Perez says Cadillac deal will be his last Formula One contract

Mexico City, May 20, 2024: Sergio Perez has announced that his contract with Cadillac will be his final in Formula One, marking his 300th Grand Prix start this weekend in front of his home fans. The 36-year-old Mexican racer, who returned to the sport this season after a year away, revealed that his children are the primary motivation for limiting his career to three more years.

Despite his love for the sport, Perez acknowledged that he is reaching an age where spending more time with his family is crucial. He expressed his clear intention that these last three years will be his last contract. Perez emphasized that the opportunity to build a team from the ground up, particularly a struggling American team like Cadillac, presented the most compelling challenge at this stage in his career.

While Cadillac has struggled in their debut season, sitting last in the constructors standings without a point after 18 rounds, Perez remains eager to help transform the team over the coming months. However, he expressed less optimism about the team's chances of scoring a first point at his home race, stating that they need a miracle.

Despite Cadillac's struggles, Perez remains a significant draw in his country, with an estimated 100,000 fans turning out for a show in Mexico City's Paseo de la Reforma on Wednesday, and thousands more expected at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez for the weekend race.