Pump the Brakes!

Pump the Brakes!

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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May 20, 2026 20 mins

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 con...

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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 earl...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 o...

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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....

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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 Mi...

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March 25, 2026 19 mins

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...

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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...

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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...

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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 liste...

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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.



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In this episode of Pump the Brakes, We look at the teams Cadillac will be measured against as its Formula 1 project takes shape. We break down Audi and Alpine, what the Bahrain test reveals about the developing 2026 grid, and where Cadillac fits into the bigger F1 picture. This is a grounded look at the competition, the early pecking order, and the long game ahead.



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In this episode of Pump the Brakes, We break down the 2026 Formula 1 regulations in simple terms, what Cadillac’s early testing and first laps actually mean, and why the Silverstone and Barcelona shakedowns matter more than headlines and overreactions. This is a beginner-friendly look at F1 testing, new rules, and the long road to the grid.



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Welcome to Pump the Brakes, the Cadillac F1 podcast. In this pilot episode, We explain why Cadillac’s entry into Formula 1 matters, why this is the perfect time to get in on the ground floor, and what this show will cover as the team builds toward the grid. If you’re new to F1, curious about Cadillac, or here for the long game, this is the place to start.



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January 31, 2026 42 secs

America is entering Formula 1—and this is the place to follow it.

Pump the Brakes is the Cadillac F1 fan podcast, premiering immediately after the Super Bowl reveal of Cadillac’s first-ever Formula 1 car. This trailer sets the tone for a weekly, all-season journey through Cadillac’s debut year on the F1 grid.

New fans welcome. Veterans encouraged.
New episodes drop weekly throughout the season.

Buckle up. It’s almost lights out.

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