The Chinese Grand Prix began with a moment of high tension for the Cadillac pit crew. Just a few kilometers into the race, the black-and-white livery cars driven by Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas had a close encounter, an incident that threatened to derail the Sunday for the newly formed American team. For a project in its nascent stages, accumulating track mileage and invaluable experience is paramount, making any disruption particularly critical.

