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Cadillac drivers identify the F1 team's next steps: "We need a second now"

Cadillac drivers Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez say the team must now pile downforce onto its Formula 1 car after working through various teething issues. Having joined F1 this year as an 11th team, the month of March was one of firsts for Cadillac, with its first start and finish in Australia, which was also its first opportunity to run two cars concurrently. Both Perez and Bottas ...

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Cadillac drivers Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez say the team must now pile downforce onto its Formula 1 car after working through various teething issues. Having joined F1 this year as an 11th team, the month of March was one of firsts for Cadillac, with its first start and finish in Australia, which was also its first opportunity to run two cars concurrently. Both Perez and Bottas ...

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  • What changed: Cadillac drivers Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez say the team must now pile downforce onto its Formula 1 car after working through various teething issues. Having joined F1 this year as an 11th team, the month of March was one of firsts for Cadillac, with its first start and finish in Australia, which was also its first opportunity to run two cars concurrently. Both Perez and Bottas .
  • Who it affects: Sergio Perez and Cadillac are the main threads to track.
  • Read next: Start with Sergio Perez or Cadillac archive for more context.

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Source
Motorsport.com
Drivers
Sergio Perez (2026 Driver Profile), Valtteri Bottas (2026 Driver Profile)
Teams
Cadillac F1 Team (2026 Team Profile)

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Source: Motorsport.com

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