Cadillac locked Sergio Perez through 2029, a bold commitment days before his 300th grand prix in Mexico City. The American team hasn't scored a point in its debut season—Perez's best finish is 14th—but CEO Dan Towriss framed the deal as essential continuity for a long-term build. For Perez, multi-year contracts have been trapdoors. Racing Point signed him through 2022, then cut him loose after one season for Vettel. Red Bull extended him two years during his fourth campaign, then dropped him anyway, forcing a sabbatical in 2025. Now 35 and facing his third "long-term" guarantee, Perez is betting Cadillac's patience outlasts the results. The team won't name his 2027 teammate yet, and with three years to climb from the back, the margin for another broken promise is wide. Cadillac needs a proven hand; Perez needs one last landing to stick.
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