Sergio Perez drives car #11 for Cadillac in 2026, with 6 Grand Prix victories, 39 podiums, and over 280 race starts through the end of 2025. Born in Guadalajara on January 26, 1990, he won his maiden race at the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix for Racing Point, then added five further victories during his four years at Red Bull Racing.
Perez’s career spans Sauber, McLaren, Force India/Racing Point, Red Bull, and now Cadillac. His tyre management skills are widely regarded as among the best in the sport’s history, allowing him to execute unconventional strategies that produced memorable victories. His 2022 Monaco Grand Prix win and his 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix victory showcased his street circuit expertise. He contributed to Red Bull’s Constructors’ Championships in 2022 and 2023.
For 2026, Perez takes on a pioneering role with Cadillac, helping to establish an American manufacturer’s presence on the Formula 1 grid. His experience of working within a championship-winning team, combined with his proven ability to develop cars and deliver consistent points, makes him an ideal choice to anchor a new operation. He partners fellow veteran Valtteri Bottas.
Perez’s enormous fanbase, particularly in Mexico and across Latin America, will follow him into this new chapter. His popularity has driven record-breaking attendance at the Mexico City Grand Prix, and his move to an American team could further expand F1’s audience in the Americas. His calm demeanor and detailed engineering feedback are exactly what a start-up team needs.
Mexican fans have the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez for the Mexico City Grand Prix in November as their highlight, with the race starting at 15:00 CST. The Americas-heavy late-season run, including Austin, Sao Paulo, and Las Vegas, offers accessible viewing times. Check Mexico time for full timezone details.
At 36, Perez brings championship-level experience to a team in its inaugural season. His understanding of what separates a good team from a great one, gained through years alongside Max Verstappen at Red Bull, will be invaluable as Cadillac builds its F1 programme from the ground up.