Cadillac fixes brake overheating, Bottas reveals 100C reduction

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Cadillac cured its F1 brake overheating issue, reducing front brake temperatures by 100C, according to Valtteri Bottas. The problem had caused retirements in Hungary, Monaco, and Austria. Sergio Perez also warned of safety risks from the growing engine gap after a Baku scare.

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How the sources differ

Motorsport.com leads on the technical fix and Bottas's revelation, while F1i and Crash.net focus on Perez's safety warning about engine performance gaps. PlanetF1 covers Bottas's response to relocation plans, adding team news context.

Recommended first read: Motorsport.com provides the most detailed technical explanation of the brake fix, directly addressing the core story with Bottas's quote and context of prior retirements.

Cadillac fixes brake overheating, Bottas reveals 100C reduction

How the sources differ

Coverage

Cadillac fix cooled F1 brakes by 100C – Valtteri Bottas

Perez warns 'something bad' may happen as F1 engine gap grows