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…

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

The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTok

Thiemo - 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?

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

The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTok

Thiemo - 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.

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

The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTok

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

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction

4:28 - Portimao is back!

8:21 - Christian Horner is back?

9:48 - McLaren

22:31 - Mercedes

29:53 - Red Bull

43:30 - Ferrari

56:11 - Williams

1:04:30 - Racing Bulls

1:15:38 - Aston Martin

1:22:05 - Haas

1:28:22 - Sauber

1:35:58 - Alpine

1:39:53 - Winners and Spinners

1:43:30 - Awards and moments from guests

2:07:05 - 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.

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

The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTok

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

Chiara - @chaosinthepaddock on Instagram

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction

1:20 - Toyota officially joins forces with Haas

3:57 - Feeder Series News

11:36 - McLaren

27:20 - Mercedes

36:18 - Red Bull

44:00 - Ferrari

50:30 - Williams

53:53 - Racing Bulls

56:33 - Aston Martin

1:03:09 - Haas

1:07:16 - Sauber

1:11:05 - Alpine

1:12:20 - Winners and Spinners

1:19:08 - Predictions Review

1:20:10 - Fantasy F1 Review

1:21:39 - 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.

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

The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTok

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

Chiara - @chaosinthepaddock on Instagram

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction

1:38 - Red Bull have announced their 2026 line up

7:00 - Another F1 Academy Announcement

8:42 - McLaren sign Fornaroli and Verschoor? And Superformula

16:01 - FP1

23:31 - F2 News

25:41 - Livery Launch Dates and Championship Permutations

35:44 - Predictions

51:27 - 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!

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

The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTok

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

Cheryl - @miyukipanda_ on Instagram and TikTok

Katie - katiej_motorsport on Tiktok and Instagram

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction

1:39 - Adrian Sutil has been arrested

3:15 - Matilda Paatz is signed to Aston Martin for F1 Academy in 2026

6:03 - McLaren

24:40 - Mercedes

32:08 - Red Bull

39:40 - Ferrari

46:38 - Williams

59:02 - Racing Bulls

1:02:30 - Aston Martin

1:07:03 - Haas

1:14:48 - Sauber

1:19:02 - Alpine

1:27:10 - Winners and Spinners

1:33:28 - Predictions Review

1:35:12 - Fantasy F1

1:36:31 - 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.

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

The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTok

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

Chiara - @chaosinthepaddock on Instagram

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction

2:36 - Adrian Newey has a new role at Aston Martin

10:36 - 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 Facts

30:23 - Predictions

47:10 - 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!

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

The Podcast - @theundercutpodcast on Instagram and TikTok

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

LA Wilshaw - @road_to_f1 on Instagram

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction

1:24 - F1 Academy

10:39 - Mick Schumacher to Indycar

17:49 - Andreas Seidl and Christian Horner could take over at Aston Martin?

21:35 - We used the wet tyre!

22:17 - McLaren

38:00 - Mercedes

45:21 - Red Bull

52:12 - Ferrari

54:45 - Williams

59:15 - Racing Bulls

1:04:08 - Haas

1:09:50 - Aston Martin

1:12:40 - Sauber

1:18:22 - Alpine

1:23:00 - Winners and Spinners

1:29:58 - Predictions Review

1:35:08 - Fantasy F1 Review

1:37:25 - End Matter