Perez says Cadillac must rethink all processes after Hungary slump
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Sergio Perez said Cadillac must rethink all of its processes after falling to the back of the Formula 1 order in Hungary. The General Motors-backed team has not developed enough this season, Perez said, despite earlier matching Williams and Aston Martin. His comments follow the removal of team principal Graeme Lowdon and the appointment of Marcin Budkowski.
The Development Shortfall
Cadillac fell to the back of the Formula 1 order in Hungary, prompting Sergio Perez to say the team must 'rethink all of our processes.' Perez, who spent four years near the front with Red Bull, said Cadillac has not developed enough and is 'lacking a bit' in development. He said Formula 1 'is all about developing' and that being a new team likely contributed to slower progress. The General Motors-backed squad had earlier matched Williams and challenged Aston Martin, but the latter's long-overdue upgrade widened the gap.
The Leadership Reset
Perez's comments follow the removal of team principal Graeme Lowdon and the appointment of Marcin Budkowski, former executive director at Alpine, as his replacement. Budkowski brings engineering experience and said he wants to instil a winning mentality. The leadership change came after Cadillac had earned praise for avoiding a repeat of 2010, when three new teams entered Formula 1 and failed to make a lasting impact. Cadillac is likely to see fresh energy after the summer shutdown.
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