The Undercut Podcast

The Undercut Podcast

By Jesse Billington and Thiemo Albers-DalySportsLeisureAutomotive
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The Undercut Podcast episodes

  • 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix Preview - The Gang Fills Time

    Erm, you guys got anything to add to this one?

    Join Thiemo, Ellie-May and Jesse for this latest episode previewing the Bahrain Grand Prix.

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    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

    2:23 - Who’s Driving for Who in FP1?

    6:37 - Bahrain Grand Prix Fun Facts and Tyre Talk

    9:20 - Predictions

    19:55 - End Matter

    24 min
  • 2025 Japanese Grand Prix Review - A Race Best Described as Having Happened

    Well, that was worth waking up at 5:30am for!

    Join Thiemo, Ellie-May and Jesse for this latest episode reviewing the Japanese Grand Prix.

    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.

    Martin Villari - Lower Laptime on socials and YouTube

    Chapters:

    0:00 - Introduction

    2:59 - Martin Villari’s Take-Aways

    5:40 - McLaren

    11:46 - Mercedes

    14:59 - Red Bull

    24:39 - Ferrari

    28:38 - Williams and the World’s Most Expensive Poo (a childrens book coming soon)

    36:00 - Haas

    37:48 - Aston Martin

    38:55 - VCARB

    42:46 - Sauber

    44:11 - Alpine

    49:19 - Winners and Spinners

    50:39 - Predictions Review

    50:45 - Fantasy F1 Review

    54:32 - End Matter

    58 min
  • 2025 Japanese Grand Prix Preview - Yuki's Grand Day Out

    How are we only at round three? I’m knackered! Anyway, Japan this could be interesting!

    Join Thiemo, Ellie-May and Jesse for this latest episode previewing the Japanese Grand Prix.

    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

    1:22 - The Seat Swap

    12:27 - Alpine are swapping out Doohan (only for FP1)

    15:28 - Bottas is at McLaren now?

    16:57 - Sophia Flörsch has parted ways with HMD in IndyNXT

    20:50 - Japan Fun Facts

    24:31 - Important Track News

    27:55 - Predictions

    36 min
  • Lawson, Tsunoda and Red Bull's Constant Mistakes

    Given the news, it feels right to bring back some of the discussion that Jesse and Thiemo had on Monday night following the Chinese GP when the rumours about this seat swap started swirling. Give it a listen and let us know what you make of it all.

    32 min
  • 2025 Chinese Grand Prix Review - Domination, DSQs and Haas Happiness?

    Ok, so we’re getting an interesting start to the season then. Some DSQs mixed in with some exceptional efforts on track. Plus the overarching question of WHAT THE HELL IS RED BULL PLAYING AT?

    Join Thiemo and Jesse for this latest episode reviewing the Chinese Grand Prix.

    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

    2:32 - Eddie Jordan has passed away

    6:35 - The Weekend as a whole

    7:51 - McLaren

    12:56 - Mercedes

    15:09 - Red Bull (pull up a chair)

    45:03 - Williams

    47:57 - Ferrari

    52:22 - Haas

    54:35 - Aston Martin

    57:20 - Kick Sauber

    59:00 - VCARB

    1:02:35 - Alpine

    1:06:53 - Winners and Spinners

    1:12:03 - Predictions Review

    1:13:25 - Fantasy F1 Review

    1:15:54 - Feeder Series Corner

    1:20:09 - Conclusion

    1 hr 24 min
  • 2025 Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix Preview

    Ellie-May Taylor and Thiemo Albers-Daly run through the latest news from the world of Formula 1 and F1 Academy as both series gear up to take to the track in Shanghai, China.

    Find the Crew:

    The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTok.

    Ellie-May Taylor - Editing photos and making graphics.

    Thiemo Albers-Daly - Everything F1 and @t.albers.daly.onthekerbs on Instagram.

    Chapters:

    00:00 - 01:20 - Introduction

    01:20 - 08:46 - F1 Academy Returns!

    08:46 - 14:10 - Formula 1 Thailand Grand Prix

    14:10 - 17:57 - Rear Wing Flexibility Tests

    17:57 - 19:50 - Freight Issues

    19:50 - 21:54 - China Fun Facts

    21:54 - 29:00 - Chinese Grand Prix Predictions

    29:00 - 30:38 - Conclusion

    Graphics designed and created by Ellie-May Taylor.

