Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound and let's talk about the 2024 Chinese Grand Prix. It's a good one. And we have questions. Like, what's wrong with Lewis Hamilton? Does Ferrari already have regrets? Could Max Verstappen possibly get to 200 F1 wins? When did Nico Hulkenberg get so good? How does Alonso defy his age? Oh, and we tell you why the upcoming Miami Grand Prix is where the Legend of Yuki is born. Plus! Full race analysis, our crazy predictions, and our disappointment with th...

Episode 72. Chinese Grand Prix 2024. Alonso Finds His Joy.

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He did it! Charles Leclerc, hometown hero, wins the 2024 Monaco Grand Prix! Join Patrick and Brian on the Hard Compound to discuss the race and the latest F1 stories. 2:00 Charles Leclerc was not to be denied. And that genuine outpouring of support from his team, including from the Prince of Monaco, was special. 4:00 Before we blame KMags, Esteban Ocon, and Sergio Perez for their dumb errors, we first praise young Oscar Piastri and wily George Russell for their performances. 10...

Episode 75. Monaco Grand Prix 2024. King Charles. Victorious, Happy, and Glorious.

Join Patrick and Brian on the Hard Compound. It's the 2024 Imola Grand Prix. Our first race of the year in Europe. Here's what you get. The best British driver, more drama at Ferrari, a full race analysis, plus our (truly) crazy predictions for Monaco. But wait, there's more!2:15 Max Verstappen, typical 20-something, abandons his all-night gaming session to go to his real job14:00 Why we now think less of Alex Albon 24:00 Scrappy Yuki shows where he belongs5:30 Lando Norris, best British...

Episode 74. Imola Grand Prix 2024. 21st Century Boy.

We did it! All of us. Together, we manifested Lando Norris's first ever F1 win! Now join Patrick and Brian on the Hard Compound for a full retelling of the 2024 Miami Grand Prix. 1:30 F1 Made for America14:00 Yuki is great but has nowhere else to go18:30 Miami Grand Prix Top 525:30 F1 Versus America36:00 Could Lando take George Russell in a fight?37:00 How desperate is Toto Wolff?41:00 Across the Line 49:00 Why Jamie Chadwick will get a seat in F1 with Williams in 2025All that plus,...

Episode 73. Miami Grand Prix 2024. Lando Norris Wins a Fight.

Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound. First, remembering Jules Bianchi. An upsetting death and shocking it's been ten years. Then, our recap of the 2024 Japan Grand Prix. The perfect race for new fans. We discuss why. We also discuss why Daniel Ricciardo will be out of F1 before Logan Sargeant. Yes, really. Why Ferrari already has regrets about switching out Carlos Sainz for Lewis Hamilton. And how much it must anger Christian Horner that Toto Wolff is so much wealthier. Oh, and an imp...

Episode 72. Chinese Grand Prix 2024. Alonso Finds His Joy.

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