US GP: Piastri Cracks, Norris Rises & Is Verstappen Really In The Hunt For The Championship?

This week on 2 Soft Compounds, Rick is joined by Damien Reid as they break down Max Verstappen’s Texas masterclass - a weekend that felt like a throwback to his dominant years.The guys dissect McLaren’s self-inflicted sprint disaster, growing tension between Norris and Piastri and why Oscar’s cool composure might finally be cracking under pressure. They question whether McLaren are secretly favouring Norris and if Ferrari’s near-perfect strategy was in fact, just another “almost.”Plus: Russell’s quiet consistency, Williams’ surprise potential and early whispers that Ferrari’s 2026 engine could change everything. As F1 heads to Mexico are we witnessing Verstappen’s relentless charge toward another title?All this and more, right here on 2 Soft Compounds.Production Credits:Presented by: Rick Houghton & Damien ReidStudio Engineer & Editor: Ben DoverExecutive Producer: Ian Carless Produced by: Poddworx Dubai