Sergio Perez reveals Cadillac F1 'massive hurry' amid Aston Martin threat

Sergio Perez confirmed a “massive hurry” at Cadillac F1 to add performance to its car, considering what could be to come from Aston Martin.

After a disappointing start to F1 2026, Aston Martin has snubbed smaller updates and is instead believed to be working on a package designed to transform the struggling AMR26 challenger. Cadillac, currently ahead in the standings, does not want to be left behind.

Why it matters:

The battle for 10th in the Constructors' Championship may seem minor, but for F1's newest entrant, finishing ahead of an established team like Aston Martin would validate Cadillac's progress. With Aston planning a major upgrade after the summer, Cadillac needs to keep improving to maintain its edge.

The details:

• Current standings: Cadillac sits 10th thanks to Valtteri Bottas’ P13 in China, while Aston Martin is last with no points.
• Perez’s urgency: “We are in a massive hurry to find performance, because we know Aston is going to be improving, and we don’t want to be left behind.”
• Upgrade progress: Cadillac introduced its first package in Miami, and more are expected for Montreal. Bottas said the upgrades “generally worked” but consistency needs refinement.
• Hidden gains: Bottas noted many improvements aren’t visible to the public, and high-speed corners remain a weakness.

What's next:

Cadillac hopes the slower corners and shorter layout of the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve will play to its strengths. Another upgrade step is planned for Canada, but the team is aware that Aston Martin’s post-summer overhaul could shift the balance. Perez emphasized the need to keep pushing on all fronts.

“Not only them, it’s just about improving ourselves, weekend after weekend, in all areas,” Perez said. Bottas echoed that sentiment: “Hopefully we’ll make another step in Montreal.”