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Sergio Perez rebukes Mario Andretti over 'rusty' Cadillac F1 concern

Cadillac director Mario Andretti recently claimed that both the team's drivers were "rusty", with Sergio Perez refuting that.

motorsportweek.com·Apr 8

Cadillac F1 veterans handed ‘rusty’ verdict by Mario Andretti

Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas have returned to Formula 1 this year after each being forced to take a season out, leading the new Cadillac squad, but Mario Andretti believes the pair are "a little bit rusty."

motorsport.com·Apr 4

Sergio Perez disagrees with Mario Andretti's "rusty" claim upon F1 return

Sergio Perez has denied claims from Mario Andretti that he’s a “bit rusty” upon his Formula 1 return, saying he’s “performing on a very high level”. Perez was dropped by Red Bull at the end of 2024 following an extremely poor season and took a sabbatical before signing with F1 debutant Cadillac for 2026. It has been a relatively tough start to the season though, with zero points ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·Mar 26

Mario Andretti shares ‘tremendous respect’ for Colton Herta’s F1 gamble

Mario Andretti has shared his respect for Colton Herta after the American driver decided to step away from the IndyCar Series to pursue his dream of driving in Formula 1. Herta currently serves as the test driver for the Cadillac F1 team, while also racing in Formula 2 as he works towards a seat in F1. "You can tell he truly, truly wants to do it," Andretti told Autosport in an exclusive ...Keep reading

Planet F1·Mar 23

Mario Andretti backs Colton Herta after ‘unsatisfactory’ Formula 2 debut

Mario Andretti has thrown his full support behind Colton Herta after a tough Formula 2 debut in Melbourne.

motorsport.com·Mar 23

Mario Andretti shares encouraging Cadillac F1 progress update ahead of Japanese GP

Mario Andretti has reflected on the start of the season for the new Cadillac Formula 1 team, sharing encouraging news ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix. The American outfit, which joined the grid as the 11th team in 2026 after a long approval process, has been realistic with its approach to the start of the season. "There had been a lot of anxiety, no question," Andretti told the Drive to ...Keep reading

motorsportweek.com·Mar 22

Mario Andretti sets huge F1 target for Cadillac before end of 2026

Mario Andretti has set Cadillac a huge target to complete before the end of this year's Formula 1 World Championship - the team's inaugural campaign.

motorsport.com·Mar 22

Mario Andretti shares early verdict on Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez at Cadillac: "A bit rusty"

1978 Formula 1 champion Mario Andretti, who is on the board of directors of the Cadillac F1 team, has admitted that Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez are a "bit rusty" after taking a year out of the series. The American outfit joined the grid in 2026 as the 11th team with the experienced driver line-up of the former Red Bull and Mercedes drivers. Both Bottas and Perez lost their full-time seats ...Keep reading

Planet F1·Mar 21

Mario Andretti targets top 10 finishes for Cadillac before end of F1 2026

Andretti explains why aiming for top 10 finishes in 2026 is essential to Cadillac’s long-term F1 ambitions.

Planet F1·Mar 20

Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez ‘a bit rusty’; Mario Andretti praises Cadillac F1 progress

‘Cadillac looked like they belong’ — but Andretti says Bottas and Perez are still finding their rhythm.

motorsport.com·Mar 8

Mario Andretti shares pride in Cadillac F1 project as he sets realistic target for Australian GP

1978 Formula 1 champion Mario Andretti has explained that it would be a "huge victory" for the Cadillac F1 team if both Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez complete the season-opening Australian Grand Prix. Andretti, who serves on the board of directors of the American outfit, shared his pride in what the team has achieved up to this point to arrive at the first grand prix. "We've been waiting ...Keep reading

Synthesis·Mar 3

Cadillac's MAC-26: A Tribute to Mario Andretti in Formula 1

The American automotive giant honors a racing legend with its debut F1 car.

motorsportweek.com·Feb 28

Cadillac hands Mario Andretti unique honour ahead of F1 debut

Cadillac has revealed that its first-ever F1 car has been named in honour of 1979 World Champion Mario Andretti, ahead of its debut season commencing next week.