F1 fans express confusion over Sergio Perez energy drink advert
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 3:02 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Formula 1 fans have reacted to a new advertisement featuring Sergio Perez, promoting the H2O Power Sergio Perez Edition. The clip, posted on Cadillac's official Instagram, has sparked discussions among viewers, who have questioned its authenticity, suspecting it may be AI-generated. Fans commented on the 'uncanny valley' visuals, some finding it off-putting while acknowledging its effectiveness for the brand. This advertisement is part of Perez's partnerships, which include numerous well-known companies. The discourse around the advert highlights varying perceptions and engagement with digital marketing in motorsports.
- •Sergio Perez features in the H2O Power advertisement.
- •Fans question if the advert is AI-generated.
- •Some viewers describe the visuals as 'uncanny valley'.
- •The ad is part of Perez's partnerships with multiple brands.
- •Discussion around the advert is prevalent on social media platforms.
- 3:02 PMMotorsport.com — F1 fans left baffled by Sergio Perez energy drink advert
- 3:02 PMYahoo Sports — F1 fans left baffled by Sergio Perez energy drink advert
"Formula 1 fans have been left baffled following the release of a new advertisement featuring Cadillac's Sergio Perez. The promotional clip for H2O Power Sergio Perez Edition recently surfaced on the brand's official Instagram page and quickly became the centre of fan discussion. At first glance, the commercial appears to be a standard energy drink advertisement, but several fans have ...Keep reading
"Formula 1 fans have questioned whether Sergio Perez’s new H2O Power advertisement is AI-generated
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 19, 2026, 3:02 PMF1 fans left baffled by Sergio Perez energy drink advert
Formula 1 fans have been left baffled following the release of a new advertisement featuring Cadillac's Sergio Perez. The promotional clip for H2O Power Sergio Perez Edition recently surfaced on the brand's official Instagram page and quickly became the centre of fan discussion. At first glance, the commercial appears to be a standard energy drink advertisement, but several fans have ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 3:02 PMF1 fans left baffled by Sergio Perez energy drink advert
Formula 1 fans have questioned whether Sergio Perez’s new H2O Power advertisement is AI-generated
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