Sergio Perez, a six‑time Grand Prix winner driving for Cadillac, has rejected a comment from Mario Andretti, the 1978 world champion, that he is "a bit rusty" on his Formula 1 return, saying he is "performing on a very high level."
Perez was dropped by Red Bull after 2024, took a sabbatical and signed with Cadillac for 2026; the American team began the season as an expected backmarker with zero points after three rounds and cars two to three seconds off the pace.
Mario Andretti told Drive to Wynn podcast he thought Perez and team‑mate Valtteri Bottas were "a little bit rusty"; Perez said damage and technical issues, not driver form, have limited results and noted an improved showing at Suzuka.
Perez said he hopes Cadillac brings an upgrade for Miami as the series pauses for an April break after cancellations in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, adding the team "need a second" to show progress.
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