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The 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix was the denouement we deserved to the first half of the season. Close racing, stupid penalties, and enough drama to keep us engaged over the European-enforced summer break. Join Patrick and Brian on the Hard Compound for complete race analysis, plus:
- Who is most helped by the rumored make-up races at the end of the year? Lewis Hamilton? Lando Norris? George Russell?
- Why we need a fan-led TPBN equivalent for Formula 1.
- What Star Trek gets right that FIA gets wrong. (And what F1 gets right that most fans get wrong.)
- Our Game of Thrones scenario for the second half of this season. Our discussion on why we may want to start covering Formula 1 betting. And how Fernando Alonso connects back to Beatlemania.
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You've time traveled to 2026. You get to watch your favorite sport, Formula 1. It's more popular than ever. But, wait. Why are the drivers complaining about battery settings? And why are they cursing software glitches? And what's with this AI stuff? You jump back into your time machine, back to 2023, to warn all who will listen.
Join Patrick and Brian on the Hard Compound for our review of the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix, plus the current state of Formula 1.
- 2:00 Racing Bulls is fast becoming our favorite team.
- 5:00 The Rise of the Young F1 Driver. It's not just Kimi Antonelli.
- 20:00 Is time running out for George Russell?
- 26:00 Christian Horner would never have allowed ADUO like this.
- 31:00 The Jos Verstappen problem.
All that, and more. (Times approximate)
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No yellow flag violation. An errant umbrella. A most peculiar safety car software glitch. And who was that mysterious fellow hawking his new book? Well, gang. It looks like we've got another F1 mystery on our hands. Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound to uncover exactly what happened at the 2026 British Grand Prix.
As always, there's plenty more.
- Where does Max Verstappen end up after Red Bull?
- Will the American takeover of Formula 1 put an end to the European summer break?
- What's worse, World Cup VAR orF1 AI?
- And who in F1 gets the Caitlin Clark treatment?
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Forget the engine controversy. In this episode, we discuss how AI could completely transform Formula 1. Probably not for the better. A topic we will revisit regularly. Plus, our coverage of the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix. But, wait. There's more.
- A Formula 1 World Cup. Which countries are punching above their weight?
- Why we expect more Formula 1 veterans to enter NASCAR.
- Why the TV series Highlander will have such a huge impact on Lewis Hamilton's chances for an 8th WDC.
- Also, help us write the script for The Beverly Hillbillies of Formula 1! Watch what happens when you pair an historic French Formula 1 team with new Gucci money and big American fans.
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Lewis gets his first win for Ferrari! But what does this say about Charles Leclerc? And what does it mean for Mercedes? We answer these questions and more from the 2026 Barcelona Grand Prix.
- Can Lewis Hamilton really win his 8th WDC this year? And what are Ferrari's chances to win the constructor's?
- How did F1 screw up the ADUO extra development so badly?
- How much more can Alonso take?
- Who wins the Formula 1 World Cup?
- Why isn't Apple giving us more real-time driver data and radio messages?
- Is Max Verstappen about to sign a massive, massive new deal with Red Bull?
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We have resisted this topic for years. But it now must be addressed. Should the Monaco Grand Prix be retired? F1 is now so big and yes, so American, that the sport no longer needs Monaco. But we love it. We absolutely love it. We love the setting, the glamour, the history, the yachts. We want a world where James Bond and the Monaco Grand Prix are alive and thriving.
And yet... we can't ignore what our eyes see. Unlike the stewards!
Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound for the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix. Where Mercedes young gun, Kimi Antonelli, continues to win, and where Lewis Hamilton has reclaimed his form. All this and more.
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All I do is win. Again. Another win for Kimi Antonelli, and an even bigger heartbreak for George Russell. Is time running out? Join Patrick and Brian on the Hard Compound for our analysis of the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix.
Plus!
- Nerds in the Paddock! How software, sims, AI, and materials scientists are transforming Formula 1. Mostly for the better.
- Who will really be out of F1 by the end of the year?
- Why Drive to Survive still matters. Kinda. And much more...
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Will Kimi Antonelli get to 10 wins before George Russell? Wait. Will Kimi Antonelli get to 10 wins before Charles Leclerc? Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound to get all the answers.
- Patrick explains how the current power units work, why the batteries are too small, and what Formula 1 can do to really improve wheel-to-wheel racing.
- Plus, our take on the brewing Kimi Antonelli - George Russell battle.
- An assessment of the American teams after four races.
- Our discussion on how all the money flowing into Formula 1 will impact the sport.
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A special episode of Hard Compound. As Formula 1's long break comes to a close, Patrick and Brian examine all that F1 is leaving behind.
- The end of old school F1, daddy drivers, hustlers, and the fighter pilot mentality. For good or bad, F1 now demands drivers who are more like shuttle astronauts than fighter pilots.
- The end of the Middle East influence over the sport.
- Quite possibly, the end of Alonso (and Albon) after this year.
- Plus, our crazy predictions. Why we predict Ford will buy Racing Bulls. Why we predict a robot-run pit crew. And why F1 might adopt a golf format rather than a single race. All this, and our favorite racing movies.
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April races cancelled? Improvise. Let's ask all the big questions in F1 that nobody else does but that everyone wants to know. Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound for all the answers. Plus, our discussion on F1 and Hollywood. Hollywood isn't warming up to Formula 1. Formula 1 is taking over Hollywood.
- Who's the handsomest F1 driver?
- When will there be a female Formula 1 driver? Ever?
- Is Max really going to quit?
- Which driver gets fired in 2026?
- Who's the weakest F1 champion in the 21st century?
- How can Formula 1 conquer Hollywood?
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At the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix, teenager Kimi Antonelli wins again. The youngest championship leader ever. Just as these new F1 regulations reveal a stark split between younger and older drivers (and fans). Join Patrick and Brian on the Hard Compound for all the action from the Suzuka Circuit.
But, wait. There's more.
- In its early days, NASA needed badass test pilots. Not any more. Find out the surprising parallels of this and F1 drivers.
- New York Mets owner Steve Cohen wants to buy Alpine. Europe is radically underestimating what this means for Formula 1.
- It's not just F1 teams. F1 tracks are also radically undervalued. We explain why.
- Finally, Apple TV needs to really step it up.
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Why is Toto Wolff smiling? Wait. Why is Lewis Hamilton smiling? And why is Max threatening to take his toys and go home? Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound for the answers, and more.
- Kimi Antonelli won his first F1 Grand Prix, but we predict Ollie Bearman will soon become F1's biggest star.
- We like these new regulations. Don't let the haters convince you otherwise.
- Can F1 ever have the equivalent of an Indy 500?
- Why Toto Wolff should not be allowed to buy Alpine. Why Christian Horner might run Aston Martin.
- Plus, our praise for Haas Team Principal Ayao Komatsu. Which big money team will poach him?
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We are back! New season, new rules, new teams. Starting in Melbourne. Unless you're Oscar Piastri.
- Our resident EV engineer explains how these new F1 cars work, and why so many are upset about it, particularly the drivers.
- Is 2026 the year the young guns take over? Linblad, Antonelli, Bearman, Bortoletto.
- Will Ferrari ever get strategy right?
- Our conspiracy theory why Apple has no American F1 content.
- Plus, the Star Trek redshirts of Formula 1.
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It's time! Brian and Patrick have seen enough, heard enough, read enough. We are ready to deliver our predictions for the F1 2026 season. It's all here. Driver champion, Constructor, streaks broken, first win, best rookie, first to be sacked, and more.
Plus! Our script for the F1 the Movie sequel.
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Our open discussion -- we are still working through these ideas -- on how F1 has rapidly evolved from a (mostly) European sport into a global platform with multiple massive revenue-generating ecosystems. New fortunes will be made and new personalities will shine through. It's like private equity, but in reverse. Instead of extracting every resource, today's F1 is enabling thousands of new opportunities to flourish.
We also share our thoughts on a potential "F1 World" -- like Disney World, but for Formula 1. Sim race alongside a Charles Leclerc avatar. Enjoy a non-alcoholic beverage at Lewis Hamilton's bar. Drive Sao Paulo Grand in the rain.
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It's that time of year again! The annual "Effys." Our completely non-official Formula 1 awards for best driver, best team, worst driver, worst team, best rookie, best cry, dumbest move, favorite race, and more!
Join Patrick and Brian on the Hard Compound. Relive F1 2025 before the new season lines up.
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The episode we've waited 6 years to record! The America takeover of Formula 1. Join your hosts Patrick and Brian on the Hard Compound for this special episode.
- Why this time, America is not leaving the sport.
- How we became F1 fans. How did you?
- Making sure we get American drivers -- and American engineers, and American universities -- in F1.
- How the NFL became the operating model for Formula 1.
- Finally, thoughts on preserving the glamour and European history of F1 even as the sport tilts toward America (and Asia).
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Join Patrick and Brian on the Hard Compound. This special holiday episode is all about the winners and losers of the F1 2025 season, with some big surprises. But, wait. There's more.
- The demise of the casual F1 fan.
- The combination of Hollywood, Silicon Valley, and F1. What this means for the sport. And how F1 is driving Hollywood content.
- Zak Brown and McLaren embraced America first. Now they are champions.
- Team grades, our thoughts on a new F1 scoring system, and more.
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Pools of sorrow, waves of joy, but Lando Norris stands above the rest. Defeating Max Verstappen and his McLaren teammate, Oscar Piastri. Join Patrick and Brian on the Hard Compound to discuss how Lando never lost focus, always battled the doubts, and managed to write his name into F1 history.
But, wait. There's more!
- Lando won the championship, but who deserved it more? Max? Charles Leclerc? George Russell? We make the case.
- Why Aston Martin signing Adrian Newey will prove to be much more impactful than Ferrari signing Lewis Hamilton.
- Predictions for Isack Hadjar in that second Red Bull seat.
- And, our thoughts on the Americanization of Formula 1. Plus, crazy predictions for F1 in 2026 and even one crazy prediction for F1 2027.
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The 2025 Qatar Grand Prix delivered a lifetime's worth of Formula 1 conspiracy theories. Join Patrick and Brian on the Hard Compound for full race coverage, including:
- The reasons behind McLaren "sabotaging" Oscar's race. We entertain all your conspiracy theories.
- And our picks for who now wins the F1 2025 driver's championship.
Plus, we ask more big questions. Including:
- Why every F1 team should fly in a supersonic jet.
- Why Australian racers are so gullible.
- Why Adrian Newey as Aston Martin team principal is like Michael Jordan playing baseball.
- And why a NASCAR style championship would be crazy awesome for Formula 1.
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This is not over! Lando Norris, disqualified. Both McLarens, disqualified! Max Verstappen now in P2 with 2 races to go! Relive our shock and awe from the 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix.
- How did McLaren allow this to happen?
- Is there enough time for Max Verstappen to claim his 5th championship?
- Will Lewis quit? Also, why Lewis should just quit.
But, wait. There's more.
- How F1 became more lucrative than the NBA.
- Why Aston Martin is about to become like the infamous Detroit Pistons Bad Boys.
