Sergio 'Checo' Perez's return to Formula 1 has shown positive signs amidst adversity, even though he hasn't scored points in his first two races with Cadillac. The Mexican driver has managed to finish both competitions, a key aspect for a new team that prioritizes data collection and performance improvement. This break directly affects his pace, sensitivity, and adaptation to the car. Furthermore, Cadillac is in its debut season, meaning car development is happening concurrently with competition, creating a more demanding environment for the drivers. He also highlighted that the category has evolved technologically, forcing drivers to re-adapt to complex systems and new on-track demands. In this sense, he insisted that the quality of the Mexican driver is not in doubt, but he needs time to reach his peak performance, adding pressure by mentioning that Cadillac expects them to be fighting for points by the end of the season. 'We have to be realistic, but we want to feel that we are improving as the season progresses. Both have been out of the car for at least one season,' he stated, a phrase that quickly resonated with fans and motorsport specialists. However, far from being unfounded criticism, Andretti explained the context behind his words in detail, making it clear that it's a natural process after returning to the top category.
