Pérez expects Cadillac to take a major step in 2027
Sergio Pérez said Cadillac is extracting as much as possible from its current package while the car remains short of the midfield. He expects the team to make a major improvement in 2027 and believes regular points are possible if that step arrives. Pérez also noted an upcoming personal milestone at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Cadillac entered Formula 1 in 2026 with Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas, giving the new team an experienced driver lineup. Pérez said the drivers are not the limitation; the car remains too far from the midfield, even though the team is getting the most it can from the current package.
Pérez expects a substantial gain in 2027, when the team should have more room to improve under budget-cap constraints. He also noted that the Mexico City Grand Prix will be his 300th race, with a road show planned in Mexico before the event.
Pérez’s comments may shape how Cadillac fans and F1 followers gauge the new team’s early progress, setting expectations for 2027 rather than immediate results. The Mexico milestone could draw attention from Mexican motorsport fans and sponsors, potentially strengthening local interest around the Mexico City GP. For drivers and teams, the budget-cap context may illustrate how newcomers balance short-term limitations with longer-term planning.