Steiner Criticizes Perez’s Performance with Pointed Remarks

Sergio Perez might not be done with Formula 1 just yet. Even though he lost his Red Bull Racing seat, there could be an exciting new chapter ahead with Cadillac’s F1 team.

Former Haas F1 boss Guenther Steiner thinks Perez would be perfect for Cadillac when they join F1 in 2026.

“If you’re Cadillac, you need somebody experienced,” Steiner told GPblog in an exclusive chat. “Checo has been around the block. He knows his way around. He could be a big help.”

It’s not a crazy idea. Perez has 13 years of F1 experience under his belt, racing for five different teams.

Steiner thinks Perez might be an even better choice than rookie Colton Herta, who’s currently favored to get one of Cadillac’s seats.

“Maybe put him on a one-year contract,” Steiner suggested. “It’s a lot better than having rookies in there.”

The timing could work out perfectly. After the tough experience of being Max Verstappen‘s teammate at Red Bull, Perez might benefit from a fresh start.

“A year of digesting the beating from Max could bring him to a better place again,” Steiner explained.

But here’s the interesting part: Perez might actually perform better without the pressure of a top team. At Racing Point (now Aston Martin), he was known for punching above his weight and getting amazing results in a midfield car.

“Checo was very good when he was at Force India Racing,” Steiner pointed out. “He always overdelivered as an underdog.”

The pressure at Red Bull was different. When your teammate’s winning races in the same car, fighting for points hits differently.

For Cadillac, a brand-new team, even scoring a single point would be a victory. That kind of underdog role might be exactly what Perez needs to shine again.

Albert Ramirez
Albert Ramirez
Albert Ramirez is a senior writer at F1Highlights.com. With a passion for motorsports, Albert brings a unique perspective to the world of Formula One. With over five years of experience as a sports reporter, he has honed his skills in capturing the essence of the sport.

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