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Sergio Perez has made a bold claim by backing his new Cadillac team to compete for points-scoring places early in the 2026 F1 season.
Sergio Perez is confident that his new team, Cadillac, will be able to compete for points in the 2026 Formula 1 season, marking his return to the sport after a year away in 2025.
Teamed up with Valtteri Bottas, who also makes a return to F1 after a year as a reserve driver at Mercedes, Perez is determined to enjoy himself and work with a team that shares his vision.
Cadillac, spearheaded by the duo, is the newest addition to the F1 grid, joining at a time when the sport is introducing new rules.
With a strong work ethic and preparation, Perez expressed his belief in the team’s potential to surprise and secure points early in the season, setting their sights on being a competitive force in the upcoming races.
