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The Mexican driver completed the first laps in the team’s maiden car for the upcoming F1 season.
Sergio Perez expressed his emotions at being a part of motorsport history as Cadillac completed its initial track laps before its F1 debut this year. The team received final approval from F1 just over ten months ago and Perez had the honor of driving the car for its maiden laps at Silverstone during a promotional filming day. In an all-black livery, Cadillac confirmed the successful completion of its systems checks during the shakedown. Perez, who makes his F1 return after a year on the sidelines, described the day as amazing and emphasized his pride in the team’s accomplishment. Team principal Graeme Lowdon highlighted the dedication and progress of the team, shifting focus to the upcoming pre-season testing. Cadillac CEO Dan Towriss echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the significant step that the track debut represents for the team’s journey towards Melbourne and beyond.
