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The Undercut

Three Formula 1 nerds(One American and Two Brits) that like to think they know what they're talking about, talk F1. Join them weekly and listen to them discuss the results of the most recent Grand Prix and the news surrounding the teams, all the drama, and their expectations of the upcoming race!

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#129
Thursday · 39 min
Lando’s Brazil Breakthrough: Rain, Drama & a Big Win - 2026 Sao Paolo Grand Prix
Lando Norris delivered a standout win at the Brazilian Grand Prix, even as Mercedes appeared to secure the constructors’ championship during a difficult weekend of its own. The hosts unpack a chaotic few days at Interlagos: hours of rain-delayed qualifying, rare full-wet running, and the debate over why those tires are so difficult to use safely in a race. They also discuss how grid penalties reshuffled the field, George Russell’s frustration after traffic interrupted his qualifying lap, and the
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#128
November 5 · 44 min
Kimi Antonelli Makes History: The Youngest Champion and What Comes Next - 2026 Mexican Grand Prix Review
Kimi Antonelli is officially the 2026 Formula 1 world champion—and the sport’s youngest title winner. The hosts discuss his record-breaking achievement, his dominant season and what it could mean for the years ahead.They also touch on the Mexico Grand Prix, where the start and restart provided the main drama, with Leclerc disrupting both. The conversation looks ahead to a possible Antonelli–Verstappen rivalry, George Russell’s difficult season, Ferrari’s pace and the prospects for Mercedes, Red
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#127
October 29 · 36 min
Antonelli Dominates Austin, Title Almost Sealed - 2026 U.S. Grand Prix Review
Kimi Antonelli is on the verge of the drivers' championship. After another dominant win in Austin, he needs just two more points to make it official.This week, the hosts catch up on Nick's family cruise with Royal Caribbean, then break down the Austin race:How Antonelli turned pole into an untroubled win, with a rocket start and a clean race.Why the medium-to-hard one-stop strategy paid off, and why some expected a two-stop race.How Ferrari looked quick in practice and qualifying but couldn't de
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#126
October 15 · 34 min
Max Verstappen Finally Conquers Singapore After Years of Frustration - 2026 Singapore Grand Prix Review
Max Verstappen finally cracks Singapore, Ferrari trips over its own strategy, and Kimi Antonelli keeps moving closer to a title that could be wrapped up in Austin. If you want the real story behind a race that looked calmer than the sprint but still reshaped the championship picture, this is the breakdown to hear.Nick, Martin, and Jason unpack the decisive first-corner chess match between Verstappen and Charles Leclerc, why Max’s pre-race positioning mattered more than it looked on TV, and how R
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#125
October 7 · 31 min
Max Verstappen Wins the Weirdest Race of the Season - 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia Review
Max Verstappen wins, but the real story is the chaos behind him: a wet-to-dry Malaysian Grand Prix that turns into a software nightmare, a tire gamble disaster, and one of the strangest restarts of the season. If you want a race debrief that explains what happened, this is the one to hear. Jason, Nick, and Martin break down the farcical opening minutes at Sepang, where rain, a slow safety car, and a turbo-related software mode leave cars crawling at formation-lap speed. They get into why the FIA
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#124
October 1 · 31 min
Why George Russell's Baku Win Was Closer Than it Looked - 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Review
George Russell steals a win by 0.196 seconds, Max Verstappen nearly pounces, and Baku turns into one of the most chaotic race debriefs of the season. If you want the real story behind the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, this is the one to hear.The panel breaks down how Russell’s pole gap of nearly nine tenths set up the race, why the safety car completely reshaped the fight, and how the closing laps turned into a nail-biter after Bottas’ crash brought out yellows. They also get into the McLaren collapse,
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#123
September 17 · 29 min
One Safety Car Call Decided the Entire Spanish Grand Prix - 2026 Spanish Grand Prix Review
Monaco-style boredom, a first-corner mess, and one VSC that changed everything. The Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid looked like it had all the ingredients for a thriller—qualifying drama, track limits chaos, and big title implications—but the race itself turned into a strategic knife fight where timing, tire management, and one unlucky pit decision decided the outcome.Jason, Martin, and Nick break down the race from the opening Lap 1 scramble through the pit window chaos that left Lando Norris and
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#122
September 10 · 34 min
Kimi's Impossible Win: From 19th to Victory at Monza - 2026 Italian Grand Prix Review
Kimi Antonelli just delivered the kind of race that changes a season—and maybe a career. Starting P19 and charging all the way to victory at Monza, the rookie turned the 2026 Italian Grand Prix into a statement win no one saw coming.What looked like a routine race quickly became a high-speed chess match of strategy, tire calls, red flags, virtual safety cars, and late-race pressure. The guys break down how Antonelli made 25 overtakes, why the Mercedes package looked so strong, and how the race u
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#121
August 27 · 30 min
Max Crashes, Lando Wins, and Mercedes Plays Favorites - 2026 Dutch Grand Prix Review
Lando wins again, Max goes from home favorite to heartbreaking DNF, and Mercedes makes a move that says more than any press release ever could. This Dutch GP episode is packed with red-flag chaos, razor-thin strategy calls, and the kind of split-second saves that remind you just how fast these drivers really are.Martin, Nick, and Jason break down the wet-to-drying Zandvoort conditions, Max Verstappen’s rare mistake at his final Dutch home race, and the jaw-dropping chain of events that nearly wi
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#120
July 30 · 39 min
