Hard Compound

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!Text Brian or PatrickAnd as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!

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. Text Brian or PatrickAnd as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!

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. Text Brian or PatrickAnd as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!

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. Text Brian or PatrickAnd as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!

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.Text Brian or PatrickAnd as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!

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. Text Brian or PatrickAnd as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!

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? Text Brian or PatrickAnd as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!

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.Text Brian or PatrickAnd as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!

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. Text Brian or PatrickAnd as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!

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. Text Brian or PatrickAnd as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!

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. Text Brian or PatrickAnd as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!

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. Text Brian or PatrickAnd as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!

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. Text Brian or PatrickAnd as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!

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. Text Brian or PatrickAnd as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!

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. Text Brian or PatrickAnd as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!

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? Text Brian or PatrickAnd as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!

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. Text Brian or PatrickAnd as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!

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 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. Text Brian or PatrickAnd as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!

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. Text Brian or PatrickAnd as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!

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. Text Brian or PatrickAnd as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!

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.  Text Brian or PatrickAnd as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!

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. Text Brian or PatrickAnd as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!

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. Text Brian or PatrickAnd as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!

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.Text Brian or PatrickAnd as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!

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 gets much 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. Text Brian or PatrickAnd as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!

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. Text Brian or PatrickAnd as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!

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.  Text Brian or PatrickAnd as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!

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. 4:00 Before we blame KMags, Esteban Ocon, and Sergio Perez for their dumb errors, we 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 No news is big news. 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.Text Brian or PatrickAnd as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!

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 job14:00 Why we now think less of Alex Albon 24:00 Scrappy Yuki shows where he belongs5:30 Lando Norris, best British driver in F18:00 Toto Wolff's fall from grace 25:00 Las Vegas and the F1 Experience we American F1 fans deserve29:00 Italy, Tifosi, Ferrari and all of the pent-up drama43:00 Can you copyright a sport? Get F1 gear here: https://f1.pxf.io/eKL5RO Text Brian or PatrickAnd as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!

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 America14:00 Yuki is great but has nowhere else to go18:30 Miami Grand Prix Top 525:30 F1 Versus America36:00 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 2025All 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? Support Hard Compound, get F1 gear:  https://f1.pxf.io/75PnZQText Brian or PatrickAnd as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!

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. 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. 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. And as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!

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. And as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!

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. 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. 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 everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!

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. 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 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. 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. 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!

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. And as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!

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. And as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!

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. And as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!

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. And as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!

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.  And as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!

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.  And as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!

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!And as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!

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. 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. 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 walk'. Plus, how much longer can we expect that Fernando Alonso black magic, and what we do expect to happen over this F1 "silly season" summer break. And full analysis of the  Belgian Grand Prix. 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.  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!