Hard Compound
140 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago - ★★★★ - 4 ratingsEverybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast! Hard Compound is an American take on Formula One. Every episode, Brian (dad) and Patrick (son) analyze the race, rate the drivers, and discuss the people, money and the technology propelling this global sport, and America's impact on the future of Formula 1. Plus, we offer up our "crazy predictions" for the upcoming race. Join us.
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Episodes
Episode 71. Japanese Grand Prix 2024. My own worst enemy.
April 09, 2024 18:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBJoin 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 im...
Episode 70. Australian Grand Prix 2024. Placing high stakes and making hearts ache.
March 26, 2024 17:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBWell, 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...
Episode 70. Australian Grand Prix. Placing high stakes and making hearts ache.
March 26, 2024 17:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBWell, 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...
Episode 69. Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2024. Human Behavior.
March 12, 2024 17:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBThere'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 ta...
Episode 68. The 2023 F1 Awards Show. Always Something There to Remind Me.
February 21, 2024 13:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBJoin 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. And as always, thank you for listening to e...
Episode 67. The Mario and Lewis Show! We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.
February 07, 2024 13:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBJoin 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...
Episode 66. F1 2023 Look Back. Everyday is like Sunday.
December 27, 2023 18:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBJoin 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 ove...
Episode 65. The one where LIV Golf attempts a hostile takeover of Formula 1.
December 12, 2023 16:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBJoin 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. And as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!
Episode 64. Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2023. You Only Come Out At Night.
November 28, 2023 13:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBThe 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, miraculo...
Episode 63. Las Vegas Grand Prix 2023. Waking Up In Vegas.
November 22, 2023 13:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBThe 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 ...
Episode 62. MexicoGP 2023. Takes a second to say goodbye.
October 31, 2023 20:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBMexico 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 fire...
Episode 61. US Grand Prix 2023. 3 the Hard Way.
October 27, 2023 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBAustin, 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 b...
Episode 60. Qatar Grand Prix 2023. Here's where the story ends.
October 10, 2023 02:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBUnder 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 impervi...
Episode 59. Japan Grand Prix 2023. Guess who's back, back again.
September 28, 2023 12:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBMax 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. And as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and...
Episode 58. Singapore Grand Prix 2023. Smooth Operator.
September 19, 2023 15:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBThe 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 sele...
Episode 57. Italian Grand Prix 2023. Bring on the Dancing Horses.
September 06, 2023 12:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBFerrari 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 w...
Episode 56. Dutch Grand Prix 2023. Here Comes the Rain Again.
August 29, 2023 12:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBJoin 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 c...
Episode 55. Belgian Grand Prix. Cause This World Swallows Souls.
August 02, 2023 17:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBJoin Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound, an American take on Formula 1. Brought to you this week from the hottest, driest place on Earth. In this episode, the continued growth of Formula 1 in America. The continued dominance of Max Verstappen. All the chaos inside Mercedes and Alpine, plus all the troubles plaguing Ferrari and AlphaTauri. Why we love Nico Hulkenberg's hair. Why Charles Leclerc deserves better. Our thoughts on an F1 dream team, and our love for that Martin Brundle 'fan ...
Episode 54. British Grand Prix 2023. Party like it's 1999!
July 10, 2023 19:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBJoin 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 A...
Episode 53. Austrian Grand Prix 2023. Paint it Black.
July 06, 2023 18:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBJoin 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 behi...
Episode 52. Canadian Grand Prix 2023. Boys Don't Cry.
June 20, 2023 17:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBJoin 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 compet...
Episode 51. Spanish Grand Prix 2023. Just Like Starting Over.
June 07, 2023 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBJoin 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 ...
Episode 50! Monaco Grand Prix 2023. Life in the fast lane.
May 31, 2023 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBJoin 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 hear...
Episode 49. Miami Grand Prix. I Know You Want Me. You Know I Want Ya.
May 09, 2023 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBJoin 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 roo...
Episode 49. Miami Grand Prix 2023. I Know You Want Me. You Know I Want Ya.
May 09, 2023 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBJoin 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 roo...
Episode 48. Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2023. Where the Streets Have No Name.
May 03, 2023 12:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBJoin 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....
Episode 48. Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Where the Streets Have No Name.
May 03, 2023 12:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBJoin 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....
Episode 47. Australia Grand Prix 2023. How do we sleep while our beds are burning?
April 04, 2023 16:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBJoin 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...
Episode 47. Australia GP. How do we sleep while our beds are burning?
April 04, 2023 16:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBJoin 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...
Episode 46. SaudiArabianGP 2023. That's why they call me Mister Fahrenheit.
March 21, 2023 18:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBJoin 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 o...
Episode 45. BahrainGP 2023. Can You Hear the Drums, Fernando?
March 14, 2023 12:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBJoin 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. Al...
Episode 44. Achtung, Baby. It's F1 Testing.
March 01, 2023 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBJoin 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 Aerodynami...
Episode 44. Kiss the Future. F1 Testing in Bahrain.
March 01, 2023 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBJoin 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 Aerodynami...
Episode 43. Bullet the Blue Sky. F1 Goes to America.
January 31, 2023 17:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBJoin 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 ...
Episode 42. The 2022 F1 Awards Show Episode.
January 20, 2023 01:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBJoin 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! And as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!
Episode 41. Our Big, Bold, and Crazy Predictions for F1 2023.
December 14, 2022 13:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBJoin 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...
Episode 40. Abu Dhabi 2022. Goodbye, Farewell and Amen.
November 22, 2022 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBJoin 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 p...
Episode 39. Brazil Grand Prix 2022. Mercedes is Back. Alonso is Always There.
November 15, 2022 18:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBJoin 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 night...
Mexico Grand Prix 2022. The Most Boringest F1 Race of the Year.
October 31, 2022 20:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBJoin Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound, an American take on Formula 1. Show highlights: Fernando Alonso is God. It's science. George Russell is our favorite 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 futur...
Episode 38. Mexico Grand Prix 2022. The Most Boringest F1 Race of the Year.
October 31, 2022 20:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBJoin Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound, an American take on Formula 1. Show highlights: Fernando Alonso is God. It's science. George Russell is our favorite 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 futur...
Episode 37. US Grand Prix 2022. F1 Goes All America.
October 25, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBJoin 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...
US Grand Prix 2022. F1 Goes All America.
October 25, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBJoin 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...
Episode 36. Japanese Grand Prix 2022. The Failure Episode.
October 11, 2022 13:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBJoin 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? ...
Japanese Grand Prix 2022. The Failure Episode.
October 11, 2022 13:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBJoin 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? ...
Singapore Grand Prix 2022. Lights, Rain, not much Action. And then...Chaos!
October 04, 2022 13:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBJoin 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 press...
Episode 35. Singapore Grand Prix 2022. Lights, Rain, not much Action. And then...Chaos!
October 04, 2022 13:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBJoin 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 press...
Italian Grand Prix 2022. Fine Young Podiums.
September 13, 2022 15:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBJoin 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 Amer...
Episode 34. Italian Grand Prix 2022. Fine Young Podiums.
September 13, 2022 15:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBJoin 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 Amer...
Episode 34. Italian Grand Prix 2022. Fine Young Podiums.
September 13, 2022 15:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBJoin 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 Amer...
Episode 33. Dutch Grand Prix 2022. Where Lewis Gets Angry.
September 06, 2022 17:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBJoin 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 Sc...