2025 Italian Grand Prix Review - Team Orders at McLaren while Max Storms to the Win

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