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/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.Chapters:0:00 - Introduction1:01 - The 2027 Calendar12:20 - F2 is doing a double this weekend22:30 - Arvid Lindblad has passed his driving theory test28:25 - McLaren and Formula E have rebranded34:11 - Predictions

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/P5X175SD905Find 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 socialsChapters:0:00 - Introduction0:44 - They are already changing the track4:14 - A photographer was choked out by a policeman5:35 - F2 is borrowing F3’s double feature finale for Baku… but why?9:41 - F1 can’t remember its own history11:55 - Who’s still in contention?13:44 - Mercedes20:22 - Ferrari22:30 - McLaren28:59 - Red Bull32:00 - Racing Bulls34:02 - Alpine35:36 - Haas38:00 - Audi40:05 - Williams42:58 - Aston Martin46:38 - Cadillac50:21 - Winners and Spinners52:52 - Predictions53:00 - Fantasy F154:04 - Conclusion

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/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.Chapters:0:00 - Introduction3:54 - Autonomous Racing went to Imola, which panned out as you expect6:52 - Raikkonen to Red Bull!8:02 - George Russell will have his own grandstand at Silverstone next year9:49 - Imola should be our final round?13:26 - Churros anyone?14:26 - Williams wind the clock back to 198120:23 - No Charles this weekend (if you’re listening to this post FP1, enjoy your humble pie)23:29 - McLaren are winging it24:22 - Predictions34:45 - End Matter

Italian GP ReviewWell, 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/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.Chapters:0:00 - Introduction1:25 - Milan will host the 2027 Opening Event5:16 - McLaren could field Norris and Dixon for Le Mans in 20279:57 - F2 is getting a new car next year13:00 - Who’s no longer in the title fight?14:25 - Mercedes30:01 - Ferrari34:01 - McLaren37:22 - Red Bull and Racing Bulls44:14 - Alpine51:30 - Haas54:40 - Audi57:00 - Williams1:02:05 - Aston Martin1:06:15 - Cadillac1:17:47 - Winners and Spinners1:19:01 - Predictions Review1:19:48 - Fantasy F1 Review1:22:14 - End Matter

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/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.Chapters:0:00 - Introduction1:30 - Vettel is back at Ferrari4:22 - McLaren have a special livery… apparently5:25 - Red Bull have a new face…7:23 - How to steal a Grand Prix, one piece at a time10:17 - Lando Norris is returning to F3, sort of…17:15 - Alpine have a 2027 driver line up19:47 - This weekend’s trophy is pants20:38 - Antonelli and his grid penalties21:48 - Lawson is back in at Red Bull23:13 - Predictions32:12 - End Matter

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/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.Leah - MotorsportLeah on socialsChapters:0:00 - Introduction1:12 - Louis Sharp is dropping out of F3. But why?4:12 - MotoGP Expertise in F1?7:06 - Mercedes13:15 - Ferrari17:18 - McLaren22:45 - Red Bull and Racing Bulls32:01 - Alpine35:22 - Haas38:40 - Audi42:01 - Williams47:38 - Aston Martin50:49 - Cadillac53:42 - Winners and Spinners55:52 - Predictions and Fantasy F1 Review59:18 - End Matter

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/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 - The Haas Chap, just look up, The Haas Chap.Chapters:0:00 - Introduction1:45 - Is Alonso going to stay at Aston?8:45 - Audi also have upgrades and maybe more Bortoleto12:14 - Contracts are still up in the air for a lot of drivers31:55 - Calendar contracts are also up for debate41:40 - Cadillac has a new team principal?46:20 - Isack Hadjar is being replaced by Liam Lawson50:45 - Predictions56:57 - End Matter

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/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.Chapters:0:00 - Introduction1:23 - There’s a new safety car3:28 - Albon and Stroll reach new milestones5:05 - The Malaysian GP is back!13:10 - Mercedes22:50 - Ferrari30:18 - McLaren41:51 - Red Bull and Racing Bulls47:29 - Alpine49:44 - Haas50:46 - Audi and Williams59:11 - Aston Martin1:02:30 - Cadillac1:06:15 - Winners and Spinners, Predictions and Fantasy F11:12:22 - End Matter

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/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.Chapters:0:00 - Introduction0:44 - Who could replace Ocon? And other silly season premonitions.7:10 - FP1 Running, that we knew about when we recorded10:50 - Predictions19:18 - End Matter

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/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.Chapters:0:00 - Introduction1:20 - Red Bull have a new driver scout10:07 - F2’s wild disqualification13:03 - General Racing Notes21:55 - Mercedes33:00 - Ferrari36:02 - McLaren39:50 - Red Bull44:51 - Alpine and Racing Bulls53:10 - Haas55:21 - Williams58:44 - Audi1:00:19 - Aston Martin1:01:30 - Cadillac1:03:14 - Winners and Spinners1:04:52 - Predictions Review1:05:55 - Fantasy F1 Review1:07:02 - End Matter