Hungarian GP Drama: Lando Triumphs, Oscar Falters - 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix Review
Hungary's chaos, Ferrari’s struggles, and Max's relentless drive — this episode unpacks the wildest race of the season so far.When a rain-soaked battle at the 2026 Hungarian GP keeps viewers on the edge, Lando Norris’s near-win, Oscar Piastri’s gearbox failure, and Max Verstappen’s strategic mastery steal the spotlight. If you're a racing fan tired of predictable races, this chaotic spectacle offers a fresh edge-of-your-seat experience that will leave you craving the next Grand Prix.In this epis
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#119
July 23 · 32 min
The Real Reason George Russell Struggles: Inside His Mindset and Confidence Crisis - 2026 Belgian Grand Prix Review
Could a tiny mistake or a clever delay swing a race in Formula 1? This episode uncovers the secret tactics, behind-the-scenes strategies, and controversial moves that decide podium spots and the championship battle itself. From turbocharged engineering debates to racing incidents that turn into full-blown controversies, we dive deep into the complexities of the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix. Discover how teams exploit every nuance of deployment algorithms, the tactics behind forced pit stops, and the
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#118
July 9 · 40 min
Charles Shines in First Win at Silverstone! - 2026 British Grand Prix Review
Charles finally gets his first win in 2026, and after coming close a few times before, his first win at Silverstone. Kimi looked to have the pace on the weekend, but for an issue which caused a point-less race for him. The Championship seems to be blown wide-open. All that and much more on The Undercut's review of the 2026 British Grand Prix. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen.
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#117
July 2 · 29 min
George Fights Back into the Title Fight - 2026 Austrian Grand Prix
George gets his second win of the season, and his first since the opening race. With Kimi DNFing last race and not winning this one, the championship is opening back up. After an incredible race win from Lewis last time out, the Ferraris had a disappointing one, and the McLarens seemed non-existent. All that and much more on the Undercut's review of the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix.
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#116
June 19 · 36 min
Lewis Finally Wins for Ferrari! - 2026 Barcelona Grand Prix Review
Updated! Sorry, we accidentally put the Monaco audio in, but it's back to normal! Lewis is finally able to take the top step as a Ferrari Driver with a strategy masterclass. Kimi's incredible streak of first wins consecutively came to an end, but George wasn't able to fully take advantage. Is this Fernando's last race at the Barcelona track? Find out that and much more on The Undercut's Review of the 2026 Barcelona Grand Prix.
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#115
June 11 · 32 min
Kimi Keeps on Rolling with Fifth Straight Win! - 2026 Monaco Grand Prix Review
Kimi cannot be stopped! Kimi takes his fifth straight win, while George has another awful weekend he'll want to forget. George wasn't alone, though. Lando, Max, and many others also had difficult weekends, but as a result of that, Aston was finally able to score their first point of the year. Although many might say that point should have been for Cadillac. All that and much more on The Undercut's review of the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix!
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#114
May 28 · 24 min
Kimi Wins Fourth Consecutive Race, and Cements Himself as the Early Championship Favorite - 2026 Canadian Grand Prix Review
Kimi wins his fourth consecutive race and forces everyone to call him the title favorite. George, on the other hand, had another disappointing weekend that ended with a monetary fine. The McLarens have one of their worst races after a sprint that made them look like contenders for the Grand Prix. All that and more on The Undercut's review of the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix Weekend!
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#113
May 7 · 36 min
The Field Shrinks, but Kimi is Still on Top! - 2026 Miami Grand Prix Review
Well, we got a lot of changes to the cars in the 5 weeks we were away, and the field seems to have tightened up. All that being said, Kimi still comes away winning the Grand Prix and furthering his Championship lead, while breaking and tying records only achieved by legends of the sport. McLaren takes a huge step forward and looks to be back to fighting at the front. All that and much more on The Undercut's review of the 2026 Miami Grand Prix Sprint Weekend!
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#112
April 2 · 35 min
Kimi Wins Back to Back and the "Max" of it All - 2026 Japanese Grand Prix Review
Kimi is showing that Toto was right on this youngster after winning the second race in a row, and becoming the youngest athlete to lead the driver's world championship. On the flip side, after another poor race weekend for Max he and everyone surrounding the sport is talking about Max's potential to retire from F1. Hear The Undercut guys talk about these topics and more on their review of the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen and enjoy the show.
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#111
March 19 · 40 min
Kimi Takes His First F1 Grand Prix Win! - 2026 Chinese Grand Prix Review
Kimi becomes the 2nd youngest winner in F1 history after he became the youngest Pole Sitter in F1 history the day before. McLaren can't even get on track to see what they actually have against the other teams at the top of the grid. Hear them speak about those topics and much more on this week's episode of The Undercut, the review of the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix.
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#110
March 12 · 35 min
Mercedes Prove to be the Team to Beat After One Race - 2026 Australian Grand Prix Review
Well, Mercedes show that they are the fastest team to start the new regulations, but the Ferraris seem not to be far behind. On the other end of the spectrum, Aston has a lot of work to do to not only score points, but to keep Fernando in the sport going forward. All that and much more on The Undercut's review of the 2026 Australian Grand Prix!
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