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The Undercut Podcast

The Undercut Podcast

by Jesse Billington and Thiemo Albers-Daly

Automotive Sports

Season 5

Will Baku prove that street circuits work in F1? - 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Not only was the GP a day early and we were a day late recording, we’re also several days late releasing this because Jesse ran out of time on Friday before going away for the weekend. Still, you can enjoy all the news. Join our Fantasy F1 League:P5X175SD905 or https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/P5X175SD905 Find the Crew: Jesse - @jesseoncars on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube and writing for Classic Car Weekly. The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTok Thiemo - Everything F1 and @t.albers.daly.onthekerbs on Instagram. Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 1:01 - The 2027 Calendar 12:20 - F2 is doing a double this weekend 22:30 - Arvid Lindblad has passed his driving theory test 28:25 - McLaren and Formula E have rebranded 34:11 - Predictions

Well, that was dire - 2026 Spanish Grand Prix

For a Grand Prix where nothing happened, Jesse has a lot to say. But it’s OK, because Leah’s back to lend a listening ear to his whinging. It’s the Spanish Grand Prix, coming from the brand-new and terrible Madring and there’s been some news to report, even if there’s not really been any racing, so to speak. Join our Fantasy F1 League:P5X175SD905 or https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/P5X175SD905 Find the Crew: Jesse - @jesseoncars on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube and writing for Classic Car Weekly. The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTok Leah - MotorsportLeah on socials Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 0:44 - They are already changing the track 4:14 - A photographer was choked out by a policeman 5:35 - F2 is borrowing F3’s double feature finale for Baku… but why? 9:41 - F1 can’t remember its own history 11:55 - Who’s still in contention? 13:44 - Mercedes 20:22 - Ferrari 22:30 - McLaren 28:59 - Red Bull 32:00 - Racing Bulls 34:02 - Alpine 35:36 - Haas 38:00 - Audi 40:05 - Williams 42:58 - Aston Martin 46:38 - Cadillac 50:21 - Winners and Spinners 52:52 - Predictions 53:00 - Fantasy F1 54:04 - Conclusion

Who knows what's going to happen? - 2026 Spanish Grand Prix

Jesse and Thiemo look ahead to the Spanish GP this weekend, where there’s news ahead of the action and an interesting livery as we head to the new Madring in Madrid. Join our Fantasy F1 League:P5X175SD905 or https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/P5X175SD905 Find the Crew: Jesse - @jesseoncars on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube and writing for Classic Car Weekly. The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTok Thiemo - Everything F1 and @t.albers.daly.onthekerbs on Instagram. Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 3:54 - Autonomous Racing went to Imola, which panned out as you expect 6:52 - Raikkonen to Red Bull! 8:02 - George Russell will have his own grandstand at Silverstone next year 9:49 - Imola should be our final round? 13:26 - Churros anyone? 14:26 - Williams wind the clock back to 1981 20:23 - No Charles this weekend (if you’re listening to this post FP1, enjoy your humble pie) 23:29 - McLaren are winging it 24:22 - Predictions 34:45 - End Matter

How's he done that then? - 2026 Italian Grand Prix Review

Italian GP Review Well, that was rather more exciting than I think anyone was ready for. Join Jesse and Thiemo for a dive into all the action from the Italian Grand Prix. Join our Fantasy F1 League:P5X175SD905 or https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/P5X175SD905 Find the Crew: Jesse - @jesseoncars on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube and writing for Classic Car Weekly. The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTok Thiemo - Everything F1 and @t.albers.daly.onthekerbs on Instagram. Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 1:25 - Milan will host the 2027 Opening Event 5:16 - McLaren could field Norris and Dixon for Le Mans in 2027 9:57 - F2 is getting a new car next year 13:00 - Who’s no longer in the title fight? 14:25 - Mercedes 30:01 - Ferrari 34:01 - McLaren 37:22 - Red Bull and Racing Bulls 44:14 - Alpine 51:30 - Haas 54:40 - Audi 57:00 - Williams 1:02:05 - Aston Martin 1:06:15 - Cadillac 1:17:47 - Winners and Spinners 1:19:01 - Predictions Review 1:19:48 - Fantasy F1 Review 1:22:14 - End Matter

Norris Returns to F3, Vettel Returns to Ferrari and GP Predictions - 2026 Italian GP Preview

Thiemo is back and chatting with Jesse this week about the Italian GP, Vettel returning to Ferrari, Norris heading to F3 and this week’s trophy, which just looks like Jesse’s pile of yet to be done washing up. Join our Fantasy F1 League:P5X175SD905 or https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/P5X175SD905 Find the Crew: Jesse - @jesseoncars on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube and writing for Classic Car Weekly. The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTok Thiemo - Everything F1 and @t.albers.daly.onthekerbs on Instagram. Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 1:30 - Vettel is back at Ferrari 4:22 - McLaren have a special livery… apparently 5:25 - Red Bull have a new face… 7:23 - How to steal a Grand Prix, one piece at a time 10:17 - Lando Norris is returning to F3, sort of… 17:15 - Alpine have a 2027 driver line up 19:47 - This weekend’s trophy is pants 20:38 - Antonelli and his grid penalties 21:48 - Lawson is back in at Red Bull 23:13 - Predictions 32:12 - End Matter

