2026 Season Predictions - Humans vs AI

Jesse and Thiemo are back and it’s time to lay down some season predictions for the 2026 Formula 1 season. With new power units and teams gracing the grid and some relatively inconclusive testing under their belts, it’s a tricky one to call; so who better to ask than an AI for some help. For measure, they’ve reached out to friends of the show for more ideas, so it’s a properly varied one. Buckle up, this one gets, confusing…Join our Fantasy F1 League:P5X175SD905 or https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/P5X175SD905Find the Crew:Jesse - @jesseoncars on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube and writing for Classic Car Weekly.The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTokThiemo - Everything F1 and @t.albers.daly.onthekerbs on Instagram.

Thiemo's joined by colourblind Jesse for a dive into this year's F1 liveries and for once, they aren't in complete agreement. Which makes a change... Which livery stands out to you this year? Who's nailed it with the pots of paint and stickers?Find the Crew:Jesse - @jesseoncars on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube and writing for Classic Car Weekly.The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTokThiemo - Everything F1 and @t.albers.daly.onthekerbs on Instagram.

Consider it a Christmas gift, the Undercut Podcast 2025 Formula 1 Season Review. Jesse and Thiemo compile their thoughts on the season, hand out some awards and hear back from some guests from across the year.Find the Crew:Jesse - @jesseoncars on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube and writing for Classic Car Weekly.The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTokThiemo - Everything F1 and @t.albers.daly.onthekerbs on Instagram.Chapters:0:00 - Introduction4:28 - Portimao is back!8:21 - Christian Horner is back?9:48 - McLaren22:31 - Mercedes29:53 - Red Bull43:30 - Ferrari56:11 - Williams1:04:30 - Racing Bulls1:15:38 - Aston Martin1:22:05 - Haas1:28:22 - Sauber1:35:58 - Alpine1:39:53 - Winners and Spinners1:43:30 - Awards and moments from guests2:07:05 - End Matter

Jenny Craig joins Jesse and Thiemo to review the final round of the 2025 Formula 1 season, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and Lando Norris’ title-cinching drive.Find the Crew:Jesse - @jesseoncars on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube and writing for Classic Car Weekly.The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTokThiemo - Everything F1 and @t.albers.daly.onthekerbs on Instagram.Chiara - @chaosinthepaddock on InstagramChapters:0:00 - Introduction1:20 - Toyota officially joins forces with Haas3:57 - Feeder Series News11:36 - McLaren27:20 - Mercedes36:18 - Red Bull44:00 - Ferrari50:30 - Williams53:53 - Racing Bulls56:33 - Aston Martin1:03:09 - Haas1:07:16 - Sauber1:11:05 - Alpine1:12:20 - Winners and Spinners1:19:08 - Predictions Review1:20:10 - Fantasy F1 Review1:21:39 - End Matter

For one last time this season, join Jesse, Thiemo and Chiara for a preview of this weekend’s Grand Prix, the season finale in Abu Dhabi. Piastri versus Norris versus Verstappen. A lot to be settled.Find the Crew:Jesse - @jesseoncars on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube and writing for Classic Car Weekly.The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTokThiemo - Everything F1 and @t.albers.daly.onthekerbs on Instagram.Chiara - @chaosinthepaddock on InstagramChapters:0:00 - Introduction1:38 - Red Bull have announced their 2026 line up7:00 - Another F1 Academy Announcement8:42 - McLaren sign Fornaroli and Verschoor? And Superformula16:01 - FP123:31 - F2 News25:41 - Livery Launch Dates and Championship Permutations35:44 - Predictions51:27 - End Matter

Jesse and Thiemo are joined this week by Katie Jeromson and Sheryl Bucknole for an in-depth dive into the at times frustrating Qatar Grand Prix. There’s a lot to get through, so get comfy!Find the Crew:Jesse - @jesseoncars on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube and writing for Classic Car Weekly.The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTokThiemo - Everything F1 and @t.albers.daly.onthekerbs on Instagram.Cheryl - @miyukipanda_ on Instagram and TikTokKatie - katiej_motorsport on Tiktok and InstagramChapters:0:00 - Introduction1:39 - Adrian Sutil has been arrested3:15 - Matilda Paatz is signed to Aston Martin for F1 Academy in 20266:03 - McLaren24:40 - Mercedes32:08 - Red Bull39:40 - Ferrari46:38 - Williams59:02 - Racing Bulls1:02:30 - Aston Martin1:07:03 - Haas1:14:48 - Sauber1:19:02 - Alpine1:27:10 - Winners and Spinners1:33:28 - Predictions Review1:35:12 - Fantasy F11:36:31 - End Matter

