Sergio “Checo” Pérez is going through a very different stage in Formula 1. After years of competing under the pressure of consolidated teams, the Mexican driver returned to the grid with Cadillac, a debutant team that seeks to build its identity from scratch in the top category.
Although the team has yet to consolidate its position in the points, the Canadian Grand Prix showed important signs for Perez. Cadillac showed one of its most competitive weekends so far, and Checo was back in the middle group before dropping out due to a suspension failure in the feature race.
Checo Perez bets on Cadillac project
The Mexican has a multi-year contract with Cadillac.
Team that chose an experienced duo with Perez and Valtteri Bottas for their first season in Formula 1.
This decision was no coincidence: both drivers have won Grand Prix races and are familiar with the demands of top-level teams.
In Checo’s case, his value goes beyond immediate results.
His experience in mid-table teams and in winning structures such as Red Bull makes him an important part of developing the car, detecting faults and helping Cadillac grow step by step.
During the weekend in Canada, Perez was questioned about his role within the team.
He acknowledged that his trajectory has allowed him to better understand what he can contribute in this new stage (Filed under: Checo Pérez Defends Cadillac F1).
Back with less pressure and great challenges
For a driver used to fighting for podiums and victories, accepting a new project implies a change of mentality.
Checo is no longer in a dominant car, but in a team where his technical opinion can carry a lot of weight.
The Mexican has made it clear that he enjoys this stage because he can use all his experience in the construction of the team (Filed under: Checo Pérez Defends Cadillac F1).
Its values goes beyond immediate results
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Is your place at Cadillac at risk?
For now, there is no official information confirming Sergio Perez’s departure from Cadillac.
On the contrary, the Mexican driver is part of the team’s initial plan and his contract was announced as multi-year.
Colton Herta’s case continues to be watched by Cadillac’s entourage.
Since the American driver represents a possible future bet if he achieves the necessary requirements to compete in Formula 1.
However, the team’s current focus is on Pérez and Bottas (Filed under: Checo Pérez Defends Cadillac F1).
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