Sergio Pérez's Post-Race Penalty Strips Cadillac of Its First F1 Point

Sergio Pérez crossed the finish line in tenth place at the Monaco Grand Prix, which would have marked Cadillac’s inaugural Formula 1 point. After the race, FIA stewards applied a ten-second time penalty for an out-of-position start at the standing restart, demoting Pérez to fifteenth and awarding the point to Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso.

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Cadillac entered the 2026 season as the sport’s eleventh team. Prior to Monaco, the American outfit had competed in five Grands Prix without scoring points, while its main rival, Aston Martin, also lacked points. The team’s early performance featured a retirement for teammate Valtteri Bottas due to brake failure and multiple grid-position infringements for Pérez.

Sergio Perez 10-second Monaco GP penalty strips Cadillac of first F1 point

• Sergio Pérez – Mexican driver for Cadillac, veteran of multiple championships.

Cadillac’s First F1 Point Ends in Heartbreak

• Cadillac F1 Team – American constructor seeking its first points finish.

Cadillac agony as Sergio Perez penalty hands Aston Martin unlikely F1 point

• Fernando Alonso – Spanish driver for Aston Martin, promoted to tenth after Pérez’s penalty.

Monaco GP: Cadillac and Sergio Perez stripped of first F1 points, Aston Martin promoted

• Aston Martin – British team that moved ahead of Cadillac in the Constructors’ Championship as a result.

Cadillac agony as Sergio Perez penalty hands Aston Martin unlikely F1 point

1. Pre-race grid error – Pérez entered the vacant slot left by Gabriel Bortoleto, receiving a drive-through penalty and dropping to 16th.

Monaco GP: Cadillac and Sergio Perez stripped of first F1 points, Aston Martin promoted

2. Race incidents – Multiple drivers incurred speeding and collision penalties; a red flag was shown after track surface failure at Rascasse.

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3. Standing restart – Pérez’s front-right wheel was outside the designated box; stewards reviewed video and data.

Cadillac loses maiden F1 point as Sergio Perez penalised

4. Post-race decision – A ten-second penalty was applied, moving Pérez from P10 to P15.

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5. Final classification – Fernando Alonso inherited tenth place, securing Aston Martin’s first point of the season.

Monaco GP: Cadillac and Sergio Perez stripped of first F1 points, Aston Martin promoted

• Pérez’s on-track finish: 10th (39.1 s behind the winner).

Cadillac’s First F1 Point Ends in Heartbreak

• Post-penalty classification: 15th, last classified finisher.

Monaco GP: Cadillac and Sergio Perez stripped of first F1 points, Aston Martin promoted

• Point awarded: 1 point to Aston Martin (Fernando Alonso).

Sergio Perez 10-second Monaco GP penalty strips Cadillac of first F1 point

• Constructors’ standings shift: Aston Martin overtook Cadillac for tenth place.

Cadillac agony as Sergio Perez penalty hands Aston Martin unlikely F1 point

• Additional penalties: Nico Hulkenberg (10 s), George Russell (drive-through), Valtteri Bottas (retirement).

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The loss of the point kept Cadillac at the bottom of the Constructors’ table, while Aston Martin moved ahead, marking its first points finish of the season. Team members expressed pride in the race effort despite the setback, emphasizing perseverance as the season progresses.

Cadillac agony as Sergio Perez penalty hands Aston Martin unlikely F1 point

Cadillac driver Sergio Pérez said he remained optimistic about the outcome, noting the team’s effort “didn’t give up” and that “a millimetre in or out doesn’t change the fact we got it on track by giving our best.” Valtteri Bottas added that the team should be proud of the race despite the penalty. The FIA stewards’ report stated that “video evidence showed clearly that the front right wheel of Car 11 was outside the starting box. The standard penalty is applied.”

Cadillac’s First F1 Point Ends in Heartbreak

All consulted sources consistently report the ten-second penalty, its cause, and the resulting re-classification. No contradictory accounts of the incident were identified.

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• “Video evidence showed clearly that the front right wheel of Car 11 was outside the starting box. The standard penalty is applied.” — FIA Stewards

Cadillac loses maiden F1 point as Sergio Perez penalised

• “From my side, I am optimistic from what I've seen, but at the end it's down to the stewards, so we'll wait and see.” — Sergio Pérez

Cadillac loses maiden F1 point as Sergio Perez penalised

• “To make it on our sixth race and be on the points is something tremendous.” — Sergio Pérez

Cadillac loses maiden F1 point as Sergio Perez penalised

• “Related Story Valtteri Bottas Fires Back at Cadillac Speculation “The team has to be very proud of the race was achieved, we didn’t give up, it’s something great to see from everyone in Cadillac.” — Valtteri Bottas

Cadillac’s First F1 Point Ends in Heartbreak

• “A millimetre in or out, it doesn’t change the fact we got it on track by giving our best, and the rest will come, I’m confident about it.” — Sergio Pérez

Cadillac’s First F1 Point Ends in Heartbreak

Cadillac will aim to secure its first point in upcoming Grands Prix, while the team reviews its grid-position procedures. Aston Martin will look to build on the newly earned point as the championship advances.

Cadillac agony as Sergio Perez penalty hands Aston Martin unlikely F1 point