REVEALED! Checo Pérez will be the main pilot of Cadillac in 2026 and confirm it
In a news that has shaken the world of motor racing, it has been officially confirmed that Mexican pilot Sergio “Czech” Pérez will be the main pilot of the Cadillac Racing team from the 2026 season. Information, which initially arose as a rumor in the Paddocks of Formula 1, was finally announced by General Motors, Cadillac’s Matrix Company, in a joint statement with the FIA itself and the Pilot itself.
Czech Pérez, currently Red Bull Racing pilot, has been one of the most prominent names of Formula 1 in recent years, with multiple podiums, victories and a solid fan base, especially in Latin America. His contract with Red Bull ends at the end of the 2024 season, and after months of speculation about his future, the decision to join the Cadillac project marks a new chapter in his career.
Cadillac, which will debut in Formula 1 in 2026 as part of the ambitious joint project with Andretti Global, seeks to enter strongly into the highest category of motor racing. With the technological support of General Motors and a multi -million dollar investment, the team aims to compete at the highest level since its first season. The incorporation of an experienced pilot as Pérez is a clear sign of its competitive intentions.
“I am very excited about this new challenge. Representing an iconic brand as Cadillac in its entrance to Formula 1 is an honor and a great responsibility,” said Czech Pérez during the announcement. “My goal is to contribute all my experience so that the team is competitive from the beginning.”
The president of GM Racing also shared his enthusiasm: “Czech is not only a fast and consistent pilot, but also an exceptional ambassador of sport. His leadership will be key in the development of the team and the car.”
According to sources close to the team, Pérez has already visited the facilities of the project in the United States and has had simulator sessions with both Cadillac and Andretti engineers. It is expected that, in the coming months, it will participate in private tests with a prototype adapted to the new regulations of 2026, which include more efficient and fuel hybrid motors and 100% sustainable fuel.
The news has caused a stir in Mexico, where Czech is considered a national hero. Social networks were quickly flooded with messages of support and enthusiasm for the new challenge that his idol will face. Many analysts agree that this will be a key stage in their career, since it could make it the main face of an American brand in the F1 World Cup.
With this movement, the 2026 season is emerging as one of the most exciting of recent times, with new shields, important technological changes and the promise of a new era in Formula 1. Czech Pérez, once again, is positioned as the protagonist in the history of international motor racing.
