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Cadillac suffered a brace of technical issues on Friday of the Australian GP with Sergio Perez’s car
Sergio Perez expressed the need for the Cadillac Formula 1 team to address recurring issues that arose during Friday practice at the Australian Grand Prix.
Cadillac, as the 11th team this season, has faced reliability challenges during pre-season testing due to various problems.
Perez encountered difficulties during FP1 and FP2, limiting his track time and performance.
The Mexican driver highlighted the importance of resolving the team’s issues for a smoother next day of racing.
Cadillac’s executive engineering consultant, Pat Symonds, confirmed separate issues affecting Perez, including fuel system and hydraulic problems.
Despite the challenges, the team gained valuable data with driver Valtteri Bottas during the practice sessions.
Symonds acknowledged the complexity of preparing for a demanding qualifying session and emphasized the team’s continuous learning process.
The team aims to make improvements for the upcoming race days based on the insights gained from the Australian Grand Prix.
