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Cadillac is joining the F1 grid as an 11th team this year, but is not expected to field a competitive car straight away.
Former F1 driver Karun Chandhok believes it would be impressive if Cadillac can avoid the Q1 drop zone early in the season. Cadillac has entered F1 as the 11th team this year, making its debut last week at the Barcelona shakedown. Despite facing challenges, the team anticipated difficulties in its initial stages. Chandhok anticipates Cadillac won’t dominate but views an early-season Q2 appearance as a success. The team has recruited personnel from various teams, with Chandhok expressing particular interest in their progress. He emphasizes the difficulty of entering F1 with a new team, citing examples like Aston Martin and Williams struggling to succeed.
