2026 snapshot
| Topic | Detail |
|---|---|
| Current team | Cadillac F1 Team |
| Car number | 11 |
| Grid status | Full-time 2026 driver |
| Role in the field | Experienced new-team anchor |
Career path
As of March 26, 2026, Perez is part of Cadillac's first Formula 1 line-up. That immediately makes his page one of the more interesting active-grid files, because it links an established race winner with one of the season's biggest institutional storylines.
Driving style and context
Perez remains closely associated with tyre management, long-race patience, and the ability to rescue a result from complex situations. Cadillac needs exactly that kind of driver if it wants its launch year to be more than branding.
Why this page matters
Perez matters in the 2026 archive because he connects a new constructor's arrival with a driver whose value is easiest to see over full race distance rather than in isolated headlines.