Bottas sees Austria upgrades as crucial test for Cadillac

Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 8:01 AM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez share expectations for Cadillac’s upgrades ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix. Bottas anticipates the improvements will be tested in Austria's high temperatures as he seeks to overcome recent retirements. With the team still looking for their first points of the season, both drivers mention enhancements to braking and cooling systems as key to performance. Perez remains optimistic about closing the gap to the midfield. The race weekend is expected to challenge the team's recent reliability issues, particularly with overheating.

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  • •Bottas focuses on reliability after three retirements this season.
  • •Cadillac introduces substantial upgrades for the Red Bull Ring.
  • •Team hopes to reduce gap to rivals like Aston Martin and Audi.
  • •Perez achieved a season-best P14 at Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
  • •FIA confirmed a heat hazard for driver safety at the Austria race.
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Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez have given their thoughts on Cadillac’s significant upgrade package for the Austrian Grand Prix.

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