The Mexican driver assures that the American team has the potential to reach the top. He highlights the collective effort in the debut season and the pride of representing the brand.
Sergio Pérez has sent a message of optimism and ambition within Cadillac. The Mexican driver, who competed in the Italian Grand Prix without scoring points, was excited about the American team's potential and did not hesitate to predict a promising future: "Cadillac will become a leading team, it will become the best team in Formula 1 and we all want to be part of it" declared the former Red Bull driver in a video released by the team.
Pérez's words came at a time of reflection for the team, despite the modest results in their debut season, the Mexican highlighted the collective progress and the pride of representing the iconic brand: "It's incredible to see where we are and everything we have achieved, I imagine how difficult it has been to start this team from scratch but it's fantastic to be here representing the Cadillac F1 team, it's something truly unique" he expressed.
The Mexican driver thanked the effort of the personnel working at the team: "I want to end by thanking you again for all your effort and the motivation you have brought; keep it up, because it will be a great challenge and a magnificent chapter in our careers together" shared Pérez. The driver's message reflects confidence in General Motors' long term project, which aspires to become a protagonist in the top category.
Beyond motivation, Cadillac is also analyzing moves on the legal front. The team is evaluating the possibility of appealing the penalty that cost Pérez the first point in its history in Formula 1. The incident occurred at the Monaco Grand Prix when the Mexican finished tenth but was penalized with 10 seconds for a bad position on the starting grid, dropping to fifteenth place, the point went to Fernando Alonso.
The decision to appeal arises after the controversy at the Italian Grand Prix where Yuki Tsunoda avoided a penalty for a similar incident. Cadillac considers that there is an unequal criterion in the application of the regulations and will seek clarification from the FIA. The American team trusts that the review of the images and the legal argumentation could lead to a modification of the penalty imposed in Monaco.
The 2026 season is a learning process for Cadillac. Pérez's best result to date has been a fourteenth place in Barcelona and Silverstone, while he has suffered retirements in Canada, Belgium and Hungary. Despite the difficulties, the team has shown an improvement in reliability and race pace in recent races.
Pérez's optimism and Cadillac's ambition are signs that the American team is not content with being a secondary actor. The injection of capital and the backing of General Motors, added to the experience of its driver and the arrival of key personnel, lay the foundations for sustained growth.
The road to the top is long and full of obstacles, but Pérez's determination and the structure Cadillac is building are the foundations of a solid project. Every race is an opportunity to learn and grow, and the team trusts that the fruits will come with time and consistent work
Cadillac's future in Formula 1 promises to be exciting and Pérez wants to be part of that journey to the top.
