The Undercut Podcast

Join Ellie-May and Jesse as they break down all the action from Interlagos at the weekend.

The Sprint series is concluded, there were collisions, chases and that iconic dash for the line on the final lap. So, pull up a chair and tuck in.

Also, please give us money, we promise we’ll spend it on microphones and editing software, not a Ford Falcon. Probably. We have a Patreon, sign up to it here for £1: https://www.patreon.com/undercutpodcast

Find the Crew:

Jesse - @jesseoncars on Twitter, TikTok and Instagram as well as @jesseoncars on YouTube and writing for Classic Car Weekly.

Ellie-May - running our socials (Instagram and TikTok) and making our kick-ass graphics and track guides.

The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTok

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and Jesse has been looking at very old cars with Ross Brawn.

1:47 - The roster for the Macau GP swells further!

2:52 - São Paulo signed until 2030!

5:23 - Some WEC chatter

14:31 - Qualifying and new pit exit rules

18:04 - Sprint Shootout, that crash and Tsunoda’s one lap pace?

20:53 - The Sprint, changing the weekend order and is it worth it?

24:14 - The Race, opening chaos and how Danny Ric ended up a lap down?

43:12 - Verstappen sets some more records and wraps up the constructors’ title on his own!

44:46 - Alonso, Sainz, Norris, the fight for 4th!

49:06 - Winners and Spinners

1:02:43 - Predictions Review

1:03:34 - F1 Fantasy Review

1:04:48 - Conclusion

Join Ellie-May and Jesse as they sift through the news and lay down some predictions ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix this weekend. The F1 circus has arrived in São Paulo and is ready for some action and hopefully, they have packed their umbrellas!

Also, please give us money, we promise we’ll spend it on microphones and editing software, not a Lotus Cortina. Probably. We have a Patreon, sign up to it here for £1: https://www.patreon.com/undercutpodcast

Find the Crew:

Jesse - @jesseoncars on Twitter, TikTok and Instagram as well as @jesseoncars on YouTube and writing for Classic Car Weekly.

Ellie-May - running our socials (Instagram and TikTok) and making our kick-ass graphics and track guides.

The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTok

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction

1:51 - Arvid Lindblad joins Prema in F3 for 2024

3:13 - Zak O’Sullivan to join F2!

3:54 - Franco Colapinto will be driving for Williams in the Young Driver Test postseason

4:27 - Dennis Hager is sticking with MP Motorsport for another season in F2.

5:07 - James Vowles is starting his own junior series with the arrival of his daughter!

6:19 - Lando’s Fiat 500 Jolly has sold!

7:35 - Mike Elliott has left Mercedes

10:41 - Petronas have bolstered the pockets of Sepang!

12:23 - Plot points ahead to the São Paulo Grand Prix

13:04 - Weather Forecast

14:45 - Battle Forecast

17:06 - Predictions

27:15 - Conclusion

Don’t ask what Thiemo did to his internet in the introduction. It was abominable. Still, we fixed it, all is good and we’ve got some thoughts on the Mexico City Grand Prix and we’ve got a guest too! Returning friend of the show, Jacob Phillips.

Also, please give us money, we promise we’ll spend it on microphones and editing software, not parts for a classic Formula Ford. Probably. We have a Patreon, sign up to it here: https://www.patreon.com/undercutpodcast

Find the Crew:

Jesse - @jesseoncars on Twitter, TikTok and Instagram as well as @jesseoncars on YouTube and writing for Classic Car Weekly.

Ellie-May - running our socials (Instagram and TikTok) and making our kick-ass graphics and track guides.

The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTok

Jacob - @jacobphil18 or on On The Kerbs: Pub Chat

Thiemo - @On the Kerbs on YouTube and @t.albers.daly.onthekerbs on Instagram

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction

2:13 - Marta Garcia is off to FRECA!

9:27 - Luke Browning has tested with Aston Martin!

