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Author: Jesse Billington, Ellie-May Taylor and Thiemo Albers-Daly

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Join Thiemo, Jesse and Ellie-May as they try to stay on track reviewing, previewing and pulling apart the fast-paced and often crazy world of Formula One. With guests from the world of podcasting and journalism, they'll offer their thoughts and insight on not just F1, but its feeder series too.

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That was pretty good! Unless you’re Oscar Piastri, in which case it wasn’t great. Still, there’s plenty to pick through and Jesse has got a new cohost, everyone say hello to Leah.Find the Crew:Jesse - @jesseoncars on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube and writing for Classic Car Weekly.The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTokLeah - @motorsportleah on Instagram, Tiktok and Facebook.Chapters:0:00 - Introduction & Jesse’s replaced Thiemo1:08 - Christian Horner has been paid off to leave Red Bull2:47 - Baku will be here until 2030!5:37 - Coming into the weekend…6:01 - McLaren11:05 - Mercedes14:56 - Ferrari20:35 - Red Bull24:36 - Williams30:35 - Racing Bulls34:01 - Aston Martin37:28 - Sauber40:55 - Haas45:05 - Alpine49:00 - Winners and Spinners50:38 - Predictions Review50:48 - Fantasy F1 Review52:14 - End Matter
Right, we’re back in Baku. There’s a lot to unpack in the gap after Monza from rookie tests to undone penalties, so buckle up. Oh, and while we’re here, Skibbidy toilet Baku my dudes. Apparently that’s an important phrase?Find the Crew:Jesse - @jesseoncars on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube and writing for Classic Car Weekly.The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTokEllie-May - Editing photos and making graphicsThiemo - Everything F1 and @t.albers.daly.onthekerbs on Instagram.Chapters:0:00 - Introduction2:01 - Cadillac Played Pretend at Monza4:58 - Formula E’s All Female Test6:52 - Citroen Enter FE replacing Maserati and F1 Academy are testing for next season13:17 - Trident has replaced its F2 line-up for the rest of the season18:01 - Carlos Sainz’ penalty in Zandvoort has been lifted!19:19 - The Sprint Calendar has been released21:39 - John Elkan has been a naughty boy22:35 - Fun facts, tyre compounds and looking ahead to the action28:40 - Predictions34:13 - End Matter
McLaren are lining us up for the most bizarre championship battle for sometime when it comes to Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. Meanwhile, Max Verstappen lays down the law, gosh, it’s like being back in 2023! Plus, Bearman is clarted into by Sainz, Albon runs another brilliant race and Alpine are… in attendance… All that and more in the latest edition of the Undercut Podcast.Find the Crew:Jesse - @jesseoncars on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube and writing for Classic Car Weekly.The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTokEllie-May - Editing photos and making graphicsThiemo - Everything F1 and @t.albers.daly.onthekerbs on Instagram.Chapters:0:00 - Introduction2:14 - Istanbul, Hockenheim and Portimao are coming back?5:10 - Gasly extends at Alpine7:52 - McLaren17:47 - Ferrari23:04 - Mercedes28:26 - Red Bull36:56 - Williams45:19 - Aston Martin50:49 - Sauber53:13 - Racing Bulls54:54 - Haas56:30 - Alpine58:31 - Winners and Spinners1:03:03 - Predictions Review1:03:20 - Fantasy F1 Review1:05:03 - End Matter
The temple of speed beckons as F1 returns to Monza. Will Ferrari find their form off the back of a double DNF in Zandvoort? Will McLaren remain untouchable or are the demons of reliability catching up?Find the Crew:Jesse - @jesseoncars on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube and writing for Classic Car Weekly.The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTokEllie-May - Editing photos and making graphicsThiemo - Everything F1 and @t.albers.daly.onthekerbs on Instagram.Chapters:0:00 - Introduction1:00 - Barrichello is back!2:30 - Ferrari have a new look.5:47 - Jock Clear is departing Ferrari9:23 - Stefano Domenicalli has been doing some thinking…18:46 - Colton Herta is joining Cadillac for 202624:31 - Looking ahead to the GP and who’s had maiden wins at Monza?28:23 - Predictions32:27 - End Matter
