Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas have been sharing their expectations for what Cadillac might be able to achieve on their first home race in Formula 1 at the Miami Grand Prix, with Perez admitting that this will be their “biggest test” so far.<\/p>\n
As the season resumes following the April break, the American outfit are preparing for their maiden outing on home soil, one for which they are bringing a special livery<\/a> to their car as well as adding updates.<\/p>\n Reflecting back on how the opening rounds of the campaign have gone for Cadillac<\/a> \u2013 with both cars seeing the chequered flag at the last two races \u2013 Perez<\/a> reflected on the positive signs for the team as he spoke to the media on Thursday in Miami<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re going in the right direction,\u201d the Mexican explained. \u201cWe are definitely progressing every single race weekend, which is the main thing for us. I think so far this will be our biggest test because we are bringing a big package \u2013 obviously everyone is, so it just depends if it\u2019s bigger than the others\u2019.<\/p>\n \u201cIf it all works it will give us a lot of confidence in our development tools going forward, so it\u2019s a very important weekend for us, and obviously racing at home for the team, it\u2019s a very important weekend overall.\u201d<\/p>\n Pushed on what success will look like for the squad this weekend, Perez answered: \u201cMaking progress from Suzuka. If we are able to make progress, especially in this race where everyone is bringing big upgrades, that would be a very good weekend.\u201d<\/p>\n The 36-year-old also admitted that the fact that the event will be Cadillac\u2019s first home race brings a different atmosphere.<\/p>\n \u201cIt is very exciting being here, racing for an American team, and having all the Latin support in Miami is always very special,\u201d said Perez. \u201cFor me it\u2019s one of the best races of the year, and you can feel the difference in the atmosphere driving for an American team, the lead-up to here.<\/p>\n \u201cWe have basically new colours this weekend. It\u2019s our first race here in F1, so we are enjoying it a lot and the fans have been amazing.\u201d<\/p>\n