Best Team Hard Compound Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 72. Chinese Grand Prix 2024. Alonso Finds His Joy. 45:34

1d ago45:34

45:34

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…

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Episode 71. Japanese Grand Prix 2024. My own worst enemy. 42:34

17d ago42:34

42:34

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 ab…

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Episode 70. Australian Grand Prix 2024. Placing high stakes and making hearts ache. 49:13

1M ago49:13

49:13

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 fo…

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Episode 69. Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2024. Human Behavior. 48:00

2M ago48:00

48:00

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…

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Episode 68. The 2023 F1 Awards Show. Always Something There to Remind Me. 58:50

2M ago58:50

58:50

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 dow…

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Episode 67. The Mario and Lewis Show! We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together. 40:50

3M ago40:50

40:50

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 wit…

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Episode 66. F1 2023 Look Back. Everyday is like Sunday. 41:44

4M ago41:44

41:44

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 W…

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Episode 65. The one where LIV Golf attempts a hostile takeover of Formula 1. 34:34

5M ago34:34

34:34

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 so…

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Episode 64. Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2023. You Only Come Out At Night. 47:09

5M ago47:09

47:09

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…

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Episode 63. Las Vegas Grand Prix 2023. Waking Up In Vegas. 36:00

5M ago36:00

36:00

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 t…

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Episode 62. MexicoGP 2023. Takes a second to say goodbye. 33:31

6M ago33:31

33:31

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 …

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Episode 61. US Grand Prix 2023. 3 the Hard Way. 39:38

6M ago39:38

39:38

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…

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Episode 60. Qatar Grand Prix 2023. Here's where the story ends. 47:53

7M ago47:53

47:53

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 F…

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Episode 59. Japan Grand Prix 2023. Guess who's back, back again. 36:56

7M ago36:56

36:56

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 pre…

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Episode 58. Singapore Grand Prix 2023. Smooth Operator. 44:58

7M ago44:58

44:58

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,…

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Episode 57. Italian Grand Prix 2023. Bring on the Dancing Horses. 36:38

8M ago36:38

36:38

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 t…

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Episode 56. Dutch Grand Prix 2023. Here Comes the Rain Again. 42:03

8M ago42:03

42:03

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 faci…

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Episode 55. Belgian Grand Prix. Cause This World Swallows Souls. 43:11

9M ago43:11

43:11

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 w…

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Episode 54. British Grand Prix 2023. Party like it's 1999! 40:24

10M ago40:24

40:24

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…

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Episode 53. Austrian Grand Prix 2023. Paint it Black. 35:00

10M ago35:00

35:00

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 …

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Episode 52. Canadian Grand Prix 2023. Boys Don't Cry. 40:01

10M ago40:01

40:01

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 i…

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Episode 51. Spanish Grand Prix 2023. Just Like Starting Over. 41:56

11M ago41:56

41:56

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 g…

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Episode 50! Monaco Grand Prix 2023. Life in the fast lane. 39:23

11M ago39:23

39:23

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 win…

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Episode 49. Miami Grand Prix 2023. I Know You Want Me. You Know I Want Ya. 39:47

12M ago39:47

39:47

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 Americ…

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Episode 48. Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2023. Where the Streets Have No Name. 41:35

12M ago41:35

41:35

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 co…

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Episode 47. Australia Grand Prix 2023. How do we sleep while our beds are burning? 46:49

1y ago46:49

46:49

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 i…

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Episode 46. SaudiArabianGP 2023. That's why they call me Mister Fahrenheit. 47:50

1y ago47:50

47:50

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 rac…

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Episode 45. BahrainGP 2023. Can You Hear the Drums, Fernando? 51:06

1y ago51:06

51:06

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 pred…

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Episode 44. Achtung, Baby. It's F1 Testing. 45:20

1y ago45:20

45:20

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 Construct…

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Episode 43. Bullet the Blue Sky. F1 Goes to America. 44:06

1y ago44:06

44:06

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. Ho…

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Episode 42. The 2022 F1 Awards Show Episode. 55:24

1+ y ago55:24

55:24

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 movi…

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Episode 41. Our Big, Bold, and Crazy Predictions for F1 2023. 49:11

1+ y ago49:11

49:11

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 Furio…

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Episode 40. Abu Dhabi 2022. Goodbye, Farewell and Amen. 45:04

1+ y ago45:04

45:04

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 influe…

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Episode 39. Brazil Grand Prix 2022. Mercedes is Back. Alonso is Always There. 44:42

1+ y ago44:42

44:42

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. …

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Episode 38. Mexico Grand Prix 2022. The Most Boringest F1 Race of the Year. 43:30

1+ y ago43:30

43:30

Join 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 go…

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Episode 37. US Grand Prix 2022. F1 Goes All America. 43:57

1+ y ago43:57

43:57

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? …

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Episode 36. Japanese Grand Prix 2022. The Failure Episode. 40:34

1+ y ago40:34

40:34

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…

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Episode 35. Singapore Grand Prix 2022. Lights, Rain, not much Action. And then...Chaos! 37:21

1+ y ago37:21

37:21

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 fa…

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Episode 34. Italian Grand Prix 2022. Fine Young Podiums. 44:05

1+ y ago44:05

44:05

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 w…

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Episode 33. Dutch Grand Prix 2022. Where Lewis Gets Angry. 45:47

1+ y ago45:47

45:47

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 vic…

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Episode 32. Belgian Grand Prix 2022. What Alonso Said. 45:07

1+ y ago45:07

45:07

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 t…

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Episode 31. Hungarian Grand Prix 2022. The Max Verstappen Best Race to Date Episode. 45:43

1+ y ago45:43

45:43

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 ful…

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Episode 30. Austrian Grand Prix 2022. Plus Silverstone 2022. The Double Points Episode! 53:44

2y ago53:44

53:44

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 bett…

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Episode 29. Canadian Grand Prix 2022. Marmots Max Mercedes and Montreal. 45:49

2y ago45:49

45:49

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 …

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Episode 28. Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2022. And the Reason why Alonso is a Dick. 48:24

2y ago48:24

48:24

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 Schumach…

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Episode 27. Monaco Grand Prix 2022. Heartbreak for Leclerc. Again. 43:00

2y ago43:00

43:00

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 …

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Episode 26. Spanish Grand Prix 2022. No, No, No. That's Very Unfair. 40:34

2y ago40:34

40:34

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 d…

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Episode 25. Miami Grand Prix 2022. Mad Max on a Mission in Miami. 37:32

2y ago37:32

37:32

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 …

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Episode 24. Italy Grand Prix 2022. Rainy Days and Sundays Get Ferrari Down. 39:35

2y ago39:35

39:35

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 fa…

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Episode 23. Australian Grand Prix 2022. The Most Handsome Podium in F1 History. 37:18

2y ago37:18

37:18

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?…

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