Sergio Perez missed a fan event at his home Grand Prix after falling ill, but Cadillac says his participation in the rest of the Mexico City race weekend—including Friday’s practice sessions—remains unaffected. The setback comes as Perez marks his 300th Grand Prix start and as illness affects other drivers in the paddock.

By the Numbers
  • Three F1 drivers have been reported ill ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix: Perez, Kimi Antonelli and Valtteri Bottas.
  • Perez is marking his 300th Grand Prix start.
  • The 2026 F1 calendar has 23 rounds.
Yes, But

Cadillac says Perez’s illness will not affect his scheduled track sessions, but his condition remains a concern as the weekend unfolds. Antonelli and Bottas had also missed Thursday media commitments because they were unwell.

State of Play
  • Perez is resting and recovering after withdrawing from Friday’s Fan Forum.
  • Cadillac says he remains scheduled for both Friday practice sessions; Bottas is set to attend media duties and take part in FP2.
  • Antonelli and Bottas were also expected to participate in Friday’s on-track activities.
What’s Next

Perez’s recovery will determine whether he can follow through on his planned weekend schedule. Cadillac says his participation is not affected, but the situation could change if his symptoms persist.

Bottom Line

For now, Perez’s homecoming has been interrupted—not canceled. Cadillac is giving him time to recover while insisting his race-weekend plans remain intact.