You've time traveled to 2026. You get to watch your favorite sport, Formula 1. It's more popular than ever. But, wait. Why are the drivers complaining about battery settings? And why are they cursing software glitches? And what's with this AI stuff? You jump back into your time machine, back to 2023, to warn all who will listen.

Join Patrick and Brian on the Hard Compound for our review of the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix, plus the current state of Formula 1.

• 2:00 Racing Bulls is fast becoming our favorite team.
• 5:00 The Rise of the Young F1 Driver. It's not just Kimi Antonelli.
• 20:00 Is time running out for George Russell?
• 26:00 Christian Horner would never have allowed ADUO like this.
• 31:00 The Jos Verstappen problem.

All that, and more. (Times approximate)

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No yellow flag violation. An errant umbrella. A most peculiar safety car software glitch. And who was that mysterious fellow hawking his new book? Well, gang. It looks like we've got another F1 mystery on our hands. Join Brian and Patrick on the Hard Compound to uncover exactly what happened at the 2026 British Grand Prix.

As always, there's plenty more.

• Where does Max Verstappen end up after Red Bull?
• Will the American takeover of Formula 1 put an end to the European summer break?
• What's worse, World Cup VAR orF1 AI?
• And who in F1 gets the Caitlin Clark treatment?

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Forget the engine controversy. In this episode, we discuss how AI could completely transform Formula 1. Probably not for the better. A topic we will revisit regularly. Plus, our coverage of the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix. But, wait. There's more.

• A Formula 1 World Cup. Which countries are punching above their weight?
• Why we expect more Formula 1 veterans to enter NASCAR.
• Why the TV series Highlander will have such a huge impact on Lewis Hamilton's chances for an 8th WDC.
• Also, help us write the script for The Beverly Hillbillies of Formula 1! Watch what happens when you pair an historic French Formula 1 team with new Gucci money and big American fans.

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