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Sergio Perez has indicated a positive opening day’s running for Cadillac in F1’s first pre-season test, saying things have been running “a little bit too smoothly at the moment”.
Sergio Perez expressed satisfaction with Cadillac’s positive start in Formula 1’s first pre-season test, noting that things have been running smoothly.
He had a late-day run in Cadillac’s first chassis at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on Monday.
Perez followed team-mate Valtteri Bottas for a shakedown run, ensuring both drivers had enough time with the car.
Despite non-competitive lap times, Perez emphasized the importance of getting laps in during shakedown tests.
He acknowledged expected technical issues but saw them as positive challenges on the first day of testing.
Looking ahead, Perez aims to maximize track time and address any remaining issues as smoothly as possible in the upcoming days.
Overall, Perez is hopeful for a smoother continuation of testing for the Cadillac team in Barcelona.