Well, that was all jolly exciting. Or upsetting. Really depends on who you’re backing this season. Nonetheless, Isack Hadjar now has one hand on that championship trophy, mathematically; so join Jesse and Thiemo for a breakdown of all the action from the weekend in this review of the Zandvoort Formula 1 Grand Prix.Find the Crew:Jesse - @jesseoncars on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube and writing for Classic Car Weekly.The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTokEllie-May - Editing photos and making graphicsThiemo - Everything F1 and @t.albers.daly.onthekerbs on Instagram.Chapters:0:00 - Introduction & Was It Actually a Good Race?4:32 - McLaren13:07 - Ferrari21:02 - Mercedes30:59 - Red Bull39:19 - Williams48:51 - Aston Martin53:32 - Sauber55:02 - Racing Bulls1:00:48 - Haas1:04:04 - Alpine1:04:58 - Winners and Spinners1:05:10 - Predictions Review1:06:08 - Fantasy F1 Review1:07:17 - End Matter
The most guessed and obvious news is out with Cadillac announcing their 2026 line up. Otherwise, it’s business as usual heading into the Dutch GP this weekend, so get up to speed and lay down some predictions with Jesse and Thiemo.Find the Crew:Jesse - @jesseoncars on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube and writing for Classic Car Weekly.The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTokEllie-May - Editing photos and making graphicsThiemo - Everything F1 and @t.albers.daly.onthekerbs on Instagram.Martin - LowerLapTime on YouTube and socials.Chapters:0:00 - Introduction3:16 - Cadillac have announced their 2026 line up!13:45 - McLaren have a new title sponsor14:53 - Esmee Kosterman joins F1 Academy19:56 - F3 has signed some new names for 202620:28 - Looking ahead at the Dutch Grand Prix24:25 - Predictions36:03 - End Matter
Jesse and Thiemo are joined by LowerLapTime’s Martin Villari to pick apart the season so far. Who’s had the best opening stint? Who’s starting to tail off? What problems lie on the horizon?It’s a big ol’ debrief, so grab a bev and join in the chat. Who’s been your spinner so far? Who’s stood out to you?Find the Crew:Jesse - @jesseoncars on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube and writing for Classic Car Weekly.The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTokEllie-May - Editing photos and making graphicsThiemo - Everything F1 and @t.albers.daly.onthekerbs on Instagram.Martin - LowerLapTime on YouTube and socials.Chapters:0:00 - Introduction0:58 - McLaren13:47 - Ferrari28:20 - Mercedes39:06 - Red Bull50:37 - Williams56:21 - Aston Martin, Age and More on Lewis1:12:11 - Sauber1:19:22 - Racing Bulls1:27:12 - Haas1:31:51 - Alpine1:38:42 - Winners & Spinners and Top GPs1:47:53 - End Matter
Was that exciting? We’re still figuring that out. Eitherway, there’s a few bits to pick apart following the GP in Hungary, and as usual, there’s a fair bit of Red Bull discourse. Get set to bicker.Join our Fantasy F1 League: P6XEKFXGZ04 or https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/P6XEKFXGZ04Find the Crew:Jesse - @jesseoncars on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube and writing for Classic Car Weekly.The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTokEllie-May - Editing photos and making graphicsThiemo - Everything F1 and @t.albers.daly.onthekerbs on Instagram.Chapters:0:00 - Introduction2:19 - The News: Max is staying, so’s Fred, Lewis is sad, FRECA has a new chassis and Camara has won F3.8:49 - Race Review - McLaren17:38 - Ferrari29:08 - Mercedes33:27 - Red Bull50:52 - Williams56:14 - Aston Martin58:11 - Sauber1:00:18 - Racing Bulls1:04:01 - Haas1:06:03 - Alpine1:07:58 - Winners and Spinners1:09:49 - Predictions1:11:23 - Fantasy F11:14:16 - End Matter
