72 episodes

Everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast! Hard Compound is an American take on Formula One. Every episode, Brian (dad) and Patrick (son) analyze the race, rate the drivers, and discuss the people, money and the technology propelling this global sport, and America's impact on the future of Formula 1. Plus, we offer up our "crazy predictions" for the upcoming race. Join us.

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Everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast! Hard Compound is an American take on Formula One. Every episode, Brian (dad) and Patrick (son) analyze the race, rate the drivers, and discuss the people, money and the technology propelling this global sport, and America's impact on the future of Formula 1. Plus, we offer up our "crazy predictions" for the upcoming race. Join us.

    Episode 72. Chinese Grand Prix 2024. Alonso Finds His Joy.

    Episode 72. Chinese Grand Prix 2024. Alonso Finds His Joy.

    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 the upcoming Miami Grand Prix is where the Legend of Yuki is born. Plus! Full race analysis, our crazy predictions, and our disappointment with the latest Andretti Cadillac announcement. 



    And as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!

    • 45 min
    Episode 71. Japanese Grand Prix 2024. My own worst enemy.

    Episode 71. Japanese Grand Prix 2024. My own worst enemy.

    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 about switching out Carlos Sainz for Lewis Hamilton. And how much it must anger Christian Horner that Toto Wolff is so much wealthier. Oh, and an impromptu and blistering attack on Williams. A team we once loved. 
    And as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!

    • 42 min
    Episode 70. Australian Grand Prix 2024. Placing high stakes and making hearts ache.

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

    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 for Daniel Ricciardo. Why everyone is being much too hard on Sergio Perez. And why one team dominating is built into all European-based sports. Give a listen and subscribe. 
    And as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!

    • 49 min
    Episode 69. Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2024. Human Behavior.

    Episode 69. Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2024. Human Behavior.

    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 the daddy driver is almost finished. And why Ferrari is breaking the mold, poaching not only Lewis Hamilton but now also going after Red Bull talent. All that and our crazy predictions. Give a listen and subscribe. 
    And as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!

    • 48 min
    Episode 68. The 2023 F1 Awards Show. Always Something There to Remind Me.

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

    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 down inside Mercedes. And why Max Verstappen is better than Taylor Swift. Give a listen and subscribe.  
    And as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!

    • 58 min
    Episode 67. The Mario and Lewis Show! We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.

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

    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 with Inter Miami. Top athletes are now foundational to branding and the private equity takeover of sports. And Lewis Hamilton understands this better than most. But, wait. There's more. F1 exposed it's nasty anti-American bias this week with the rejecting of the Andretti bid. We breakdown for you what this means for F1's future in America. Give a listen and subscribe. 
    And as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!

    • 40 min

Customer Reviews

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4 Ratings

4 Ratings

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Not very good

Might be the worst F1 podcast ever. Don’t think these two are qualified to speak on the subject.

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