- Plus, our crazy predictions for next week's Qatar Grand Prix.
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Is it sabotage? Or is the grind of this long season finally getting to Oscar Piastri? And why don't the Mexican fans like Lando Norris? Join Patrick and Brian on the Hard Compound for our review of the 2025 Mexico Grand Prix.
Plus!
- Do not count out Verstappen. Max is the Michael Jordan of F1 and these final 4 races are his Game 6.
- Conspiracy time! How is it possible that McLaren have double the points of Ferrari?
- Why Apple's new F1 streaming rights will be good for the sport.
- What F1 fans could learn from college football in America.
- And is Mexico the sad farewell for Fernando Alonso?
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The heat is on. And it's getting especially hot for current leader, Oscar Piastri. But while Team Papaya falters, Max Verstappen continues his incredible late-season overtake. Join Patrick and Brian on the Hard Compound for our review of the 2025 US Grand Prix, and so much more.
- Can Max actually pull this off?
- Apple secures the rights to F1 in America, including for F1TV. What does this mean for fans in America? And for the sport going forward?
- Regarding the rumors that Christian Horner will become the next Ferrari team principal. Do not believe what Lewis Hamilton is telling you.
- Plus, our surprise pick for who will be driving alongside Max Verstappen next year, and why AD 2025 will be even wilder than AD 2021.
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Tea. Earl Grey. Hot. Things got heated in Singapore, mostly after the race. Join Patrick and Brian on the Hard Compound for a full analysis of the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix and our predictions for how the season will now play out.
- The death of the (always) bogus McLaren papaya rules. Do not expect Oscar Piastri to play nice ever again.
- The Ferrari implosion. Is it Fred Vasseur? Is it Lewis Hamilton? Could it be Charles Leclerc? And will Leclerc, long the favored son, actually quit Ferrari?
- Plus, our Christian Horner conspiracy theories. Could Ferrari be his future?
- COTA predictions.
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Could Max Verstappen actually pull this off? Win his 5th consecutive championship? We tell you. We also tell you which Harry Potter house Max and the other drivers would be chosen into. Plus, our Azerbaijan Grand Prix analysis. Always an intriguing race. But, wait. There's more.
- Why Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris both refuse to accept the championship mantle.
- Is this finally the end for Yuki Tsunoda?
- Max picks his equal on the grid. But is he lying?
- Did Liam Lawson secure his spot in F1 for 2026? Has Carlos Sainz finally found his form? And, how great were those kids belting out the Azerbaijan national anthem?
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Matchless Max Monza Masterclass Mortifies McLaren. Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound where we dissect the 2025 Italian Grand Prix. But, wait. There's more.
- Do we all owe Checo an apology? Does Alex Albon belong back at Red Bull?
- Yes, it's now obvious to everyone that McLaren favors Lando.
- Fernando Alonso's deal with the devil.
- No. We should not make F1 races shorter.
- Plus, we workshop our Colton Herta Back to School script. It's the action comedy time travel fanfic F1 fans have been waiting for. Plus, the follow-up to our original F1 the Movie review. Why you should not see this in the theater.
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We are back. A European-enforced 4-week summer vacation is finally over and F1 returns. Join Patrick and Brian on the Hard Compound for our analysis of the Dutch Grand Prix and our thoughts on why F1 becoming more Americanized is better for the sport.
- Oscar Piastri's grand slam gets overshadowed by Lando Norris's DNF. Is the WDC championship now over?
- How Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari turned out as bad as George Lucas bringing back Star Wars.
- Sorry, but Max Verstappen having 95% of Red Bull's points is an indictment on Yuki Tsunoda.
- Why FIA (and Liberty Media) copying the NFL model is great for revenues and great for fans.
- F1 is hard, especially on young drivers. We rate the rookies.
- Why Cadillac must be our new favorite team, and why Patrick has them on a short leash. Plus, our praise for Haas team principal, Ayao Komatsu.
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No Hard Compound. No soft compound. Much like Europe and Formula 1, we are on summer break. Except, F1 never stops. Join Patrick and Brian for our mid-season review of the drivers, the teams, and the sport. Plus, our predictions for F1 2026. And, our thoughts on F1 2100 -- 75 years from now.
- Has Lewis Hamilton been good for Ferrari, or bad?
- The horrible, unlucky racing life of Charles Leclerc.
- The top 5 drivers so far. Bonus: the top 5 rookies so far.
- Who deserves the championship more? Lando Norris or Oscar Piastri.
- Who retires first? Max, Lewis, or Alonso?
- Our crazy but obvious prediction on Christian Horner's future.
- Plus, a secret F1 superpower and why F1 can't produce a hugely popular social media influencer.
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Is Apple about to buy an equity stake in Formula 1? Are F1 romances the next big Kindle e-book category? And will Charles Leclerc ever find true happiness at Ferrari? Join Patrick and Brian on the Hard Compound for these answers and more. Including:
- Full analysis of the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix.
- Why McLaren continue to favor Lando Norris over Oscar Piastri.
- What's next for Yuki Tsunoda.
- Has F1 become a crypto signal?
- All that Cadillac is doing right (and wrong) as they gear up for the F1 2026 grid.
- Plus, Patrick's review of the F1 Racing Experience in Las Vegas.
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Join Patrick and Brian for this special, unedited version of Hard Compound, where we breakdown why Christian Horner was fired, why now, and what's next. But, wait. There's more.
- Where Max Verstappen will be driving in 2026 -- spoiler, it may not be Mercedes.
- Why Apple TV will get the F1 streaming rights in America.
- Why Costco should have its own line of movie theaters.
- What F1 the Movie got so wrong (and some of what they got right).
- Our big Alpine, Cadillac, and Aston Martin conspiracy theories.
- And why this new world of F1 is bigger, richer, better, but maybe not as much fun.
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They had no champagne for Nico! After a decade in the sport, where neither Nico Hulkenberg and Sauber had made it to the podium, the team decided there was no need to lug champagne around the world. But a thrilling, rainy race at Silverstone gave them a reason to celebrate. Plus!
- The old men, Nico Hulkenberg, Lewis Hamilton, and Fernando Alonso all deliver while the rookies falter.
- That self-inflicted penalty on Oscar Piastri. Will it cost him the championship?
- Driver moves! Is Yuki out? Is Bottas back in? Will Mercedes really drop $500 million (or more) to get Max Verstappen? And what of George Russell? (Recorded before the bombshell news of Christian Horner's firing.)
- It took a few races more than expected but Lewis Hamilton is now outperforming teammate Charles Leclerc at Ferrari. What does this mean for Charles?
Join Patrick and Brian on the Hard Compound for our review and analysis of the British Grand Prix.
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Do you know Carlos Sainz? We do! It's our early F1 the Movie review. Join Patrick and Brian on the Hard Compound this week and you'll get both our review of F1 the Movie plus our race coverage for the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix.
- F1 gets the Hollywood treatment. Is that a good thing?
- What F1 the Movie got right and where they missed.
- No race for old men? In Austria, Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso, and Nico Hulkenberg all shine.
- But what an awful showing for Red Bull at their home Grand Prix.
- But, wait. There's more. Liam Lawson makes our top 5! Meanwhile, Yuki Tsunoda continues to flounder.
- Finally, a shout out (again) to F1 Kids. They do such a great job.
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Our debt of gratitude to Claire Williams, to Gunther Steiner, to Montreal. And our frustration with Lando Norris, who may have cost himself a championship despite having the best car. Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound for our post-Canadian Grand Prix analysis.
- Why Toto Wolff is smiling.
- Why Yuki Tsunoda and Lance Stroll may not return to F1 in 2026. And why a similar fate awaits Fred Vasseur, who's time leading Ferrari is looking more tenuous by the week.
- High praise for the McLaren team, and for the old timers, Fernando Alonso and Nico Hulkenberg, especially.
- F1's persistent anti-American bias, even as they get more money from America.
- Revising our idea for a F1 Senior's Tour.
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A petulant Max Verstappen takes himself and Red Bull out of the fight. GOAT? While Oscar Piastri builds his championship lead over McLaren teammate, Lando Norris. Join Patrick and Brian on the Hard Compound for complete analysis of the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix.
- Max Verstappen proves he's no Michael Jordan. More like Tiger Woods after his fall from grace.
- Is F1 now too American? We discuss.
- Red Bull's second seat is like wearing the red jersey in Star Trek. Is it the end of the line for Yuki Tsunoda?
- Points for Alonso! And Hulkenberg! What a year.
- All that, plus our crazy predictions for Montreal. Including one involving Taylor Swift and Martin Brundle. Give a listen and subscribe.
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Europeans may think the Monaco Grand Prix is a dud but Americans love watching the glitz, glamor, big boats and big shots. And with America taking over F1, the Monaco Grand Prix will remain. Agree?
Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound where we discuss the Monaco Grand Prix, make our predictions for next week's Spanish Grand Prix, and discuss our thoughts on the future of Formula One. But, wait. There's more.
- Why McLaren prefer Lando Norris over Oscar Piastri.
- Why driving that second Red Bull is like wearing the Star Trek red shirt.
- Don't look now, but Liam Lawson is outperforming Yuki Tsunoda.
- Plus, our crazy predictions for F1 2030, and what needs to happen to get F1 races back in France and Germany.
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We've spoken about Lando Norris needing that championship mettle. But, really, it's Charles Leclerc who seems to accept decisions by Ferrari that Lewis Hamilton would never, nor Fernando Alonso, nor Sebastian Vettel, certainly never Michael Schumacher. Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound for analysis of the 2025 Imola Grand Prix.
- Does McLaren have the Constructor's title already sewn up?
- That turn 1 overtake by Max Verstappen wasn't just brilliant. It was a statement.
- Will we ever get used to watching Lewis Hamilton not racing for Mercedes?
- What does the new Disney partnership with F1 portend for American audiences?
- All the F1 rookies have been under immense pressure, except for Kimi Antonelli. Until now.
- The slow death of Alpine, our predictions for next week's race in Monaco, and more. Including, our strong support for the F1 cost cap and our hope that they increase pay for the amazing engineering staff.
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The Miami Grand Prix brought the party, the rain, and some bad blood. Join Patrick and Brian on the Hard Compound. We analyze where it turned south for Max Verstappen, and how it all went so horribly wrong for Ferrari. Plus, answer the big questions:
- Can F1 drivers with children still win championships?
- Should McLaren declare Oscar Piastri their #1 driver?
- Is Lewis Hamilton the reason behind Ferrari's struggles?
- Will 2025 be Alonso's last year in F1?
- Will it be Apple, Amazon, or Fox that sign the big money media deal with Formula 1?
- And, how many races should a rookie driver get before losing his seat? Plus, our prediction of the next evolution in Formula One. Lego Bumper Karting!
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Oscar Piastri seizes the lead in the F1 championship and we do not expect him to let it go, not to his teammate, Lando Norris, and not to reigning champion, Max Verstappen. Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound for our analysis of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, including all the off-track drama.
- Why did the stewards go easy on Verstappen's obvious penalty? And what might that mean going forward?
- When does a Martin Brundle grid walk turn into a rumble? We tell you when.
