This week on Two Soft Compounds, Rick and Damien Reid wrap up one of the wildest Formula One seasons in years, as Lando Norris clinches his first world title after a nerve-shredding showdown in Abu Dhabi. They break down how McLaren turned their Qatar disaster into a championship-winning strategy, why Verstappen’s two-point heartbreak may reshape Red Bull’s future, and how Norris proved that “nice guys can, in fact, win.” The duo also reflect on the end of an era: Renault’s farewell, Sauber’...

This week on Two Soft Compounds, Rick Houhgton and Damien Reid break down the chaos from Qatar and set the stage for an all-out championship decider in Abu Dhabi. After another McLaren strategy disaster and a baffling tire call, Verstappen’s title chase is alive, just 12 points behind Norris with everything to play for. The guys debate whether McLaren’s refusal to back a number-one driver could cost them it all, and why Norris may be cracking under the pressure while Piastri quietly circles....

This week on Two Soft Compounds, Rick and Damien Reid unpack the chaos after Vegas, from Hamilton’s explosive Ferrari comments to McLaren’s double disqualification that’s thrown the title race wide open. They debate whether Ferrari’s culture is breaking Lewis’ spirit, if Lando’s plank failure was pure bad luck or bad setup, and why the FIA might have missed bigger culprits. The guys also spotlight Antonelli’s stunning rookie rise, Verstappen’s quiet comeback, and the growing psychological wa...

This week on Two Soft Compounds, Rick and Damien Reid break down the fallout from Brazil - where Verstappen dominated, Norris shone, and Piastri’s confidence cracked. The guys discuss Red Bull’s bizarre qualifying collapse, McLaren’s growing garage divide, and whether Oscar’s struggles prove that pressure really does break the “Iceman.” They also dive into Ferrari’s latest meltdown, Hamilton’s frustration under Maranello politics, and what the flooded streets of Las Vegas could mean for this...

This week on 2 Soft Compounds, Rick and F1 journalist, Damien Reed, break down a controversial Mexican Grand Prix - from Lando Norris’s flawless win to another FIA meltdown that robbed fans of a dramatic final-lap showdown. Together they debate whether McLaren’s setup changes are secretly favouring Norris over Piastri, unpack Ferrari’s latest communication chaos and call out the baffling late-race virtual safety car that may have altered the title fight. Plus: Max Verstappen’s coded radio me...

This week on 2 Soft Compounds, Rick is joined by Damien Reid as they break down Max Verstappen’s Texas masterclass - a weekend that felt like a throwback to his dominant years. The guys dissect McLaren’s self-inflicted sprint disaster, growing tension between Norris and Piastri and why Oscar’s cool composure might finally be cracking under pressure. They question whether McLaren are secretly favouring Norris and if Ferrari’s near-perfect strategy was in fact, just another “almost.” Plus: Rus...

This week on 2 Soft Compounds, Rick teams up with F1 journalist Damien Reed to preview the Texas Grand Prix and unpack the chaos surrounding F1’s upcoming 2026 rule overhaul. They break down major changes - ground effect scrapped, DRS removed, and active wings introduced and debate whether the FIA’s cost-cap push will backfire. The conversation heats up around Christian Horner’s rumored comeback via Haas, Toyota, or Alpine and Ferrari’s turmoil, with Leclerc and Vasseur both under press...

This week on Two Soft Compounds, Rick is joined by motoring journalist and Formula One commentator Damien Reed to unpack a record-breaking Singapore Grand Prix and a night race that tested the limits of every driver under 60°C cockpit heat. As George Russell delivered a flawless weekend to take victory and crown Mercedes’ comeback, the guys debate whether Singapore signals a genuine shift in momentum and what it means as F1 heads toward Austin. The guys also discuss McLaren’s dramatic weeken...

This week on Two Soft Compounds, Rick and Paul set the stage for Singapore, where the championship battle could be blown wide open. Max Verstappen looks unstoppable after back-to-back dominant weekends, even sneaking in a Ferrari GT3 win on his “time off.” Has Red Bull unlocked something that puts him firmly back in the title race? And what does that mean for McLaren, who are juggling a constructors’ title push, a messy London court case, and rising tensions between Norris and Piastri? The g...

This week on Two Soft Compounds, Rick and Paul dive into Baku’s chaos, from six red flags in qualifying to Verstappen’s flawless grand slam, and debate whether McLaren’s nightmare weekend has reopened the title fight. The streets of Baku delivered chaos in qualifying and domination in the race. Rick Hutton and Paul Velasco dive into a record-breaking six red flags, Oscar Piastri’s nightmare weekend, and McLaren’s puzzling strategy calls. From Carlos Sainz’s career-defining podium with Willia...