Cadillac maintains that Perez will remain, despite speculation regarding Williams.
"Checo is an invaluable member of the team."
Cadillac asserts that Sergio Perez will continue with the team in 2027, despite increasing speculation connecting the Mexican driver to Williams. Although he has faced criticism for lacking progress, Perez has clearly outperformed Valtteri Bottas this season, who has faced more significant difficulties. With Carlos Sainz contemplating his future at Williams, Perez has been mentioned as a potential replacement if a position becomes available.
Cadillac CEO Dan Towriss has dismissed these rumors. "Checo is an incredible asset to our team. I am confident that he will remain with Cadillac, and we will not be swayed by gossip." He emphasized, "We have strong faith in our relationship with Checo, and he will also be racing for Cadillac next year."
New team principal Marcin Budkowski is equally eager to keep the former Red Bull driver. "Checo is a significant asset to the team, and both drivers, to be honest, are very valuable," he stated. "Having this level of experience and stability is essential for a young team. If both the driver and the team are learning simultaneously, it introduces too many variables." "Thus, it’s vital, in my view, to have a driver like Checo with us."
At the same time, Ferrari junior Rafael Camara and Cadillac-supported Colton Herta have both been mentioned in connection with future positions. Towriss addressed rumors about Camara, stating, "The speculation is completely baseless. We are pleased with our drivers' performance. Discussing a driver replacement is not currently on the table."
Herta, who is competing in Formula 2 to gain the necessary Super Licence points for F1, admits that Cadillac has not made any commitments to him. "I’ll be honest about my ambitions: I want to reach Formula 1 as swiftly as possible. No one has assured me of anything yet, so I can’t determine the realism of that goal."
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