P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Cadillac will join the grid for the first time this year and has entered a technical partnership with Ferrari.
Cadillac’s F1 consultant, Pat Symonds, emphasized the team’s reluctance to acquire an abundance of parts from Ferrari and imitate other customer teams. The team’s expansion to 11 teams this year marks a significant development since the 2016 season. Despite utilizing Ferrari power units, Cadillac aims to develop its own engine for the 2028 season. In contrast to rivals like Haas, who extensively rely on Ferrari parts, Cadillac is determined to maintain its independence in design and engineering. Symonds advocates for self-sufficiency, stating that being a customer team is not conducive to winning championships. Ferrari has provided crucial support to Cadillac during their preparation, with Symonds praising their collaboration and assistance in team integration through private tests.
