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Sergio Perez states he proved himself as a top F1 driver

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 2:15 PM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Sergio Perez states he proved himself as a top F1 driver

Summary

Sergio Perez has expressed confidence in his abilities as a top Formula 1 driver after his comeback with Cadillac. He stated that he has proven to himself that he still possesses the necessary skills, particularly following a challenging 18 months with Red Bull Racing that ended in 2024. During his time at Red Bull, he struggled to escape a performance downturn while his teammate Max Verstappen secured multiple championships. Perez's statements mark a significant shift in his self-perception as he moves forward with his racing career.

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By the Numbers

•Perez says he proved his top driving skills with Cadillac.
•He faced a difficult period at Red Bull Racing before being dropped.
•Max Verstappen won a fourth title during Perez's struggles.
•Perez aims to regain his status among the best F1 drivers.

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2:15 PMMotorsport.com — Sergio Perez's F1 comeback erased his self-doubt: "I proved to myself I'm still one of the best"

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Cadillac veteran Sergio Perez says he has now "proven" to himself that he still has what it takes to be a top line F1 driver. Perez was unceremoniously dumped by Red Bull Racing at the end of 2024 following 18 difficult months during which he couldn't get out of a downward spiral of performance. While team-mate Max Verstappen clinched a fourth driver's title with the tough-to-tame RB20 ...Keep reading
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