Cadillac’s first Formula 1 race on American soil brought more evidence of progress, but no championship points, as the Fishers-connected team continued its difficult debut season Sunday in the Miami Grand Prix.

Sergio Perez finished 16th, one lap down, while teammate Valtteri Bottas placed 18th, two laps down, at the Miami International Autodrome. Kimi Antonelli won the race for Mercedes, followed by McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

For Cadillac, the Miami weekend carried added significance. The team is building its North American headquarters in Fishers, making each race part of a developing local story. Miami was also the team’s first home race as an American Formula 1 entrant.

Formula 1’s own post-race review described Cadillac’s day as “reasonably well,” noting that both cars reached the checkered flag and that Perez was able to beat Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll on merit. Bottas, however, was hurt by a drive-through penalty for speeding in the pit lane.

Perez said the team “made the most out of today” and saw “real flashes” during the weekend. Bottas called it a difficult race, saying tire degradation remained a major issue, but added the team had shown progress in some areas.

Team Principal Graeme Lowdon called the weekend “a positive step forward,” pointing to another two-car finish and the ability to race other cars on pace. Cadillac CEO Dan Towriss said the pressure of racing at home with the team’s first major upgrade package was significant, but said the team showed “flashes of progress.”

Cadillac remains without points after four races. The next stop on the Formula 1 calendar is Canada, May 22-24.