As usual, we record the podcast and then Max Verstappen confirms he’s staying at Red Bull and Fred gets an extension at Ferrari. Typical. Anyway, this week, we’re joined by The Haas Chap to preview the Hungarian Grand Prix.So join the team for an in-depth review of all the action from Spa and the knock on effects it’ll have for the season still to come.Join our Fantasy F1 League: P6XEKFXGZ04 or https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/P6XEKFXGZ04Find the Crew:Jesse - @jesseoncars on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube and writing for Classic Car Weekly.The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTokEllie-May - Editing photos and making graphicsThiemo - Everything F1 and @t.albers.daly.onthekerbs on Instagram.Henry - The Haas Chap pretty much everywhereChapters:0:00 - Introduction0:49 - The Sprint series for 2026 has been announced4:30 - Oscar Piastri’s incredible hot-streak7:31 - Revolut have joined Audi for 202610:37 - There could be a big Cadillac announcement this weekend!13:45 - Tyres, previous winners and weather21:07 - Predictions27:13 - End Matter
Rain stops play, again! Still, the championship rumbles on as Piastri takes a decisive victory at Spa.So join the team for an in-depth review of all the action from Spa and the knock on effects it’ll have for the season still to come.Join our Fantasy F1 League: P6XEKFXGZ04 or https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/P6XEKFXGZ04Find the Crew:Jesse - @jesseoncars on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube and writing for Classic Car Weekly.The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTokEllie-May - Editing photos and making graphicsThiemo - Everything F1 and @t.albers.daly.onthekerbs on Instagram.Chapters:0:00 - Introduction1:22 - Horner has been sacked!20:10 - Emerson Fittipaldi is joining F2 next season27:09 - Silly Season Tracker28:37 - Predictions32:51 - Conclusion
Somehow we’ve only got two pieces of news this week, but one of them is pretty big, but blew over with suspicious speed. Still, it’s time for the Belgian GP, so tuck into the latest episode of the Undercut Podcast.On top of that, there’s more silly season rumours and a full flight of predictions to get through, so join the team for an in-depth preview of all the action that’s still to come at Spa.Join our Fantasy F1 League: P6XEKFXGZ04 or https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/P6XEKFXGZ04Find the Crew:Jesse - @jesseoncars on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube and writing for Classic Car Weekly.The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTokEllie-May - Editing photos and making graphicsThiemo - Everything F1 and @t.albers.daly.onthekerbs on Instagram.Chapters:0:00 - Introduction1:22 - Horner has been sacked!20:10 - Emerson Fittipaldi is joining F2 next season27:09 - Silly Season Tracker28:37 - Predictions32:51 - Conclusion
Ok, we recorded this before they sacked Christian Horner, but we'd already given Red Bull a drubbing in this one, so maybe we were on to something? Anyway, the British Grand Prix happened and brought with it some incredible scenes that'll define the season for sure. Join our Fantasy F1 League: P6XEKFXGZ04 or https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/P6XEKFXGZ04 Find the Crew: Jesse - @jesseoncars on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube and writing for Classic Car Weekly. The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTok Ellie-May - Editing photos and making graphics Thiemo - Everything F1 and @t.albers.daly.onthekerbs on Instagram. Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction and Anti-French Slander 1:40 - Tim Mayer is going to run for FIA president! 3:31 - Nico Hulkenberg, Podium Finisher AT LAST! 6:16 - McLaren 17:16 - Ferrari 21:40 - Mercedes 23:51 - Red Bull 36:16 - Williams 37:55 - Sauber 42:57 - RB 46:56 - Aston Martin 49:52 - Haas 51:25 - Alpine 56:34 - Winners and Spinners 58:10 - Predictions Review 58:50 - Fantasy F1 1:01:50 - End Matter
