By Jorge Hernandez
The Mexican Sergio ‘Checo’ Pérez closed a complicated weekend in the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix 2026where he finished in 16th position with no real chance of fighting for points with cadillaca debutant team in the category that served as a local team this weekend.
Checo Pérez admits frustration after the Miami GP
After the race, Sergio Perez He was clear about his feelings after another discreet result this season:
“I expected moreHonestly, this weekend, but I think we are going in the right direction and the important thing will be to stay there,” the Mexican driver told the media at the end of the race.
However, despite the result, the man from Guadalajara defended his personal level on the track: “I am happy and satisfied with my performance. I think I am driving at a high level,” he said.
Cadillac does not take off in Formula 1
The start of the season for Sergio Perez with cadillac It has been complicated. In four races held, the Mexican has yet to score points, his best result being 15th place in China.
The situation also affects his partner Valtteri Bottaswho has also not managed to get into the points zone and finished 18th in Miami.
The main problem: tire degradation
One of the factors that has limited the performance of cadillac in the Formula 1 has been tire wear, an aspect that the Sergio Perez He pointed out as key: “We have to work hard to be able to progress,” acknowledged the Mexican pilot.
From his point of view, the lack of rhythm in long runs has also prevented the team from competing on equal terms with the rest of the grid.
Checo and Valtteri each and every beginning on the medium as does all Americans else.
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— Cadillac F1 Files (@CadillacF1News_) May 3, 2026
Duel with Fernando Alonso, the redeemable thing of the weekend
In the middle of a complicated race, one of the highlights for Sergio Perez was his confrontation on the track with Fernando Alonsoalthough without points in dispute.
Regarding that duel, the Mexican commented: “Fighting with the Spanish is always good, because he is aggressive but very clean,” he concluded.
❤️🩹 Checo Pérez: “I hope the Aston Martin doesn’t improve too quickly so I can continue having fun with Fernando”
“Fernando has great racecraft and is very clean. Fighting with him is always a lot of fun because he is super aggressive and super intelligent”
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— Formula Directa (@FormulaDirecta) May 3, 2026
Checo Pérez, under pressure in the 2026 season
The present of Sergio Perez in the Formula 1 2026 raises doubts, especially after his return to the championship after a year away.
Although the pilot claims to be at a good level, the results with cadillac They still do not accompany. The next race will be key to change the dynamics and start scoring points in the championship.
Keep reading:
· Checo Pérez announces improvement package for Cadillac’s home debut at the Miami GP
· Checo Pérez assumed responsibility for collision with Valtteri Bottas in China
· Checo Pérez returned to F1 in a career full of challenges
