Russell Dominance Could Bore Fans? - 2026 Chinese Grand Prix Preview

Jesse and Thiemo are joined by The Haas Chap, aka Henry Wallace for a look ahead to the Chinese Grand Prix. They’ll sift through the remarkably slim news this week, as well as preview the opening round of the F1 Academy season and lay down some predictions. As usual, there’s a dash of nonsense and some bickering. Good stuff.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.The Haas Chap - literally just look up The Haas ChapChapters:0:00 - Introduction1:56 - F1 Academy is back!13:19 - A few nibbles of news?17:14 - Thiemo’s Fun Facts20:00 - Predictions29:47 - End Matter

Jesse and Thiemo are joined by returning guest, Chiara Martin, to review the Australian Grand Prix.There’s a lot to cover, from a wealth of retirements, a Lazarus moment for both Aston Martins, Piastri in the wall, and Ferrari reverting to type when it comes to strategy! Martin Villari from Lower Lap Time pops by with some bonus thoughts too.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.Chiara - Chaos in the PaddockChapters:0:00 - Introductions and missing sleep?2:27 - General Notes and Observations by Martin Villari8:26 - Mercedes17:08 - Ferrari26:44 - McLaren31:48 - Red Bull37:24 - Haas44:53 - Racing Bulls51:32 - Audi55:57 - Alpine1:02:34 - Williams1:06:20 - Cadillac1:10:27 - Aston Martin1:14:04 - Winners and Spinners1:16:18 - Predictions and Fantasy F1 Review1:18:05 - End Matter

Jesse and Thiemo are joined by The Paddock Chronicle’s Caitlin Noble to preview the Australian Grand Prix.There’s a lot to cover, from clipping, the ever-changing geo-political climate, Aston Martin, who, it turns out, have made an automobile-sized vibrator, running a 1000km WEC race at Brands Hatch and whether Red Bull are a long way off the pace. The usual mix of talking points that you’d expect from a Formula 1 podcast!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.Caitlin - The Paddock ChronicleChapters:0:00 - Introduction and a flick through some news3:00 - Superclipping8:12 - In Your Corner11:15 - Aston Martin might not run this weekend?14:40 - Petronas’ petrol is good to go and Bottas’ penalty is scratched24:52 - Predictions

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