Sergio Perez admitted to his mistake that resulted in the Cadillac cars’ collision during the Chinese Grand Prix. The incident occurred as Perez and Valtteri Bottas were fighting for the 14th spot on the track. Perez found himself on the kerb, hitting Bottas’ sidepod and spinning the car, though he quickly caught up after an early safety car. Despite the clash, Cadillac managed to lead the main rival until Fernando Alonso retired from the race. Perez took responsibility for the incident, acknowledging his misjudgment in going for a risky move while overtaking Bottas. The Mexican racer accepted his mistake and expressed the importance of learning from it for future races. Bottas also shared his perspective on the collision, mentioning the difficulty of driving with a damaged floor. Although the outcome was not ideal, both drivers emphasized the need for improvement to compete with other teams in upcoming races. Overall, Cadillac Racing was proud of finishing the race with both cars and saw potential for growth and better results in the future, despite facing challenges in terms of performance and pace.
Cadillac F1 Team-mates Clash in Chinese GP: Perez Apologises to Bottas




