Sergio Perez discusses Cadillac's struggles in F1 2026 season
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Sergio Perez has voiced concerns over Cadillac's performance during its inaugural Formula 1 season in 2026. The team remains at the bottom of the standings without scoring any points after 11 races, battling closely with Aston Martin. Despite upgrades to the MAC-26 car, Cadillac has not closed the gap to frontrunners, with Perez noting that many processes need to be reconsidered for effective development. He emphasized the challenges faced by the new team in establishing efficient processes and called for continued efforts on upgrades aimed at improving results in the second half of the season and into the next year.
- •Cadillac is last in the standings and has not scored points.
- •The team has struggled to develop its car effectively.
- •Perez cites inefficiencies due to reliance on third-party components.
- •Upgrades are planned for the second half of the season.
- •Focus is shifting towards preparation for the 2027 season.
- 3:00 PMMotorsport.com — Sergio Perez explains what is holding Cadillac back in F1 2026
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Sergio Perez explains what is holding Cadillac back in F1 2026
"Sergio Perez is frustrated by the lack of development Cadillac has made in the 2026 Formula 1 season, arguing the debutant outfit must ‘rethink its processes’. The American marque made its championship debut this year, but Cadillac is bottom of the standings and without a point after 11 rounds - scrapping with Aston Martin at the back of the pack. Although that was largely expected ...Keep reading
"The American outfit is yet to score a point during its debut season in F1 this year
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External links- Motorsport.comAug 4, 2026, 3:00 PMSergio Perez explains what is holding Cadillac back in F1 2026
Sergio Perez is frustrated by the lack of development Cadillac has made in the 2026 Formula 1 season, arguing the debutant outfit must ‘rethink its processes’. The American marque made its championship debut this year, but Cadillac is bottom of the standings and without a point after 11 rounds - scrapping with Aston Martin at the back of the pack. Although that was largely expected ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 3:00 PMSergio Perez explains what is holding Cadillac back in F1 2026
The American outfit is yet to score a point during its debut season in F1 this year
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