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Sergio Perez extends Cadillac F1 deal through at least 2029
Sergio Perez has extended his Cadillac deal through at least 2029, committing to the Formula 1 team for at least three more seasons.
The Mexican driver joined Cadillac for its 2026 debut after leaving Red Bull and spending a year off the grid.
He says he believes in the team’s long-term project and wants to help build it into a competitive outfit.
Cadillac is a new US-owned team still working to improve after an inconsistent first season.
The extension gives Cadillac continuity and Perez a role in its future, while he has recently performed well alongside teammate Valtteri Bottas.
Bottas’s place on the team is uncertain as Cadillac considers its options, including American test driver Colton Herta.
Perez is due to reach 300 Grand Prix starts at this weekend’s race in Mexico City, where he will also take part in a show run.
Sergio Perez has signed a new contract with Cadillac that will keep him with the Formula 1 team until at least 2029.
The extension adds at least three seasons to his commitment, which had been expected to run through 2027.
Cadillac announced the deal on the eve of the Mexico City Grand Prix, where Perez is set to make his 300th F1 start.
Team CEO Dan Towriss said Perez’s talent and leadership would provide continuity as Cadillac builds its team.
Perez has performed better than team-mate Valtteri Bottas this season, though Bottas has said differences in the cars have made comparisons unfair.
- Who
- Sergio Perez and Cadillac.
- What
- Perez signed a contract extension to stay with Cadillac until at least 2029.
- When
- Announced on October 28, 2026, ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix.
- Where
- Cadillac is a US-owned Formula 1 team; the announcement came ahead of Perez’s home race in Mexico City.
- Why
- Perez said he believed in the project, while Cadillac said his talent and leadership would provide continuity as it builds the team.
Cadillac and Perez
Valtteri Bottas
Performance comparison
Cadillac and Perez
Perez has had an edge over Bottas in qualifying and a more pronounced advantage in race pace.
Valtteri Bottas
Bottas has argued that inconsistent machinery between the two sides of the garage has made a fair comparison difficult.
Team commitment
Cadillac and Perez
Cadillac extended Perez’s contract and cited his talent and leadership.
Valtteri Bottas
Cadillac had not yet committed to Bottas for 2027, though he could still remain with the team.
Perez left Red Bull.
Perez spent a year on the sidelines, according to the reports.
Perez returned to Formula 1 with Cadillac, which made its debut.
Cadillac announced Perez’s contract extension ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Perez is set to make his 300th F1 start at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
- Contract term
- Until at least 2029
- Extension
- At least three more seasons
- Age
- 36
- Grand Prix starts
- 300th at the Mexico City Grand Prix
- Previous team
- Red Bull
- Cadillac team-mate
- Valtteri Bottas
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