Joining Jesse and Thiemo this week is Chiara Martin to discuss all things Qatar, including THAT news around Adrian Newey and his new role at Aston Martin. Plus there’s F2 and predictions, so the complete package really.Find the Crew:Jesse - @jesseoncars on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube and writing for Classic Car Weekly.The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTokThiemo - Everything F1 and @t.albers.daly.onthekerbs on Instagram.Chiara - @chaosinthepaddock on InstagramChapters:0:00 - Introduction2:36 - Adrian Newey has a new role at Aston Martin10:36 - Tyres will be the talk of the town!16:10 - The Madring isn’t looking great, apparently?20:07 - F2 returns this weekend with more drivers!27:00 - Thiemo’s Fun Facts30:23 - Predictions47:10 - End Matter

Jesse and Thiemo are joined by LA Wilshaw for an in-depth review of the Las Vegas Grand Prix. And oh boy, is there more than they expected!Find the Crew:Jesse - @jesseoncars on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube and writing for Classic Car Weekly.The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTokThiemo - Everything F1 and @t.albers.daly.onthekerbs on Instagram.LA Wilshaw - @road_to_f1 on InstagramChapters:0:00 - Introduction1:24 - F1 Academy10:39 - Mick Schumacher to Indycar17:49 - Andreas Seidl and Christian Horner could take over at Aston Martin?21:35 - We used the wet tyre!22:17 - McLaren38:00 - Mercedes45:21 - Red Bull52:12 - Ferrari54:45 - Williams59:15 - Racing Bulls1:04:08 - Haas1:09:50 - Aston Martin1:12:40 - Sauber1:18:22 - Alpine1:23:00 - Winners and Spinners1:29:58 - Predictions Review1:35:08 - Fantasy F1 Review1:37:25 - End Matter

There’s a lot to get through ahead of the Las Vegas GP, so buckle up for a busy pod. Jesse and Thiemo are joined by friends of the show, Fraser Ford from Inside F2 and The Haas Chap for a dive into the news from the motorsport world, plus they’ll lay down some predictions for the coming weekend of motorsport action in Sin City.Find the Crew:Jesse - @jesseoncars on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube and writing for Classic Car Weekly.The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTokThiemo - Everything F1 and @t.albers.daly.onthekerbs on Instagram.The Haas Chap - The Haas Chap on Instagram and TiktokFraser Ford - Inside F2 on Instagram and Twitter/XChapters:0:00 - Introduction, a cheap dig at Sky Sports Hula and Pop World.2:04 - F1 Academy News, the three Ellas and some new rules16:18 - Porsche are adding a second team to their line up17:38 - Max Verstappen to NASCAR?21:28 - Jamie Chadwick to Genesis!23:25 - More from John Elkann30:05 - Toto Wolff is selling Mercedes, well, a little bit of it34:27 - Trains are now using F1 tech36:42 - Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak is heading to F242:25 - Liveries, helmets and fun facts ahead of Vegas47:40 - Predictions59:13 - End Matter

Jesse is joined by Leah Halsey for a chat about the action from Brazil across the sprint weekend. There’s a lot to get through, so get comfy and give the latest ep a good listen.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 - Introduction1:03 - Colapinto’s Contract is Renewed3:50 - McLaren are shaking up their driver development programme7:12 - Race Review: McLaren18:47 - Mercedes23:50 - Red Bull31:12 - Ferrari35:40 - Williams38:42 - Racing Bulls42:42 - Aston Martin45:21 - Haas48:58 - Sauber53:10 - Alpine55:40 - Winners and Spinners1:03:18 - Predictions Review1:03:28 - Fantasy F1 Review1:05:25 - End Matter