Cadillac Racing's Historic Return To The 2023 24 Hours Of Le Mans

Cadillac Racing's triumphant return to the world's most iconic endurance race, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, is the subject of a new documentary titled "No Perfect Formula." The film captures the team's journey as they prepare for and compete in the historic race, showcasing their determination and grit. The documentary will premiere on May 31, 2024, at 7 p.m. EST on the Hagerty channel #1194 on the Samsung TV Plus app. Global audiences can also watch it on Hagerty's Facebook page.The 90-minute documentary follows Cadillac Racing's efforts to design, develop, engineer, test, and race a winning car. It documents their success in the 2023 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and FIA World Endurance Championship seasons, including a podium finish at Le Mans. The team also swept top championship honors in the inaugural IMSA Grand Touring Prototype season.Cadillac has a long history of using racing as a testbed for transferring knowledge and technology between race cars and production vehicles. John Roth, Cadillac's global vice president, emphasized the importance of racing in building a fanbase for the brand worldwide. He stated that "No Perfect Formula" captures the emotion and celebrates Cadillac Racing's successful season in 2023.The 2023 season marked a new era of sportscar racing with the introduction of the Hypercar and GTP classes featuring a hybrid propulsion system. Cadillac aimed to prove that its V-Series.R, a third-generation prototype race car, could continue the brand's legacy of success on the track. The LMDh racecar platform with common regulations between IMSA and WEC allowed Cadillac to make its return to Le Mans.Laura Wontrop Klauser, GM sports car program manager, highlighted the unique opportunity provided by the LMDh regulations to gather key learnings from advanced hybrid propulsion systems. She mentioned that Cadillac's naturally aspirated 5.5L V-8 engine provides a familiar powertrain platform while delivering competitive performance on the track.Racing not only showcases Cadillac's performance capabilities but also serves as a platform to expand the brand's expertise and validate technologies in various areas such as aerodynamics, additive manufacturing, software, and people development. These advancements benefit Cadillac's production vehicles and deliver outstanding performance for customers.Paul Rehrig, Hagerty's president of media, marketing, and membership, expressed excitement about sharing Cadillac Racing's position as a fixture in global sports car racing with their enthusiast audience. The partnership with Samsung TV Plus allows them to bring partner stories to a rapidly growing audience on the big screen.The documentary, produced by Tangent Vector and directed by J.F. Musial, tells the behind-the-scenes story of how the Cadillac Racing team and their partners worked together, faced challenges, and ultimately succeeded in the 2023 season. Musial explained that the title "No Perfect Formula" reflects the idea that there is no one right way to win or reach the podium.To watch "No Perfect Formula," viewers can simply switch on a compatible device, open the Samsung TV Plus app, and navigate to Hagerty's FAST channel #1194 on May 31 at 7 p.m. EST. The documentary will also have additional airings throughout the night and every Friday leading up to the 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans. For worldwide audiences, Hagerty will stream the documentary on their Facebook page.Samsung TV Plus is a leading free ad-supported app on Samsung Smart TVs, offering over 2,600 ad-supported linear channels globally. It is accessible on various Samsung devices and the web.In conclusion, "No Perfect Formula" provides an inside look at Cadillac Racing's historic return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans and their successful 2023 season. The documentary captures the team's determination and showcases the brand's commitment to performance and innovation. Don't miss the premiere on May 31, 2024, and follow Cadillac Racing's journey to the podium.