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Sergio Perez signs Cadillac contract extension until 2029

Sergio Perez has signed a contract extension keeping him at Cadillac until 2029, the team confirmed.⁠[1, 5, 9] The announcement came days before his 300th grand prix start, which takes place in front of his home crowd in Mexico.⁠[8, 10] Perez joined F1's expansion team for its 2026 debut after leaving Red Bull and spending last year on the sidelines, according to Motorsport.com.⁠[6]

Motorsport.com described his debut season as inconsistent but said the 36-year-old has found his best form this season; Motorsport Week called it a successful first year with the American team.⁠[5, 6] Crash.net reported that doubts linger over who will partner Perez next season, and PlanetF1 reported Valtteri Bottas faces pressure to retain his seat as Colton Herta emerges as a potential alternative.⁠[2, 7]

Covered by BBC News, Crash.net, ESPN and 8 more

Read first Sergio Perez signs fresh Cadillac F1 deal until 2029 · Motorsport.com

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        1. 1 BBC News · Not rated · Oct 28, 12:10 p.m. ETPerez signs multi-year extension with Cadillac
        2. 2 Crash.net · Not rated · Oct 28, 11:15 a.m. ETSergio Perez gets new Cadillac F1 deal as team-mate speculation mounts
        3. 3 ESPN · Not rated · Oct 28, 12:47 p.m. ETSergio Pérez signs new Cadillac deal until 2029
        4. 4 GrandPrix.com · Not rated · Oct 28, 5:07 p.m. ETPerez commits to Cadillac through at least 2029
        5. 5 Motorsport Week · Not rated · Oct 28, 11:26 a.m. ETCadillac confirm Sergio Perez contract extension until 2029
        6. 6 Motorsport.com · Not rated · Oct 28, 11:02 a.m. ETSergio Perez signs fresh Cadillac F1 deal until 2029
        7. 7 PlanetF1 · Not rated · Oct 28, 12:58 p.m. ETWho will partner Sergio Perez at Cadillac in 2027, and why Bottas is under pressure
        8. 8 RaceFans · Not rated · Oct 28, 11:12 a.m. ETNew contract to keep Perez racing for Cadillac until at least 2029 | Formula 1
        9. 9 RacingNews365 · Not rated · Oct 28, 11:03 a.m. ETBreaking: Cadillac confirm F1 driver for 2027 on multi-year deal
        10. 10 The Athletic · Not rated · Oct 28, 11:00 a.m. ETSergio Pérez signs contract extension with Cadillac until 2029
        11. 11 The Race · Not rated · Oct 28, 11:00 a.m. ETCadillac gives Perez new F1 deal through 2029
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