Cadillac focuses on brake drums and simulations for Hungaroring reliability
The Cadillac Formula 1 Team is prioritizing new brake drums and race simulations to improve reliability and accumulate mileage ahead of the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring. The updates address prior issues from Austria as the team builds experience in its debut season.
Team prepares brake updates for Hungaroring
The Cadillac Formula 1 Team plans to introduce new brake drums at the Hungaroring for the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix. The component changes follow reliability problems experienced earlier in the season at the Austrian Grand Prix.[1]
Team principal Graeme Lowdon highlighted the need to build reliability through increased mileage on the updated parts. The team will conduct race simulations to test the MAC-26 car under race conditions.[1]
Hungary presents a hot weekend on a circuit with characteristics that may suit the car better than recent events. Both drivers will focus on extracting maximum performance while the team gathers data ahead of the summer shutdown.[1]
Reliability focus amid debut challenges
Cadillac has encountered multiple reliability setbacks in 2026. The brake upgrades represent targeted progress toward consistent finishes. Race simulations at the Hungaroring will provide critical data on how the car performs over longer stints in demanding conditions.[2]
Related reading
- [1]CADILLAC FORMULA 1 TEAM TAKES ON TWISTS AND TURNS OF HUNGARY (cadillacf1team). Accessed 2026-07-25.
- [2]Perez and Bottas reflect on Cadillac issues (formula1). Accessed 2026-07-25.