After the debacle comes the eye-catcher: Cadillac flies the flag at Silverstone

On the sporting front, there is little for the Cadillac team to celebrate in its first year in Formula 1. For instance, the most recent race weekend in Spielberg turned into a debacle for the newcomers to the premier class, as both drivers were forced to retire their cars before the chequered flag was waved because their brakes overheated and caught fire. This was despite the team having brought a comprehensive update to the track.

Looking back, team principal Graeme Lowdon said: “The Austrian Grand Prix was a real challenge for us – but there isn’t a single team in the paddock that hasn’t experienced similar days. We’ve been working very hard to sort out the problems.”

And the Briton emphasised: “The new developments we tried out for the first time at the Red Bull Ring were positive, and we’re now doing everything we can to ensure a smooth weekend at Silverstone so we can explore the car’s true potential. We know that won’t be easy, not least because not much time has passed since the race at Spielberg. But we’re making the most of every opportunity to learn new things and grow as a team.”

Anniversary livery to mark the USA’s birthday

At the upcoming race on the historic British circuit, the US racing team will be sporting a special livery to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, which is celebrated on 4 July – the same day as the Sprint race. The GP cars of Sergio ‘Checo’ Pérez and Valtteri Bottas will be decked out in red, white and blue to reflect the team’s American identity. The pit wall, the drivers’ helmets and the team kit will also turn heads with their anniversary livery.

Cadillac F1 CEO Dan Towriss says: “The 4 July weekend is an opportunity for us to demonstrate our enduring pride in representing the United States on the global stage of Formula 1. We want to use this opportunity to introduce new audiences to the sport and share our passion with them.”

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