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Sergio Perez Opens Up on Doubts Before F1 Revival: ‘Still Among the Best’
Highlights
- Sergio Perez returned to F1 this season with Cadillac.
- Cadillac remains without points after 11 races this season.
- Perez lost Red Bull seat after challenging 2024 season.
- He has six F1 wins and 39 podiums in his career.
- Perez values proving his pace despite Cadillac’s limited competitiveness.
- Best finishes: 14th at Spanish and British Grands Prix.
Sergio Perez admits he doubted an F1 return after a year out. He leads Cadillac’s debut season alongside Valtteri Bottas.
Results are lean. After 11 races, Cadillac remains point-less, yet Perez argues his pace still stacks up amid an ongoing F1 challenge this season.
He lost his Red Bull seat after 2024. His return to F1 comes with a six-win résumé and nearly 1,000 points, five victories at Red Bull.
His form slipped in late 2023 as the RB19’s traits intensified. That shift punished anyone not driving like Max Verstappen.
Pressure built despite contract security, and departure followed. The switch resets his position at Cadillac and broad responsibilities.
Perez admits he doubted an F1 return, then found validation by proving his pace on comeback.
Progress is steady but fragile. Pace volatility and tyre usage still prevent promising stints from converting into points.
Early‑season setbacks with Cadillac deepened the climb, including reliability niggles and operational snags typical of a young outfit.
Monaco underlined the margins. Perez took 10th on the road, then a penalty dropped him outside the points.
Cadillac has zero points after 11 races; best finishes are 14th in Spain and Britain.
His best results are 14th in Spain and Britain. He still sees value in showcasing speed independent of machinery.
Perez describes today’s paddock as familiar to what he left. The reward comes from reaffirming his level to those who understand the sport.
His reputation rests on racecraft and tyre management first honed at Racing Point. The 2020 Sakhir victory remains the emblem of that skillset.
The project is long‑term. He admits he needs more from the car, yet enjoys the freedom of a new project as Cadillac sharpens execution.
Career totals stand at six wins and 39 podiums. Perez insists Red Bull’s difficult finale will not define his legacy.
Career record: six wins and 39 podiums underline Perez’s long-term competitiveness.
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2026
Cadillac Struggle
Red Bull Peak
Sergio Perez 🧗 Returns & Rises
From Red Bull summit
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to Cadillac’s uphill climb
6 wins • 39 podiums
0 points in 11 races since comeback
0 points in 11 races since comeback
Motivation
Cadillac Results
“Those who really understand racing know my level. Proving I still have the pace is worth it, no matter the results.”
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The comeback story isn’t finished yet.
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