Cadillac remains patient during a challenging inaugural season in F1.

      Cadillac is still on the lookout for its first points in Formula 1, yet the new American team maintains it is on the right trajectory. Miami represented the team's inaugural home race since the FIA and F1 officially approved its entry over a year ago, resolving the prolonged political dispute linked to Andretti's arrival on the grid.

      Mark Reuss, president of General Motors, was present at the Florida event and expressed that the experience felt emotional. He remarked to the Detroit News, "A year later, we have a car, a few races behind us, and the team is operational. I couldn't be prouder. It’s truly an emotional moment."

      Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard commended the rapid development of Cadillac's team, saying, "Kudos to Cadillac. They’ve established a complete Formula 1 team amidst significant rule changes."

      Nonetheless, the situation in 2026 has proven challenging. Cadillac and the struggling Aston Martin-Honda are the only teams yet to score points this season. Nevertheless, neither Valtteri Bottas nor Sergio Perez seem disheartened.

      Bottas stated, "No, there’s no frustration; I knew what I was signing up for and expected tough moments." He noted after Miami that tire degradation is a major weakness for Cadillac. "Qualifying was impressive on fresh tires," he mentioned. "But as soon as they wore down, our pace was lacking. We are still facing challenges with certain components, so much work lies ahead."

      However, the ten-time grand prix winner asserted the team is making real strides behind the scenes. "We are making progress in some areas that may not be immediately visible," he clarified. "At times, our pace appeared better than before, though there were instances when it was not as strong. But I believe our upgrades have been effective. It’s not entirely as it should be yet, but overall, we are heading in the right direction."

      Perez, who is also 36, concurred that tire management is Cadillac’s primary challenge. "I believe our team is heading in the right direction and we can compete with the mid-pack teams," the Mexican driver stated. "However, once the tires begin to wear, we lose significant momentum."

      He added, "The entire team is hurriedly working to enhance the car and boost our speed because we understand Aston Martin will improve, and we don’t want to fall behind." Perez also complimented Cadillac’s operational performance. "We executed our pit stops excellently during the race," he noted. "The team managed it very well, indicating we have a lot more to offer. It’s crucial to keep improving in all areas in the upcoming weekends."

      Reuss mentioned that Cadillac’s choice to recruit two seasoned veterans has already proven to be extremely beneficial. "It’s a significant factor," he remarked. "You need both human input and data-driven simulations to deliver upgraded car packages to the track each weekend. Thus, we heavily rely on Checo and Valtteri to leverage their experience, especially on circuits where we have yet to race, like Miami."