Cadillac F1 Team Focuses on Hungaroring Challenges Ahead of Debut Season
The Cadillac Formula 1 Team travels directly from the Belgian Grand Prix to the Hungaroring for Round 11 of the 2026 championship. The circuit's continuous corners emphasize positioning, balance, and momentum. The American squad, in its debut year, works through practice sessions with drivers Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas while assessing car progress at the demanding track.
Hungaroring Demands
The Cadillac Formula 1 Team moves straight from the Belgian Grand Prix to Budapest for the Hungarian Grand Prix, Round 11 of the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship.[1]
At the Hungaroring the lap arrives quickly. Continuous corners require precise positioning, balance, and sustained momentum through every section.[1]
Team Progress at the Track
Cadillac completed Friday practice sessions at the event. Colton Herta substituted for Valtteri Bottas in FP1 while Sergio Perez participated in both sessions.[2]
Perez noted the value of evaluating the car at a more relevant circuit following earlier runs.[2]
Bottas expressed satisfaction with race-run improvements and overall progress.[2]
Analysis
Related reading
- [1]CADILLAC FORMULA 1® TEAM TAKES ON TWISTS AND TURNS OF HUNGARY (cadillacf1team). Accessed 2026-07-25.
- [2]Cadillac – F1 Racing Team (formula1). Accessed 2026-07-25.