{"id":4852,"date":"2026-11-02T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/?p=4852"},"modified":"2026-11-02T10:35:33","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T13:35:33","slug":"perez-reveals-cadillac-equipment-failures-that-ruined-his-300th-f1-race-in-mexico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/f1\/perez-reveals-cadillac-equipment-failures-that-ruined-his-300th-f1-race-in-mexico\/","title":{"rendered":"P\u00e9rez reveals Cadillac equipment failures that ruined his 300th F1 race in Mexico"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">News Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sergio P\u00e9rez finished 16th in his 300th Formula 1 Grand Prix<\/strong>, unable to score points for Cadillac in front of his home crowd in Mexico.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Mexican climbed to 13th before a wheel-gun problem caused a slow pit stop<\/strong>, costing valuable positions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Further pit-stop difficulties and a penalty linked to a sensor issue compromised his recovery<\/strong>, while teammate Valtteri Bottas retired after a heavy crash.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sergio P\u00e9rez has explained how <strong>a wheel-gun failure, pit-stop difficulties and a penalty prevented Cadillac from capitalising on its strongest moments during the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix<\/strong>. The Mexican driver finished 16th on Sunday (November 1), missing out on points in his 300th Formula 1 start despite briefly climbing to 13th in front of his home supporters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cadillac demonstrated encouraging race pace at the Aut\u00f3dromo Hermanos Rodr\u00edguez, but P\u00e9rez admitted that operational problems prevented the team from converting that improvement into a stronger result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/f1-2026-mexico-cidade-do-mexico-corrida-cadillac-sergio-perez-02-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"F1 2026, M\u00c9XICO, CIDADE DO M\u00c9XICO, CORRIDA, CADILLAC, SERGIO P\u00c9REZ\" class=\"wp-image-1020320160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/f1-2026-mexico-cidade-do-mexico-corrida-cadillac-sergio-perez-02-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/f1-2026-mexico-cidade-do-mexico-corrida-cadillac-sergio-perez-02-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/f1-2026-mexico-cidade-do-mexico-corrida-cadillac-sergio-perez-02-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/f1-2026-mexico-cidade-do-mexico-corrida-cadillac-sergio-perez-02-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/f1-2026-mexico-cidade-do-mexico-corrida-cadillac-sergio-perez-02-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/f1-2026-mexico-cidade-do-mexico-corrida-cadillac-sergio-perez-02-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sergio P\u00e9rez (Photo: Cadillac)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">P\u00e9rez reveals wheel-gun failure during crucial pit stop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">P\u00e9rez made a strong start and gained positions during the opening stint, moving into the midfield battle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Mexican reached 13th and successfully defended against several rivals before stopping for tyres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, a problem with the wheel-changing equipment delayed his pit stop and cost him the positions gained on track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Unfortunately, a slow pit stop due to an issue with one of the wheel guns cost us valuable track position and ultimately compromised our race,&#8221; P\u00e9rez said in Cadillac&#8217;s post-race statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking to Mexican media, he explained that a problem with the right-side wheel gun cost the team approximately four or five seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The setback pushed P\u00e9rez back into traffic, making his recovery more difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cadillac penalty compounds difficult home race<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">P\u00e9rez regained positions during the second stint, but further incidents and another pit-stop sequence complicated his afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Cadillac driver also received a time penalty connected to a sensor issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;We fought back in the second stint, but further incidents and a time penalty caused by a sensor issue, made things difficult,&#8221; he explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Team principal Marcin Budkowski acknowledged that equipment problems had affected both Cadillac drivers during their pit stops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He admitted that the team had fallen short of the operational standards required to convert its improving competitiveness into a result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">P\u00e9rez eventually finished 16th after the post-race penalties imposed on other drivers, completing all 71 laps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/f1\/fia-penalises-gasly-and-colapinto-after-mexican-gp-as-hirakawa-scores-on-f1-debut\/\">revised Mexican Grand Prix classification<\/a> left Cadillac without championship points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bottas crash adds to Cadillac&#8217;s Mexico disappointment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cadillac&#8217;s race was further disrupted when Valtteri Bottas suffered a heavy accident at Turn 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Finnish driver lost control after an apparent front suspension failure and crashed into the barriers, triggering a Safety Car and subsequently a red flag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bottas was able to leave the car without assistance and was released from the circuit&#8217;s Medical Centre after precautionary examinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cadillac confirmed that it would investigate the cause of the failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite the disappointing result, P\u00e9rez highlighted the progress made by the American team during its debut season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;It was great to be able to race competitively and fight with some of the faster cars,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He also thanked the Mexican supporters for their reception during his milestone weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Mexican believes Cadillac can build on the performance shown at its home race, even though the team remains without championship points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The next event is the S\u00e3o Paulo Grand Prix on November 6\u20138, where Cadillac will attempt to turn its improved race pace into a stronger result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>GRANDE PR\u00caMIO<\/strong> is following every session of the S\u00e3o Paulo Grand Prix this weekend, with breaking news, full coverage and real-time updates in its <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/f1\/\">Formula 1 section<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sergio P\u00e9rez climbed to 13th at his home Grand Prix but lost positions through a wheel-gun failure, further pit-stop difficulties and a penalty linked to a sensor issue.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1020320159,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"42wp_featured_image_caption":"Sergio P\u00e9rez","42wp_featured_image_credits":"Cadillac","42wp_featured_video":"","42wp_ai_content_disclaimer":"","42wp_is_ai_content":false,"42wp_featured_image_hidden":false,"42wp_authors_list":[{"id":31,"location":""}],"footnotes":"","42wp_hide_from_automatic":false,"42wp_breaking_news":false},"categories":[5],"tags":[77,324,963,265],"42wp_author":[31],"class_list":["post-4852","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-f1","tag-cadillac","tag-formula-1","tag-mexican-grand-prix","tag-sergio-perez","42wp_author-bernardo-castro"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4852","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4852"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4852\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4853,"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4852\/revisions\/4853"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1020320159"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4852"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4852"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4852"},{"taxonomy":"42wp_author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/42wp_author?post=4852"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}