Hard Compound, an American Take on Formula 1

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Episodes 125

Avg. Duration 41m

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Since Jun 2021

Latest Episode Feb 2026

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Every 2 Weeks

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44%

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Hard Compound is an American take on Formula 1. And everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast.

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Recent Episodes

S3E125 Episode 125. Our Way Too Soon Predictions for F1 2026.

Feb 16, 2026 45m Transcript

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,…

S3E124 Episode 124. F1 is no longer a sport. F1 is a platform.

Feb 12, 2026 28m Transcript

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…

S3E123 Episode 123. The 2025 Formula 1 Effy Awards.

Feb 10, 2026 46m Transcript

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…

S3E122 Episode 122. The America Takeover of Formula 1

Jan 20, 2026 37m Transcript

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…

S3E121 Episode 121. The Winners and Losers of F1 2025.

Dec 31, 2025 44m Transcript

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…

S3E120 Episode 120. This is the day your life will surely change. Lando Norris, 2025 F1 champion.

Dec 09, 2025 43m

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…

S3E119 Episode 119. Man in the Mirror. McLarens Self Sabotage at the Qatar Grand Prix.

Dec 03, 2025 38m

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…

S3E118 Episode 118. If you like it then you shoulda put a ring on it. All that happened at the Las Vegas Grand Prix 2025.

Nov 25, 2025 41m

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…

S3E117 Episode 117. Listen all y'all, it's a Sabotage. At the 2025 Mexico Grand Prix.

Oct 29, 2025 36m

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…

S3E116 Episode 116. Austin, America, and Apple Inc. The US Grand Prix 2025.

Oct 21, 2025 39m

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…

Episode 115. Bizarre Love Triangle. Fallout from the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix.

Oct 13, 2025 43m

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…

S3E114 Episode 114. Not Me. Not Hermione. Max!

Sep 25, 2025 39m

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…

S3E113 Episode 113. Policy of Truth. The 2025 Italian Grand Prix.

Sep 10, 2025 41m

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?…

S3E112 Episode 112. Help Me, Ricciardo. You're My Only Hope. The Dutch Grand Prix 2025.

Sep 03, 2025 44m

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…

S3E111 Episode 111. Summer Lovin. Happened so Fast. Our F1 2025 Summer Break Special.

Aug 17, 2025 47m

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…

S3E110 Episode 110. Welcome to the Jungle! Our big F1 summer break episode.

Aug 05, 2025 42m Transcript

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…

S3E109 Episode 109. Hot Child in the City. Our Christian Horner breakdown.

Jul 13, 2025 45m Transcript

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…

S3E108 Episode 108. British Grand Prix 2025. Any Major Dude Will Tell You.

Jul 11, 2025 41m Transcript

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.…

S3E107 Episode 107. The F1 the Movie Episode.

Jul 01, 2025 41m Transcript

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…

S3E106 Episode 106. Canadian Grand Prix 2025. Exit the Warrior.

Jun 19, 2025 35m

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…

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