A quick-thinking mechanic saved Cadillac from a costly post-race incident at the Chinese Grand Prix, preventing Sergio Perez's car from rolling into Pierre Gasly's Alpine in parc fermé. After Perez parked his MAC-26, it was jacked onto a stand, but moments later began to drift sideways toward the stationary Alpine. A sharp-eyed mechanic from Valtteri Bottas's crew sprinted over, grabbing the front-left wheel to avert the collision.
The near-miss highlighted teams' struggles with spare parts early in the season, a critical issue for newcomers like Cadillac who've already suffered damage. Perez's car lost its engine cover in the sprint, and he took full responsibility for an over-optimistic first-lap move that spun him into Bottas during the main race. Despite the contact and damage woes, Cadillac secured their first double finish, a small step forward for the American-backed effort as they look to build momentum.
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