12:18 - Masters Historic Signs with Goodyear as their tyre provider moving forward.

14:33 - Lando’s Fiat Jolly

15:37 - Liam Lawson Comes P2 in SuperFormula

17:03 - Practice and Rookies in FP1

19:41 - Qualifying and Pit Exit Problems

25:41 - The Race, that incident and how bad was the TV direction?

33:35 - Winners and Spinners

52:25 - Other Drivers Worth A Mention

56:02 - Predictions Review

56:46 - Fantasy League Review

58:05 - Conclusion

Here we go, the Mexico GP! Can Perez win at home? Which of the juniors will come out on top in FP1? And do you fancy buying Lando Norris’ old car?

Also, please give us money, we promise we’ll spend it on microphones and editing software, not a parts for a classic Formula Ford. Probably. We have a Patreon, sign up to it here: https://www.patreon.com/undercutpodcast

Find the Crew:

Jesse - @jesseoncars on Twitter, TikTok and Instagram as well as @jesseoncars on YouTube and writing for Classic Car Weekly.

Ellie-May - running our socials (Instagram and TikTok) and making our kick-ass graphics and track guides.

The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTok

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and welcome to the 201st GP of the Turbo-Hybrid Era

1:05 - FP1 is looking to be wild!

12:36 - Iwasa to SuperFormula?

15:46 - Pietro Fittipaldi to IndyCar!

18:13 - Kush Maini joins the Alpine Academy!?

22:34 - Gabrielle Mini is swapping to Prema for a second season in F3

23:04 - Franco Colapinto will be joining the F2 grid in Abu Dhabi!

23:23 - And Andrea Kimi Antonelli is making the leap to F2 from FRECA!

24:41 - Macau is back baby!

29:34 - Lando’s Fiat Jolly is for sale!

32:13 - Johnny Herbert’s Skyline GT-R is for sale too!

34:48 - Will Ferrari be running new engines?

37:02 - Bottas has some new merch out!

37:22 - Looking ahead to the Mexican GP.

37:58 - Weather Forecast

39:01 - Battle Forecast

40:49 - Predictions

45:15 - Conclusion

Marta Garcia becomes the inaugural F1 Academy World Champion! Thiemo leads Jesse through all the action from the final round of the 2023 F1 Academy Season from Austin, Texas as well as taking a look at the latest feeder series news. Chapters:00:00 - 00:54 - Introduction00:54 - 03:07 - Megan Gilkes Leaves F1 Academy & joins Aston Martin03:07 - 05:14 - Which Drivers will join which F1 Team in 2024?05:14 - 07:00 - Dennis Hauger leaves Red Bull07:00 - 08:30 - Jamie Chadwick returns to Indy NXT with Andretti08:30 - 11:18 - Kimi joins Formula 2 (No, not that Kimi)11:18 - 12:32 - Stonking F1 Academy Qualifying Ft. Jessica Edgar12:32 - 16:20 - Marta Garcia becomes F1 Academy World Champion + Race I Drama16:20 - 18:40 - Hamda Al Qubaisi Wins Race II + Bustamante's Superb Recovery Drive18:40 - 22:20 - Edgar wins her first race of 2023! + Strong Battle between Caceres and Gilkes + Lovinfosse drives into Bustamante!22:20 - 25:41 - Special Shout Out to Hamda Al Qubaisi + Looking at 202425:41 - 26:10 - Driver and Team Standings26:10 - 28:08 - More F1 Drivers need to support F1 Academy28:08 - 28:55 - Formula 1 and F1 Academy Drivers United in 2024 Launches28:55 - 29:19 - Final Thoughts29:19 - 30:28 - Conclusion and OutroFind the Crew: Jesse - @jesseoncars on Twitter and Instagram as well as @jesseoncars on YouTube and writing for Classic Car Weekly. Ellie-May - running our socials (Instagram and TikTok) and making our kick-ass graphics and track guides. Thiemo - @On the Kerbs on YouTube and @t.albers.daly.onthekerbs on Instagram. Also Is It Fast? and Paddock Sorority.The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTok

Wasn’t really a firecracker of a weekend was it? Still, there are some interesting points of discussion we ought to cover!

