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Cadillac team principal Graeme Lowdon has explained what the American squad is doing to prepare for life in F1 – including hitting the track before the end of the year.
Cadillac plans to test a previous year’s F1 car before debuting in the championship next year, utilizing a car from another team due to not having their own older cars yet.
Sergio Perez and team principal Graeme Lowdon confirmed the intention to test a rival team’s car before the end of this year, with Ferrari being a likely choice given their partnership supplying power units.
The TPC program allows teams to use older F1 cars for testing purposes, with Cadillac’s preparations focusing on race simulations to integrate their team effectively.
The team is planning to simulate races like the upcoming Monza event to ensure seamless operations ahead of their debut in Melbourne next year.
Lowdon highlighted the importance of thorough preparation and driver input in the testing program, emphasizing the enthusiasm of Perez and Valtteri Bottas to kick off the journey in F1 racing.
