rain prevented any real racing. We also look forward to the return of the Dutch GP this weekend - where it is forecast to.......................rain!
Scott & Rick are back to preview the Belgium GP and the legendary Spa Francorchamps circuit. Hamilton leads the drivers Championship but Max will be looking to pile on the pressure. What's happening with the driver merry go round and who will be best after the Summer break?
What a race! Brit Bang Bottas! Points joy for Williams, amazing racing from Alonzo and Seb. Come back drive from Lewis. Plus a debut win for Ocon. We review what will go down as a classic F1 race.
Scott & Rick preview this weekends Hungarian GP. With Max out for revenge and Hamilton looking to take the lead into the Summer break - it should be a dramatic encounter!
Scott & Rick look back at the 2021 British GP. The first outing for the sprint race format. 140,000 fans in attendance and a controversial opening lap in the main race.
Scott & Rick are back to preview this weekends British GP at Silverstone. 140,000 fans will witness the first ever Sprint GP that could well throw up some surprises and drama.
Scott & Rick look back at the Austrian GP. More glory for Max, frustration for Hamilton and greatness from Norris.
Scott & Rick look back at the Styrian GP with another dominant win for Max and frustration for Mercedes. It's great to see the teams so close to each other - the race is on for the Championship!
Scott & Rick look back at the French GP. A race dominated by strategy and an upper hand for Red Bull. Can Max continue his winning ways into this weekends Styrian GP at Austria?
Scott & Rick preview this weekends french Grand Prix at Paul Ricard. A circuit that should suit Mercedes. It has in the past been a rather boring race but this year they have re-profiled 70% of the track, to try and make for a more exciting race. How will Red Bull get on and can Ferrari, Aston Martin, McLaren and Alpine get in on the action up front?
Scott & Rick preview this weekends F1 action on the streets of Baku. Will Lewis get the advantage over a charging Max? Can Ferrari continue their new found form? Will luck change for Bottas and can Alonzo, Vettel and Riccardo improve?
Scott & Rick looks back at the 2021 Monaco GP. A win for VER - heartbreak for LEC - frustration for HAM and great drives for NOR, VET and SAI
Scott & Rick preview this weekends action at the Monaco GP. Can the jewel in the F1 crown throw up some drama? Qualifying is all important here, can RedBull get the jump on Mercedes?
Scott & Rick look back at the 2021 Spanish GP. Normally a boring race, we did at least have a safety car and some impressive strategy calls....
Scott & Rick look back at the Portimao race and look forward to this weekends action at the Spanish GP.
Scott & Rick preview this weekends race at Portimao. It's a track which might favour Mercedes but the Red Bulls will still be close. The boys also discuss the new F1 sprint race concept.
Scott & Rick look back at an exciting Imola GP. Rain before the start led to many on track dramas, including a rare mistake from HAM and a high speed crash with BOT and RUS.
Scott & Rick preview this weekends F1 race at the legendary Imola circuit. Can Max get his first race win of 2021? Can Hamilton extend his early lead in the Championship? Will Alpine and Aston Martin make improvements? Will Mazepin complete a lap of the race?
Scott & Rick look back at the opening race of the 2021 season. Another record for Hamilton, close for Max, dreadful for Seb, disappointing for Alonzo and some good midfield battles. With track limits again causing controversy.
Scott & Rick look back at the final (rather dull) race of the season. Then a review of what was an amazing 2020 in Formula One. An incredible year in many ways, mainly the fact that we got a season at all. Have a listen to our final podcast of the year.
Scott & Rick review a drama filled Sakhir Grand Prix. Leclerc and Max crash out. Tyre drama at Mercedes and first win for Perez and what a drive for George Russell despite some horrible bad luck.
Scott & Rick review the Bahrain GP. One of the worst and most dramatic accidents in F1 history has a happy and lucky outcome! Plus Hamilton OUT for the next race. This podcast is jam packed.
Scott & Rick preview this weekends Bahrain Grand Prix, the first of 2 races at the circuit. Still all to race for to decide Championship order on a track that always brings close racing.