- Who chose more wrong? Ferrari or Lewis Hamilton?
- Is Charles Leclerc destined to be the greatest F1 driver in history to never win any championship?
- Our crazy prediction: George Russell, Alex Albon, Carlos Sainz, and Lando Norris fund a global Padel league that takes the world by storm. Plus, our picks for the Miami Grand Prix and who will drive for Cadillac in 2026. Give a listen and subscribe.
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Is Oscar Piastri now the favorite to win the WDC? Is Ferrari already out of it, after just 4 races? Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound for the Bahrain GP 2025 recap. Our 100th episode!
- Max Verstappen is clearly threatening to leave Red Bull after the team fails him.
- Ollie Bearman is the Guy.
- Will Yuki keep his Red Bull seat in 2026?
- Is it bad news for F1 that we've all already forgotten about the newest season of Drive to Survive?
- Also, Patrick's brilliant suggestions to save DTS -- making it more like NFL's Hard Knocks show -- and how Red Bull can take advantage of today's influencer culture.
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True, most of the action took place in pit lane. But there was a lot of drama leading up to this year's Japanese Grand Prix. Join Patrick and Brian on the Hard Compound. Full breakdown of the 2025 Japan Grand Prix, plus our take on all the drama inside Red Bull. And McLaren. And Ferrari. Oh, my.
- Why the Red Bull seat a make or break assignment for Yuki.
- When McLaren decides to prioritize Oscar over Lando.
- Plus, the rookies are finally showing up.
- But, wait. There's more. Is Angry Alex Albon the best Alex Albon? Is Christian Horner on the way out? And why is Ferrari regressing? Give a listen and subscribe.
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How do you solve a problem like Tsunoda? Join Patrick and Brian for all the drama inside Red Bull and all the chaos out on track.
- Will Yuki finally get that Red Bull seat?
- Is Liam Lawson's F1 career already over?
- How can Ferrari continue to sabotage their drivers? In different ways!
- Plus. Why did F1 erase Fernando Alonso? When does the bad blood spill over between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri? Who will be America's team?
- Lastly, our thoughts on Eddie Jordan, last of the F1 hustlers, and our recommendations for cool new F1 streaming content.
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All the young dudes lead to a chaotic start to the F1 2025 season. Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound for all the insight from Melbourne.
- Lando Norris does not falter.
- Is it too soon to write off Lewis Hamilton? And how much is Toto Wolff gloating?
- Why the center of F1 is shifting toward America.
- Is McLaren skirting the rules?
- All that and much more, including our predictions for the Chinese Grand Prix.
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The F1 2025 season is officially underway. Join Patrick and Brian on the Hard Compound.
It's all about rumors, predictions, hopes, and disappointments. Based on 3 days of testing.
- Will it be the story everyone wants, Lewis Hamilton winning his record breaking 8th WDC while driving for Ferrari?
- Can McLaren repeat as constructor's champion?
- How will the rookies fare?
- The growing tensions between teammates Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, and between Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon.
- Which team will be the biggest surprise? Alpine, Williams, or Haas? Which will be the biggest disappointment? Aston Martin, Red Bull, or Mercedes?
- Forget hair bands. We have hair F1. The F1 team with the best hair.
- And finally, why is Esteban Ocon starring in this really awful French movie?
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Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound and let's discuss all the big changes coming to F1 in 2025. Plus, all the rumors.
- Why we expect Max Verstappen and George Russell to battle it out for the championship.
- Charles Leclerc versus Lewis Hamilton will turm nasty. Give it time.
- How Fernando Alonso is like Michigan's Fab Five.
- Is Adrian Newey already sandbagging at Aston Martin?
- When does Netflix buy the US F1 media rights?
- Our big predictions for tire regulations and for a new Max Verstappen - Lando Norris F1 sim league.
- And why we remain convinced there will soon be an F1 "seniors league" featuring Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso, Valtteri Bottas, and Kimi Raikkonen.
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It's awards season. And we give out the F1 2024 awards for best driver, best team, best race, favorite moment, biggest disappointment, and more. All that, plus:
- Why Fred Vasseur is the Yoko Ono of Formula 1.
- How Lewis and Toto went from Ride or Die to Gone Girl.
- The cruel cursed F1 life of Fernando Alonso.
- Lando's one missing ingredient keeping him from being world champion.
- Does everyone hate Esteban Ocon?
- And our crazy prediction for F1 2025.
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Off-season, but we are back on the Hard Compound. With all the news and rumors. Let's discuss.
- Will fatherhood change Max Verstappen?
- Is Toyota ready to buy Haas?
- The real reason Jos Verstappen is always in the Red Bull garage.
- How will Indy Racing's big moment impact F1 in America?
- What are the rookie F1 drivers thinking with these number choices?
- Who would have the most valuable memecoin in F1? Lewis Hamilton? Charles Leclerc? Our surprise pick.
- All that, plus our crazy predictions for F1 2025.
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Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound. We take a look back at this great and surprising F1 2024 season.
- The quiet, steady greatness of Charles Leclerc.
- How Max Verstappen cemented his legacy as one of the greatest ever, maybe the greatest ever in F1.
- How Lando Norris found his will to win.
- Shocking moves by Lewis Hamilton, Carlos Sainz, Christian Horner, and Alpine.
- Plus, the best races, the best drivers, the worst drivers, and more.
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Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound. Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2024, the final race of the season.
- Max Verstappen nearly takes out Oscar Piastri and almost ruins McLaren's chances for a Constructor's title. That's another reason why we predict F1 will enact the "Max rules" starting in 2025.
- We explain why McLaren winning the constructor's title frees Lando Norris to rid himself of all the self-doubt.
- Charles Leclerc gave it everything this season. Will Lewis Hamilton help Ferrari next year, or harm them? We tell you.
- Why we demand the Williams name be taken down. Why Mercedes will do better in 2025. Oh, and why we predict Apple will soon buy the global streaming rights to F1.
Thank you, listener, for a fantastic time. This great season is over, but we will continue. Coming up, our favorite moments of F1 2024. Then, the annual "Effys" -- the biggest, best, dumbest, and worst of the F1 season. Then, pre-season testing and our outrageous predictions heading into F1 2025.
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Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound, where the Qatar Grand Prix delivers chaos. And where we say our early goodbyes. To Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes. To Esteban Ocon. To the feisty Ferrari brothers, Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc. But, wait. There's more.
- The financial rise in team values. The global growth of F1. And why Toto Wolff chose wisely, but Christian Horner did not.
- Pierre Gasly remains woefully under appreciated.
- Ferrari's legitimate shot at winning yet another Constructor's title.
- And what's it going to take to beat Max Verstappen in 2025.
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Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound where we dissect the Las Vegas Grand Prix, determine what sets Max Verstappen so far apart from his competitors, and discuss the massively growing impact of America on Formula 1. But wait. There's more.
- The Las Vegas Grand Prix has already become the premiere event on the F1 calendar.
- Shock news. GM Cadillac to join F1 in 2026 and become a works team soon after.
- American tech companies continue to embrace the sport. As does Hollywood. The stumbling block holding back America's full embrace of F1 remains the Euro-centric superlicense requirements.
- Plus, our conspiracy theory about why F1 chose GM Cadillac as the 11th team. And why we predict Fernando Alonso will, once again, retire and un-retire.
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What was that? The Brazilian Grand Prix got wet and wild. But the truth was revealed. Max Verstappen is simply the best driver in Formula 1. And does not need the best car on the grid to win his 4th WDC. Join Patrick and Brian on the Hard Compound where we discuss the Sao Paulo Grand Prix and this amazing 2024 F1 season. But, wait. There's more!
- What else can Lando Norris can do?
- Why Max Verstappen is the Michael Jordan of F1.
- Saving Ayrton Senna.
- Lewis Hamilton just wants out, clearly.
- Alpine's Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon, true brothers in arms.
- How Fernando Alonso's legend continues to grow.
- Still more ways for F1 to make more money, this time with help from the Atlanta Braves.
- The final days of Sergio Perez in Formula 1.
- And the real reason Max Verstappen doesn't want Drive to Survive cameras around.
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Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound where we discuss the Mexico Grand Prix and this amazing 2024 F1 season. Lando Norris fighting to the last (with help from the stewards) to win his first driver's championship. Ferrari fighting to the last to win (another) Constructor's title. Fernando Alonso still fighting at 400! Great stuff. But, wait. There's more!
- Ferrari may not have regrets, but they should. Carlos Sainz has helped build them into a championship contender. Bringing on Lewis Hamilton next year completely changes the intra-team dynamic.
- Red Bull is a den of wolves and Sergio Perez is only human.
- Is Max Verstappen going to win his 4th WDC driving just the 4th best car?
- Why F1 needs permanent stewards.
- The aerodynamics voodoo causing so much chaos in Formula 1 from race to race.
- The ridiculously charmed life of Charles Leclerc.
- Why we should make the sprints a rookies-only event.
- Why shouldn't F1 drivers enjoy a smoke (or a Uncrustable) while serving a penalty?
- Finally, how cute was Yuki Tsunoda as a baby?
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Put your hands up! F1 returns to America. And with shocking results. Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound. It's a party in the U.S.A.
- Charles Leclerc's quiet season of greatness.
- Lando Norris self sabotage.
- Why George Russell will never replace Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes.
- Plus our crazy prediction: Why Ferrari will replace Lewis Hamilton long before his contract is up.
- The one area of racing where NASCAR is better than F1. Yes, really. Kinda.
- All the big new money rushing into Formula 1 and why it's awesome.
- Oh, and reliving boyhood Hot Wheels memories.
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Smiles awake you when you rise, Daniel. But your time in F1 has come to an end. Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound and we discuss Ricciardo's contribution to Formula 1, and what he should do next. And why he was robbed of a proper send-off.
But, wait. There's more.
- Patrick says do not get used to watching Liam Lawson.
- Why only Max Verstappen is holding Red Bull together.
- How F1 is becoming more like the NFL. And how McLaren's Zak Brown is becoming more like Jerry Jones.
- Does Lando Norris have what it takes to battle for the WDC, every single lap of every single race?
- Plus, Brian workshops his theory on aerodynamics voodoo and why it's not good for F1.
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Baku delivers. F1 2024 delivers! And we have a 2-way race to the wire for the F1 driver's championship and, amazingly, a 3-way team race for the Constructors championship. Join Patrick and Brian on the Hard Compound for all the action from Baku.
- Oscar Piastri has that Michael Jordan attitude required to win an F1 championship. But does Lando Norris?
- While Max Verstappen was a non-factor in this race, the new young guns all deliver! Oscar Piastri. Oliver Bearman. Franco Colapinto.
- The real reason Lawrence Stroll is paying $30 million a year for Adrian Newey. And why this is a seminal moment for F1 and in all of sports. Good discussion.
- Every race weekend now matters. We've waited nearly a generation for this F1 season.
- But, wait. There's more. We reminisce over Top Gear and the Grand Tour. Plus, Patrick's crazy Haas prediction.
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This F1 season. It continues to deliver. A stunning Charles Leclerc victory at Ferrari's home race! Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound and let's discuss the race at Monza.
