The Cooldown Lap Podcast
The Cooldown Lap is a Canadian Formula 1 podcast hosted by Jogpaul and Dr. Garrett Bramall. From race weekends and regulation changes to driver drama and paddock politics, we break down F1 the way fans actually talk about it — honest, informed, and unapologetically opinionated.
Episodes

Jan 14, 2026
Jan 14, 2026
46 min
🎙️ The Cooldown Lap Podcast | Episode 12026 F1 Regulation Changes, Aero Loopholes & Team Launch SeasonWelcome to The Cooldown Lap Podcast — a proudly Canadian Formula 1 podcast hosted by Jogpaul and Garrett, where two newer F1 fans break down the sport the way fans actually talk about it.In our very first episode, we dive into everything shaping the 2026 Formula 1 season, including the biggest regulation changes, the engine loophole controversy involving Mercedes and Red Bull, and what to expect from upcoming team presentations.This episode covers:🏎️ The 2026 F1 regulation overhaul ⚙️ The compression / aero loophole teams found (and why it matters)🔍 How Mercedes & Red Bull gained an advantage🎤 What really happens at F1 team launches🔴 What to expect from Red Bull, Haas, and Cadillac presentations📈 Why 2026 could completely reshuffle the grid00:34 - Why we started this! 06:55 - Bromance10:00 - Canadian F1 Fans10:50 - New Season, New Regs16:45 - Who will adapt?17:52 - Loophole27:08 - Car Presentations 34:23 - PredictionsWhether you’re a Drive to Survive fan or a full-on race-weekend diehard, this podcast is built for real conversations, not hot-takes for clicks.🎧 New episodes dropping weekly🇨🇦 North American F1 perspective🏁 Tech, drama, racing, and honest opinionsFollow us on social media:📸 Instagram: @thecooldownlap🎙️ TikTok: @thecooldownlap🔔 Subscribe for weekly F1 breakdowns👍 Like the video if you enjoyed the episode💬 Comment your 2026 predictions below



