Canadian GP: Russells Redemption, Norriss' Despair And Hamiltons Love For Beavers!

This week on 2 Soft Compounds we span continents and emotions - from Robert Kubica’s fairy-tale return to the top at Le Mans, to George Russell’s precision-crafted win at the Canadian Grand Prix.

Rick and Paul discuss how Mercedes are back in business and if George Russell just delivered a career-defining drive? There's chat too about McLaren's weekend and rookie sensation Andrea Kimi Antonelli.

Plus there's Rick's favorite topic with Ferrari once again firing off a series of baffling strategic calls, which ultimately compromised Charles Leclerc’s race and fueled the rumors of team boss Fred Vasseur’s future being in doubt.

So as the grid prepares for Austria, the title fight is wide open - Mercedes resurgent, McLaren surging and Verstappen suddenly chasing! And we've got it covered, right here on 2 Soft Compounds.

Production Credits:

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

Canada Eh! Will The Man Cubs Overthrow The King of the Jungle?!

🎙️ This week, 2 Soft Compounds shifts focus slightly - from apexes to apertures - as Rick and Paul sit down with 25-year-old F1 photographer Alexis Perrin. From dodging marshals to getting that perfect Hamilton shot, Alexis gives us a behind-the-scenes look at life in the pitlane.

🇨🇦 Rick, Paul and Alexis also preview the Canadian Grand Prix, home of unpredictable weather and unforegiving walls. And the hot topic this week - the rise of F1’s new generation - Norris, Piastri and Leclerc. These three are no longer just quick - they’re adopting Verstappen’s merciless mentality. The 'cubs' as Paul calls them, are starting to circle the reigning king of the jungle, making every wheel-to-wheel battle feel like a changing of the guard. 🦁

Is this the year we see the psychological dynamic of the grid flip? Get the low down only on 2 Soft Compounds!

Production Credits:

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

Spanish GP: Piastri's Perfect Weekend & Verstappen's Red Mist.

🎙️ In this week’s 2 Soft Compounds, Rick and Paul unpack a dramatic Spanish Grand Prix that may have just redrawn the 2025 championship map.

🔥 No surprise that the guys kick off this weeks episode disussing the clash between Max Verstappen and George Russell - one that's left fans and pundits split! Ditto for our hosts - one of them has his 'I ❤️ Max' T-shirt on - listen to figure out who!

🟠 Elsewhere the guys reflect on McLaren's dominance and how it wasn’t just a flexi-wing illusion plus the psychological tension with Lando Norris and Rick's favorite topic, Ferrari’s communication gremlins! Plus there's some pretty heated opinion re Lance Stroll and his future in F1!

🌍 As the paddock heads to Canada, McLaren now looks like the team to beat, Red Bull faces pressure from all angles, and the psychological games of Formula One are just beginning to heat up.

Production Credits:

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