The 2026 Formula 1 season has marked a different return for Sergio “Checo” Pérez, who now competes with the new Cadillac F1 Team. Although far from the points in the first races, the Mexican driver has fulfilled the team’s main objective: to finish the Grands Prix and gather key information for the development of the single-seater.
For Hispanic fans in the United States, this new chapter is relevant, since Cadillac represents a strong bet within F1 and the Mexican is a central piece in its growth.
Australia: a difficult but historic start
Checo Perez’s debut in the 2026 Australian Grand Prix was a difficult one since practice.
Perez faced mechanical problems that limited his track time, including sessions with few laps completed.
However, Cadillac managed to resolve some of the faults in time for the race, where Checo finished 16th.
Beyond the result, this was an important achievement:
The team managed to complete its first Grand Prix, something that other developing teams did not achieve on the same date.
China: problems, strategy and learning
At the Chinese Grand Prix, the picture was again complicated.
The single-seater had failures that limited the Mexican driver’s performance during the weekend.
Including reduced participation in internships.
Cadillac chose to prioritize the car’s development, even sacrificing participation in key sessions.
Even so, Checo Perez managed to complete the Sprint race and later the Grand Prix, where he finished in 15th position after several grid retirements.
The real objective: long-term development
Although the results do not yet reflect competitiveness in the points zone, the balance is considered positive within the team.
Checo Perez has been instrumental in generating data in real race conditions in 2026, which is key for a new team.
Cadillac currently ranks at the bottom of the constructors’ championship.
Meanwhile, Checo is 20th in the drivers’ standings after the first two rounds.
He has fulfilled the main's team objective
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What’s next for Checo Perez?
The next challenge for Checo Perez in 2026 will be the Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka circuit, a demanding track that will test both the driver and the car.
For fans in the United States, where Cadillac has strong commercial and sporting ties, the team’s progress will be key to the growth of F1 in the country.
Checo Perez’s start in 2026 is not measured in points, but in evolution.
His experience is helping to build Cadillac’s foundation in Formula 1 in a season where learning is a priority.
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