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Sergio Perez disagrees with Mario Andretti's "rusty" claim upon F1 return

Sergio Perez has denied claims from Mario Andretti that he’s a “bit rusty” upon his Formula 1 return, saying he’s “performing on a very high level”. Perez was dropped by Red Bull at the end of 2024 following an extremely poor season and took a sabbatical before signing with F1 debutant Cadillac for 2026. It has been a relatively tough start to the season though, with zero points ...

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Sergio Perez has denied claims from Mario Andretti that he’s a “bit rusty” upon his Formula 1 return, saying he’s “performing on a very high level”. Perez was dropped by Red Bull at the end of 2024 following an extremely poor season and took a sabbatical before signing with F1 debutant Cadillac for 2026. It has been a relatively tough start to the season though, with zero points ...

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  • What changed: Sergio Perez has denied claims from Mario Andretti that he’s a “bit rusty” upon his Formula 1 return, saying he’s “performing on a very high level”. Perez was dropped by Red Bull at the end of 2024 following an extremely poor season and took a sabbatical before signing with F1 debutant Cadillac for 2026. It has been a relatively tough start to the season though, with zero points .
  • Who it affects: Mario Andretti, Cadillac, and the 2024 season are the main threads to track.
  • Read next: Start with Mario Andretti, Cadillac, or the 2024 season archive for more context.

Story angle

How to frame this report at a glance:

A paddock story about who could move, stay, or gain leverage next.

Why it matters

Why this story carries weight beyond the headline:

It shapes expectations around future seats, lineup stability, and leverage in the 2024, 2026 seasons.

At a glance

Source
Motorsport.com
Seasons
2024, 2026
Drivers
Mario Andretti, Sergio Perez (2026 Driver Profile)
Teams
Cadillac F1 Team (2026 Team Profile), Oracle Red Bull Racing (History & Technical Path)

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Source: Motorsport.com

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