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
20 episodes
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