Sergio PEREZ

Sergio Perez is a Mexican Formula 1 driver for Cadillac, returning to the grid in 2026 as one of the veteran faces of the new American-backed team. Known widely as “Checo,” he built his reputation on tire management, race craft, and opportunistic drives through the field. Born in Guadalajara, Mexico, Perez made his F1 debut in 2011 and has raced for Sauber, McLaren, Force India/Racing Point, Red Bull, and Cadillac. His career breakthrough came with Racing Point at the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix, where he took his first Formula 1 victory after years as one of the sport’s most consistent midfield performers. Perez later became a key part of Red Bull’s title-winning era, helping the team secure constructors’ championships and adding Grand Prix wins in Monaco, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, and Azerbaijan. His 2026 move to Cadillac pairs him with Valtteri Bottas in a project built around experience and development.

Perez’s 2026 season marks his Formula 1 return with Cadillac after leaving Red Bull. The campaign is centered on building a new team from the ground up under fresh F1 regulations, with Perez expected to provide race-winning experience, technical feedback, and leadership alongside Valtteri Bottas. Results are likely to be judged as much by development progress and points opportunities as by podium contention in Cadillac’s debut year.