Also, give us money, we promise we’ll spend it on microphones and editing software, not a Lotus Cortina. Probably. We have a Patreon, sign up to it here: https://www.patreon.com/undercutpodcast

Find the Crew:

Jesse - @jesseoncars on Twitter and Instagram as well as @jesseoncars on YouTube and writing for Classic Car Weekly.

Ellie-May - running our socials (Instagram and TikTok) and making our kick-ass graphics and track guides.

The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTok

Thiemo - @On the Kerbs on YouTube and @t.albers.daly.onthekerbs on Instagram

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and Flood Watch

1:59 - Special Livery Watch

4:55 - Qualifying, track limits and is it worth bringing upgrades for a Sprint Weekend?

9:20 - Sprint Qualifying, more track limits and blocking

13:08 - The Sprint and George’s lacklustre performance?

15:15 - The Race: was McLaren’s strategy that woeful?

21:16 - Post Race: what went down in Parc Ferme?

22:15 - Do we think there should be a larger sample size for testing?

33:29 - Winners and Spinners

46:47 - Predictions Review

49:12 - F1 Fantasy Review

52:16 - Conclusion

Oh boy, there’s a lot of news to unpack here, so saddle up and get ready for a Texan sized portion of podcasting.

Also, give us money, we promise we’ll spend it on microphones and editing software, not a Lola T70 Mk3 B. Probably. We have a Patreon, sign up to it here: https://www.patreon.com/undercutpodcast

Find the Crew:

Jesse - @jesseoncars on Twitter and Instagram as well as @jesseoncars on YouTube and writing for Classic Car Weekly.

Ellie-May - running our socials (Instagram and TikTok) and making our kick-ass graphics and track guides.

The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTok

Thiemo - @On the Kerbs on YouTube and @t.albers.daly.onthekerbs on Instagram

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction

1:22 - It’s been a while, but we’ve got some Bernie Ecclestone news!

3:26 - Ollie Bearman has been testing with Ferrari at Fiorano

5:16 - The Belgian GP is sticking around a little longer

9:40 - Lance and Lewis are under investigation?

15:36 - Pirelli somehow has won a tyre contract to the end of 2027!

20:11 - The FIA is looking into how we don’t give drivers heatstroke at future GPs

26:10 - F1 Academy have a new karting concept!

32:13 - F1 Academy has also launched its 2024 calendar!

38:22 - Bianca Bustamante has joined McLaren’s junior program!

39:31 - Dino Beganovic is our first confirmed F3 driver for 2024

41:48 - Netflix are hosting a golf-F1 crossover tournament!?

44:34 - Alpha Tauri have some colours for 2024 picked

46:45 - McLaren are now using recycled carbon fibre

49:17 - Glickenhaus are leaving WEC

50:00 - Alpine have been testing their hypercar and might have a familiar face behind the wheel?

54:32 - Alpine is getting some backing from the Swifties!

59:22 - Looking ahead to the Austin GP - Sprints, track limits and upgrades1:05:09 - Weather Forecast

1:05:43 - Battle Forecast

1:08:08 - Predictions

1:17:20 - Conclusion

Thiemo is joined by On the Kerbs: Pub Chat Co-Host Jacob Phillips and Motorsport Journalist Öykü Ceylan to review the Qatar Grand Prix.

Find the Crew:

Thiemo can be found on Is It Fast?, On the Kerbs, The Nitro RX Podcast, Paddock Sorority and Instagram.

Thiemo Albers-Daly Archives - Is It Fast?

Jacob can be found over on On the Kerbs: Pub Chat and over on Twitter at jacobphil18.

