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.
Hot laps, fast cars, and tiny batteries. At the 2026 Miami 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 current power units work, why the batteries are too small, and what Formula 1 can do to really improve wheel-to-wheel racing.Plus, our take on the brewing Kimi Antonelli - George Russell battle. An assessment of the American teams after four races. Our discussion o...
27 Apr 2026
It's the end of F1 as we know it and I feel fine
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. For good or bad, F1 now demands drivers who are more like shuttle astronauts than fighter pilots. The end of the Middle East influence over the sport. Quite possibly, the end of Alonso (and Albon) after this year. Plus, our crazy predictions. Why we...
7 Apr 2026
What kind of athlete is a Formula 1 driver?
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. Who's the handsomest F1 driver? When will there be a female Formula 1 driver? Ever?Is Max really going to quit?Which driver gets fired in 2026?Who's the weakest F1 champion in the 21st century?How can Formula 1 conquer Hollywood? Text Brian or Patrick And as always, thank you for listenin...
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1,969
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Apple Podcasts (US)
4.0 / 5
4 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
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Podcast Authority Score: 64 / 100
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68
Engagement
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