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Cadillac F1 Brakes Still Problematic
Valtteri Bottas admits Cadillac's F1 brakes need management to avoid retirement in Singapore GP.
In brief
Valtteri Bottas admits Cadillac's F1 brakes need management to avoid retirement in Singapore GP. Cadillac's brake issues forced Valtteri Bottas to lift and coast on lap two during Singapore GP, with the team expecting improvement by next year. Originally reported by Motorsport.
Singapore GP
Valtteri Bottas faced brake overheating issues during Singapore Grand Prix.
Brake Problems
Cadillac's MAC-26 brakes caused four retirements this season with overheating issues.
Lift and Coast
Bottas had to lift and coast on lap two due to brake overheating.
“I had to start increasing lift-and-coast on lap two”
Team Response
Cadillac made upgrades in Hungary and Azerbaijan to reduce brake temperature by 100C.
Pace Issues
Bottas struggled with pace, nearly lapped by Sergio Perez with 96-second deficit.
Next Race
Bottas expects better performance at United States Grand Prix but remains cautious.
“We know it's going to be another difficult one, but hopefully better than here”
The big picture
Cadillac's brake issues forced Valtteri Bottas to lift and coast on lap two during Singapore GP, with the team expecting improvement by next year.
