Back at Base S3: 10. Cadillac Race into F1’s new era

About this episode

The episode features Cadillac's entry into Formula 1, highlighting driver experiences and team progress.

As Cadillac hit the track in Formula 1’s new era, we catch up with the American team at their Silverstone base to reflect on their journey so far. Star drivers Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez share their thoughts on the team’s first ever races in Australia, China and Japan. Team Principal Graeme Lowdon explains how the team are using the sport’s unexpected early-season break to take the next steps, as broadcaster Holly Samos and journalist Sarah Holt return to the team’s Silverstone base for another behind-the-scenes tour to see Cadillac’s progress in person.

People in this episode

Guests: Valtteri Bottas, Sergio Perez

Topics covered

• Formula 1
• Cadillac
• racing
• team dynamics
• behind-the-scenes
• driver insights

Keywords

• Cadillac
• Formula 1
• Valtteri Bottas
• Sergio Perez
• Silverstone
• racing
• team principal
• early-season break

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cadillac

Places: Silverstone, Australia, China, Japan

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