Scott & Rick look back on an eventful Turkish GP. An amazing drive and a 7th World Title for Hamilton. Mad Max, fast Pink Panthers and Vettel back on the podium.
Scott & Rick look forward to this weekends Turkish Grand Prix, a track not raced on for 9 years. A circuit loved by drivers and fans especially the insane turn 8. Who will prevail?
Scott & Rick look back on an eventful Imola GP. a 7th Title for Mercedes. Blow out for Max, the end for Albon? A podium for Renault and devastation for Russell.
Scott & Rick look back at the Portugal GP with a record 92 wins for Hamilton and preview this weekends return to Imola.
Scott & Rick preview this weekends Portugal GP. The first in the country since 1996. Can Hamilton extend his lead? Will Red Bull find winning form?
Scott & Rick look back at the Eifel GP. A record equalling 91st win for Hamilton. The first Renault podium for 9 years and a fairly eventful race!
Scott & Rick preview this weekends return to the Nurburgring for the first time in 7 years. Honda are leaving F1, what does this mean for the Red Bull cars? Can Hamilton equal the win record and has Ricciardo made the right move?
Scott & Rick look back at the Russian GP. Qualy woes for Vettel, Lewis gets a penalty and has a moan, Bottas gets a 9th win and McLaren fail to score....
Scott & Rick look forward to this weekends Russian GP at Sochi. Can Hamilton equal the win record? Will Max avoid another DNF and which mid field team will prevail?
Scott & Rick look back at one of the most crazy races of recent years. A first lap crash, a restart crash, 2 Red Flags and 3 starts! We loved the circuit and so did the drivers - well most of them...
What a race! One of those excellent races that turns up drama and surprises. A new F1 winner, Ferrari woes with break issues and crashes, a red flag and the first time neither Mercedes, Red Bull or Ferrari haven't been on the podium since 2014.
Scott & Rick look back at the Belgium GP. Ferrari's worst finish in 22 years, easy peasy for Hamilton and a best ever points finish for Renault. We also preview this weekends Italian GP at Monza.
Scott & Rick preview this weekends Belgium GP. With rain expected throughout the weekend this could be a cracker! A wet qualifying could see a mixed up starting grid and a wet race could see plenty of overtaking on a track that everyone loves.
Scott & Rick look back on the Spanish Grand Prix. A dominant performance from record breaking Hamilton but lots to talk about in our latest podcast.
Scott & Rick look back on the 70th Anniversary GP at Silverstone. A new race winner, plenty of mid-field action and a battle of nerves over tires.
Scott & Rick are back on the podcast - this week looking back at an exciting British Grand Prix. 2 early safety cars and then a show of Mercedes domination followed by dramatic final few laps. Who did well, who needs to improve and why is Romain Grosjean still driving?
Scott & Rick preview this weekends British Formula One Grand Prix. Will Mercedes dominate once more? Can Red Bull close the gap? Will Ferrari get lapped again? Or can Racing point of McLaren challenge for the podium?
3 races into the delayed 2020 season and Scott & Rick look back at the Hungarian GP. More woes for Ferrari, frustration for McLaren, quick thinking by Red Bull and more Mercedes dominance.
Scott & Rick look back on Austria part 2 - the Styrian GP. An amazing qualifying session and decent race, unless you were in the Ferrari team...
Scott & Rick review an exciting season opener at the Red Bull Ring in Austria. Only 11 cars finished and there was drama all the way. Rick thinks he's uncovered some evidence of driver coaching and Nicky has all the stats.
Scott & Rick are back! After a 4 month delay to the start of the F1 season. This weekend sees the Austrian GP. The boys preview the race and talk about all the behind the scenes action so far this year.
Scott & Rick are back for the new F1 season. In this episode we preview this weekends Australian GP. Who will be on top at the first race of the season?
Scott & Rick are back for 2020 with a look back at the 6 day winter testing in Barcelona and a review of the excellent Drive to Survive Season 2. We look forward to a new F1 season that starts in Australia in just over a week.
