Sergio Perez has openly shared his perspective on the crucial criteria required by the Cadillac F1 Team when selecting his teammate for the upcoming Formula 1 season. The Mexican driver has already secured his long-term future with the American-backed outfit through a multi-year deal running until the end of 2029 following a strong campaign.
However, significant uncertainty remains regarding who will partner him in the sister car next year. The situation places Valtteri Bottas in a vulnerable position after a challenging run of races, while Colton Herta enters the equation following his acquisition of the necessary FIA Super Licence points to compete in the pinnacle of motorsport.
When asked about the tricky situation facing the fledgling operation's top brass, Perez acknowledged that making the final call is far from straightforward given the contrasting backgrounds of both contenders.
"Obviously, for me, it's a difficult one, because I also know Colton and get on with him," Perez told members of the media in the paddock. "They both really deserve the shot, in a way. But I think experience at this stage and this current phase of the project is key."
Perez emphasized that veteran knowledge is vital during the formative years of a new team's development cycle, while still acknowledging the raw speed and potential possessed by the younger American hopeful, particularly when limited to sporadic practice sessions.
"Valtteri has been doing a good job; he's been very unlucky in the last few races. And Colton, when he gets the opportunity, it's very hard for him to show his pure talent. So I think as a team, it's very tricky to make the decision because with only FP1, it's hard to know what sort of potential there is," he explained.
Despite his established status within the team, Perez insisted that high-level management figures such as TWG Motorsports CEO Dan Towriss and team principal Marcin Budkowski do not require his direct input to make their ultimate driver selection.
Instead, the experienced racer made it clear that whoever occupies the second seat must arrive with a singular focus on elevating the entire technical operation and delivering competitive results week in and week out.
"Well, I think they know what they're doing. They don't need my feedback in that regard," Perez concluded. "All I need is someone who comes in and pushes the team forward massively, it's all I need. Whoever comes here or is here, either Valtteri or Colton or anyone else, must come here and deliver. We'll see."
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