Oscar Piastri seizes the lead in the F1 championship and we do not expect him to let it go, not to his teammate, Lando Norris, and not to reigning champion, Max Verstappen. Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound for our analysis of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, including all the off-track drama.

• Why did the stewards go easy on Verstappen's obvious penalty? And what might that mean going forward?
• When does a Martin Brundle grid walk turn into a rumble? We tell you when.
• Who chose more wrong? Ferrari or Lewis Hamilton?
• Is Charles Leclerc destined to be the greatest F1 driver in history to never win any championship?
• Our crazy prediction: George Russell, Alex Albon, Carlos Sainz, and Lando Norris fund a global Padel league that takes the world by storm. Plus, our picks for the Miami Grand Prix and who will drive for Cadillac in 2026. Give a listen and subscribe.

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Is Oscar Piastri now the favorite to win the WDC? Is Ferrari already out of it, after just 4 races? Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound for the Bahrain GP 2025 recap. Our 100th episode!

• Max Verstappen is clearly threatening to leave Red Bull after the team fails him.
• Ollie Bearman is the Guy.
• Will Yuki keep his Red Bull seat in 2026?
• Is it bad news for F1 that we've all already forgotten about the newest season of Drive to Survive?
• Also, Patrick's brilliant suggestions to save DTS -- making it more like NFL's Hard Knocks show -- and how Red Bull can take advantage of today's influencer culture.

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True, most of the action took place in pit lane. But there was a lot of drama leading up to this year's Japanese Grand Prix. Join Patrick and Brian on the Hard Compound. Full breakdown of the 2025 Japan Grand Prix, plus our take on all the drama inside Red Bull. And McLaren. And Ferrari. Oh, my.

• Why the Red Bull seat a make or break assignment for Yuki.
• When McLaren decides to prioritize Oscar over Lando.
• Plus, the rookies are finally showing up.
• But, wait. There's more. Is Angry Alex Albon the best Alex Albon? Is Christian Horner on the way out? And why is Ferrari regressing? Give a listen and subscribe.

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