New Cadillac Formulation 1 workforce boss Marcin Budkowski has praised Sergio Perez for his position within the 2026 marketing campaign – denying any rumours linking him away from the debutant squad.
The 36-year-old joined the American outfit for its F1 debut in 2026 and though he’s but to attain some extent on account of inferior equipment, Perez has nonetheless proven what he’s able to.
Perez leads team-mate Valtteri Bottas 9-5 (together with sprints) of their qualifying head-to-head and has been the driving force main Cadillac’s cost to shut the hole to the midfield.
This has led to rumours linking him with the struggling Williams outfit contemplating the futures of Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz are unsure, however Budkowski pressured the significance of retaining Perez.
“Checo’s been an asset to the workforce and so have each drivers, to be sincere, as a result of there’s been quite a lot of discuss taking two very skilled drivers,” mentioned Budkowski throughout a media roundtable alongside CEO Dan Towriss.
“However I feel it is essential in a younger workforce like this to supply that have and that stability. In case you have a driver studying and the entire workforce studying on the similar time, that is too many variables.
“So I feel it is necessary to have a driver like Checo on board.”
Marcin, Budkowski, Cadillac
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The 2026 season has subsequently seen a refreshed Perez and never the one which led to his dismissal from Crimson Bull on the finish of 2024, resulting in a sabbatical final 12 months.
He’s recognized to be pushing Cadillac behind the scenes, stressing how necessary it’s to maintain growing the MAC-26, showcasing his huge expertise from six wins in 292 grand prix begins.
Budkowski added: “From what I do know, due to the conversations I’ve had with Dan, but in addition with different individuals from the workforce, he is not solely been driving exceptionally nicely, however he is been pushing the workforce very, very exhausting within the background.
“That is to be anticipated from a driver like him, who’s been at Crimson Bull for years and with one of the best.
“I feel that is the sort of mindset that we would like and that is additionally the sort of mindset that I’ll deliver. So I am positive we’ll be aligned utterly on the mindset and on the drive.”
Towriss dismisses Williams rumours
Dan Towriss, CEO of TWG Motorsports and Cassidy Towriss
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Towriss strengthened the stance issued by Budkowski and dismissed any hypothesis relating to a possible departure of the Mexican driver to Grove.
“I’d underline all of the issues that Marcin mentioned,” said Towriss. “Checo’s been an incredible asset to the workforce. He is pushed very nicely and definitely has pushed fairly exhausting.
“I am very assured that Checo goes to stay with Cadillac and we’re not distracted by the Williams rumours for a second.
“We’re very assured within the relationship right here and that you’ll see him piloting the Cadillac F1 automobile.”
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