Cadillac driver Sergio Perez has issued a clear call to his team after the Miami Grand Prix, emphasizing the urgent need to find more speed. His comments came after a weekend where Aston Martin, without any major updates, managed to outperform Cadillac in qualifying with both cars for the first time.
Perez described the on-track battles, particularly with Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso, as enjoyable but highlighted a concerning trend. He noted that while the fight was fair and aggressive, once tire degradation set in, his car could only maintain a midfield pace, whereas the Aston Martin machines seemed to gain significant speed.
The core of Perez's message was a warning about the competition. He stated that Aston Martin will continue to improve, making it imperative for Cadillac not to fall behind. This competitive pressure serves as a strong motivator for the entire organization.
However, Perez was quick to frame the challenge as an internal one. The primary focus, he insisted, must be on Cadillac's own relentless self-improvement. The goal is to get better weekend after weekend, refining every aspect of their operation from car setup to race execution.
He did point to a positive takeaway from the Miami event: the team's pit stop performance during the race was exceptional. Perez praised the crew for their outstanding work, stating it demonstrated the high level the team is capable of achieving consistently.
Looking ahead, Perez set the target for the upcoming race weekends. He wants to see that same level of excellence replicated across many other areas, not just in the pit lane. The aim is to build a more complete and competitive package.
The Miami results provided a clear benchmark. In the sprint race, Fernando Alonso finished ahead of Perez, and during the main event, the two drivers engaged in a close, hard-fought duel, with Alonso ultimately crossing the line in 15th position.
Based on reporting from Чемпионат.com.