Sergio Perez will celebrate his 300th Formula 1 Grand Prix at the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix, reaching a major career milestone in front of his home supporters. The Cadillac driver will move into seventh place on the all-time list of Grand Prix appearances, overtaking four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel, just days after confirming a new contract with the American team until 2029.
The Mexican Grand Prix will therefore be much more than another opportunity for Sergio Perez to race in front of his home crowd. The six-time Grand Prix winner has recently extended his commitment to Cadillac, securing his Formula 1 future for several more seasons, while his 300th appearance adds another significant achievement to a career that began in 2011.
Sergio Perez celebrates 300th F1 Grand Prix at home in Mexico
The occasion promises to be particularly emotional for Sergio Perez, who will reach the milestone in his home country. Few drivers in Formula 1 history have managed to compete in 300 Grands Prix, and the Mexican will now join an exclusive group that includes several world champions and some of the sport’s most experienced competitors.
The celebrations have also provided an opportunity for Sergio Perez to reflect on the people who have supported him throughout his career, as well as the circumstances that allowed him to reach this landmark.
“It’s something really special to be able to celebrate my 300th Grand Prix here,” Sergio Perez commented. “A lot of things had to happen to make this possible; being able to share this moment with everyone who has supported me – and in such a legendary place as Reforma – makes it even more special for me. A heartfelt thank you to Cadillac and everyone who made all of this possible.”
Sergio Perez overtakes Sebastian Vettel in all-time F1 rankings
By reaching 300 Grand Prix appearances in Mexico City, Sergio Perez will move ahead of Sebastian Vettel, who ended his Formula 1 career with 299 races contested. The milestone will place the former Red Bull driver seventh on the all-time ranking, with the possibility of climbing considerably higher over the coming seasons.
Sergio Perez has competed in Formula 1 since 2011, although his career could already have included more Grand Prix appearances. His departure from Red Bull at the end of 2024 left him without a race seat for the 2025 season, interrupting his career before he returned to the championship with Cadillac in 2026.
With his new agreement extending through 2029, the Mexican driver now has the opportunity to add significantly to his total. During 2027, he is expected to overtake two more former world champions, Jenson Button and Michael Schumacher, who completed 306 and 307 Grands Prix respectively.
Continuing at that rate would also allow Sergio Perez to move ahead of Rubens Barrichello, who holds fourth place with 323 appearances, even if the Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix scheduled for the remainder of the 2026 season are cancelled.
Fernando Alonso leads historic F1 list as Lewis Hamilton approaches 400 races
For now, Fernando Alonso remains the only driver to have reached or exceeded 400 Formula 1 Grands Prix, with the Aston Martin driver set to have 444 appearances after the Mexico City race. Lewis Hamilton is also approaching that extraordinary milestone, with the Ferrari driver expected to reach 399 Grands Prix in Mexico.
Lewis Hamilton could therefore become the second driver in Formula 1 history to enter the exclusive 400-race club at the Brazilian Grand Prix. The achievement would underline the extraordinary longevity of two of the most successful drivers in the sport’s history.
Sergio Perez, meanwhile, continues to move up the same ranking, having returned to Formula 1 after his year away. His new Cadillac contract gives him the opportunity to challenge several more established records during the remainder of his career.
Top 10 Formula 1 drivers with the most Grands Prix
The following ranking includes the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix, showing where Sergio Perez will stand after his 300th appearance and how close Lewis Hamilton is to another major career milestone.
| Position | Driver | Grands Prix |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fernando Alonso | 444* |
| 2 | Lewis Hamilton | 399* |
| 3 | Kimi Räikkönen | 349 |
| 4 | Rubens Barrichello | 323 |
| 5 | Michael Schumacher | 307 |
| 6 | Jenson Button | 306 |
| 7 | Sergio Perez | 300* |
| 8 | Sebastian Vettel | 299 |
| 9 | Felipe Massa | 269 |
| 10 | Nico Hülkenberg | 268* |
*Figures already include the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix.
Cadillac contract extension gives Sergio Perez opportunity to climb further
The timing of Sergio Perez’s 300th Grand Prix is particularly significant because it comes immediately after confirmation that he will remain with Cadillac until 2029. Having spent the 2025 season without a Formula 1 seat following his departure from Red Bull, the Mexican now has several more years in which to build on his achievements.
His home Grand Prix represents the beginning of another important chapter rather than simply a celebration of past success. With six career victories, 300 Grands Prix and a long-term agreement in place, Sergio Perez has secured his position among the most experienced drivers in Formula 1 history.
Mexico City will provide the perfect setting for the celebrations, with the milestone taking place in front of the supporters who have followed his career since his Formula 1 debut.
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