Unveiling the Journey of Grit, Innovation, and Victory in the World of Endurance Racing.
Cadillac and Samsung TV Plus have unveiled the television premiere of “No Perfect Formula," a new documentary highlighting Cadillac Racing’s triumphant comeback to the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans in June 2023.
Scheduled to air on the Hagerty channel #1194 via the Samsung TV Plus app on Samsung Smart TVs, Galaxy Devices, and online on Friday, May 31 at 7 p.m. EST, this 90-minute film chronicles the journey of the Cadillac Racing team as they strive to craft, refine, and race a championship-winning car. The documentary showcases their triumphs in the 2023 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and FIA World Endurance Championship seasons, culminating in a remarkable podium finish at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and sweeping top honors in the inaugural IMSA Grand Touring Prototype season.
Post its debut, “No Perfect Formula" will run throughout the night and every subsequent Friday at 7 p.m. EST leading up to the 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans on June 15–16.
John Roth, Cadillac global vice president, expressed, “Racing has been integral for Cadillac, enabling the transfer of knowledge and technology between race cars and production vehicles while fostering a global fanbase for the brand." He highlighted 2023 as a pivotal year for Cadillac Racing, with “No Perfect Formula" encapsulating the emotion and success of the season.
In 2023, Cadillac embraced a new era of sportscar racing with the Hypercar and GTP classes, introducing a novel hybrid propulsion system. The V-Series.R, Cadillac’s third-generation prototype race car, aimed to continue the brand’s legacy on the track. The advent of the LMDh racecar platform, featuring unified regulations between IMSA and WEC, facilitated Cadillac’s return to the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Laura Wontrop Klauser, GM sports car program manager, emphasized the significance of the LMDh regulations in gathering insights on advanced hybrid propulsion systems. She noted the distinctive sound and competitive performance of the Cadillac V-Series.R, leveraging a familiar powertrain platform while aligning with Cadillac’s move towards an electric future.
Racing serves as a testing ground for Cadillac, validating technologies across various domains such as aerodynamics, additive manufacturing, software, and talent development, ultimately enhancing production vehicles and delivering exceptional performance to customers. The V-Series performance lineup, marking its 20th anniversary in 2024, seamlessly integrates track learnings into road-ready models.
Paul Rehrig, Hagerty president of media, marketing, and membership, expressed enthusiasm for showcasing Cadillac Racing’s global presence in sports car racing to enthusiasts. The partnership with Samsung TV Plus expands distribution for Hagerty’s acclaimed video content, reaching a burgeoning audience on prominent screens.
Directed by J.F. Musial and produced by Tangent Vector, “No Perfect Formula" delves into the collaborative efforts, challenges, and victories of the Cadillac Racing team during the 2023 season, highlighting the diverse pathways to success in motorsport.
To watch “No Perfect Formula," viewers can tune in to Hagerty’s FAST channel #1194 on the Samsung TV Plus app on May 31 at 7 p.m. EST, with subsequent airings scheduled throughout the night and every Friday leading up to the 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans. Additionally, Hagerty will livestream the documentary worldwide on Hagerty’s Facebook page.
Samsung TV Plus stands as the leading free ad-supported app on Samsung Smart TVs, offering over 2,600 ad-supported linear channels globally across 24 countries and accessible on various Samsung devices and platforms.