- Charles Leclerc wins his home race at Monaco and Ferrari's home race at Monza. And don't look now but Ferrari is in the hunt for the Constructor's.
- Oscar Piastri jeopardizes Lando's big chance. Good for him! Someone at McLaren needs that killer instinct. The "papaya rules" are dumb.
- You thought Renault (Alpine) was in free fall? No, Red Bull is in free fall. And Max Verstappen is not happy. Plus, our big driver prediction for Red Bull in 2025.
- But, wait. There's more! We got a Kevin Magnussen with nothing to lose. An FIA that conspires against American drivers. And the end of the road, sadly, for both Logan Sargeant and Mick Schumacher in F1.
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The Dutch Grand Prix told us who the best drivers are and who has the best car. Even better, this was the race where Lando Norris, finally, embraced his killer instinct. Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound and let's discuss what Lando has to do to win his first WDC and what Red Bull has to do to keep their Constructor's hopes alive. But, wait. There's more!
- Why McLaren will regret letting Oscar win earlier this season.
- Why Liam Lawson is still without a seat in F1.
- Why Max Verstappen will not go on a Tiger Woods-like bender.
- Why Finland and Australia produce so many F1 drivers.
- Why we want to ditch the cool down room. We want a losers room. That's where all the tea gets served.
- Plus, our big F1 in China prediction.
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F1 2024 continues to deliver! Incredible racing, chaotic races, and for George Russell, post-race heartbreak. Join Patrick and Brian on the Hard Compound for full analysis of the Belgian Grand Prix 2024. And a look toward the second half of the season.
5:00 George Russell masterclass is all for nothing. He now trails even Sergio Perez in the driver standings!
10:00 Yes, obviously Lewis Hamilton has regrets over leaving Mercedes. (And later, why Toto Wolff still smarts from Lewis's jump to Ferrari.)
15:00 Red Bull made the prudent choice in keeping Sergio Perez. We try and make the case.
20:00 Our thoughts on the second half of the F1 season. Mostly McLaren vs Mercedes vs Max. (But with a shock Lewis Hamilton prediction.)
30:00 The great Mario Andretti agrees with us. There's more than enough talent in F1 for an 11th team!
35:00 Our unsurprising opinion on who will race for Mercedes in 2025. And Patrick's thoughts on the sorry state of Williams. And why Carlos Sainz still decided to race for Williams in 2025.
All that and much more, including our predictions for the second half of the season and for the Dutch Grand Prix.
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A McLaren 1-2! Oscar Piastri's first victory, and the first F1 win for any driver born in the 21st century. So why are so many on the McLaren team not happy? Let's switch to the Hard Compound and discuss all the drama from the 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix.
- 1:00 Did McLaren doom Lando's championship hopes?
- 10:00 Does Lando Norris lack the killer instinct that Verstappen, Hamilton, and Alonso all possess?
- 15:00 Was this the worst Max Verstappen drive of his F1 career?
- 18:00 Lewis Hamilton gets his 200th F1 podium. An unbreakable record?
- 25:00 Which drivers and which teams are most in need of the upcoming summer break?
- 30:00 The Pat McAfee show slanders F1. But it's a popular American sports show talking about F1, so mostly a win.
- 35:00 Can F1 do a better job explaining itself? We use SailGP as the baseline for fan confusion. And lobby for more F1 Kids.
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Lewis Hamilton is back! Winning. With Mercedes. At Silverstone. The rightful heir. But like Game of Thrones, don't expect Hamilton to occupy the seat for long. The outsider, Max Verstappen, is right there. And fellow Brits, George Russell and Lando Norris have made clear their claims. But wait, there's more. Join Patrick and Brian on the Hard Compound for everything that happened at the British Grand Prix, including the first look at the new budget-busting F1 movie, F1. Starring Brad Pitt and funded by your iPhone. All that and more. Give a listen and subscribe!
- 1:00 12 races, 6 winners, best F1 season in a decade!
- 3:00 Lewis Hamilton surprise podium, or is it?
- 10:00 Why McLaren can't win, even with the best car and best driver pairing.
- 15:00 Surprise, the best Ferrari driver on the grid is Nico Hulkenberg.
- 20:00 Daniel Ricciardo, he never left.
- 32:00 We write a better script for the F1 movie.
- 40:00 Why Carlos Sainz should go to Mercedes.
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Why can't we be friends? Because this is War. Max Verstappen makes it clear to his good friend Lando Norris, and to the entire F1 grid. If you wanna stop me you're gonna have to, well, you know. Join Patrick and Brian on the Hard Compound for everything that happened at the Austrian Grand Prix.
- 5:00 Max Verstappen does not need friends.
- 7:00 Oh, yeah, George Russell won. And Toto Wolff got too excited!
- 12:00 Lando Norris can stay Beatles Red Album material, but if he wants to be champion, he must become Beatles Blue Album material.
- 19:00 Did Lewis Hamilton make a rash choice jumping to a still-inconsistent Ferrari team?
- 22:00 Patrick's Top 5 drivers of the race. Couple surprises here.
- 25:00 Why Red Bull has to fire Sergio Perez.
- 27:00 Should F1 be in the Paris Olympics?
- 33:00 The drivers who will not be back in F1 in 2024.
- All that and more. Give a listen and subscribe.
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Through goes Hamilton! Barcelona delivers and Lewis Hamilton edges ever closer to the inevitable 200 F1 podiums. Join Patrick (son) and Brian (dad) on the Hard Compound and let's discuss the Spanish Grand Prix.
- 1:00 Max versus Everybody
- 3:00 Ferrari versus Ferrari
- 6:00 Lando versus McLaren
- 8:00 Track position versus tire strategy
- 30:00 F1 versus America
- 33:00 Yuki versus EA Sports
- 37:00 Las Vegas versus Monaco and so much more
Like, how does Carlos Sainz still not have a seat in F1 2025? The persistent F1 Euro bias. Plus, the fun of LeMans and the rise of IndyCar and what this means for F1 in America.
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The beautiful city of Montreal delivered a dirty race! We love it. Join Patrick (son) and Brian (dad) on the Hard Compound and let's discuss the Canadian Grand Prix.
- Disastrous weekend for Ferrari. Plus, why Carlos Sainz would make a hot nanny. And why Charles Leclerc must suffer for Ferrari's sins.
- A great weekend for the Empire. George Russell, Lando Norris, Lewis Hamilton, Oscar Piastri, Lance Stroll, and Daniel Ricciardo all make the top 10.
- Another win for Max Verstappen. But here's why we predict Max will leave F1 before 2026. And why the Constructor's championship doesn't matter nearly as much as you think.
- The reasons why Red Bull signed Sergio Perez to two more years. Maybe.
- Our Fernando Alonso conspiracy theory.
- And why poutine is the world's greatest food. All that and more. Oh, and ignore the haters. We give you the reasons why F1 2024 will be one of the best seasons ever.
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He did it! Charles Leclerc, hometown hero, wins the 2024 Monaco Grand Prix! Join Patrick and Brian on the Hard Compound to discuss the race and the latest F1 stories.
- 2:00 Charles Leclerc was not to be denied. And that genuine outpouring of support from his team, including from the Prince of Monaco, was special. What does that mean for Lewis Hamilton next year?
- 4:00 Before we blame KMags, Esteban Ocon, and Sergio Perez for their dumb errors, let us first praise young Oscar Piastri and wily George Russell for their performances.
- 10:00 Keep the Monaco Grand Prix for money and history. Or consign it to the past. But under no circumstances should there be gimmicks to make the race more "interesting."
- 20:00 Red Bull are in a fight. McLaren and Ferrari are surging.
- 30:00 All the big F1 driver rumors. And why we expect Daniel Ricciardo out, Logan Sargeant out, and even Esteban Ocon out by the end of 2024 (or maybe sooner). Plus, Toto Wolff's surprise move.
- 45:00 Predictions for the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix. But, wait. There's more. Patrick sets the bar for crazy predictions with his crazy Lewis Hamilton prediction.
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Join Patrick and Brian on the Hard Compound. It's the 2024 Imola Grand Prix. Our first race of the year in Europe. Here's what you get. The best British driver, more drama at Ferrari, a full race analysis, plus our (truly) crazy predictions for Monaco. But wait, there's more!
- 2:15 Max Verstappen, typical 20-something, abandons his all-night gaming session to go to his real job
- 14:00 Why we now think less of Alex Albon
- 24:00 Scrappy Yuki shows where he belongs
- 5:30 Lando Norris, best British driver in F1
- 8:00 Toto Wolff's fall from grace
- 25:00 Las Vegas and the F1 Experience we American F1 fans deserve
- 29:00 Italy, Tifosi, Ferrari and all of the pent-up drama
- 43:00 Can you copyright a sport?
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We did it! All of us. Together, we manifested Lando Norris's first ever F1 win! Now join Patrick and Brian on the Hard Compound for a full retelling of the 2024 Miami Grand Prix.
- 1:30 F1 Made for America
- 14:00 Yuki is great but has nowhere else to go
- 18:30 Miami Grand Prix Top 5
- 25:30 F1 Versus America
- 36:00 Could Lando take George Russell in a fight?
- 37:00 How desperate is Toto Wolff?
- 41:00 Across the Line
- 49:00 Why Jamie Chadwick will get a seat in F1 with Williams in 2025
All that plus, city French versus country French. Why Ferrari's Fred Vasseur looks good in nothing, and why does the FIA have it out for Alonso?
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Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound and let's talk about the 2024 Chinese Grand Prix. It's a good one. And we have questions. Like, what's wrong with Lewis Hamilton? Does Ferrari already have regrets? Could Max Verstappen possibly get to 200 F1 wins? When did Nico Hulkenberg get so good? How does Alonso defy his age? Oh, and we tell you why the upcoming Miami Grand Prix is where the Legend of Yuki is born. Plus! Full race analysis, our crazy predictions, and our disappointment with the latest Andretti Cadillac announcement.
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Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound. First, remembering Jules Bianchi. An upsetting death and shocking it's been ten years. Then, our recap of the 2024 Japan Grand Prix. The perfect race for new fans. We discuss why. We also discuss why Daniel Ricciardo will be out of F1 before Logan Sargeant. Yes, really. Why Ferrari already has regrets about switching out Carlos Sainz for Lewis Hamilton. And how much it must anger Christian Horner that Toto Wolff is so much wealthier. Oh, and an impromptu and blistering attack on Williams. A team we once loved.
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Well, that was unexpected! A rare Max Verstappen DNF. Alonso penalized for being Alonso. George Russell freaking out -- and rightly so. All this and more. Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound. Our complete recap of the Australian Grand Prix, plus all the fun chat. The current status of naughty Carlos Sainz fan fiction. The end of the line for Daniel Ricciardo. Why everyone is being much too hard on Sergio Perez. And why one team dominating is built into all European-based sports. Give a listen and subscribe.
