2 Soft Compounds
2 Soft Compounds is a weekly podcast focusing on Formula 1, hosted by UK radio broadcaster and F1 fan, Rick Houghton.
With a focus on unfiltered analysis, behind-the-scenes insights and expert commentary, the podcast offers fans an entertaining and informative take on the fastest sport in the world.
Podcasting since 2025 • 39 episodes
2 Soft Compounds
Latest Episodes
Texas Showdown: McLaren Fireworks, Ferrari Chaos & F1’s Radical 2026 Gamble
This week on 2 Soft Compounds, Rick teams up with F1 journalist Damien Reed to preview the Texas Grand Prix and unpack the chaos surrounding F1’s upcoming 2026 rule overhaul.They break down major changes ...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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29:10
Singapore GP: Russell’s Redemption, McLaren's Drama & Verstappen Keeps The Pressure On!
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 and a night race that tested the limits of every driver under 60°C cockpit heat....
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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35:55
Singapore GP Preview: Is Verstappen Back in The Title Race? Or Is It Still A Two Horse Race?
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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30:05
Azerbaijan GP: Is Verstappen Back? Baku Shakes Up the F1 Title Fight
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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43:40
Baku or Bust: Red Bull’s Rookie Gamble, McLaren on the Brink & F1’s Wild 2026 Reboot
This week on 2 Soft Compounds, Rick is joined by Jad Malek, Editor of GrandPrix247.com to unpack the latest paddock bombshells as Formula One races toward Baku.Red Bull looks set to pair Max Verstappen with rising star Isack...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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29:22