Scott & Rick look back at the final Grand Prix of the season. Hard to believe we have reached the end of the season. We analyse the race and look back over an interesting 2019 and look forward to what maybe the best year yet in 2020.
Scott & Rick look forward to the final Grand Prix of the season. Yes 2019 is almost over in F1. Who goes into this GP with a point to prove? It's Hulkenburg's last race, will Ferrari dominate qualifying? Can Hamilton end the year with another win?
Scott & Rick look back on an eventful Brazilian GP. A dominating drive from Max, retirement for Bottas - that Ferrari crash and the young guns battled it out for a thrilling result.
Scott & Rick look ahead to the Grand Prix of Brazil at the famous Sao Paulo circuit. With the titles wrapped up can the drivers relax in this race? How will the battle for 4th place unfold and which drivers need to impress?
Scott & Rick look back at the American GP. Lewis Hamilton claims his 6th Drivers World Title. What went wrong with Ferrari? A good result for Bottas and a great recovery drive from Albon in the Red Bull.
Scott & Rick look back at an eventful Mexican GP a win for Hamilton means he needs just 4 points to win the Championship. Is Max becoming a spoilt brat and can Ferrari sort out their strategy calls? We preview this weekends USA Grand Prix.
Scott & Rick preview this weekends Mexico Grand Prix. Can Hamilton clinch the title? Will Ferrari dominate qualifying? Will Max make it 3 out of 3 at this track? Plus driver news, 2020 rules and lots of paddock gossip.
Scott & Rick sum up the Japanese grand Prix. A record 6th constructors win for Mercedes. Some very questionable calls from the stewards, disappointment for Max but a good job by Albon and lost opportunities for Ferrari.
Scott & Rick preview this weekends Japanese Grand Prix. It's Honda's home race, can Mercedes wrap up the constructors Championship, will rain affect the race and can Ferrari control their drivers! Should be a good one...
Scott & Rick look back at the Russian Grand Prix from Sochi. Ferrari team orders, a first DNF of the season for Seb and back to winning ways for Hamilton and Mercedes.
In our latest Formula One podcast we look back to the Singapore GP. An impressive 1 - 2 from a resurgent Ferrari although not what Leclerc was hoping for - It's the first victory for Vettel in over a year and it was great to see. We also look forward to this weekends Russian GP at Sochi. Can Ferrari take the battle to the rest again?
Scott & Rick preview F1's original night race. A gruelling slog through the streets of Singapore. Red Bull should do well here as they have in the past but the Ferraris look strong too and don't count out the Mercedes especially in the hands of Lewis Hamilton who produced a stunning qualifying lap last year.
Scott & Rick review another exciting Grand Prix - The Italian round at Monza saw back to back wins for Charles Leclerc who fended off pressure from Mercedes. A frustrating day for Vettel, are his Ferrari days numbered?
Scott & Rick review a rather sombre Belgium Grand Prix, after the terrible events in F2 on Saturday - Sunday saw a debut win for Charles Leclerc and a good race for several others. We look forward to this weekends Italian GP at the World famous Monza.
After a Summer break that has seemed very long - we are back racing this weekend in the Belgium Grand Prix. Scott & Rick preview the race, talk about Albon to Red Bull and other rumoured driver movements and answer your questions from Twitter. Have a listen on your commute.
Scott & Rick review the Hungarian Grand Prix and as we head into the Summer break, we look at the 'half term report'. Who has improved, who must do better, the best and worse races and of course the latest from F1's 'silly season'.
Scott & Rick look back at one of the best Formula One races of recent times. Drama, action, errors, crashes, spins, strategy calls and the first wet race of 2019 did not disappoint.....
Scott & Rick preview this weekends German Formula One Grand Prix. With a look at Vettels form, the 2021 rules changes, the silly season and their predictions for the race - with expert stats from Nick @lightsout.
Scott & Rick look back at an amazing British GP. Close wheel to wheel racing, brilliant overtakes and silly mistakes. A Silverstone event that had everybody talking!