McLaren Are Fighting Back? - 2026 Dutch Grand Prix Review

Jesse is joined by Leah Halsey for this week’s review of the Dutch Grand Prix. From McLaren’s resurgence, a strong showing from Yuki, Aston’s upgrades kicking in, and Max’s shock crash, there’s more to pick apart than first thought. Join our Fantasy F1 League:P5X175SD905 or https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/P5X175SD905 Find the Crew: Jesse - @jesseoncars on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube and writing for Classic Car Weekly. The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTok Thiemo - Everything F1 and @t.albers.daly.onthekerbs on Instagram. Leah - MotorsportLeah on socials Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 1:12 - Louis Sharp is dropping out of F3. But why? 4:12 - MotoGP Expertise in F1? 7:06 - Mercedes 13:15 - Ferrari 17:18 - McLaren 22:45 - Red Bull and Racing Bulls 32:01 - Alpine 35:22 - Haas 38:40 - Audi 42:01 - Williams 47:38 - Aston Martin 50:49 - Cadillac 53:42 - Winners and Spinners 55:52 - Predictions and Fantasy F1 Review 59:18 - End Matter

Who's fighting fit post the Summer Break - 2026 Dutch Grand Prix

Jesse is joined by The Haas Chap (Henry) for this week’s preview episode looking ahead to the Dutch GP, and picking apart a bit of the summer break gossip. Join our Fantasy F1 League:P5X175SD905 or https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/P5X175SD905 Find the Crew: Jesse - @jesseoncars on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube and writing for Classic Car Weekly. The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTok Thiemo - Everything F1 and @t.albers.daly.onthekerbs on Instagram. The Haas Chap - The Haas Chap, just look up, The Haas Chap. Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 1:45 - Is Alonso going to stay at Aston? 8:45 - Audi also have upgrades and maybe more Bortoleto 12:14 - Contracts are still up in the air for a lot of drivers 31:55 - Calendar contracts are also up for debate 41:40 - Cadillac has a new team principal? 46:20 - Isack Hadjar is being replaced by Liam Lawson 50:45 - Predictions 56:57 - End Matter

Piastri's Plight and Russell's Ruined Race - 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix

Jesse and Thiemo have a lot to say about a few teams from the Hungarian GP, and not a lot to say about some others, but in a good way. Join the lads as they pick apart the latest round of the F1 season before heading into the summer break. Join our Fantasy F1 League:P5X175SD905 or https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/P5X175SD905 Find the Crew: Jesse - @jesseoncars on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube and writing for Classic Car Weekly. The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTok Thiemo - Everything F1 and @t.albers.daly.onthekerbs on Instagram. Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 1:23 - There’s a new safety car 3:28 - Albon and Stroll reach new milestones 5:05 - The Malaysian GP is back! 13:10 - Mercedes 22:50 - Ferrari 30:18 - McLaren 41:51 - Red Bull and Racing Bulls 47:29 - Alpine 49:44 - Haas 50:46 - Audi and Williams 59:11 - Aston Martin 1:02:30 - Cadillac 1:06:15 - Winners and Spinners, Predictions and Fantasy F1 1:12:22 - End Matter

Silly Season and the Summer Break Looms - 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix Preview

Jesse and Thiemo rattle through some silly season predictions, as well as grand prix predictions ahead of a busy weekend at the Hungaroring for the Hungarian Grand Prix. Join our Fantasy F1 League:P5X175SD905 or https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/P5X175SD905 Find the Crew: Jesse - @jesseoncars on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube and writing for Classic Car Weekly. The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTok Thiemo - Everything F1 and @t.albers.daly.onthekerbs on Instagram. Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 0:44 - Who could replace Ocon? And other silly season premonitions. 7:10 - FP1 Running, that we knew about when we recorded 10:50 - Predictions 19:18 - End Matter

Antonelli Goes Unchallenged Once More - 2026 Belgian Grand Prix Review

Production has been a bit jumbled this week, so this is late out, but there’s a lot to get through. Join Jesse and Thiemo as they work through their notes from the Belgian GP. Join our Fantasy F1 League:P5X175SD905 or https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/P5X175SD905 Find the Crew: Jesse - @jesseoncars on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube and writing for Classic Car Weekly. The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTok Thiemo - Everything F1 and @t.albers.daly.onthekerbs on Instagram. Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 1:20 - Red Bull have a new driver scout 10:07 - F2’s wild disqualification 13:03 - General Racing Notes 21:55 - Mercedes 33:00 - Ferrari 36:02 - McLaren 39:50 - Red Bull 44:51 - Alpine and Racing Bulls 53:10 - Haas 55:21 - Williams 58:44 - Audi 1:00:19 - Aston Martin 1:01:30 - Cadillac 1:03:14 - Winners and Spinners 1:04:52 - Predictions Review 1:05:55 - Fantasy F1 Review 1:07:02 - End Matter

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