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There's definitely, definitely, definitely no logic! Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound. Our complete recap of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and much more. Like, what happens when you hand an 18 year old the keys to a Ferrari? Or, what was Christian Horner thinking? Plus, why Max Verstappen is the Michael Jordan of Formula 1. Why the era of the daddy driver is almost finished. And why Ferrari is breaking the mold, poaching not only Lewis Hamilton but now also going after Red Bull talent. All that and our crazy predictions. Give a listen and subscribe.
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Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound. Very special super double bonus episode! Our F1 2023 awards, including for best driver, best team, best race. Oh, and worst team, best screw-up, and biggest surprise. But, wait. There's more. Our early predictions for F1 2024. Why McLaren will dash our hopes once again. All the spice that's set to go down inside Mercedes. And why Max Verstappen is better than Taylor Swift. Give a listen and subscribe.
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Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound for this very special episode. The SHOCK Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari signing. The SHOCK F1 rejecting Andretti Cadillac news. We go through what this means for Lewis, for Mercedes, for Ferrari, and how this deal sets a precedent with Formula 1 that may prove even more impactful than the Lionel Messi deal with Inter Miami. Top athletes are now foundational to branding and the private equity takeover of sports. And Lewis Hamilton understands this better than most. But, wait. There's more. F1 exposed it's nasty anti-American bias this week with the rejecting of the Andretti bid. We breakdown for you what this means for F1's future in America. Give a listen and subscribe.
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Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound for a look back at F1 2023. Michael Jordan, game 6? Try Max Verstappen, F1 2023. One of the greatest seasons in racing history. Plus, why Charles Leclerc is like James Bond, and why this maybe isn't such a good thing. Where Nico Hulkenberg, Sergio Perez, and Carlos Sainz will wind up. Why we expect Toto Wolff to sell out in 2025 and Apple Inc. to buy in. The problem with F1 sprints, and our efforts to put an end to the parochial British control over the sport. This is a good one.
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Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound. A very special episode. We decided to postpone our F1 2023 year in review show and delve into the highly plausible scenario where a LIV Golf-type organization seeks a hostile takeover of F1. You do not want to miss this one.
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The end of the season of the sport we love best. The best cars in the world, the best drivers in the world, racing all over the world. And at Abu Dhabi, the final race of 2023, we were treated to what makes Formula 1 so special. Charles Leclerc never quit--and nearly got Ferrari a P2 in the Constructor's. George Russell gave Mercedes the final push it so desperately needed to end on a positive. Rookie Oscar Piastri shined, while the most veteran racer in F1 history, Fernando Alonso, miraculously took P4 ahead of future legends Charles Leclerc, Lando Norris, and Carlos Sainz. We bring you all the analysis, all the rumors, all our predictions, and share the joy.
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The haters gonna hate hate hate hate hate but the Las Vegas Grand Prix was outstanding. Charles Leclerc takes it to Red Bull. Logan Sargeant saves his seat. Lance Stroll outraces Alonso. Redemption was the theme on the Strip. Celebrities came out, venture capitalists flew in, and American auto manufacturers dropped cash money for a seat at the F1 table. But, wait. There's more. Full race analysis, plus a review of Abu Dhabi. Including our bittersweet predictions for Fernando Alonso and the Monaco Grand Prix. For good and glory, and lots of money, the new era of F1 has begun.
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Mexico City cheers on hometown favorite, Sergio Perez. Who sadly crashes out on Lap 1, Turn 1. Does this mean Lewis Hamilton will now miraculously finish the season in P2? And it looks like Ferrari, following a superb drive by Charles Leclerc, may have just locked up P3 in the Constructor's. Despite Lando Norris having one of the best races of his career. But, wait. There's more. Why we predict Daniel Ricciardo won't get promoted back to Red Bull. Why we expect Gunther Steiner will get fired. And why we hope to see a NASCAR takeover of Team Haas. Plus, a brief tribute to Friends star Matthew Perry.
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Austin, Texas once again puts on a big, boisterous, welcoming party for F1. Where Lewis Hamilton takes the fight to Red Bull. Finally. Logan Sargeant earns a point. Finally. And Ferrari implodes. Again! But, wait. There's more. Why we predict Gunther Steiner and Daniel Ricciardo will both be out of F1 before the 2024 season. Why we don't like these ultra-technical disqualifications. And why we make the case for Saturday sprints. All that and the coming Hollywood takeover of Formula 1. Led by Apple Inc. Oh, and Max Verstappen joins a select few F1 legends, earning his 50th Grand Prix victory. Yada yada.
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Under the scorching Qatar sun, Max Verstappen wins his third WDC. That's 3 WDC in just 22 months! George Russell tells Lewis Hamilton he's no Valterri Bottas. Plus, why we predict Sergio Perez and Daniel Ricciardo will be out of F1--before 2024. But, wait. There's more. How driving for Alfa Romeo is like working at Yahoo. Why McLaren will surpass Ferrari next season. Maybe this season! Why Apple's Tim Cook is channeling his inner Rupert Murdoch. And what's Alonso doing that makes him impervious to time? That and more on this episode of Hard Compound, an American take on Formula 1.
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Max takes it personal. Lewis takes the mask off. And the best team in F1 (spoiler: McLaren) finally has a car worthy of their talents.
But, wait. There's more. Why it's the end of days for Sergio Perez, why we want to give Logan Sargeant one more year, and why Liam Lawson deserves a grid spot more than Yuki, Zhou, or Daniel. Yes.
Plus, the best predictor of driver success in the new cost cap era of Formula 1.
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The streak is over! Carlos Sainz puts on a strategic masterclass to take victory in Singapore. Max Verstappen and Red Bull are defeated. But, wait. There's more. George Russell flinched. Will that make him battle hardened to compete against Lewis Hamilton in 2024? Or will he wither? Also, why Lance Stroll will be out of F1 in 2023. It's time. Plus, the future McLaren line-up. It's a good one. Where Liam Lawson will be driving in 2024. How the cost cap era has changed which drivers get selected to drive in F1 (spoiler: it's not always the best driver but the most cautious). Finally, our heart goes out to the utterly defeated Charles Leclerc. Oh, and guess at how many times Fernando Alonso has driven his F1 car around the world. Listen and subscribe!
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Ferrari put up a fight. With Red Bull and each other. Max smashes the records. Mercedes gets nasty. Finally. But what’s holding back Lando? And why is Gunther still employed by Haas? Plus the reasons why Red Bull won’t win everything this year.
But wait, there's more. All the F1 drivers who will be out of a seat at the end of this season, and all those who should be. High praise for the Tifosi, and our crazy predictions for Singapore. Spoiler: there's a huge prediction for 2024. Oh, and we invent Max Jordans, Max Verstappen branded sunglasses. All on Hard Compound, an American take on Formula 1.
And as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!
Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound, an American take on Formula 1. This week, the Dutch Grand Prix. Max Verstappen ties the consecutive win records. Alonso surpasses Schumacher for longest time between podiums. And the Dutch fans, remind us all how much fun Formula 1 is, in all conditions.
But wait, there's more. The two huge problems facing Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes. Neither is an easy fix. The wolf life at Oracle Red Bull Racing. How does Sergio Perez survive? Plus, all our crazy predictions for Monza and why the Las Vegas Grand Prix is set to become the new Monaco of F1.
As always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!
Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound, an American take on Formula 1. Brought to you from the hottest, driest place on Earth.
The continued growth of Formula 1 in America. The continued dominance of Max Verstappen and Red Bull. All the chaos inside Mercedes and Alpine, all the troubles plaguing Ferrari and AlphaTauri. Why we love Nico Hulkenberg's hair. Our thoughts on an F1 dream team. The black magic from Fernando Alonso, and what we expect to happen over the F1 "silly season" summer break. Plus, full analysis of the #BelgianGP.
As always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!
Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound, an American take on Formula 1. In this episode:
- We rank all the driver pairings. Plus rank the British drivers.
- Expose a major weakness at Red Bull.
- Celebrate McLaren's stunning P2 and P4 at Silverstone.
Tell you why Daniel Ricciardo will not be back in F1. - Ignore the latest drama surrounding a celebrity that refuses to talk to Martin Brundle.
- Embrace the drama of Apple, Hollywood, and Brad Pitt glomming onto F1.
- Hope the best for America's Logan Sargeant.
- Ask once again that Gunther Steiner be fired for cause.
- And fondly remember MCA and the Beastie Boys at their very best.
As always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!
Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound, an American take on Formula 1. That always exceeds track limits.
In this episode, Max Verstappen passes the great Ayrton Senna. Will Red Bull soon pass McLaren? Why we want Lewis Hamilton to sign with McLaren. (Hint: Hulk Hogan is involved) Plus, we rank the best current British drivers. And explore the impact of "branded equity" on F1 team valuations.
But wait. There's more. Why Lawrence Stroll won't fire his son. Our conspiracy theory behind why AlphaTauri is so awful. And our predictions for the future of Formula One.
As always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!
Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound, an American take on Formula 1. What black magic is Fernando Alonso conjuring? How close is Lewis Hamilton to another F1 victory? And when does Alex Albon replace Sergio Perez at Red Bull? (Hint: we tell you)
But, wait. There's more! Don't look now, but Ferrari have turned a corner. Why Christian Horner is never leaving Red Bull. Why Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are the best young driver pair. Plus, our recommendations for making F1 more competitive. We also offer full Canadian Grand Prix analysis. And tell you why Starbucks makes bad coffee.
As always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!
Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound, an American take on Formula 1. Will Max Verstappen dominance lead to the "Max Rules?" Yes! This is a new era in F1 and fans, especially American fans, demand NFL-like competitive parity.
But, wait. There's more! Why is Indy racer Will Power talking smack about Formula 1? Why is Sergio Perez not able to get the best car onto the podium? Who's behind the gutting of AlphaTauri? And where did ruthless Fernando Alonso go?
Plus, we give you a full Spanish Grand Prix recap. Discuss the inconsistency in applying racing rules. Dream about an F1 race in South Africa or perhaps even Jakarta. And explore why doomed blockchain companies with lots of cash are handing millions to F1 teams.
As always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!
Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound, an American take on Formula 1. For our 50th episode!
Not so fast, Las Vegas. Monaco reminds us why it is still the premier F1 event. Plus, why Sergio Perez will be replaced. But not Lance Stroll. Why F1 is no longer a place for hustlers like Eddie Jordan. And why the view that Fernando Alonso gave up wins and championships for money is just plain wrong. Good news. Ferrari can no longer break our heart. Bad news. Because Ferrari no longer has heart. Yes, Lewis Hamilton and George Russell do not get along. And why nobody expects a Spanish 1,2 at Barcelona. Except us!
Plus, who's on the to be fired list. Why those Miami driver introductions were so great. And why you should listen to the Pogues when you need to feel miserable. All that and more.
As always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!
Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound, an American take on Formula 1. In this episode, rap stars, tech billionaires, and South Florida sun. Miami goes hard but doesn't go over the top.
Why Max Verstappen is the best, why Lewis Hamilton will have to wait till 2025, and why Fernando Alonso is the GOAT. Plus, the future of F1 goes through America.
But, wait. There's more. No King Charles, and no Ferrari return to glory. What's gone wrong inside McLaren, and why is the experienced rookie Nyck de Vries having such a tough time in Formula 1? Plus, Sir Jackie Stewart still getting it done, a return to Marlboro liveries, Romain Grosjean back in F1, and the best James Bond film.
