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

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 still matters in the bigger F1 picture. This is a month-off check-in on the grid, the momentum shifts, and the long game ahead.

In this episode:

Formula 1 month off, Ferrari, McLaren, Red Bull, Cadillac F1, Miami buildup, power-unit development, team strategy, and the biggest grid-wide questions heading into the next phase of the season.