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Categories: SPORTS

Cadillac F1 reliability challenges 2026

Entities: Hungaroring · Sergio Pérez · Antonio Félix da Costa · Taylor Barnard · DS Penske

Overview

During the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix, both Cadillac drivers—Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas—were forced to retire after separate mechanical failures, a suspension break and a front‑right brake fire. The double DNF highlighted the reliability problems that have plagued Cadillac’s debut Formula 1 season. Team principal Graeme Lowdon acknowledged the setbacks and said the squad will use the upcoming summer break to address technical issues across the car, aiming to return stronger for the second half of the season.

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [SPORTS] 11 sources
    Cadillac's debut F1 season hit by double retirement at Hungarian Grand Prix

    Cadillac endured a double retirement at the Hungarian GP when Pérez’s suspension failed and Bottas suffered a brake fire, prompting the team to vow intensive work over the summer break.

  2. 23 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    DS Penske excels in rainy Shanghai Formula E event

    DS Penske’s Maximilian Günther and Taylor Barnard topped practice, qualified well and fought through knockout rounds at the rain‑soaked Shanghai Formula E race, with Barnard taking second on the grid.

Sources

autosport.com · cysnews.cz · diariomomento.com · elcirculorojo.com.mx · es.motorsport.com · f1i.com · fr.motorsport.com · koordynatory.pw.edu.pl · ludanyhalaszi.hu · motorsport.com · tribuna.com.mx · vardeportivo.com