Pérez acknowledges that the last races with Cadillac “have been a disappointment”

Sergio Perezwho returned to the Formula 1 from the hand of the new team cadillac At the beginning of this year, he stated that he felt negative when taking stock of the latest races in the premier class.

“I think the last few races have been a disappointment,” ‘Checo’ told the podcast. Beyond The Grid of Formula 1, in statements collected by Motorsport. “There is a lot of disappointment because we have not made progress. We have not improved. Being a new team, that’s what we should be doing, as always.”

The 2023 world runner-up has not scored any points so far this season. And although in Dutch Grand Prix He reached 15th place, it seems that the long-awaited ‘top 10’ is very far away when the car manages to finish. However, the Mexican It is not entirely pessimistic.

“Although I think we have not improved as much as we expected, The most important thing is that we understand it and analyze our processes: why it hasn’t gone well, why we haven’t improved in all areas,” said number 11. “Because it’s not just about one thing. Being a new team, there are many things that influence and I see them.”

“We are at the back, but half a second, one second, will change our lives completely in this phase,” continued the Guadalajara. “I feel that, for us, as a new team, the potential is there. “It’s only our 10th or 11th race in history.”

“I want to see many more advances when it comes to shortening distances and I think that will give us a huge boost to start next year.” Pérez, who has a contract with Cadillac during 2027 as confirmed by F1 itself, will theoretically compete in his 16th season in the premier category starting next year.