Genltemen, Start Your Engines: Will The Gloves Come Off At Zandvoort?

Genltemen, Start Your Engines: Will The Gloves Come Off At Zandvoort?

This week on 2 Soft Compounds, Formula 1 roars back from the summer break and Rick and Paul kick off by discussing whether McLaren’s drivers are about to go from mates to mortal rivals.

With Oscar Piastri holding a slender nine-point lead over Lando Norris, the guys dive into one of the most intense intra-team title fights in years. Respectful? For now. But with ten races left, how long before gloves hit the tarmac?

The guys also take a look at Max Verstappen who returns to Zandvoort under massive pressure. Red Bull’s early-season dominance has evaporated, and with a 97-point gap to Piastri, the reigning champ needs more than home advantage to keep his hopes alive. Can Max deliver, or is this officially McLaren’s world now?

Plus, the lads unpack Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari struggles after a rocky first half, Cadillac’s driver lineup announcement, Williams’ quiet pivot to 2026, and growing uncertainty over Alpine’s future.

It’s all brewing into a blockbuster run-in - where friendships, contracts, and championship dreams are all on the line.

Production Credits:

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