2 Soft Compounds
2 Soft Compounds is a weekly podcast focusing on Formula 1, hosted by radio broadcaster Rick Houghton and motorsport journalist and GrandPrix247 founder, Paul Velasco.
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.
Episodes
22 episodes
The Heat Is On: McLaren's Team Dynamics, Verstappen Under Pressure & Groundhog Day At Ferrari!
The Heat Is On: McLaren's Team Dynamics, Verstappen Under Pressure & Groundhog Day At Ferrari!This week on 2 Soft Compounds, Formula 1 heads to the Red Bull Ring where the established order is crumbling and the pressu...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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29:50
Canadian GP: Russell’s Redemption, Norris' Despair And Hamilton’s Frustration!
Canadian GP: Russell’s Redemption, Norris’ Despair And Hamilton’s Frustration! 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 R...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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31:13
Canada Eh! Will The Man Cubs Overthrow The King of the Jungle?!
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. Fr...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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33:35
Spanish GP: Piastri's Perfect Weekend & Verstappen's Red Mist
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 sur...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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33:03
Flexing the Limits: Wings, Rules & What to Expect From The Spanish GP!
Flexing the Limits: Wings, Rules & What to Expect From The Spanish GP!🎙️ On this week’s 2 Soft Compounds, Rick is joined by GrandPrix247 editor Jad Malek as they gear up for the Spanish Grand Prix and the spotlight sh...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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22:53
Monaco GP: Glitz, Glory... and Gridlock! Are 'Pro Karts And Piss Stops' The Answer?!
Monaco GP: Glitz, Glory... and Gridlock! Are 'Pro Karts And Piss Stops' The Answer?! 🎙️ Monaco: Glitz, Glory… and Gridlock – This week on 2 Soft Compounds, Rick and Paul break down Formula 1’s most glamorous p...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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30:19
Imola GP: Max The Intimidator - The Battle For Imola
Imola GP: Max The Intimidator - The Battle For Imola On this episode of 2 Soft Compounds, Rick and Paul dissect a potentially decisive moment in the 2025 drivers title race, as Max Verstappen reasserts his dominance ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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43:59
Mind Games & Tire Water: The Build Up to Imola
Mind Games & Tire Water: The Build Up to Imola🎙️ This week on Two Soft Compounds, Rick, Paul & Jad unpack the psychological warfare, paddock politics and cheeky innovation behind McLaren’s rise to the top as F1 en...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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37:08
Miami GP: Lego Cars, Ferrari's Facepalm and McLaren's Unstoppable Rise
Miami GP: Lego Cars, Ferrari's Facepalm and McLaren's Unstoppable RiseThis 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 week...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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30:20
Attack of the Blue Ferraris: Miami Madness & Motorsport Realities
Attack Of The Blue Ferraris: Miami Madness & Motorsport Realities🎙️ Racing Realities & Ruthless Champions – This week on 2 Soft Compounds, Rick and Paul are joined by rising F3 star
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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39:34
Saudi Arabia GP: Piastri's Dominance - Red Bull's Spin Doctor Can't Fix This One
Saudi Arabia GP: Piastri's Dominance - Red Bull's Spin Doctor Can't Fix This One🏁 Jeddah Masterclass! On this week’s Two Soft Compounds, Rick Houghton and Paul Velasco are joinded by Grandprix247.com editor Jad Mal...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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40:25
Jeddah Jitters: McLaren Dominance and Red Bull's Identity Crisis
Jeddah Jitters: McLaren Dominance and Red Bull's Identity Crisis🏎️ Jeddah Jitters! This week the 2 Soft Compounds team is revved up as F1 heads to Saudi Arabia with the balance of power shifting before our eyes. Ho...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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25:31
Bahrain GP: Piastri Triumphant As Red Bull's Dynasty Unravels!
Bahrain GP: Piastri Triumphant As Red Bull's Dynasty Unravels!This week on 2 Soft Compounds, Rick Houghton and Paul Velasco are joined by Grandprix247 editor, Jad Mallak, as they unpack the race that blew the title fight ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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40:52
F1's Desert Showdown: Bahrain’s Benchmark Battles
2 Soft Compounds - F1's Desert Showdown: Bahrain’s Benchmark Battles🏜️ Bahrain Breakdown! On this week’s 2 Soft Compounds, Rick Houghton and Paul Velasco dig into the desert showdown that always reveals who's rea...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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26:09
Japan GP: Max's Masterclass in Suzuka Stunner
2 Soft Compounds - Japan GP: Max's Masterclass in Suzuka Stunner!🇯🇵 Suzuka Stunner! This week on Two Soft Compounds, Rick Houghton and Paul Velasco break down Max Verstappen’s jaw-dropping qua...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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32:05
Eddie Jordan: The Maverick Who Rocked The Paddock
2 Soft Compounds - Eddie Jordan: The Maverick Who Rocked The Paddock🍀 It's the end of era! On this special edition of 2 Soft Compounds, Rick Houghton and Paul Velasco pay tribute to the legendary Eddie Jordan, who passed ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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26:07
From Hero to Zero: Lawson's Axing and Tsunoda's Big Break at Suzuka
2 Soft Compounds - From Hero to Zero: Lawson's Axing and Tsunoda's Big Break at Suzuka🚨 Red Bull chaos! On this week’s 2 Soft Compounds, Rick Houghton and Paul Velasco unpack and offer their thoughts on the shock mid-seas...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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25:09
Chinese GP: McLaren's Comeback And Ferrari's Fiasco
2 Soft Compounds - Chinese GP: McLaren's Comeback And Ferrari's Fiasco🏁 Shanghai Shockwaves! The Two Soft Compounds crew is back and the Chinese Grand Prix did not disappoint! Rick Houghton and P...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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25:29
Melbourne GP: Crashes, Chaos And Championship Dreams!
2 Soft Compounds Ep 4 - Melbourne GP: Crashes, Chaos and Championship Dreams! 🏁 Melbourne Madness! The Two Soft Compounds team is back, and what a race to dissect! Rick Houghton and Paul Velasco (GrandPrix...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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33:06
Race Week: Who Has The Edge Down Under?!
2 Soft Compounds Ep. 3 - Race Week: Who Has The Edge Down Under?!🏁 Lights Out in Melbourne! The wait is over – Formula 1 is back! This week on Two Soft Compounds, hosts Rick Houghton and Paul Velasco (<...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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38:16