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Sergio Perez singles out ‘unfair’ rule ahead of F1 Commission vote

Sergio Perez believes the current cost cap is "unfair" to smaller teams as the F1 Commission sits to vote on potential rule tweak for 2027.

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 4:00 PM
Sergio Perez singles out ‘unfair’ rule ahead of F1 Commission vote
Key Things to Know
  • Sergio Perez labeled Formula 1's flat-rate cost cap unfair to smaller and newer teams.
  • Williams boss James Vowles proposed a sliding-scale cost cap for 2027 to be voted on next month.
  • Vowles requires six votes at the F1 Commission to pass the proposed cost cap adjustment.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Sergio Perez has criticized Formula 1's cost cap regulations as unfair to smaller competitors ahead of an upcoming F1 Commission vote. The Cadillac driver stated that flat-rate spending limits widen performance gaps because smaller and newer organizations lack the efficiency of established front-runners, contrasting his current experience with his previous tenure at Red Bull.

Perez's comments align with Williams team principal James Vowles, who proposed introducing a sliding-scale cost cap starting in 2027. The proposal will face an F1 Commission vote next month, where Vowles needs six votes to secure approval, while the General Motors-backed Cadillac team remains 11th in the championship without a point.

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