Cadillac F1 Team have more updates for first European test on Monaco streets

The Circuit de Monaco will provide Cadillac with a unique operational and technical test from June 5 to 7, as the team takes on 78 laps around the Principality, including Casino Square, Beau Rivage, the Fairmont Hairpin, La Rascasse and Anthony Noghes.

For Cadillac, Monaco represents another key step in a steep first year of F1 learning. The team arrives with experienced drivers in Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas, both of whom have previous podium history on the streets of Monte Carlo.

Perez won the Monaco Grand Prix in 2022 and finished third in 2016, while Bottas claimed a podium in 2019 and came close to pole position that same year.

Cadillac Formula 1 Team Holdings CEO Dan Towriss said: "Monaco is a milestone, our first race in Europe and one of the toughest weekends of the year. Every race has been a step forward, and that's the focus here: heads down, do the work, push the rate of progress. We're excited to get out there and keep building."

Cadillac introduced a major upgrade package in Miami and added further changes in Canada. The team will bring more updates to Monaco, including a new rear wing and exhaust tailpipe aimed at improving performance around the low speed, bumpy and technical street circuit.

Team Principal Graeme Lowdon said: "For any team, but especially for a brand new team, Monaco is a massive challenge. We’ve made some notable steps forward in Miami and Montreal, but while Monaco presents opportunities with its unpredictability, our objectives will be the introduction of some further upgrades and to get through the weekend cleanly.

"The fact that we are being measured to the same standards as other teams reflects that expectations are raised, but at just 6 races into our debut season, our focus remains on progress and building momentum."

Cadillac’s most competitive weekend so far came last time out in Montreal, where Perez finished 11th on the road in the F1 Sprint. The team has also delivered 2 car finishes in China, Japan and Miami, plus the Sprint races in China, Miami and Canada.

Perez said: "We made a big step forward in Canada. I was able to race in the midfield in the Sprint and the Grand Prix. Of course, there are areas that we need to improve, but Cadillac is still very new. We are learning all the time and making progress together, as a team, step by step, race by race."

"Monaco is unique and extremely challenging, but it is one of my favorite races on the calendar. I love street tracks, and I have really fond memories from my win here in 2022, so hopefully we can continue making progress this weekend," added the Mexican veteran.

Bottas heads to Monaco looking for a cleaner weekend after a difficult recent run on his side of the garage. The Finn stressed that early setbacks remain part of the process for a new F1 team still building rhythm and understanding.

Bottas said: "It has been a tricky past few races on my side of the garage. We have faced a few issues, but that is to be expected with a brand new team. It’s all part of the learning process.

"We know that progress takes time, but the team and I are working really well and very closely together to make those steps forward. Clearly, we are making progress and becoming more competitive session by session, which is exciting. It’s no secret that Monaco is challenging, but it’s a place that I love to race. I am excited to see what we can do."

Monaco will now test how quickly Cadillac can translate its recent development steps into performance on a circuit where confidence, execution and qualifying precision are usually decisive.