Sergio “Checo” Pérez’s future in F1 remains one of the biggest unknowns in the paddock. However, new information has shaken the world of motorsport: Checo could become the highest paid driver, surpassing even Lewis Hamilton, thanks to an unprecedented offer from Cadillac.

General Motors Group, which owns Cadillac, has shown increasing interest in entering Formula 1. With the possible arrival of a team under the Cadillac brand and an alliance with Andretti Global, negotiations to sign a high-calibre driver are underway.

In this scenario, Checo Pérez is emerging as the main option to lead the team, which would mean a multi-million-dollar contract that would make him the highest-paid driver in the category.

Sources close to the negotiations say Cadillac’s offer would be worth more than $50 million per season , a figure that would dwarf the current contracts of top names like Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen. While Hamilton recently signed an extension with Mercedes for around $40-45 million annually, Checo could break all the mold with this deal.

This figure would be justified by Cadillac’s need to secure an experienced driver with development capacity and a strong fan base in key markets such as North America and Latin America.

Cadillac is not just looking to enter F1 as a team. Its aim is to create a competitive structure from the start, avoiding years of suffering at the bottom of the grid. With new engine regulations looming in 2026, the team could take the opportunity to develop its own power unit or partner with an established manufacturer.

To do this, they need a driver with experience in top-level teams. Checo, who has played for Sauber, McLaren, Force India/Racing Point and now Red Bull, fits that profile perfectly.

Although he currently competes for Red Bull, Checo’s continuity in the team is not guaranteed. With the shadow of Daniel Ricciardo and the promises of the Red Bull academy, his place in the Milton Keynes team is at risk.

Given this scenario, a multi-million-dollar contract with Cadillac could be the best option for the Mexican. Not only would it secure his future in F1 for several years, but it would also make him the main face of a revolutionary project.

If Cadillac manages to sign Checo Pérez and become a competitive team, Formula 1 could see a major change in its structure. For the first time in a long time, an American manufacturer would have a leading role in the top category of motorsport.

The move would also cement Checo as one of the most influential figures in the sport, especially in America, where F1 has grown exponentially in recent years.

Although there is still no official confirmation, negotiations between Checo Pérez and Cadillac could change the landscape of F1. With a contract that would make him the highest-paid driver in the world and the possibility of leading a new project on the grid, the Mexican could be facing the most important decision of his career.

We’ll be keeping an eye out for any news on this potential F1 bombshell!