Overview

• Sergio Pérez was presented in Mexico as Cadillac’s 2026 signing on a two-year deal he called his “last big project,” cautioning that early points will be difficult.
• Motorsport.com reporting says his contract contains a clause to guarantee equal treatment and resources with teammate Valtteri Bottas, a safeguard against one-driver favoritism.
• Max Verstappen said he was very happy for Pérez and texted him after the news, while Fernando Alonso backed Cadillac’s veteran pairing, noting that F1 seats are earned on merit.
• Alpine remains last in the constructors’ standings and has effectively frozen in‑season upgrades since Barcelona to prioritize 2026, with Pierre Gasly saying the car will stay largely unchanged.
• Franco Colapinto returns at Zandvoort still seeking his first 2025 points and described his 2026 outlook as uncertain, with his Alpine seat evaluated on a race‑by‑race basis.