P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Cadillac looks to be on target to clear the most important hurdle it faces in 2026
Cadillac, despite being the slowest in pre-season testing, is not worried as it has shown capability to overcome challenges in 2026. The first hurdle was getting the car ready for testing, achieved with a successful on-track debut at Silverstone in January. The team faced debugging issues during testing in Spain, completing fewer laps than competitors but showing promising pace. Valtteri Bottas set the fastest Cadillac laptime, indicating they are close to the required speed for making the grid. Building a new team for modern F1 is a massive challenge, but the team is progressing step by step towards their goals. Team principal Graeme Lowdon acknowledges the long road ahead but praises the team spirit and progress made so far.
