Pump the Brakes!

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Pump the Brakes is the Cadillac F1 fan podcast—made for new fans, by a new fan, right from the moment America enters Formula 1. Each week, The Pit lane Patriot (host Kesar Ram) breaks down everything Cadillac fans need to know: race recaps, team news, rivals on the grid, and what it actually means to follow Formula 1 as an American fan. Don't know Formula One? No problem. This podcast, like the Cadillac team, starts fresh. No gatekeeping. No overcomplication. Just clear, passionate coverage weekly, all season long.

  1. 2D AGO

    Canada GP Preview | Cadillac in Montreal & Indy 500 Weekend

    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

    20 min

  2. MAY 13

    The Story Thus Far | Cadillac from Reveal to Miami

    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

    22 min

  3. MAY 6

    Miami GP Review | Cadillac’s Home Race & Colton’s Miami Weekend

    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

    17 min

  4. APR 29

    Welcome to Miami! | F1 is Back! Cadillac’s First Home Race Energy!!

    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

    18 min

  5. APR 22

    FIA Rule Changes | Top 5 Drivers, Cadillac Expectations & Rivals

    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

    22 min

  6. APR 15

    GP moves on from Red Bull | F2 adds races & Cadillac Upgrades

    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

    17 min

  7. APR 9

    F1 Month Off Check-In | Ferrari, McLaren, Red Bull, and Cadillac

    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.

    22 min

  8. APR 1

    Japanese GP Review | Cadillac’s Suzuka Truth Serum

    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.

    20 min
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Pump the Brakes is the Cadillac F1 fan podcast—made for new fans, by a new fan, right from the moment America enters Formula 1. Each week, The Pit lane Patriot (host Kesar Ram) breaks down everything Cadillac fans need to know: race recaps, team news, rivals on the grid, and what it actually means to follow Formula 1 as an American fan. Don't know Formula One? No problem. This podcast, like the Cadillac team, starts fresh. No gatekeeping. No overcomplication. Just clear, passionate coverage weekly, all season long.

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