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Hard Compound is everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast. We discuss the money, the tech, the sponsors, the media, and the racing of Formula 1 from a uniquely American perspective.
Unknown Host hosts Hard Compound, a sports show with 138 episodes published.
The 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix was the denouement we deserved to the first half of the season. Close racing, stupid penalties, and enough drama to keep us engaged over the European-enforced summer break. Join Patrick and
You've time traveled to 2026. You get to watch your favorite sport, Formula 1. It's more popular than ever. But, wait. Why are the drivers complaining about battery settings? And why are they cursing software glitches? A
No yellow flag violation. An errant umbrella. A most peculiar safety car software glitch. And who was that mysterious fellow hawking his new book? Well, gang. It looks like we've got another F1 mystery on our hands. Join
Forget the engine controversy. In this episode, we discuss how AI could completely transform Formula 1. Probably not for the better. A topic we will revisit regularly. Plus, our coverage of the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix.
All I do is win. Again. Another win for Kimi Antonelli, and an even bigger heartbreak for George Russell. Is time running out? Join Patrick and Brian on the Hard Compound for our analysis of the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix.
Will Kimi Antonelli get to 10 wins before George Russell? Wait. Will Kimi Antonelli get to 10 wins before Charles Leclerc? Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound to get all the answers. Patrick explains how the curr
A special episode of Hard Compound. As Formula 1's long break comes to a close, Patrick and Brian examine all that F1 is leaving behind. The end of old school F1, daddy drivers, hustlers, and the fighter pilot mentality.
April races cancelled? Improvise. Let's ask all the big questions in F1 that nobody else does but that everyone wants to know. Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound for all the answers. Plus, our discussion on F1 a
At the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix, teenager Kimi Antonelli wins again. The youngest championship leader ever. Just as these new F1 regulations reveal a stark split between younger and older drivers (and fans). Join Patrick
Why is Toto Wolff smiling? Wait. Why is Lewis Hamilton smiling? And why is Max threatening to take his toys and go home? Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound for the answers, and more. Kimi Antonelli won his first
We are back! New season, new rules, new teams. Starting in Melbourne. Unless you're Oscar Piastri. Our resident EV engineer explains how these new F1 cars work, and why so many are upset about it, particularly the driver
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, first win, best rooki
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 ecosystems. New fortunes wil
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 race, and more! Join Patr
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 beca
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
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,
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
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? I
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
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