2025 Formula 1 Mid-Season Review with Lower Lap Time (Martin Villari)

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