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

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

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

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

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 quit.How F1 became more lucrative than the NBA. Helping Americans choose their favorite F1 team. And why the proposed mandatory 2-stop race is not a bad thing.All that, and more. Plus, our crazy predictions for next week's Qatar Grand Prix and the remainder of the F1 2025 season.  Text Brian or Patrick And as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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