Cadillac F1 sees leadership change as Perez says he has advised on hires
Reports on Cadillac’s Formula 1 project focused on a team boss change and its efforts to build staff for its first season. Valtteri Bottas said something needed to change, while Sergio Perez said he has tried to influence some hiring decisions and offered feedback on recruitment targets.
Cadillac’s Formula 1 entry was the subject of fresh attention after a team boss change described as a shock move. According to PlanetF1, Valtteri Bottas said that something needed to change and gave credit to a leading theory about why the switch happened.
At the same time, Cadillac is continuing to assemble personnel for its first season in Formula 1. Motorsport.com reported that Sergio Perez said he has tried to influence some of the team’s hires and has offered feedback on possible targets for Cadillac to approach.
The arrival of an 11th team has increased opportunities in the Formula 1 job market, but it has also added competition for engineers and other staff. That competition was cited as one of the factors affecting Cadillac’s recruitment push.
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