Cadillac F1 hoping to continue ‘progress’ at Japanese Grand Prix

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 08: Sergio Perez of Mexico and Cadillac F1 Team and Valtteri Bottas of Finland and Cadillac F1 Team on the drivers parade prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 08, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) | Getty Images Formula 1’s newest team has made “significant” progress over their first two races on the grid. Now they are setting their sights higher for this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix.

Only Sergio Pérez was able to see the checkered flag at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, but both Pérez and teammate Valtteri Bottas completed the full race distance at the Chinese Grand Prix, a huge step forward for the sport’s newest team. In the team’s media preview for the Japanese Grand Prix, CEO Dan Towriss hailed the “progress” already being made by Cadillac. “What this team has achieved in just two races speaks volumes about the discipline, talent, and relentless work happening across Silverstone, Indianapolis, and Charlotte,” said Towriss.

“We believe our process will continue to accelerate progress as we look to build this team the right way. Now we head to Japan — one of the great stages in Formula 1 — and there’s real excitement across the team to be there and take on this challenge. ” Team principal Graeme Lowdon noted that Cadillac has made “significant steps forward” over just two races, and that the team is “progressing quickly” as they adjust to life on the grid.

“From Australia to China, we made significant steps forward in only a short amount of time,” said Lowdon. “We are progressing quickly and every session we are learning more about ourselves as a team. Our performance improves every time we hit the track, thanks to continuing teamwork, operational refinements and, of course, our growing understanding of the car.