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 — a night race that tested the limits of every driver under 60°C cockpit heat.

George Russell delivered a flawless weekend to take victory and crown Mercedes’ comeback, while Verstappen’s soft-tyre gamble and brake troubles kept Red Bull in damage control. The guys debate whether Singapore signals a genuine shift in momentum — and what it means as F1 heads toward Austin.

McLaren’s weekend was pure drama: a constructors’ title clinched amid tension between Norris and Piastri, on-track clashes, and a heated radio silence that could mark the start of an intra-team rivalry. Meanwhile, Ferrari’s frustration deepens, Alonso reminds everyone he’s still got it, and Lewis Hamilton’s brake failure sparks a fiery radio exchange and a lucky five-second penalty.

Plus, Rick and Damo spotlight rookie sensation Isack Hadjar, who continues to impress against veterans, and analyze how Mercedes, Red Bull, and McLaren are shaping up for the final run-in. As always, Nikki from @LightsOut delivers the stats that matter — from Russell’s record lap to Singapore’s first-ever race with no retirements and no safety cars.

All that and more, right here on Two Soft Compounds.

Production Credits:

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

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 guys also dive into Giancarlo Fisichella’s eyebrow-raising claim that Christian Horner and Flavio Briatore could team up at Alpine, and they don’t hold back on Stefano Domenicali’s controversial comments about F1 fans and sprint racing.

Elsewhere, Ferrari face fresh uncertainty: Charles Leclerc is rumored to be exploring options beyond Maranello, and Lewis Hamilton copes with personal loss as questions mount about his focus. Plus, could Yuki Tsunoda find a lifeline with Aston Martin?

With Nikki from @LightsOut bringing the stats that matter, Rick and Paul break down who could shine under the lights of Marina Bay, and whether Verstappen can finally conquer the only circuit he’s never won on.

Production Credits:

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

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 Williams to George Russell’s gritty drive through illness, the guys unpack all the highs, lows, and head-scratchers of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

They debate Ferrari’s continued inconsistencies, Mercedes’ struggles to understand their car, and why Max Verstappen’s latest grand slam signals a frightening return to form. Plus: Leclerc’s Baku curse, Antonelli’s resilience under pressure, and a blunt take on Lewis Hamilton’s “art over cars” comment. With stats, strong opinions, and plenty of laughs, it’s another unfiltered look at the world of Formula One.

Production Credits:

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