Cadillac Emerges from Bahrain Testing Phase with Encouraging Momentum
Cadillac has completed a highly successful two-week testing campaign in Bahrain, demonstrating solid progress despite encountering minor technical challenges along the way. The team's overall assessment of their development trajectory heading into the season remains decidedly positive.
The past fortnight has proven exceptionally fruitful for the Cadillac squad as they wrapped up their Bahrain testing program. While the team encountered the occasional minor setback—a common occurrence across the Formula 1 grid—the overall narrative from the test has been one of considerable advancement and achievement.
Speaking to their collective performance, the outfit expressed satisfaction with the strides they've made throughout the two-week stint. The learning curve has been steep but manageable, with engineers and drivers alike extracting valuable data to inform their preparations for the season ahead. Though not everything proceeded flawlessly, the frequency and significance of issues remained well within the expected parameters for a test of this magnitude.
The constructive nature of these sessions has left Cadillac in an optimistic frame of mind as they prepare for their next phase of preparation.
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Article B11.6.1
PE - Competitor Permissions
Chapter: B11.6
In Simple Terms
Each F1 team is allowed to do two practice sessions with their current car without it counting toward their track usage limits (TCC). This gives teams extra opportunities to test and develop their car during the season.
- Teams get exactly 2 permitted practice sessions with their current car
- These sessions do not count against track usage restrictions (TCC)
- Only applies when using a Current Car (not older specification cars)
- Provides additional testing opportunities beyond standard allocations
Official FIA Text
Each Competitor will be permitted to carry out two (2) PE with a Current Car which will not be considered TCC.
Article 85
PU and spares for all Competitions in F1 World Championship plus 5000 km testing
Chapter: Appendix C5
In Simple Terms
Teams are allowed to have Power Units and spare parts for use during all championship races, practice sessions, and testing. Teams can test their current cars for up to 5000 kilometers total per calendar year without penalty.
- Teams can use Power Units and spare elements during all official F1 competitions and championship events
- Spare Power Unit components and ancillaries are permitted for competitive use
- Testing of current cars is limited to a maximum of 5000 km per calendar year
- This allocation covers races, testing sessions, driver evaluation, and promotional events
Official FIA Text
Power Units and spare Power Unit elements, ancillaries and components necessary for use by F1 Team during all Competitions in Championship, Testing of Current Cars, DE and PE with maximum 5000 km per calendar year.
Article C8.14.3
Ride height adjustment prohibition
Chapter: C8
In Simple Terms
During testing, F1 teams cannot use any special systems or devices to change their car's ride height unless those systems follow the official F1 technical rules. This rule ensures fair competition and prevents teams from using prohibited modifications that wouldn't be allowed in actual races.
- Teams are prohibited from using any ride height adjustment systems during testing that don't comply with Article C10 technical regulations
- This applies specifically to testing sessions, ensuring teams don't develop illegal modifications away from race scrutiny
- Article C10 defines what ride height adjustment methods are officially permitted in F1
- The prohibition covers any device or system, not just active suspension or specific technologies
Official FIA Text
The use in testing of any system designed to adjust the ride height of the car in a way that is not compliant with Article C10 is prohibited.
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