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