On the Kerbs | Podcast on Spotify

Öykü can be found over on Is It Fast? and Pit Debrief as well as Instagram and Tik Tok.

Öykü Ceylan Archives - Is It Fast?

Chapters:

00:00 - 00:54 - Introduction

00:54 - 02:22 - Bortelto Joins McLaren

02:22 - 04:18 - Are Andretti Finally Joining F1?!

04:18 - 04:52 - McLaren vs Palou

04:52 - 07:02 - Bearman to Haas

07:02 - 10:18 - Cap EX Increased!

10:18 - 18:20 - Piastri's Sprint Win, Verstappen's Title & More!

18:20 - 27:44 - Williams & Conditions in Qatar

27:44 - 29:44 - Quiet Exit for Lawson

29:44 - 30:56 - Haas being Haas

30:56 - 32:54 - Ocon's Vomit and Gasly's Disappointment

32:54 - 37:05 - The Curious and Woeful Case of Lance Stroll

37:05 - 38:07 - Double Points for Alfa Romeo!

38:07 - 39:35 - Ferrari Flying under the Radar

39:35 - 45:48 - Why Mercedes? WHY???

45:48 - 46:35 - Oscar Gosh Darn Piastri

46:35 - 52:20 - Red Bull, Perez and Ricciardo

52:20 - 1:00:26 - Winners and Spinners

1:00:26 - 1:02:17 - Predictions Review

1:02:17 - 1:03:18 - F1 Fantasy Review

1:03:18 - 1:05:05 - Final Thoughts

1:05:05 - 1:06:51 - Conclusion

If you’re after some news, check out our all news episode, if not, let’s look ahead to the Qatar GP and all the action we can expect in Losail. Will Max win it on a Saturday?

Also, give us money, we promise we’ll spend it on microphones and editing software, not a Lola T70 Mk3 B. Probably. We have a Patreon, sign up to it here: https://www.patreon.com/undercutpodcast

Find the Crew:

Jesse - @jesseoncars on Twitter and Instagram as well as @jesseoncars on YouTube and writing for Classic Car Weekly.

Ellie-May - running our socials (Instagram and TikTok) and making our kick-ass graphics and track guides.

The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTok

Thiemo - @On the Kerbs on YouTube and @t.albers.daly.onthekerbs on Instagram

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction

0:43 - What do you need to know about this weekend?

4:36 - Weather Forecast

5:50 - Battle Forecast

8:01 - How Max can win and the history behind winning on not a Sunday?

9:58 - Predictions and an argument.

17:11 - Conclusion

Somehow, a lot of news happened, Jesse wrote it all down and it got to over 2500 words. Then the others added even more, so we’ve done a news only episode to plough through that and our Qatar Grand Prix episode will be up in due course!

Also, give us money, we promise we’ll spend it on microphones and editing software, not a Lola T70 Mk3 B. Probably. We have a Patreon, sign up to it here: https://www.patreon.com/undercutpodcast

Find the Crew:

Jesse - @jesseoncars on Twitter and Instagram as well as @jesseoncars on YouTube and writing for Classic Car Weekly.

Ellie-May - running our socials (Instagram and TikTok) and making our kick-ass graphics and track guides.

The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTok

Thiemo - @On the Kerbs on YouTube and @t.albers.daly.onthekerbs on Instagram

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction

1:39 - Jessica Hawkins Completes a Test with Aston Martin

15:04 - Andretti has been given the green light by the FIA

24:16 - Grosjean goes to court, maybe

27:35 - 2026 Tech Specs31:22 - Lando reckons McLaren will catch Aston by season’s end!

35:39 - World Destructors Championship: are we being too harsh on Checo?

39:14 - Liam Lawson continues his role as super-sub

45:09 - The Indian GP could return?

47:50 - Aston Martin joins WEC!52:20 - Formula E’s silly season and smart pricing

1:00:59 - IndyNXT releases its 2024 schedule

1:02:54 - Conclusion