2 Soft Compounds

W4 Podcast Studio

2 Soft Compounds is a weekly Formula 1 podcast hosted by UK radio broadcaster and lifelong F1 fan, Rick Houghton, alongside Australian motorsport journalist, Damien Reid. With sharp, unfiltered takes and insider perspective, each episode breaks down the stories, strategy and drama behind the world’s fastest sport.

  1. 12 МАЯ

    Miami GP: Shockwaves & Sofa Beds

    A five-week break, a sprint weekend, and suddenly the 2025 F1 season feels very different. This week on 2 Soft Compounds Rick and Damien break down Kimi Antonelli’s breakthrough Miami win, why it felt far more convincing than a lucky result, and whether Mercedes are becoming a genuine threat again without even bringing a major upgrade package. The guys also dive into the technical battle shaping the grid. Ferrari arrives with huge updates, McLaren talks about effectively building a new car across two races, while Aston Martin’s struggles are becoming impossible to ignore. They also unpack Verstappen’s first-lap 360 and why moments like that are often more skill than luck. Last but not least Rick digs into George Russell’s difficult weekend alongside Antonelli’s rise, Ferrari’s tyre headaches and penalties, plus the inevitable driver-market rumours that follow a chaotic race weekend.  Production Credits: Presented by: Rick Houghton & Damien Reid Studio Engineer & Editor: Ben Dover Executive Producer: Ian Carless Produced by: W4 Podcast Studio

    25 мин.

  2. 2 АПР.

    Japanese GP: Antonelli Wins Again, Verstappen Threatens To Walk - Is F1 In Trouble?

    Something’s not quite right in Formula 1 right now and Suzuka really brought that into focus. In this episode of 2 Soft Compounds, hosts Rick Houghton and Damien Reid vocalise what many fans are already thinking: the sport feels like it’s in a bit of a mess. The guys discuss Lando Norris' comments about the car effectively making an overtake for him with some racing incidents being linked to sudden spikes in power. All of which raises a bigger question i.e. how much control do drivers actually have? The guys also get into the growing frustration across the grid, with Max Verstappen openly questioning his future in the sport and Fernando Alonso suggesting the cars are doing too much of the work. But it’s not all negative with praise for teenager Kimi Antonelli, Piastri showing real pace and Leclerc proves there’s still room for proper, instinctive racing. With a break before Miami, Rick and Damien ask the big question: can Formula 1 fix this quickly or is this just the direction the sport is heading? Production Credits: Presented by: Rick Houghton & Damien Reid Studio Engineer & Editor: Ben Dover Executive Producer: Ian Carless Produced by: W4 Podcast Studio

    22 мин.

  3. 19 МАР.

    Chinese GP: F1's Teenage Sensation and The Great Battery Debate!

    The 2026 Formula 1 season burst into life in China but is this the future fans really want? In this week's episode of 2 Soft Compounds, Rick Houghton and Damien Reid break down a race that delivered on the surface, but raised bigger questions underneath. Kimi Antonelli’s sensational first win at just 19 signals a new era, while Mercedes’ pace and growing reliability issues across the grid hint at an early pecking order taking shape. The racing looked closer, with more overtaking and better wheel-to-wheel action but much of it driven by battery deployment, lift-and-coast and “push-button” moves that risk making races feel predictable. Add in non-starters, DNFs, and murmurs around power unit parity, and the picture becomes more complicated. With Max Verstappen already showing frustration and the midfield throwing up standout performances, including Hamilton’s first Ferrari podium and a strong showing from Oliver Bearman, this was a weekend full of contrasts. Production Credits: Presented by: Rick Houghton & Damien Reid Studio Engineer & Editor: Ben Dover Executive Producer: Ian Carless Produced by: W4 Podcast Studio

    29 мин.

  4. 10 МАР.

    Australian GP: Has F1 Turned Into Mario Kart?!

    Formula 1’s new era exploded into life in Melbourne with active aero replacing DRS, boost buttons rewriting overtakes, and drivers juggling energy modes like software engineers at 300 km/h. On this episode of 2 Soft Compounds, host's Rick and Damien unpack a race weekend packed with drama: Antonelli’s massive crash and rebuild, Verstappen’s bizarre rear-axle lockup, and Oscar Piastri’s heartbreaking home-race exit after a rogue power surge. We dive into Aston Martin’s violent chassis vibrations, Mercedes’ clever engine interpretation, Ferrari’s rocket starts and why overtaking numbers might not tell the whole story. And with China and the first sprint weekend looming, the guys look at the strategy battles ahead and ask the big question: are we watching F1 or Mario Kart?!  Production Credits: Presented by: Rick Houghton & Damien Reid Studio Engineer & Editor: Ben Dover Executive Producer: Ian Carless Produced by: W4 Podcast Studio

    33 мин.

  5. 09.12.2025

    Abu Dhabi GP: Lando’s Glory, Red Bull’s Reset & F1’s New Era Begins

    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’s rebrand to Audi, DRS gone, and a radical 2026 rulebook that could change everything from aero to power balance. It’s been an incredible season, and the next one starts in just 34 days. All that and more, right here on Two Soft Compounds. Production Credits: Presented by: Rick Houghton & Damien Reid Studio Engineer & Editor: Ben Dover Executive Producer: Ian Carless Produced by: W4 Podcast Studio

    33 мин.

  6. 03.12.2025

    Qatar GP: Norris Crumbles, Verstappen Hunts and McLaren’s Biggest Gamble Yet

    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. They also tackle the toxic fan fallout over Antonelli’s incident, Red Bull’s rookie shuffle, Williams’ shock rise, and the brewing tension at Ferrari as Hamilton’s frustrations boil over. With three drivers in contention and Yas Marina’s chaos waiting, this finale could rewrite F1 history. All that and more, right here on Two Soft Compounds. Production Credits: Presented by: Rick Houghton & Damien Reid Studio Engineer & Editor: Ben Dover Executive Producer: Ian Carless Produced by: W4 Podcast Studio

    37 мин.

  7. 27.11.2025

    Las Vegas GP: Hamilton Meltdown, McLaren Mayhem & Verstappen’s Late-Season Charge

    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 warfare inside McLaren. As F1 heads to Qatar, the championship math gets messy,  and every lap now counts. All that and more, right here on Two Soft Compounds. Production Credits: Presented by: Rick Houghton & Damien Reid Studio Engineer & Editor: Ben Dover Executive Producer: Ian Carless Produced by: W4 Podcast Studio

    26 мин.

  8. 20.11.2025

    Brazil Brilliance & Vegas Chaos: Norris Rising, Piastri Fading, and Ferrari Fractures

    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 weekend’s race. All that and more, right here on Two Soft Compounds. Production Credits: Presented by: Rick Houghton & Damien Reid Studio Engineer & Editor: Ben Dover Executive Producer: Ian Carless Produced by: W4 Podcast Studio

    26 мин.
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2 Soft Compounds is a weekly Formula 1 podcast hosted by UK radio broadcaster and lifelong F1 fan, Rick Houghton, alongside Australian motorsport journalist, Damien Reid. With sharp, unfiltered takes and insider perspective, each episode breaks down the stories, strategy and drama behind the world’s fastest sport.

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