Ellie-May is back! And just in time to preview this weekend’s British GP. Apologies for the slow upload, Jesse is on French wifi as he’s actually covering the Le Mans Classic instead, but hey, figuratively, we’re all back together once more.There’s a good spread of news, some interesting silly season rumours and a full flight of predictions to get through, so join the team for an indepth preview of all the action that’s still to come at Silverstone.Join our Fantasy F1 League: P6XEKFXGZ04 or https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/P6XEKFXGZ04Find the Crew:Jesse - @jesseoncars on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube and writing for Classic Car Weekly.The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTokEllie-May - Editing photos and making graphicsThiemo - Everything F1 and @t.albers.daly.onthekerbs on Instagram.Chapters:0:00 - Introduction2:31 - Formula E has some exciting rookies lined up3:47 - F1 Academy has released a new guide for budding female racers6:33 - Keanu Reeve is back in the director’s chair for a new F1 doc9:48 - Paul Aron is off to Sauber… for FP111:50 - RB have a special livery14:19 - There’ll be a special Eddie Jordan tribute this weekend15:54 - Can Ellie-May and Jesse name all the British British GP winners?23:21 - Will Verstappen move to Mercedes?24:51 - Predictions33:54 - End Matter
Well, there’s a fair bit to unpick from that. Shunts, spins and a title battle that’s rumbling on.Jacob Phillips joins Thiemo and Jesse for this week’s race review as they look back on the Austrian Grand Prix.Join our Fantasy F1 League: P6XEKFXGZ04 or https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/P6XEKFXGZ04Find the Crew:Jesse - @jesseoncars on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube and writing for Classic Car Weekly.The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTokEllie-May - Editing photos and making graphicsThiemo - Everything F1 and @t.albers.daly.onthekerbs on Instagram.Chapters:0:00 - Introduction1:23 - Austria is renewed and there’s some tweaks to the 2026 calendar5:28 - A quick F2 update7:14 - Bernie was back!9:31 - McLaren14:37 - Ferrari20:14 - Mercedes24:05 - Red Bull35:21 - Williams37:25 - RB40:47 - Haas43:28 - Aston Martin45:03 - Sauber47:33 - Alpine53:29 - Silly Season Tracker55:53 - Winners and Spinners57:06 - Predictions Review57:27 - Fantasy F1 Review1:00:33 - End Matter
Canada has given us some new threads to watch out for this weekend as Oscar’s consistency continues to open his lead, while the battle behind emboldens as Mercedes find some form. A lot to play for as F1 reaches the Styrian hills of the Red Bull Ring.Join Thiemo and Jesse for this latest episode reviewing the Austrian Grand Prix.Join our Fantasy F1 League: P6XEKFXGZ04 or https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/P6XEKFXGZ04Find the Crew:Jesse - @jesseoncars on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube and writing for Classic Car Weekly.The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTokEllie-May - Editing photos and making graphicsThiemo - Everything F1 and @t.albers.daly.onthekerbs on Instagram.Chapters:0:00 - Introduction1:53 - Dunne and Beganovich are in for FP15:18 - Mari Boya joins Aston Martin?9:17 - Carlos Sainz Snr won’t run for FIA Pres13:09 - The F1 movie is finally here!13:40 - Upgrades are coming?15:09 - Predictions22:30 - End Matter
The Undercut Podcast's Thiemo Albers-Daly in joined by Long Live the Local Pub's Jacob Phillips and Chaos in the Paddock's Chiara Martin to review all of the action from last weekend's 2025 Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix. Chapters:00:00 - 00:55 - Introduction00:55 - 06:35 - Dereck Warrick and the FIA06:35 - 10:02 - F1 Academy Returns to Canada in 2026...and Beyond!10:02 - 10:36 - Nissan Formula E Signs Abbi Pulling10:36 - 17:54 - McLaren17:54 - 20:40 - Mercedes20:40 - 26:33 - Ferrari and Groundhogs26:33 - 35:00 - Red Bull35:00 - 37:50 - Williams37:50 - 39:18 - Haas39:18 - 42:33 - Racing Bulls42:33 - 44:53 - Aston Martin44:53 - 46:58 - Kick Sauber46:58 - 49:04 - Alpine49:04 - 50:00 - Winners 50:00 - 52:28 - Spinners52:28 - 52:56 - Predictions Review52:56 - 54:38 - F1 Fantasy Review54:38 - 56:26 - ConclusionFind the Crew: The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTok. Thiemo Albers-Daly - Everything F1 and @t.albers.daly.onthekerbs on Instagram. Chiara Martin - @chaosinthepaddockJacob Phillips - @longlivethelocalpub on Instagram Graphics: Jesse Billington
