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.
Podcasting since 2025 • 28 episodes
2 Soft Compounds
Latest Episodes
Belgian GP: When Is Wet, Wet? And Other Stories From Spa!
This week on 2 Soft Compounds, Rick and Paul dissect a Belgian Grand Prix that had all the ingredients for chaos - then delivered a soggy serving of frustration. Rain before lights out, endless delays and a sport still terrified of a little wat...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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32:13
Spa Shenanigans, Max’s Mystery Meetings & Horner’s Heir – It’s Belgian GP Time!
Spa Shenanigans, Max’s Mystery Meetings & Horner’s Heir – It’s Belgian GP Time!This week on Two Soft Compounds, Rick and Jad Mallak gear up for the high-speed chaos of Spa-Francorchamps - where the forecast is part ra...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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30:56
Midseason Mayhem: Horner's Exit, Max's Future and McLaren's Championship Battle.
Midseason Mayhem: Horners Exit, Max's Future and McLaren's Championship Battle.This week on Two Soft Compounds, Rick and Paul unpack a jaw-dropping first half of the 2025 Formula One season. McLaren has gone from dark hor...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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29:15
Going, Going, Gone! Horner Ousted In Red Bull's Radical Shake-Up
Going, Going, Gone! Horner Ousted In Red Bull’s Radical Shake Up The Formula One world has been thrown into chaos with the stunning announcement that Christian Horner has been sacked as Red Bull team principal and CEO after 2...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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24:24
British GP: Rain, Rage & Redemption - Norris Doubles Up, Red Bull Slides & Hulk Pops His Podium Cherry.
British GP: Rain, Rage & Redemption - Norris Doubles Up, Red Bull Slides & Hulk Pops His Podium Cherry.This week on Two Soft Compounds, Rick is joined by Grandprix247 editor Jad Malek alongside motorsport journali...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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38:25