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?

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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.

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 look ahead to the month off before Miami and why this next stretch could be a huge opportunity for Cadillac’s development.

In this episode:

Japanese Grand Prix review, Suzuka, Cadillac F1, Sergio Pérez, Valtteri Bottas, Formula 1 season analysis, team development, and why the month off before Miami matters for Cadillac.

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, why it’s one of the coolest visuals of the weekend, and what Suzuka could reveal about Cadillac’s long-term Formula 1 build.

In this episode:

Japanese Grand Prix preview, Suzuka, Formula 1, Haas, Godzilla livery, Ollie Bearman, early season storylines, Cadillac F1, and what to watch heading into one of the biggest weekends on the calendar.

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 with a Cadillac-first lens on one of the team’s most revealing weekends so far.

In this episode:

Chinese Grand Prix review, Shanghai, Cadillac F1, Sergio Pérez, Valtteri Bottas, upgrades, technical issues, first double finish, and what China revealed about Cadillac’s early Formula 1 form.

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 by previewing the Chinese Grand Prix and what we’ll be watching next in Shanghai.

In this episode:

Australian Grand Prix review, China Grand Prix preview, Cadillac F1, Formula 1 season opener, Melbourne, Shanghai, early grid storylines, and what Cadillac can learn from the first race of the season.

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, and a strong entry point for new listeners getting ready for the season.

In this episode:

Australian Grand Prix preview, Formula 1 season opener, Melbourne, Albert Park, Colton Herta, Cadillac F1, American drivers in Formula 1, and what to watch as the season begins.

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 this episode:

Bahrain testing, Cadillac F1, Formula 1 preseason analysis, early grid comparisons, reliability, run plans, long-run pace, and what testing really reveals before the season starts.