As always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!
Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound, an American take on Formula 1. In this episode, Baku hits the snooze button. Sergio Perez rules the streets. And F1 goes plaid. With Charles Leclerc doing better on iTunes than he is in that Ferrari. And the ageless Fernando Alonso dating the ever-now Taylor Swift (allegedly).
Plus, what the perpetual complainers got right about the new F1 sprint format. Why Toto is never going to give up his private jet. The dream of a Grand Prix in Antarctica. And how we just know Lando Norris has awful taste in music. Oh, and our crazy prediction that Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso once again end up on the same team. (Note: we did swear in this episode.)
As always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!
Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound, an American take on Formula 1. In this episode, the Australia Grand Prix delivers spills, thrills, controversy, the most red flags ever--and one of the greatest podiums in Formula One history, with Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, and Fernando Alonso.
Carlos Sainz deserved that penalty. The Stewards get it right. Again. We come to praise Michael Masi, not bury him. But, wait. There's more! Can Ferrari sink even lower? How did Mercedes get so good so quick? And is it George Russell's team now?
Plus, our complete race analysis. Full driver rankings. Predictions for Baku. Our hope for a Formula 1 "March Madness". What Minardi and Vince McMahon have in common. And why 2025 could be a lonely one for Max Verstappen. Another content-rich episode for you!
As always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!
As always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!
Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound, an American take on Formula 1. Night time is the right time for Sergio Perez and Red Bull as they cruise to easy victory at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Race analysis and more. Has the fight gone out of Lewis Hamilton? Should Zak Brown join Daniel Ricciardo? Will Alonso make it onto the podium every race this year? Can Ferrari ever get it right? We tell you who will be out of F1 by the end of this season. Why we give The Stewards a break. And offer our crazy predictions for the Australian Grand Prix. Give a listen and subscribe.
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Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound, an American take on Formula 1. It's the first race of the F1 2023 season! Max is unstoppable. Ferrari remains in disarray. And Alonso is back on the podium.
"Alonso made Mercedes blink."
There's more. Is George Russell sabotaging Mercedes? Is Lando doomed to drive with a bad McLaren? Plus, our crazy predictions (including big ones for Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso). And how Lance Stroll proved us wrong. One race can change a career.
Also. Why Zak Brown needs to go. How Liberty Media is smartly adopting the NFL revenue model. And did Red Bull get everything exactly right just as the new regulations and spending cap were instituted? Because they look primed for multi-year dominance. Give a listen and subscribe.
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Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound, an American take on Formula 1. It's testing tumult on track to tap what looks to be a tight, tempestuous, and spicy 2023 F1 season.
- Don't look now but Red Bull and Max Verstappen are struttin.
- Who is already on the hot seat?
- Why George Russell is the villain F1 so desperately needs.
- Our F1 2023 Constructors Top 10 prediction.
- Our WDC predictions for F1 2023. Yes, after F1 testing. Big surprises here.
- Why this new era of F1 has Aerodynamics ascending.
- Could Alonso finally have a car worthy of his talents? (Maybe)
- The best of the rookie drivers.
- Crazy predictions? Absolutely. Perhaps our craziest yet.
- Plus, an open invitation to fellow Detroiter Otmar Szafnauer. And much more!
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Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound, an American take on Formula 1. A very special episode, we look at the rapid growth of Formula One's popularity in America. And how America is forever changing F1.
- The impact of Drive to Survive
- Why Apple or Google, not Ford or GM, will follow the Red Bull model to F1 success.
- The end of daddy drivers. How America is uniquely professionalizing Formula 1 racing.
- Colton Herta, superlicense shenanigans, and the conspiracy to keep out American drivers.
- Americans will never understand naming corners, or silly British spellings, or all the fuss over the big F1 team livery reveal.
- Our call for an in-America champions tour! Featuring Hamilton, Vettel, Alonso, and other F1 legends.
As always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!
Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound, an American take on Formula 1. A very special episode, our second annual F1 awards show. The biggest, the best, the most. And the worst.
- Best drive of 2022
- Best F1 race of 2022
- Best F1 team and teammate
- Biggest disappointment in F1
- Biggest surprise of F1 and much much more
- Also, the greatest Ferrari movie of all time!
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Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound, an American take on Formula 1.
- All our big, bold, and crazy predictions for F1 2023.
- Daniel Riccardo to replace Sergio Perez mid-season!
- Why Ocon and Gasly will be awful together.
- 11 teams, 26 races, and 26 sprints for Formula One. Yes, really.
- Yuki smash!
- The definitive ranking of The Fast and the Furious movies.
- Why we expect George Russell to be exposed against a resurgent Lewis Hamilton.
- The best mid-pack team? Haas!
- Toto loses his grip on Mercedes. And much, much more.
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Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound, an American take on Formula 1.
- DankeSeb! DankeRicc! DankeMick!
- George with more points than Lewis is the second biggest story of the F1 season.
- Is Lando Norris the first, second, or third best British driver in Formula One?
- How come it's no fun driving for Ferrari?
- Why Christian Horner is the most influential person in F1.
- Our predictions for F1 2023. Oh the fireworks we are going to have inside Mercedes, Ferrari and Alpine.
- Putting a positive spin on Gunther Steiner ditching Mick Schumacher.
- F1 Academy gets a shout out.
- Logan Sargeant makes an appearance.
- Plus, full Abu Dhabi Grand Prix analysis and our thoughts on F1 2023.
Thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!
Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound, an American take on Formula 1.
- George Russell gets his first-ever F1 victory.
- The best races of the year are in the Americas. Texas, Mexico, Brazil. And just wait for the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
- How Ferrari became the Yahoo! of Formula One.
- Driver or dick. We debate if it was a driver move or a dick move.
- Why we expect Mercedes to dominate in 2023.
- KMag gets his first pole. For a sprint. We love sprints.
- Alonso is every driver's nightmare.
- Why Yuki and Latifi do not belong in F1.
- Our crazy prediction for Daniel Riccardo and Haas.
- The bean counters running Williams are even worse than Claire Williams. And why we expect them to put the team up for sale.
- We told you the big F1 tell for when to sell your Bitcoin and NFTs. Mercedes should have listened.
- Plus, full Sao Paulo Grand Prix analysis, our race predictions for Abu Dhabi, and fat stewards.
Thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!
Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound, an American take on Formula 1. Show highlights:
- Fernando Alonso is God. That's not opinion, it's science.
- George Russell is the new Bond villain.
- FIA got it exactly right in assessing its spending cap penalty against Red Bull.
- We are tired of Gunther Steiner's antics. Time for him to go?
- That Mercedes paddock is going to be a powder keg in 2023, with Lewis determined to get an 8th and his teammate, George Russell, determined to show he is the future.
- Everyone at Ferrari to blame for their poor showing. Who's to blame for McLaren's poor showing?
- Daniel Riccardo goes The Last Boy Scout on poor Yuki Tsunoda.
- Fernando's nasty remarks about Lewis Hamilton explained.
- That and much more, including our crazy predictions for the penultimate Brazil Grand Prix.
Thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!
Thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!
Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound, an American take on Formula 1. Show highlights:
- George Russell lets his frustration get the best of him, and takes Carlos Sainz out of the race.
- Is a five second penalty enough for getting rid of a rival?
- HAM VET VER we had an almost-podium with 13 WDCs!
- How in the world does Alonso do what Alonso does?
- Europeans need to learn the massive outsized impact Mario Andretti has had on racing.
- We continue to push for an F1 Seniors Tour. What say you, Daniel Riccardo?
- Gunther's shtick is wearing thing. Haas is now no better than Williams.
- Who will write the business case study on all Red Bull has accomplished in Formula 1?
- That and much more, including our crazy predictions for the upcoming Mexico Grand Prix.
Thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!
Thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!
Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound, an American take on Formula 1. Show highlights:
- Max Verstappen, you are the world champion, the world champion. For a second time, and only 25.
- Max aside, failure was the key theme of this race's episode. Ferrari's failure. AlphaTauri's failure, Mercedes' failure, Daniel Riccardo's failure. Oh, and FIA's inexplicable failure by putting drivers in danger on a wet, hazardous track.
- Sebastian Vettel already regretting his decision to retire?
- Who will finish 2,3,4,5, and 6 this year?
- Is Indy becoming the F1 Senior's Tour?
- Forget Mick, Yuki is the young driver on the hot seat.
- There are four F1 WDCs on the grid. In 2025, there will be only 1.
- That and much more, including our crazy predictions for the upcoming US Grand Prix in Austin, Texas.
Thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!
Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound, an American take on Formula 1. Show highlights:
- The curse of Alonso. 350 races and nearly everyone in a bad car.
- We demand an F1 Seniors Tour! Alonso, Vettel, Masa, Juan Pablo!
- First race in Asia, all Asian drivers DNF.
- Do not underestimate Sergio Perez. Max Verstappen has chased off every driver he's faced, except Checo.
- No quit in Lewis Hamilton, but Mercedes just did not have the car this week.
- Ferrari is at their best when the pressure is off.
- Nicholas Latifi is the Last Boy Scout.
- Plus our top 5 drivers and full race analysis, plus our crazy predictions for Japan GP.
Give a listen. Then subscribe. And as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son Formula One podcast!
Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound, an American take on Formula 1. Show highlights:
- Get used to seeing that very young podium of Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, and George Russell.
- Nyck De Vries amazing in his first-ever F1 race.
- Only 6 more races for Sebastian Vettel. And we discuss why Alonso will leave in 2024, and why George Russell will push out Lewis Hamilton after 2023.
- The conspiracy theories about Sergio Perez are false. Max is just too good.
- Only 3 races in America. No superlicense for Colton Herta. Is there an anti-American bias in F1?
- Plus our top 5 drivers and full race analysis from Monza. Oh, and a seriously crazy prediction for the rest of the season.
Give a listen. Then subscribe. Feel free to visit us at hardcompound.com. And as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son Formula One podcast!
Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound, an American take on Formula 1. Show highlights:
- Dad pulls multiple Ferrari but despite that we still manage to finish the episode.
- Does Max Verstappen already have the WDC won? (You know the answer, same as we do). What about Red Bull?
- The chaos that is Ferrari.
- Rare missteps by Mercedes cost Lewis a victory.
- We have Ford, Ferrari, McLaren, Porsche. We need the Newey! Adrian Newey and Hannah Schmitz make it on the virtual podium.
- Mick Schumacher gets his nasty on. Daniel Riccardo going out with a whimper.
- Denying Colton Herta an F1 seat is clubby European anti-American bias.
- Why we love angry driver radio messages and why you should, too.
- Crazy prediction: Haas will finish 6th in the Constructor's.
- Plus, our top 5 drivers and full race analysis for Dutch Grand Prix 2022, and our crazy prediction for Italy 2022.
Give a listen. Then subscribe. Feel free to visit us at hardcompound.com. And as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son Formula One podcast!
Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound, an American take on Formula 1. Show highlights:
- Max Verstappen in a league of his own.
