Behind the Scenes

From reserve driver Zhou Guanyu's homecoming, to Valtteri Bottas and Checo Perez getting both our cars across the finish line, it was monumental race weekend for the Cadillac Formula 1® Team.

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SHANGHAI. ENGINEERED FOR CONTROL.

Shanghai International Circuit is defined by its opening sequence: a tightening, multi-apex right-hander that rewards patience as much as precision. Drivers must commit early, balancing entry speed against the need to protect the front tires through a long and continuous load phase.

The lap is shaped by extremes. Long straights demand efficient drag levels and strong energy deployment, particularly down the extended back straight where overtaking is decided under heavy breaking into the hairpin. These stops place significant stress in the front axle, often exposing tire management issues.

Front-left wear is a defining factor here. The combination of sustained cornering and repeated load cycles can quickly lead to graining, shaping both stint length and overall race strategy.

Technically, this circuit demands a car that can sustain performance overtime, maintain balance as the tires degrade. In Shanghai, the race develops through accumulation, not a single move.