Miami GP: Lego Cars, Ferrari's Facepalm and McLaren's Unstoppable Rise

This week on 2 Soft Compounds, Rick is joined by Grandprix247 editor and unabashed 'tifosi', Jad Mallak, as they dive into a wild Miami Grand Prix weekend that served up one of the most chaotic sprint races in F1 history—followed by a McLaren whitewash no one could ignore.

🌧️ From unpredictable weather to McLaren’s relentless pace and razor-sharp strategy, the guys look back on a race that left no one in any doubt as to who are the team to beat in 2025.

👶 They also shine a spotlight on 18-year-old Kimi Antonelli, who made history as the youngest-ever pole sitter in F1 qualifying. Plus they ask the question of whether fatherhood will affect Verstappen's pace on the track and if Lando Norris possesses the racecraft skills to channel the fastest car on the grid into actual race wins.

🎧 And it wouldn’t be a 2 Soft Compounds podcast without talking about Ferrari’s strategic facepalm, as they left Lewis Hamilton steaming on the radio after botching a planned swap with Leclerc.

🏁 With Imola, Monaco, and Barcelona looming—and new flexi-wing rules potentially clipping McLaren’s wings—the next few races could decide if anyone can stop their 2025 march. Join Rick, Paul and Jad as the season unfolds here on 2 Soft Compounds.

Podcast Rundown

1️⃣ Introduction and Miami Overview

2️⃣ Sprint Drama and Antonelli's Debut

3️⃣ Verstappen's Qualifying Masterclass

4️⃣ Race Day: McLaren's Dominance

5️⃣ Ferrari's Disastrous Strategy Calls

6️⃣ Williams' Surprise and Future Development

Production Credits:

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