Cadillac made its Formula 1 debut at the Australian Grand Prix after receiving approval for entry 468 days prior. The team had a slow start, with Sergio Perez finishing in 16th place and Valtteri Bottas retiring early due to a steering wheel problem. Despite a challenging qualifying session, the team showed determination throughout the race.
Perez’s lack of pace was evident, but the team remained optimistic about their performance. Team Principal Graeme Lowdon emphasized the importance of learning and improving as a new team. Bottas echoed this sentiment, expressing pride in the team’s progress despite the setbacks they faced.
Although Cadillac struggled to keep up with their competitors, they gained valuable data and experience from completing their first race. Moving forward, the team aims to address their performance issues and close the gap to the rest of the field. Perez and Bottas both acknowledged the challenges ahead but remained focused on making significant improvements in the future.
