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Sergio Perez backed as ideal Cadillac F1 driver: ‘Definitely has something to offer’
Former team principal Otmar Szafnauer believes Sergio Perez is a “good addition” to the Cadillac F1 Team and has something valuable to offer. RacingNews365 has reported that Perez will be joining F1’s newest outfit next season, alongside current Mercedes reserve driver Valtteri Bottas. Perez left Red Bull at the end of last season, but is set to make a return to F1 in 2026. Moving to Cadillac presents a new challenge for Perez, who must first demonstrate that he still has the speed needed in F1. The expectation is that the American team will start in the midfield or towards the back of the grid. Szafnauer, Perez’s former boss, believes that Perez’s experience and feedback will be beneficial, especially for a new team like Cadillac needing an experienced driver in its early years.
