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This week, Formula 1 returns with the 2026 Miami Grand Prix, and we break down everything that makes this weekend such a big one. First, we set the table for Miami itself — the track, the full weekend format, the Sprint setup, and what makes this race feel so different from the rest of the calendar. Then we get into the biggest 2026 storylines heading into the weekend, including Mercedes trying to...

This week, with Formula 1 finally getting ready to return in Miami, we break down the biggest things to watch before the next race weekend begins. First, we look at Cadillac’s real expectations going into Miami — what success would actually look like in the Sprint and Grand Prix, and which teams really count as Cadillac’s current rivals right now. Then we get into the FIA’s latest 2026 rule change...

This week, with Formula 1 still in the gap between Suzuka and Miami, we break down three of the biggest storylines shaping the next phase of the season. First, we get into the growing uncertainty around Red Bull — GP’s eventual exit, Max Verstappen’s frustration with the new regulations, and why the old Red Bull empire is starting to feel a lot less permanent than it once did. Then we shift over t...

In this episode of Pump the Brakes , We use the break between Suzuka and Miami to step back and look at four of the biggest Formula 1 storylines on the grid right now. We break down Ferrari’s chance to close on Mercedes, whether McLaren’s Suzuka showing was a real step forward, what Red Bull’s future could look like with driver questions looming, and why Cadillac’s long-term power-unit project sti...

In this episode of Pump the Brakes , We break down the full Japanese Grand Prix weekend, from the biggest headlines out of Suzuka to what the race revealed about the shape of the 2026 Formula 1 season. Then we bring it back to Cadillac: where the car stands, what looked encouraging, what still is not good enough, what Pérez and Bottas had to say, and why there is still reason to believe. We also l...

In this episode of Pump the Brakes , We preview the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, one of the most iconic races on the Formula 1 calendar. We break down what makes Suzuka such a unique test, the biggest storylines heading into the weekend, the pressure on the top teams, and what fans should really be watching as the early season starts to take shape. We also talk about the Haas Godzilla livery, wh...

In this episode of Pump the Brakes , We break down the full Chinese Grand Prix weekend, from the biggest storylines across the grid to what stood out most in Shanghai. Then I shift fully to Cadillac: the upgrades, the recurring technical issues, the Pérez-Bottas contact, the team’s first double finish, and what China revealed about where Cadillac really stands right now. This is a China GP review...

In this episode of Pump the Brakes , We break down the 2026 Australian Grand Prix weekend, the biggest storylines from the season opener, and what stood out most across the grid. Then we shift to the Cadillac angle: what a new American team can learn from the first race, which teams looked strong or vulnerable, and where the early opportunities may be as Cadillac builds toward Formula 1. We close...

In this episode of Pump the Brakes , We preview the Australian Grand Prix and break down what to watch as the Formula 1 season gets underway in Melbourne. I also take a deeper look at Colton Herta — who he is, how he became part of the Cadillac conversation, and why his future matters to American fans and Cadillac’s long-term F1 story. This is part race-week primer, part Colton Herta deep dive, an...

In this episode of Pump the Brakes , We step back and compare Cadillac’s Bahrain testing program to the rest of the Formula 1 grid. We look at reliability, run plans, early strengths and weaknesses, and what testing can — and cannot — really tell us before the season begins. This is a grounded look at where Cadillac stands after Bahrain and which early conclusions are worth taking seriously. In th...

In this episode of Pump the Brakes , We look at the teams Cadillac will be measured against as its Formula 1 project takes shape. We break down Audi and Alpine, what the Bahrain test reveals about the developing 2026 grid, and where Cadillac fits into the bigger F1 picture. This is a grounded look at the competition, the early pecking order, and the long game ahead. In this episode: Cadillac F1, A...

In this episode of Pump the Brakes , We break down the 2026 Formula 1 regulations in simple terms, what Cadillac’s early testing and first laps actually mean, and why the Silverstone and Barcelona shakedowns matter more than headlines and overreactions. This is a beginner-friendly look at F1 testing, new rules, and the long road to the grid. In this episode: Cadillac F1 testing, 2026 Formula 1 reg...

Welcome to Pump the Brakes , the Cadillac F1 podcast. In this pilot episode, We explain why Cadillac’s entry into Formula 1 matters, why this is the perfect time to get in on the ground floor, and what this show will cover as the team builds toward the grid. If you’re new to F1, curious about Cadillac, or here for the long game, this is the place to start. In this episode: Cadillac F1, Formula 1 f...

America is entering Formula 1—and this is the place to follow it. Pump the Brakes is the Cadillac F1 fan podcast, premiering immediately after the Super Bowl reveal of Cadillac’s first-ever Formula 1 car. This trailer sets the tone for a weekly, all-season journey through Cadillac’s debut year on the F1 grid. New fans welcome. Veterans encouraged. New episodes drop weekly throughout the season. Bu...