The inaugural Formula 1 campaign for Cadillac hit another low point during the latest race weekend at the Interlagos circuit. The American squad is currently facing the grim reality of finishing the season at the bottom of the constructors' standings without a single point, highlighting the steep learning curve they face.
For Valtteri Bottas, the weekend was cut short before it even began. The Finn, who qualified 17th, was forced to withdraw after a technical glitch prevented his mechanics from changing his tyres on the grid. "It is a shame that I could not take part in the race. Before the lap to the grid, we tried to change a tyre, but we could not unscrew the rear right wheel nut," the driver explained.
Despite the setback, the experienced campaigner remains focused on the future. "We still do not know for sure what caused the problem, but we will treasure this experience to avoid it happening again. At the very least, we managed to show some good pace during qualifying. Now we will regroup for the final races, aiming to close the season with a positive result," he noted.
Meanwhile, Sergio Perez endured a long afternoon after starting from the back due to power unit penalties. Finishing 18th in mixed conditions, his performance was compromised by a sluggish pit stop, a recurring issue that has plagued the team since the race in Mexico.
Perez emphasized the need for immediate technical improvements within the team. "It was a very difficult race with mixed wet and dry conditions. The group was very tight, so I think we managed to get a good final position, fighting with other cars. Unfortunately, we had a very slow pit stop. I believe it is the same problem encountered in Mexico, so it is certainly an aspect we need to work on to finish the season on a more solid note," he concluded.
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