Abu Dhabi GP: Lando’s Glory, Red Bull’s Reset & F1’s New Era Begins

This week on Two Soft Compounds, Rick and Damien Reid wrap up one of the wildest Formula One seasons in years, as Lando Norris clinches his first world title after a nerve-shredding showdown in Abu Dhabi.They break down how McLaren turned their Qatar disaster into a championship-winning strategy, why Verstappen’s two-point heartbreak may reshape Red Bull’s future, and how Norris proved that “nice guys can, in fact, win.”The duo also reflect on the end of an era: Renault’s farewell, Sauber’s rebrand to Audi, DRS gone, and a radical 2026 rulebook that could change everything from aero to power balance.It’s been an incredible season, and the next one starts in just 34 days.All that and more, right here on Two Soft Compounds.Production Credits:Presented by: Rick Houghton & Damien ReidStudio Engineer & Editor: Ben DoverExecutive Producer: Ian Carless Produced by: Poddworx Dubai