Sergio Pérez is set to bring a big package of upgrades for Cadillac at the 2026 Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix. The team aims to catch up with the midfield group after a challenging debut season.
What's the plan?
Cadillac has shown strong progress, but tyre wear has been a major limitation. Pérez isolated this issue as the biggest problem holding them back.
Why it matters for Sergio Pérez
Pérez believes the British GP in July will be the turning point for the team. He hopes the upgrades will bring them into the midfield group.
What comes next?
The Austrian GP will be a crucial test for Cadillac. Pérez has a good record at the Red Bull Ring, scoring one of his 39 F1 podiums there in 2023.
The team has been working hard to understand and fix the tyre wear issue. Pérez said they have a pretty good idea of where to fix it and how, but it will take a few races to implement the changes.
On June 20, Cadillac announced its ambitious plan to catch up with the midfield group. The team is set to bring an extensive set of upgrades to the Austrian GP.
Pérez is confident that the upgrades will improve the car's performance. He said the data gathered at the Barcelona race weekend was positive for the team.
The Red Bull Ring has been a happy hunting ground for Pérez. He will be looking to score his first points of the season with Cadillac.
The Austrian GP will take place on June 29. Pérez will be driving for Cadillac, aiming to bring the team into the midfield group.
The team's debut season in F1 has been an uphill climb. But with the big upgrades, they are hoping to turn their season around.
Pérez has been working closely with the team to resolve the tyre wear issue. He believes the British GP will be the place where they will really start to stretch their legs over their rivals.
The Austrian GP will be a big test for Cadillac. But with Pérez at the wheel, they are hoping to score their first points of the season.