General Motors president Mark Reuss has praised Cadillac Formula 1 driver Sergio Perez ahead of his 300th race in the series, insisting it is an honour to have the Mexican on board. Perez will become just the seventh driver in F1 history to reach the milestone, joining Rubens Barrichello, Fernando Alonso, Jenson Button, Lewis Hamilton, Kimi Raikkonen and Michael Schumacher. The achievement will be celebrated in front of home support at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City.
As part of the occasion, Perez took to the streets for a demonstration run along the Paseo de la Reforma and will visit General Motors staff in the city before taking to the track in the MAC-26. Cadillac has also announced a renewed contract with the Mexican driver through to 2026. Reuss spoke at the Autosport Business Exchange New York, stating it is a big deal to have Perez driving for the team.
He highlighted Perez's feedback and expertise, noting that both Perez and Valtteri Bottas have been instrumental in the GM brand's first steps into pinnacle single-seater racing. Reuss praised Perez's professionalism and precision, calling him a great person and wonderful representative for Cadillac, General Motors and Formula 1.
Source: Autosport F1 News · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing