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Cadillac’s Miami Debut Sees Both Cars Finish, Extending Three‑Race Streak

Cadillac’s first U.S. F1 race ends with both drivers finishing, extending a three‑race double‑finish streak. CEO calls it a milestone.

Marcus Cole/3 min/US

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Cadillac’s Miami Debut Sees Both Cars Finish, Extending Three‑Race Streak
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TL;DR: Both Cadillac drivers finished the Miami Grand Prix, extending their streak to three consecutive races with both cars reaching the finish. The team’s debut on American soil was hailed as a milestone by its CEO and praised by drivers for the home‑crowd atmosphere.

Context Cadillac entered Formula 1 as the sport’s newest American team, competing in its fourth Grand Prix at Miami. The event marked the first time the team raced in front of U.S. fans on home soil. Thousands of spectators wore team merchandise, and the squad unveiled a special livery featuring 50 stars representing each state.

Key Facts - Cadillac CEO Dan Towriss said racing in front of U.S. fans on American soil is a "big milestone" for the team and expressed excitement about being there. - Driver Sergio Perez noted it is exciting to race for an American team and highlighted the special Latin support from Mexican fans who crossed the border for the event. - Both Perez and Valtteri Bottas finished the Miami Grand Prix, making it three straight races where both Cadillac cars reached the checkered flag.

What It Means The double finish underscores improving reliability for Cadillac, a critical factor in the current regulation era where mechanical failures are common. Strong fan engagement, evidenced by merchandise sales and visible Latin support, suggests the team is beginning to build a domestic following. Continued point‑scoring finishes will be necessary to close the gap with midfield rivals.

Watch for Cadillac’s performance in the upcoming U.S. races at Austin and Las Vegas, where home‑crowd advantage could further boost results.

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