    31 min
  • 2025 Australian Grand Prix Review- Rain, Rookies and Rain Again

    Right, first Grand Prix review of the year, there’s a lot to go through!

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    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 - Introductions and Shattered Sleep Schedules

    3:00 - There’s a new trailer for the F1 movie

    11:59 - Max Verstappen no longer leads a championship!

    16:29 - Martin Villari’s Rookie Race Review

    25:53 - McLaren

    34:51 - Mercedes

    39:56 - Red Bull

    46:40 - Williams

    52:41 - Aston Martin

    55:23 - Sauber

    58:25 - Ferrari

    1:04:30 - Alpine

    1:11:15 - VCARB

    1:18:28 - Haas

    1:22:15 - Winners and Spinners

    1:25:44 - Predictions Review

    1:26:00 - Fantasy League Review

    1:28:55 - Feeder Series Corner

    1:33:43 - End Matter

    1 hr 37 min
  • 2025 Australian Grand Prix Preview - Piastri Extends, Rain Looms and Jacques Villeneuve got locked in a toilet

    Can I get a hell yeah if you’re excited to wake up at 4am for a grand prix? Yes, it’s time for the Australian Grand Prix and we’ve got news and predictions aplenty as the season gets going.

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    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

    2:06 - Oscar extends with McLaren

    4:14 - Jody Egginton has left VCARB

    5:54 - Kush Maini joins the ever swelling ranks of test and reserve drivers at Alpine

    8:12 - Jacques Villeneuve got trapped in a toilet

    9:34 - Jonathon Wheatley has a new job

    11:35 - Stefano Domenicalli extends his tenure of F1

    13:17 -Australian GP Preview

    16:28 - Pole Position

    17:37 - Podium

    19:45 - Fastest Lap

    20:50 - Wild Predictions

    25:15 - Conclusion

    32 min
  • 2025 Formula 1 Season Predictions

    The gang is back and getting ready for an exciting season that’s due to start this weekend. First up, though: it’s prediction time, and the amassed intelligence of the internet, a spun wheel and some friends of the show have laid down their guesses as to what 2025 might bring. All of these are worth taking with a good pinch of salt!

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    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

    1:43 - How this will work.

    2:15 - Constructors

    4:10 - Drivers

    9:03 - Podium Sitters

    11:59 - Most DNFs?

    17:14 - When, if they do, will they swap Liam and Yuki?

    19:19 - Fastest Pitstop?

    20:35 - Battle of the Rookies (No Liam or Alonso)

    23:53 - Biggest Damage Bill?

    27:57 - When will Max give birth?

    32:45 - Conclusion

    36 min
  • 2025 Off-Season News with Inside F2's Fraser Ford

    Jesse is back to flick through the myriad of news from the off-season, and he’s joined by a friend of the show and all-around good egg, Fraser Ford from Inside F2, to do it. There’s plenty to discuss, so buckle up and enjoy.

    Find the Crew:

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

    The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTok

    Fraser Ford - Inside F2

    Chapters:

    0:00 - Introduction

    0:55 - Swearing is now banned!

    8:20 - The Belgian Grand Prix is sticking around!

    10:58 - Monaco is now a two-stopper

    14:46 - Franco Colapinto has been signed to Alpine

    20:26 - Haas have turned a profit?

    23:31 - Williams have a title sponsor now?

    26:04 - Aston Martin has a new CEO and Team Principal

    31:47 - Zhou has moved to Ferrari?

    34:04 - Bottas is back to Mercedes

    34:48 - Sauber needs a top dog?

    38:20 - McLaren retains their successful engineering lead

    39:29 - Formula 1 Academy has a new team, and Reverse Grids are back!

    42:17 - Johnny Herbert has left his role as a Steward

    44:26 - Christian Mansell is stepping back from his seat this year.

    46:05 - One of Jesse’s “neighbours” won the Daytona 24 Hours

    47:54 - Max would like to give endurance racing a crack?

    50:40 - Kevin Magnussen’s half-brother is now racing in GB4?

    51:50 - Jesse met Otmar Szafnauer at Bicester!?

    53:50 - Conclusion

    57 min

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