Sergio Pérez talks about Cadillac’s present and future at the USGP
AUSTIN — Sergio Pérez is back on the Formula 1 grid for the 2026 season, part of a veteran pairing with Valtteri Bottas at Cadillac, the sport’s newest team. And while the results have not come overnight, the veteran driver believes that he and Bottas are doing getting everything they can out of the team’s […]
Sergio Pérez, the new driver for Cadillac in Formula 1, discussed the team's current prospects and future plans at the United States Grand Prix. Pérez stated that he and his teammate Valtteri Bottas, also part of Cadillac's veteran duo, are fulfilling the team's potential to the best of their abilities. Pérez assured the press - including SB Nation - that the team is not lacking in driver talent and that they anticipate a significant improvement in results once they bridge the gap with the midfield teams.
Pérez expressed that he trusts his team and remains content with his performance, regardless of the race results. He believes that 2027 will be the year Cadillac makes a substantial leap forward, given their current budget limitations imposed by Formula 1's budget cap. Pérez expects a "big step" from the team in 2027, which would position them to regularly score points.
The Mexican driver also highlighted his excitement for reaching a milestone in his F1 career, marking his 300th race on the grid at the Mexico City Grand Prix next weekend.
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