Thiemo Albers-Daly is joined by On the Kerbs - Pub Chat Co-Host Jacob Phillips and Inside F2 Host Fraser Ford to preview this weekend's 2025 Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix.Chapters:00:00 - 00:55 - Introduction00:55 - 05:25 - Arvid Lindblad has a Super licence05:25 - 15:00 - Formula 1 2026 Calendar15:00 - 19:27 - F1 Academy Returns!19:27 - 23:45 - Haas Grand Prix 200 and a Canadian Quiz23:45 - 33:10 - Canadian Grand Prix Predictions33:10 - 35:46 - ConclusionFind the Crew:The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTok.Thiemo Albers-Daly - Everything F1 and @t.albers.daly.onthekerbs on Instagram.Fraser Ford - @insidef2 on InstagramJacob Phillips - @longlivethelocalpub on InstagramGraphics: Jesse Billington
Ok, that was an interesting Spanish GP. McLaren’s tech is legal, Max’s patience is wearing thin and Nico Hulkenberg is apparently god. So, plenty to sift through. Join Thiemo and Jesse for this latest episode reviewing the Spanish Grand Prix. Join our Fantasy F1 League: P6XEKFXGZ04 or https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/P6XEKFXGZ04 Find the Crew: Jesse - @jesseoncars on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube and writing for Classic Car Weekly. The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTok Ellie-May - Editing photos and making graphics Thiemo - Everything F1 and @t.albers.daly.onthekerbs on Instagram. Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 0:36 - Madrid might not be able to host F2? 4:31 - McLaren 7:21 - Ferrari 11:46 - Mercedes and Red Bull, they sort of collide… 27:57 - Williams 32:53 - RB 36:51 - Haas 38:13 - Sauber 42:13 - Aston Martin 47:02 - Alpine 47:56 - Winners and Spinners 50:53 - Predictions Review 52:03 - Fantasy F1 Review 56:11 - End Matter
Right, maybe Spain will be interesting? Only two drivers have won here since 2016, maybe it’ll be a different one this time?Join Thiemo and Jesse for this latest episode previewing the Spanish Grand Prix.Join our Fantasy F1 League: P6XEKFXGZ04 or https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/P6XEKFXGZ04Find the Crew:Jesse - @jesseoncars on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube and writing for Classic Car Weekly.The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTokEllie-May - Editing photos and making graphicsThiemo - Everything F1 and @t.albers.daly.onthekerbs on Instagram.Chapters:0:00 - Introduction1:00 - Pepsi is now a partner of F16:48 - Victor Martins is in at Williams for FP110:05 - F1 Academy’s Docu-Series is out on Netflix14:49 - F3 has two new faces16:34 - Tyres and Technical Directives21:27 - Predictions29:44 - End Matter
Ok, so the two-stop rule didn’t work. I’m sure there’s a better solution to this. Maybe installing a joker lap ramp over the harbour, or the race is run to F2 specifications. There’s got to be a way of making Monaco work?Join Thiemo and Jesse for this latest episode reviewing the Imola Grand Prix.Join our Fantasy F1 League: P6XEKFXGZ04 or https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/P6XEKFXGZ04Find the Crew:Jesse - @jesseoncars on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube and writing for Classic Car Weekly.The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTokEllie-May - Editing photos and making graphicsThiemo - Everything F1 and @t.albers.daly.onthekerbs on Instagram.Chapters:0:00 - Introduction1:39 - Pirelli has got more tyre trickery up its sleeve3:36 - Ben Sulayem is going to run for a second term as FIA President (Booo)5:00 - Race Review - Did the two-stop spice things up?11:21 - McLaren16:44 - Mercedes21:29 - Red Bull24:53 - Ferrari28:09 - Williams33:22 - Haas38:46 - Aston Martin41:47 - Racing Bulls44:30 - Alpine47:25 - Sauber48:18 - Winners and Spinners and some Indy500 chat53:22 - Predictions Review54:20 - Fantasy F1 Review56:58 - End Matter
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