Sergio Pérez was forced to retire from the Austrian Grand Prix after his car caught fire on lap five. The Mexican driver confirmed the issue over team radio before pulling into the pits.
What happened?
The incident occurred on a very hot day at the Red Bull Ring, with temperatures reaching 34 degrees. Valtteri Bottas, also driving for Cadillac, had already retired from the race due to a brake fire.
Sergio Pérez had qualified down in 19th place for the Austrian Grand Prix, and his retirement meant that Cadillac were left without a car in the race. The team are still searching for their first world championship point.
Why it matters for Sergio Pérez
The retirement is a significant setback for Sergio Pérez, who had been hoping to score points at the Austrian Grand Prix. The Mexican driver had come close to scoring his first point at the Monaco GP, but a late penalty demoted him behind Fernando Alonso.
What comes next?
Cadillac will be looking to bounce back from their disappointing weekend at the Austrian Grand Prix. The team had brought a significant upgrade package to the event, but it failed to yield the desired results.
Sergio Pérez will be hoping to put the disappointment behind him and focus on the next race. The Mexican driver has shown promise in the past, and will be looking to score his first points of the season soon.
The Austrian Grand Prix was marked by several incidents, including a brake fire for Valtteri Bottas and a car fire for Liam Lawson. The hot temperatures at the Red Bull Ring added an extra element of drama to the race.
Sergio Pérez's retirement was a disappointing end to a difficult weekend for Cadillac. The team will be looking to regroup and come back stronger at the next race.
The incident occurred on Sunday, and Sergio Pérez finished the race in retirement. The exact cause of the car fire is still unclear, but it is thought to be related to the hot temperatures at the track.
Cadillac are currently rock bottom of the constructors' championship, but they are fighting hard to try and improve their position. Sergio Pérez will be hoping to play a key role in the team's recovery, and will be looking to score his first points of the season soon.