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Cadillac’s new F1 team makes its US debut in Miami as both cars finish for a third straight race
Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas finished 16th and 18th as Cadillac logged its third straight Grand Prix with both cars reaching the flag.
On Sunday, the new Cadillac Formula 1 team made its United States racing debut at the Miami Grand Prix, with both cars completing all laps for the third consecutive race.
An unexpected five-week break following the Japanese Grand Prix allowed Cadillac to implement significant upgrades to its two cars, preparing the program for Miami's competitive intensity.
Drivers Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas finished 16th and 18th respectively in the 22-car field, while the team's cars displayed a bespoke livery reading 'USA' for the homecoming event.
Team principal Graeme Lowdon called the performance a 'positive step forward' based on the successful finishes, though the team acknowledged areas requiring refinement for future competitiveness.
CEO Dan Towriss likened the team's development to his NASCAR operations, emphasizing that consistent progress—not individual race results—remains the priority before improvements at Montreal.
Cadillac F1 managed to finish his two cars in his first home race, the Miami Grand Prix, with Sergio Pérez crossing the finish line in 16th position. This result marks the third consecutive Grand Prix where the American team managed to finish his two cars. The team also saw the arrival of the Sprint the day before, and despite distant performances, the progress is still impressive, starting with those concerning reliability. (...)