This week, we break down the Monaco Grand Prix — the race even non-F1 fans have probably heard of. The yachts, the harbor, the casino, the walls, the pressure, and the chaos all come together for Formula 1’s strangest and most iconic weekend.

We start with why Monaco is unlike anything else on the calendar: not always the best racing, but maybe the ultimate test of precision, nerve, qualifying, and execution. Then we look across the grid at the biggest stories heading into the weekend — Mercedes and the Antonelli/Russell title fight, Ferrari’s chance to strike with Leclerc and Hamilton, McLaren needing a bounce-back, Red Bull showing signs of life, and yes… Gucci Alpine.

Then we bring it back to Cadillac. The MAC-26 has shown more fight than expected, but Checo Perez is making it clear: the next step is not just pace. It’s execution. Clean weekends. Better operations. Less time left on the table.

In this Episode:

Cadillac F1, Monaco Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton, Sergio Perez, Miami GP, Canada GP

This week, we break down the full 2026 Canadian Grand Prix weekend — from George Russell looking like a championship threat before heartbreak struck, to Kimi Antonelli continuing his rise, to McLaren turning a huge opportunity into a rough weekend.

Then, because this is a Cadillac podcast, we bring it back to Team Cadillac and focus on the biggest bright spot of the weekend:

Checo Perez dragging the MAC-26 up to 11th on the road in the Sprint. The Grand Prix itself did not deliver a breakthrough result, but the Sprint showed something important — this Cadillac can hustle when the pieces come together.

We also hit the major stories across the grid, including Mercedes’ growing title fight, Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen staying dangerous, McLaren’s Canada meltdown, and a quick breaking-news reaction to Gucci Alpine becoming real.

Pump the Brakes is the Cadillac of F1 podcasts — built for fans following Cadillac’s journey to the grid, while learning the sport one race weekend at a time.

In this episode:

Canadian GP review, George Russell’s heartbreaking DNF, Kimi Antonelli’s rise, McLaren’s rough weekend, Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen staying dangerous, Checo Perez’s fantastic Sprint drive, Cadillac’s MAC-26 showing real signs of life, Gucci Alpine breaking news

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.

If you’re new here, welcome aboard.

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

This week, we take a step back and tell the story of Cadillac’s Formula 1 journey so far — from the Super Bowl ad and Times Square reveal, to the first livery, the early shakedown and testing phase, the reality check in Australia, the first signs of life in China and Suzuka, and finally the team’s first home-race-feeling weekend in Miami.

This episode is all about the first chapter of the project: how Cadillac arrived, what the early races revealed, where the team has already made progress, and why Miami felt like an important checkpoint even without a breakthrough result.

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.

If you’re new here, welcome aboard.

In this episode:Cadillac, Team Cadillac, Cadillac F1, Cadillac Formula 1, Cadillac livery, Super Bowl reveal, Times Square, Silverstone shakedown, Barcelona testing, Bahrain testing, Australian Grand Prix, Chinese Grand Prix, Japanese Grand Prix, Miami Grand Prix, Cadillac story so far

This week, we break down the full 2026 Miami Grand Prix weekend — from the Sprint, to Qualifying, to the race itself, and the biggest headlines that came out of Formula 1’s return after the long break.

Then, because this is a Cadillac podcast, we bring it back to Team Cadillac and look at what their first home-race-feeling weekend told us. We talk about the Miami livery, the upgrade package, where the team still falls short, and why there were still some encouraging signs even without a breakthrough result.

And finally, we close with Formula 2 and Colton Herta’s Miami weekend — topping practice, fighting through a difficult Qualifying and Sprint, and gaining valuable wet-race experience in a chaotic Feature Race that briefly had him running near the front.

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.

If you’re new here, welcome aboard.

In this episode:Miami GP, Miami Grand Prix, Miami GP review, Cadillac, Team Cadillac, Cadillac Miami livery, Cadillac upgrades, Formula 1, F1 2026, Sprint weekend, Kimi Antonelli, McLaren, Ferrari, Red Bull, Colton Herta, Formula 2, F2 Miami

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 hold control of the season, Ferrari looking to close the gap, McLaren bringing major changes, and Red Bull trying to stop the slide.

After that, we talk about Cadillac’s special Miami livery for the team’s first true home-race-feeling weekend — and why they absolutely nailed it. And finally, we shift over to Formula 2 and what this Miami sprint weekend means for Colton Herta as he continues his rookie season on a big American stage.

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.

If you’re new here, welcome aboard.

In this episode:

Miami GP, Miami Grand Prix, Miami GP preview, Cadillac livery, Team Cadillac, Cadillac F1, Formula 1, F1 2026, Sprint weekend, Miami track, Mercedes, Ferrari, Red Bull, McLaren, Colton Herta, Formula 2, F2 Miami

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 changes and explain, in simple terms, what they mean for qualifying, racing, and why Formula 1 felt the need to step in already.

After that, we have a little fun and rank the top 5 drivers on the grid through the first three races of the season — leaving Max Verstappen off the list on purpose and focusing on who has been strongest right now in 2026.

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.

If you’re new here, welcome aboard.

In this episode:

Cadillac, Miami GP, Team Cadillac, Sprint weekend, F1 rule changes, 2026 regulations, top 5 drivers, Kimi Antonelli, George Russell, Charles Leclerc, Oscar Piastri, Pierre Gasly

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 to Formula 2, where the rescheduling of the cancelled races brings the series to North America and gives Colton Herta a huge opportunity. We talk about what the new calendar means, how Colton’s rookie season has started, where he stands compared to the rest of the field, and what we should realistically expect from him moving forward.

And finally, because this is a Cadillac podcast, we bring it back to Team Cadillac and look at what this month off can actually fix before Miami. What should the team be focusing on? What needs to improve most? And what would real progress look like by the time the grid gets to South Florida?

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.

If you’re new here, welcome aboard.

In this episode:Formula 1 month off, Red Bull, GP, Max Verstappen, Colton Herta, Formula 2, Miami, Cadillac, Team Cadillac, Miami GP, F1 2026, North America, month off, development, performance, regulations