Scott & Rick preview this weekends British Grand Prix. After an exciting round in Austria, we are hoping for more of the same. Can Max challenge the Mercedes once again, can Ferrari figure out a strategy that works and which of the mid-field teams will do well?
Scott & Rick look back at the best race in Formula One so far this year. Amazing qualifying, brilliant racing, controversial moves and a drive of a lifetime from Max Verstappen.
A double episode here as we look back on a mundane French GP and examine the Mercedes dominance and then Scott & Rick preview this weekends Austrian GP - where we hope for drama, action and close racing....
Scott and Rick look ahead to this weekends French GP. Silly season has started, Ferrari look for penalty reviews, Scott has an ultrasoft after 10 pints and Rick thinks the Paul Ricard circuit needs some grass and trees.
Scott & Rick review the Canadian GP. Probably the most talked about race of the season so far and for controversial reasons. Rick has an extra theory to add to the debate and Scott is glad no beavers were harmed during the race.
In this episode Scott & Rick preview the Canadian F1 Grand Prix. Can Ferrari stop the Mercedes dominance? It's normally a strong circuit for the red cars. We look at the silly season rumours and stat man Nicky from Lights Out is back with facts and stats from the circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
Scott & Rick review the Monaco Grand Prix. More exciting than we thought it might be! Lots to talk about. Ferrari qualifying woes, Hamilton's tire survival and a Max Attack - with special guest @pitlane_girl
Scott & Rick are hoping for good things and a bit of drama at this weekends Monaco Grand Prix. A track that can provide exciting results, which we feel we are overdue! Nicky from 'Lights Out' has some more fascinating facts.
This is a good one, not the race but the podcast! Hear Rick lose his marbles at the Ferrari strategy, hear Scott trying to calm him down and his thoughts on what F1 needs to do to make the show better. Hear fascinating stats and facts from Nicky @lightsout. Plenty here to get your F1 juices flowing because the race didn't!
Scott & Rick preview the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix with expert help from Nicky @lightsout. We also hear how Scott got on racing at Silverstone and the exciting news that Williams have almost won something this year!
In our 8th episode Scott & Rick look back at the Azerbaizan Grand Prix, not the full on carbon fibre fest we were expecting but with some interesting highlights. Ferrari still not hitting the sweet spot and frustration for others whilst Mercedes domination continues. Nicky from @lightsout has the stats as we review the race.
In Back to Baku - Scott & Rick preview what Rick says is the 'best Grand Prix of the season'. It certainly has been exciting for the last two years! Can Ferrari close the gap on Mercedes? Will Grosjean crash under the safety car? Can Williams improve? Will Renault breakdown? The boys are joined by Stat Man - Nicky from 'Lights Out'.
Scott & Rick give an exciting review of a rather dull race! They are joined by 'Girl in the Pitlane' and examine Ferrari team orders, a lunge from Max, a double stack from Mercedes and look out how the season is panning out - 3 races in.
In 1000 Races Scott & Rick lookback at their favourite races in F1 history and preview this weekends Chinese Grand Prix. Who needs to improve? Who needs some luck and who will claim victory? We have Nicky from @lightsout with some fascinating statistics on F1's milestone races.
Scott & Rick review the action packed Bahrain GP. With special guest Anthony who runs F1 Armchair Experts and our stat wiz - Nicky from Lights out. Seb under pressure, sublime and unlucky for Leclerc, lucky Lewis and puff goes the Renaults.
Scott and Rick preview this weekends Bahrain Grand Prix. With expert stats and analysis from Nicky @lightsout and special guest - Motorsport journalist Damien Reid in the Middle East. We examine 2021 rule changes, Mick Schumacher's F1 testing debut, Williams woes and driver facial hair.
Scott and Rick look back at last weekends Australian Grand Prix. The re-emergence of Bottas, the rookies, Ferrari's woes and Red Bulls pace. With top statistical input from Nicky @lightsout. Have listen on your commute to 2 Soft Compounds. Please get involved by commenting on our Twitter @2softcompounds and don't forget to rate and subscribe.