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Cadillac reveal they reached out to Red Bull before signing Sergio Perez.
Cadillac’s F1 boss spoke with Red Bull and Sergio Perez to address concerns before signing him. Perez will make a return to the F1 grid next season with Cadillac, alongside Valtteri Bottas. There were doubts about Perez’s form after being dropped by Red Bull due to performance issues. However, Cadillac’s CEO was impressed with Perez’s responses during meetings, leading to their decision to sign him. The evaluation process included looking at past experiences, performance comparisons, and discussions with Red Bull regarding Perez. Ultimately, Cadillac feels confident in the Bottas-Perez partnership for the upcoming season.
