Bottas: So far, this is the best day of the current season.

      At Cadillac, they had a good Friday and are satisfied with the day's results...

      Valtteri Bottas (18th): "It's nice to be back at my favorite track. For my side of the garage, this is the best day of the current season so far, with not a single problem. I was able to fully focus on finding the optimal balance and working on the setup. The updates prepared by the team allowed us to achieve greater stability, which added optimism and confidence in further progress. Compared to the top teams, we have many shortcomings, but it's clear that we have chosen the right direction and know what we need to focus on. Let's see what tomorrow brings."

      Sergio Perez (20th): "In the morning, we completed most of the program, the balance was decent right away, but at the end of the session, I missed a lap due to an incident with Alex Albon, and in the second session, I went out late. When I finally got back on track, there was an issue with energy distribution, and I lost a lot of time on the lap. Not the easiest day. It's hard to draw conclusions for now, but we will analyze all the data collected by Valtteri. I hope Saturday will be more productive."

      Pat Symonds, Chief Engineer: "A good day. Gradually, we are gaining experience and getting into the right rhythm. This weekend, we put several updates on the car, and although we are still analyzing the data, both drivers are happy with the balance. The collision in the first practice led to some lost time in the second session. Other than that, the day went relatively smoothly. I hope tomorrow will be the same. We will do everything we can to break into the midfield."