Overview
- Mercado Libre confirmed itself as Pérez’s official sponsor for 2026 and unveiled a Checoneta-themed campaign developed by GUT.
- Pérez recorded a sponsor spot and told reporters he is not returning to “cruise on Sundays,” framing Cadillac as a long-term project.
- Cadillac revealed official team apparel, including Pérez’s race suit, with merchandise now on sale and caps starting at $40.
- Cadillac named Pérez and Valtteri Bottas to multiyear contracts, a duo combining more than 500 starts, 16 wins and over 100 podiums.
- The team enters Formula 1 in 2026 backed by General Motors, operating from the U.S. and U.K., using Ferrari engines initially while developing its own power unit.