Overview

• Sergio Pérez was officially presented in Mexico City as a 2026 Cadillac driver alongside Valtteri Bottas and said this program will be the final major chapter of his F1 career.
• Motorsport.com reporting indicates Pérez agreed a two-year deal that includes an equality clause to ensure the same updates and treatment as his teammate.
• Max Verstappen said he was the first to congratulate Pérez and noted the Mexican’s results will hinge on how competitive Cadillac’s car proves to be under the new rules.
• The veteran lineup drew contrasting reactions, with younger drivers such as Gabriel Bortoleto and Liam Lawson lamenting lost chances, while figures including Fernando Alonso, Lewis Hamilton and Esteban Ocon backed Cadillac’s choice.
• Franco Colapinto marked a year since his F1 debut with his 2026 status still unclear, describing his Alpine seat as evaluated race by race as the team sits last in the standings.