Sergio Perez lands massive Cadillac F1 deal for 2025 comeback
Checo is coming back to the grid with a serious payday.
The Mexican F1 star will join Valtteri Bottas at Cadillac next year, with both drivers getting fresh starts after being left without seats for 2025. But just how badly did the American newcomers want Perez?
According to Mexican media, they wanted him badly enough to open their wallets wide.
Cadillac has repeatedly emphasized that experience was their top priority when building their driver lineup. That’s not surprising for a brand-new team trying to find their footing in F1’s ultra-competitive environment.
Both Perez and Bottas bring years of top-level experience that new team bosses clearly value. Having veterans behind the wheel helps develop the car faster and keeps repair bills down – something crucial when you’re operating under F1’s strict budget cap.
Rookies might be exciting, but they typically go through costly learning phases that Cadillac simply can’t afford right now.
## The Price Tag for Experience
Mexican outlet Record reports that Perez’s deal is worth around $10 million – roughly matching what he’s been making at Red Bull.
That’s serious money for a new team.
The contract reportedly includes substantial performance bonuses that could push his earnings even higher if results come.
If these numbers are accurate, Perez would rank among the ten highest-paid drivers on the 2025 grid.
For Cadillac, investing in Perez means getting a driver with 14 years of F1 experience, multiple race wins, and crucial knowledge of how championship-winning teams operate. That kind of expertise doesn’t come cheap, but it might be exactly what the American outfit needs to hit the ground running.
