Sergio Pérez has expressed his frustration with Cadillac’s performance during its first season in Formula 1. The Mexican driver believes that the new American team has experienced a halt in its development, turning the last races into a disappointment.
In the first part of the season, Cadillac achieved significant improvements that allowed them to distance themselves from Aston Martin, surpassing the Brits on several occasions and thus avoiding the last positions on the grid. However, recently, the team has experienced a stagnation, while Aston Martin has introduced effective updates that have improved their lap times.
Pérez, in statements during the F1 podcast Beyond the Grid, stated that a new team should be continuously improving, but recent performance has stalled. ‘The last grand prix have been disappointing. There is a great frustration because we have not been able to develop the car,’ said the driver.
The Mexican suggested that the team might be losing a second in lap times from what had been expected in this first phase, although he believes Cadillac is not far from established teams. ‘A second improvement would have a great impact on our position on the grid and would allow us to pressure teams like Williams, Haas, and Aston Martin,’ he added.
Pérez emphasized the importance of analyzing internal processes to identify the causes of stagnation. Recognizing that, as a new team, they are still in learning mode is essential to achieve the necessary improvements and catch up with rivals.
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