Sergio “Checo” Perez is back in Formula One — but this time with an American twist. After parting ways with Red Bull, Mexico’s most successful F1 driver will make his grand return with Cadillac as they prepare for their debut season in 2026. This isn’t just a racing move; it’s a partnership carrying huge symbolic weight at a time when relations between the US and Mexico remain strained under Donald Trump’s policies. Can Checo’s comeback unite fans across borders? Will Cadillac’s F1 gamble change the game forever? Rupha Ramani breaks down what this means for F1, for Perez, and for the politics beyond the racetrack.
