This week, Formula 1 heads to Montreal for the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix, and we break down everything that makes Canada one of the best weekends on the calendar.

First, we set the table for the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve — the history, the Wall of Champions, the Sprint format, and why this race always feels like one where something can happen. Then we get into the biggest stories across the grid, including Mercedes trying to keep control of the season, Ferrari looking to close the gap, McLaren trying to prove Miami was real, and Red Bull still searching for answers.

After that, we bring it back to Team Cadillac and look at what a realistic and successful weekend in Canada would actually look like, while also keeping one eye on Colton Herta as part of the bigger American thread tied to this project. And finally, we close with the Indy 500 — why it matters, why it’s one of the great races in the world, and why oval racing deserves more respect than it gets.

Pump the Brakes is the Cadillac of F1 podcasts — built for fans following Cadillac’s journey to the grid, while keeping up with the biggest stories across Formula 1.

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In this episode:Canadian Grand Prix, Canada GP, Montreal, Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Wall of Champions, Sprint weekend, Cadillac, Team Cadillac, Colton Herta, Formula 1, F1 2026, Mercedes, Ferrari, McLaren, Red Bull, Indy 500, Indianapolis 500, oval racing