2 Soft Compounds - The 2025 Season Intro

.2 Soft Compounds - Ep. 01 - The 2025 Season Intro

In the very first episode of 2 Soft Compounds, hosts Rick Houghton and Paul Velasco(GrandPrix247) dive into their personal F1 journeys — from childhood karting and Marlboro media days to life in the paddock as a photo journalist and behind-the-scenes stories from the world of motorsport.

The duo also unpack Lewis Hamilton’s shock Ferrari move, take a look at the new rookies hitting the grid and give their hot takes on F1 75 Live - F1's glitzy 2025 season launch at the O2 (spoiler alert: more LEDs than a nightclub!)

With plenty of bold predictions, insider insights, and a few laughs along the way — the 2025 season starts here!

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Podcast Rundown 

1️⃣ Meet the Team: Rick and Paul introduce themselves. 

2️⃣ Marlboro Memories & Media Mishaps - Throwback to stories from the golden era of F1 sponsorship, including VIP pit tours and underpaid gigs.

3️⃣ Hamilton to Ferrari: A Move for the Ages - Initial reactions to Lewis Hamilton’s shock switch to Ferrari.

4️⃣ Rookies, Revamps & The 2025 Grid - A look at the fresh faces and teams hoping to shake up the pecking order this season.

5️⃣ The 2025 F1 Season Launch: Glitz, Glam & Booing Fans - Breaking down the F1 75 Live, O2 Arena extravaganza — from Max & Horner boos to Jack Whitehall’s cheeky hosting.

6️⃣ What’s Coming Next: Your Tuesday F1 Fix.

Production Credits:

Presented by: Rick Houghton & Paul Velasco
Studio Engineer & Editor: Roy D'Monte
Executive Producer: Ian Carless
Produced by: GrandPrix247 & W4 Podcast Studio