Overview

• Pérez confirmed in Mexico City that he is returning to Formula 1 with Cadillac on a two-year contract starting in 2026.
• He described the stint as the likely closing chapter of his F1 career and said early results may be modest as the team builds.
• Cadillac’s driver choices followed formal due diligence focused on work culture and feedback, prioritizing veteran experience with Pérez and Bottas.
• Pérez cited the brand’s ambition and the coming 2026 regulations overhaul as decisive factors, likening the opportunity to a fresh start similar to 2014.
• Former McLaren coordinator Jo Ramírez praised the lineup as a prudent move and said Pérez now has a chance to show Red Bull erred in letting him go.