Sergio Perez to Start Hungarian Grand Prix from Pit Lane After Cadillac Setup Change

Sergio Perez handed pit-lane start in Hungary

Sergio Perez will start the Hungarian Grand Prix from the pit lane after Cadillac made changes to the suspension set-up of his car during parc fermé.

The decision follows a difficult qualifying session for Perez, who had already ended the running in last place. As a result, the sporting impact on the order is limited: no driver will gain a position because of the decision. Perez will simply move from the back of the grid to the pit lane for the start.

Cadillac’s late decision changes the start procedure

The situation adds another complication to Cadillac’s Hungarian Grand Prix weekend. Perez’s earlier qualifying position had already left him facing a recovery drive, and the revised start procedure places him outside the normal grid sequence from the outset.

The team’s decision comes against the backdrop of a weekend in which Cadillac has also been managing its driver line-up. For additional context on Perez’s expectations for the team’s performance in Hungary, see Perez expects Aston Martin upgrade to close Cadillac gap in Hungary.

For Perez, the immediate task is now clear: begin from the pit lane and attempt to recover ground during the race. With no rival promoted by the ruling, the main consequence is concentrated on the Cadillac driver and the changes made to his car after qualifying.