Cadillac signals Miami GP targets after unveiling striking US-themed livery

The 61-year-old, who serves as team principal of the sport’s newest outfit, was quick to downplay setting any specific targets for his team as they head into their debut home race. Lowdon, however, noted that the team’s focus remains solely on making improvements on their last outing across several key areas, which he highlighted. Speaking to GPblog, he said:

The Cadillac team principal, however, spotlighted the team’s pit stops, noting how they remain untested in high-pressure situations. “Pit stops, the bulk of our pit stops have actually been not under pressure. The bulk of them have been under portions where the actual length of the pit stop didn't actually make any difference, but if you really mess it up it would make a big difference. So there's a lot as a team that we haven't actually faced yet, and we'll do so as more and more Grands Prix happen.”

Cadillac, who unveiled a striking new livery for its debut race in Miami, have endured a relatively challenging start to their sequence in the sport. However, last time out at the Japanese Grand Prix, the team with Sergio Perez finished a race on the lead lap, with the veteran Mexican taking the chequered flag in 17th place.

Earlier, Lowdon had outlined the significance of Cadillac’s first home race ahead of the Miami Grand Prix, with the team set to compete in the United States for the first time since entering Formula One. The Miami weekend will mark only the fourth Grand Prix for the new F1 operation. Cadillac has so far taken part in just three races, placing it in stark contrast with established teams such as Scuderia Ferrari, which has competed in more than 1,100 events.

Lowdon described the opportunity to race in the U.S. as a real privilege, highlighting both the sporting and cultural importance of the event for a newly formed American team.

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