- Ferrari has the car, they just don't have the people.
- Did Lewis hit Alonso on purpose? Was Alonso right about Lewis? We discuss.
- The best F1 silly season ever!
- Patrick makes the case for bringing Daniel Riccardo back to Red Bull.
- Crazy prediction: Mexico GP will be an all Spanish speaking podium.
- Williams will be better off racing 1 car than bringing Latifi back.
- We demand a Martin Brundle-Christian Horner road show.
- Oscar Piastri is the only young man to ever turn down a guaranteed F1 seat. Did he just make a horrible decision?
- Ferrari spreading juicy rumors that Red Bull is spending over the cap. We discuss. Also, who was the dude on the hoverboard?
- Plus, our top 5 drivers and full race analysis for Belgian Grand Prix 2022, and our crazy prediction for Netherlands 2022.
Give a listen. Then subscribe. Feel free to visit us at hardcompound.com. And as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son Formula One podcast!
Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound, an American take on Formula 1. Show highlights:
- Starting from P10. Plus a spinout, but Max Verstappen somehow finds a way to win. Is a repeat WDC now inevitable?
- Ferrari says...probably.
- But, wait. Mercedes have found their pace! And go P2, P3 for the second race in a row.
- Why Charles Leclerc must go full Alonso on the Ferrari paddock.
- Why Lewis Hamilton won't make it to 400 Grands Prix.
- Best British driver? Best Spanish driver? Best French driver? We decide.
- Red Bull's principal strategist Hannah Schmitz gets on the virtual podium.
- We look at the F1 driver contracts. Lando is making coin. Yuki not so much.
- Our Aston Martin dream team: Lance Stroll and Nicholas Latifi.
- Plus, our top 5 drivers, full race analysis for Hungarian Grand Prix 2022, and our crazy prediction for Belgium 2022. (It really is a crazy one)
Give a listen. Then subscribe. Feel free to visit us at hardcompound.com. And as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son Formula One podcast!
Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound, an American take on Formula 1. Show highlights:
- Austria: Mick gets his first points!
- Heartbreak for Carlos. And why did it take so long to get him out of the car?
- George took Sergio out of the race and was penalized. A whole five seconds. Seems totally worth it to Brian.
- Please someone give Alonso a better car.
- Patrick reminds all: Don't be a dick. Never cheer when someone crashes.
- Wonderful news. Sebastian Vettel wants us all to help save the bees. Ok, fine, but can we also get some swagger back in Formula One?
- And for anyone who thought he left, where the heck has Danny Riccardo gone?
- Plus, our top 5 drivers, full race analysis for Austrian Grand Prix 2022, and our crazy prediction for France 2022.
Give a listen. Then subscribe. Feel free to visit us at hardcompound.com. And as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son Formula 1 podcast!
Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound, an American take on Formula 1. Show highlights:
- Max on a Mission. Not close enough for Charles or Carlos or Fernando.
- Amazing job by Zac Brown to grow McLaren's global base and sponsorships. Now build a great car.
- Danica Patrick and the Sky F1 team earn a virtual podium.
- We fire Gunther. Then go back in time and preemptively fire Claire Williams.
- Will there be a LIV Golf equivalent in F1?
- Carlos Sainz, Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton offer touching Father's Day messages.
- Predictions for a feisty Silverstone race. And we revisit Silverstone 2021, where Max became a man--and The Man.
- Our request for a new F1 streaming series that combines the Beatles Get Back with Netflix Drive to Survive.
Give a listen. Then subscribe. Visit us at hardcompound.com. And as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son Formula 1 podcast!
Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound, an American take on Formula 1. Show highlights:
- Beautiful Baku delivers F1 bedlam once again.
- Max Verstappen continues driving for the ages.
- Stop saying it's luck. George Russell is flat out racing better than Lewis Hamilton.
- Predicting the 2023 F1 grid (spoiler alert: no Latifi, no Riccardo, no Schumacher and maybe even no Hamilton and Vettel).
- A celebration of the cameras, camera technology and camera angles in an F1 race.
- Our predictions for Montreal.
Give a listen. Then subscribe. Visit us at hardcompound.com. And as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son Formula 1 podcast!
Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound, everybody's most beloved father and son Formula 1 podcast! An American take on Formula One.
Show highlights:
- A glorious victory for Sergio Perez.
- Ferrari crew steals victory from Charles Leclerc.
- Why Schumacher and Riccardo will both be out of F1 in 2023.
- Why there absolutely will be a Monaco Grand Prix in 2023.
- How Hamilton blew it at Baku 2021 and why this will impact his drive in the next race.
- Plus, a full analysis of Monaco 2022, our Top 10 driver rankings for the week plus plus our crazy predictions for Baku.
Give a listen. Then subscribe. Send your questions and comments to hardcompound.com.
Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound, everybody's most beloved father and son Formula 1 podcast! And an American take on Formula 1.
Heat, Heartbreak and Hamilton. This week, a full analysis of Spain 2022. Plus, our Top 10 driver rankings and crazy predictions for...wait for it...Monaco!
Yes, there's more.
- The curse of Drake (the Rapper).
- I defend Lewis Hamilton for his 'should I just quit' remark.
- "That's very unfair." Was Sergio Perez wrong to so easily give up his position to teammate Max Verstappen?
- Is Max Verstappen really the Michael Jordan of F1?
- Will our crazy prediction of Seb, Lewis and Alonso all on the podium this year actually happen? Shut up, we believe!
- Oh, and apparently "The Wind" can blow F1 cars off the track in Barcelona.
- Your 3 F1 dinner guests? Name them.
We are going to be watching Max Verstappen/Red Bull, George Russell/Mercedes, and Charles Leclerc/Ferrari battle it out for a decade. Enjoy this golden age of Formula One.
Give a listen. Then subscribe. Send your questions and comments to hardcompoundpod@gmail.com
Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound, everybody's most beloved father and son Formula 1 podcast! Our mission is to grow the popularity of F1 in America.
This week, a full analysis of Miami 2022. Sun, rain, celebrity and corporatism in all its glory. Plus, our Top 10 driver rankings and crazy predictions for Spain 2022!
Yes, there's more.
- Is a Max repeat inevitable?
- Why George Russell is already outperforming Lewis Hamilton?
- Will the crypto crash impact the money flowing into F1?
- Was billionaire Stephen Ross the biggest winner at the Miami Grand Prix?
- Should Jamie Chadwick replace Nicholas Latifi at Williams? (We say yes.)
- Can Alex Albon move (back) to a top tier team in 2023?
Give a listen. Then subscribe. Send your questions and comments to hardcompoundpod@gmail.com
Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound, an American take on F1. And everybody's most beloved father and son Formula 1 podcast! This week, a full analysis of Italy 2022, a Ferrari homecoming where Carlos Sainz gets spun out and DNFs and Charles Leclerc loses out on a podium due to a fully self-inflicted wound. Other than that, Italy put on a fantastic show! As always, the Tifosi show up.
Plus, our Top 10 driver rankings and our crazy predictions for the inaugural Miami Grand Prix! Yes, there's more.
- Is Lewis Hamilton the 3rd best British driver in Formula 1?
- Alex Albon is a man on a mission.
- Fernando Alonso's deal with the devil.
- Yuki returns!
- Williams cannot move forward with Latifi taking up one seat.
- We give a shout out to all the new F1 fans. Welcome!
And still more! Give a listen. Then subscribe.
Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound, an American take on F1. And everybody's most beloved father and son Formula 1 podcast! This week, a full analysis of the Australian Grand Prix 2022. Plus, our Top 10 driver rankings and our crazy predictions for the next race, Italy 2022.
Yes, there's more.
- Is it all over for Max Verstappen and Red Bull?
- Look out. Mercedes is in second place and still haven't put their best car on the grid.
- George Russell is more Nico Rosberg than Valtteri Bottas.
- Why Vettel needs to retire, why Stroll needs to be out of F1, and why both Ferrari and Alfa Romeo drivers will all score points in Italy.
- And still more! Give a listen. Then subscribe.
Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound, an American take on F1. A full analysis of Saudi Arabia 2022, plus our rankings of every driver and thoughts on the massive growth of Formula 1 in America. This episode in 3 words: Max versus Charles. Show highlights:
- What's wrong with Lewis Hamilton?
- What's right with Mercedes?
- Why Sebastian Vettel will retire from F1 at the end of this season.
- More money, more sponsors, more corporatism, more professionalism in this new era of Formula One. Does that mean more fun? Or less? We discuss.
- Our picks for the upcoming Australia Grand Prix plus our crazy predictions for the season. And much more. Give a listen. Then subscribe.
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We are back! Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound, an American take on F1. Our first episode of our second season. A full analysis of Bahrain 2022, plus our rankings of every driver. This episode in 3 words: Points. For. Haas.
Show highlights:
- The triumph of KMag and Haas. The one where Guenther snookered the Russians!
- We want even more of those Verstappen - Leclerc battles.
- We can no longer blame Claire Williams for Williams.
- New rules, good. New cars, ugly.
- The legend of Yuki begins...now.
- Our picks for Saudi Arabia 2022 plus our crazy predictions for the season. And much more. Give a listen.
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Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound. In this special episode, we chat about our F1 favorites. Favorite driver, favorite young driver, favorite track, favorite livery, favorite memory, and more. We also reflect on our least favorite memory, the tragic, unnecessary death of Jules Bianchi. This episode closes with a discussion on how F1 TV can easily improve, and on how the center of gravity in Formula One is moving from England to America. Great stuff. Give a listen. And subscribe.
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Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound. In this special episode, we analyze the F1 2022 team line-ups. Spoilers:
- Most fun teams: Alpine and Ferrari
- Crazy prediction: Mercedes neither 1st (nor 2nd) in the Constructor's
- Less crazy prediction: Ferrari competes for 1st in the Constructor's
- We expect Aston Martin to take another step back
- Why George Russell will prove a negative presence inside Mercedes, and why this is a good thing
- Our irrational hope for Haas
- All the #F12022 action
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Hard Compound, an American take on Formula One. Join Brian and Patrick on this special episode. Our first ever annual F1 awards show. The BIGGEST, the BEST, and the MOST in Formula One for 2021. List of award winners.
Driver of the Year: Max Verstappen
Drive of the Year: Esteban Ocon (Hungary)
Race of the Year: Azerbaijan (Baku always brings the drama)
Team of the Year: McLaren
Teammate of the Year: Sergio Perez
Biggest screw-up of the 2021 Formula One season: Lewis Hamilton (that run-off cost him an 8th championship)
Best Rookie: Schumacher
Best Season: Verstappen
Biggest disappointment: Daniel Riccardo
Best surprise: WE HAD A REAL CHAMPIONSHIP FIGHT!
What a great season. A New Hope. And we expect 2022 to be when THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK. (With young George and veteran Lewis both trying to stop Max Verstappen and the surging Red Bull team.)
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Join Brian and Patrick as they analyze that crazy controversial championship concluding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, and offer up their crazy predictions for 2022. Highlights:
- All went according to El Plan!
- Michale Masi made the right call.
- Max earned this championship.
