Overview
- Sergio Perez said his technical input is valued more at Cadillac than it was at Red Bull, citing alignment on how the car is being developed.
- The six-time race winner returns at the Australian Grand Prix after sitting out 2025, describing his final six months at Red Bull as tough and saying he needed a break.
- Perez emphasized a mindset shift, stating his priority is to enjoy driving again "as if it was karting" to unlock his best performance.
- Cadillac selected an experienced driver pairing in Perez and Valtteri Bottas to accelerate progress through their feedback in its maiden F1 season.
- Looking ahead after Bahrain testing, Perez said the team’s main objective is steady progress and warned Cadillac must outdevelop long-established rivals.