Perez fires up Cadillac F1's troops on first factory visit

Momentum builds at Silverstone HQ

Sergio Perez paid his first visit to Cadillac’s new Formula 1 headquarters in Silverstone, rallying staff and helping set the tone for the American marque’s ambitious grand prix project. The atmosphere, described as brimming with intent, underscored the scale of the task and the belief behind it.

A message of intent

Perez’s appearance served a dual purpose: offering feedback from the front lines of modern F1 and energizing a workforce embarking on the sport’s steepest learning curve. The stopover was as much about culture as it was about hardware.

Building blocks for a new entrant

• People: Recruitment and cohesion are critical in early-phase programmes.
• Process: Establishing rhythms across design, aero, and operations.
• Perspective: Insights from current race conditions can accelerate decision-making.

While timelines and targets remain closely guarded, Perez’s visit signals a tangible step: Cadillac F1 moving from concept to cadence.