- Sir Lewis Hamilton revealed his fierce determination. Just as young Mick Schumacher revealed he belongs in F1.
- Nicholas Latifi did more to help Max get a championship than Sergio Perez. We refuse to make the case.
- Brian was long ago tired of Kimi's schtick.
- Patrick has high praise for Gasly, and high hopes for Yuki.
- Why Ferrari wins the 2022 Constructor's.
- We rate every driver, analyze every team.
- Hard Compound, an American take on Formula One.
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Hard Compound, an American take on Formula One. Join Brian and Patrick as they analyze the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix, rate every driver, and offer up their crazy predictions for the final race of this amazing season. Highlights:
- To win the championship, Max will need to channel his inner Commander Riker.
- Perez MIA. At exactly the worst time.
- There is only one Frank Williams. F1 needs more Frank Williams.
- The pressure is getting to Lewis. No, not Max. Lewis just happens to have the best car.
- Why Ferrari can absolutely win the Constructor's title in 2022.
- Kudos to Saudi Arabia for putting on a fun race weekend.
- Plus, beer reviews, crazy predictions, and more! And as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father & son F1 podcast!
- (Also, yes, Brian did already forget Alonso's podium this year.)
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Hard Compound, an American take on Formula One. Join Brian and Patrick as they analyze the Qatar Grand Prix, rate every driver, and offer up their crazy predictions for Saudi Arabia and the 2021 F1 championship fight. Highlights:
- BEST SEASON EVER!
- Insider tip: the Stewards didn't cost Max a spot, but they did cost Mercedes some points.
- Lewis shows his true grit.
- Alonso earns a million dollars a race. Literally. He earns it.
- David Beckham on the grid. But taking it to the bank.
- Poaching Carlos Sainz has proved a smart move by Ferrari.
- Plus, beer reviews. And much more! Also: Join us in predicting the Top 5 for the next race.
And as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father & son F1 podcast!
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Hard Compound, an American take on Formula One. Join Brian and Patrick as they analyze the Sao Paulo (Brazil) Grand Prix, rate every driver, and offer up their crazy predictions for Qatar and beyond. Highlights:
- One of the best drives of Lewis Hamilton's long career.
- Max touches Lewis's rear, but gently.
- Toto Wolff brings the pain.
- What happened to Haas? (And to McLaren)
- Prediction: Yuki won't last through 2022.
- Complete driver ratings.
- Beer reviews.
- Join us in predicting the Top 5 for the next race.
- And much more!
As always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father & son F1 podcast!
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Hard Compound, an American take on Formula One. Join Brian and Patrick as they analyze the Mexico Grand Prix, rate every driver, and lock in their predictions for Brazil. Highlights:
- Mercedes got Tusnoda'd!
- Max in a league of his own. (Patrick thinks he could win championships in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 -- no one on the horizon in his league.)
- 3 Honda engines in the top 4. What a terrible time to quit F1.
- Hamilton, Vettel, Raikkonen, Alonso all in the top 10.
- Riccardo earns the lowest rating of any driver.
- Wait! How did Alonso not hit Bottas?
- And more!
As always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father & son F1 podcast!
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Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound, an American take on Formula One. This week, the Circuit of the Americas and the United States Grand Prix live from Austin, Texas.
- The Max - Lewis battle in front of 140,000 spectators marks a new era for Formula 1 in America. With Max - Lewis 2021 reminiscent of Ali - Frazier.
- The America takeover of F1 continues apace! Zach Brown, ESPN, Danny Ric as a Texas cowboy, Colton Herta possibly switching from Indy to F1, and just maybe, Andretti buying Sauber (Alfa). Plus, the surprising impact that Netflix's Drive to Survive is having on growing the America fanbase.
- A really good Across the Line segment. Can Perez win in Mexico? Will Red Bull actually win the Constructor's -- beating out Mighty Mercedes in the turbo hybrid era? Don't look now, but they're only 23 points behind.
- The glitzy clean Drive to Survive is great, but we also want an F1 "Hard Knocks" show by HBO, or those gritty nasty NFL Films shorts, but covering our favorite sport, Formula One.
- Why we expect Riccardo to outperform Norris and Perez to outperform Bottas for the remainder of the season.
- We really liked the F1 and Sky Sports segment on Willy T. Ribbs.
As always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father & son F1 podcast!
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Apologies for the edits and audio issues. Multiple computer crashes from multiple locations.
What? You thought Monza 2020 was wild? Please. Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound, an American take on Formula One. Another content-rich episode. We provide all the analysis, plus predictions for the next race.
- Why this race will (forever) change Max Verstappen
- One of us was really wrong about the Halo
- How Zak Brown took McLaren from "GP2" to Monza 1 and 2 in just a few years
- Reverse grid could reveal the full capabilities of each driver
- Why Checo Perez is the right driver for that Red Bull #2 seat
- Yes, Mercedes will have the best pair of F1 drivers in 2022
- Our top 5 for Sochi and much more
As always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father & son F1 podcast!
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The Dutch Grand Prix played out exactly as expected, but the news before and since has been quite the shock. Kimi retires, Bottas booted, Russell still in stasis. (No, wait. Russell now officially with Mercedes in 2022, wow!) Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound, an American take on Formula One.
- Our picks for Monza (old versus young)
- Why we hope de Vries gets that (expected) open Alfa seat
- How young American athletes can help expand F1 -- through branding and social media innovations
- Driving 110 on the I-10 when it's 110 before 10
- And it's our 10th episode!
As always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father & son F1 podcast!
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We cannot explain what happened in Belgium. We know only that it always rains there, it is bitter cold even in August, and that its people are forced to dip their fries in mayonnaise. None of this makes sense to us, especially the race result. Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound, an American take on F1. This week:
- George Russell on the podium! In a Williams! Kinda.
- FIA just makes stuff up, apparently. Like 2 lap races. And half points.
- Our thoughts on making F1 truly sustainable.
- That upcoming Schumacher documentary on Netflix looks really good.
- Alonso's helmet cam. We want more!
- Why Haas is probably the last ever F1 'start up' team.
Plus, crazy predictions and our Across the Line selections for next weekend's Dutch Grand Prix. Remember, once a driver is selected, he's off the board.
Patrick:
1. Lando
2. Lewis
3. Riccardo
4. Leclerc
5. Russell
Brian:
1. Max
2. Checo
3. Ocon
4. Sainz
5. Bottas
As always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father & son F1 podcast!
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Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound, an American take on F1. This week:
- Best drivers for the first half of 2021? The fans got it right.
- Rankings for every driver in F1 2021. EA got it...less right.
- We are still thinking about that Alonso defense of Hamilton at Hungaroring, which went on lap after lap after lap and allowed his teammate, Ocon, to get his first win.
- Aston's brilliant move bringing Sebastian Vettel onto the team.
- We discuss the driver market and give our predictions on where Bottas and Russell (and Kvyat, Albon and Hulkenberg) all land in 2022.
- Crazy predictions for the second half of the season.
As always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father & son F1 podcast!
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Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound, an American take on F1. This week:
- Ocon wins! Alonso puts on a masterclass! Williams points! Then points again! But, wait. There's more! So many big stories from Hungary 2021 and from the first half of the Formula 1 season.
- We discuss why Toto Wolff will re-sign Bottas, not sign George Russell.
- Our big predictions for the second half of the season.
- Alpine giving up development at the worst possible time.
- Ferrari's return to form.
And as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father & son F1 podcast!
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Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound, an American take on F1. This week:
- Can reverse grids work in Formula One?
- Will next year's spending cap favor the lean, scrappy (poor) teams?
- We look back at that 1981 season ending race in...Las Vegas!
- We can't wait for Miami Grand Prix
- Gasly and Yuki's great chemistry
- The rise of energy drink sponsors in Formula One
- Biased British F1 media sides with Hamilton over Verstappen
- The debut of Across the Line. Our top 5 finish predictions. 1 point for every correct choice, 3 points for every driver that finishes exactly as predicted. Once a driver is off the board, no one else can take him. For next week's Hungary race:
Patrick:
1. Max
2. Norris
3. Sainz
4. Riccardo
5. Alonso
Brian:
1. Bottas
2. Hamilton
3. Leclerc
4. Perez
5. Vettel
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Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound, an American take on F1. This week:
- Ruthless Lewis is back!
- The Stewards punted.
- Bad day for the Brits. Worse day for Red Bull. Awfulest of weekends for Checo.
- Alonso put on a lights out masterclass.
- Leclerc was the best driver on the grid at Silverstone.
- Has Riccardo (finally) unlocked that McLaren’s speed?
- Patrick’s engineering 101 this week: DRS.
- For $14 you can buy a tiny sliver of F1.
- Our crazy prediction for Hungary: Red Bull, Ferrari, McLaren
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Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound, an American take on F1. This week:
- Which team should the (new) American F1 fan choose to cheer for? We make the case for every team in Formula One.
- For American F1 fans, Haas is "the righteous choice." But there are many caveats. So many caveats.
- Our surprise anti-pick: Ferrari
- Our non-surprise anti-pick: Mercedes
- Obvious pick: Red Bull, the Crimson Tide of Formula One
- Our top pick? Listen!
- Big money in Formula One? Please, it's like the NFL in the 90s. This sport is gonna get so much bigger.
- Biggest happy surprise this season? Lando!
- Biggest disappointment this season? The other young drivers.
- General Ennui re Honda leaving F1.
- Who's the King of Formula 1? "Alonso's the King of Formula 1."
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Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound, an American perspective on F1. This week:
- Old man conspiracy brain: Russell will be out of F1 in 2022
- Hamilton’s contract, Ocon’s contract, Lando’s crazy good season
- Don’t be fooled, Riccardo is still struggling
- We somehow avoided a ticket on the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
- Engineering segment: explaining brake lock-ups to new F1 fans
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Crazy prediction: Brits to dominate at Silverstone (yes, all 3)
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Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound, an American perspective on F1. This week:
- Lewis Hamilton's record is not the same as Tom Brady's
- George Russell made a deal with the devil – and sided with the Daleks
- The joys of watching Gasly and Norris
- Verstappen is the best driver on the grid and has been for at least the past 2 years.
- How America will dominate F1 – from the business and social media side.
- An explainer on Dirty Air
- The only one keeping Mercedes from throwing in the towel is Lewis Hamilton
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Our crazy prediction! Russell gets a point! For Williams! (Made prior to qualifying.)
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Join Brian (dad) and Patrick (son) on the Hard Compound, an American perspective on F1. This episode:
- America dominates beer. When do we dominate F1? We discuss why it's very unlikely -- on the driver side. On the business side, America's takeover of Formula 1 has already commenced.
- Streaming F1TV on the way back from Charleston and witnessing that horrific Grosjean crash
- That crash. Everything went right for Grosjean, just as everything went wrong for Bianchi.
- Max is the best, but what is up with Riccardo?
- We agree with you, Leclerc did not deserve driver of the day
- "I hate NASCAR (even though those are my people)"
- An explainer on "lock ups"
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Our beers come from: 21st Amendment Brewery (Cal) and Griffin Claw (Mich)
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