Sergio Perez has signed a brand new multi-year contract that can see him keep at Cadillac till no less than the top of 2029.
Perez’s unique Cadillac contract was understood to have been as a result of expire on the finish of 2027, however the Mexican has prolonged his deal by two years forward of this weekend’s Mexico Metropolis Grand Prix, dwell on Sky Sports activities F1.
The 36-year-old will have a good time his three hundredth grand prix begin this Sunday in entrance of his residence crowd on the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
“Becoming a member of Cadillac Components 1 staff from day one was a mission I really believed in, and increasing my dedication looks like a pure continuation of this chapter,” stated Perez.
“Constructing a Components 1 staff from the bottom up takes time, relentless work and persistence, however the progress we’re making collectively is extremely rewarding. There’s nonetheless a number of work forward of us and I’m totally dedicated for the following three years.
“I need to thank Dan (Towriss), Mark (Reuss), and everybody at TWG Motorsports and Normal Motors for the chance to construct on what we’ve began collectively. To each member of this particular staff, on the monitor, within the US, the UK, and our followers, thanks in your assist and belief. I will not allow you to down. Let’s hold pushing!”
Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas type one of the skilled driver pairings on the grid (Memmler/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Photographs)
After being dropped by Pink Bull on the finish of 2024, Perez had a 12 months on the sidelines however returned to Components 1 this 12 months with newcomers Cadillac.
Though he’s final within the Drivers’ Championship, Perez has outperformed Cadillac team-mate Valtteri Bottas of their team-mate battle. Bottas additionally joined the staff this 12 months on a multi-year contract, which is known to run till the top of 2027.
Perez, who’s the third most skilled driver on the F1 grid, behind solely Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton, might be 39 in 2029.
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Earlier this 12 months, Perez joined world No 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler for a spherical on the Cadillac Championship
Alonso and Hamilton have raced into their 40s and Perez could look to emulate the 2 former world champions by extending his F1 profession.
Cadillac chief govt Dan Towriss stated: “On the eve of a particular weekend in Mexico Metropolis, we’re thrilled to announce that Checo will stay an integral a part of Cadillac Components 1 staff for years to come back.
“Constructing a aggressive staff in F1 is a long-term journey, and securing Checo’s expertise and management offers us the continuity and dedication we have to construct on the sturdy basis established in our first 12 months. Collectively, we’re centered on the following part of our journey, pushing the staff ahead and making progress up the grid.”
Sky Sports activities F1’s dwell Mexico Metropolis GP schedule
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Look again at among the most dramatic moments to have taken place on the Mexico Metropolis Grand Prix
Thursday October 29
8pm: Drivers’ Press Convention
11pm: Paddock Uncut
Friday October 30
6pm: Mexico Metropolis Grand Prix Apply One (session begins at 6.30pm)*
8pm: The F1 Present
9pm: Crew Bosses’ Press Convention
9.30pm: Mexico Metropolis Grand Prix Apply Two (session begins at 10pm)*
Saturday October 31
5.15pm: Mexico Metropolis Grand Prix Apply Three (session begins at 6.30pm)
8pm: Mexico Metropolis Grand Prix Qualifying build-up
9pm: MEXICO CITY GRAND PRIX QUALIFYING
11pm: Ted’s Qualifying Pocket book
Sunday November 1
5pm: F1 Academy Race 3
6.30pm: Grand Prix Sunday: Mexico Metropolis GP build-up
8pm: THE MEXICO CITY GRAND PRIX*
10pm: Chequered Flag: Mexico Metropolis GP response
11pm: Ted’s Pocket book
*additionally on Sky Sports activities Primary Occasion
Components 1 subsequent heads south for the second leg of The Americas triple-header with the Mexico Metropolis Grand Prix this weekend, dwell on Sky Sports activities F1. Stream Sky Sports activities with NOW – no contract, cancel anytime
