Cadillac's hunt for their first Formula 1 points is heading to Azerbaijan this weekend, and Sergio Perez might just be the man to end that painful drought. The Mexican driver has an almost magical record at Baku City Circuit, having won there twice in 2021 and 2023. With an upgraded Ferrari power unit reportedly arriving for the race, the stars could be aligning for Cadillac to finally get off the mark after 14 races.

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Perez's success at Baku isn't some fluke. He's explained that the circuit's unique characteristics suit his driving style perfectly. The stop-start 90-degree corners and heavy braking zones demand precision, sharp pedal work, and clean exits. That's exactly where Perez excels, with his technique built around rear-end stability and progressive throttle application. His 2023 win from third on the grid showed he knows how to extract maximum performance from whatever machinery he's got around those walls.

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Cadillac's season has been rough, to put it mildly. The combo of excessive drag and lacking downforce has been a nightmare, and honestly, Baku's high-speed, low-downforce layout should magnify those problems even more. But there have been glimpses of hope. At Barcelona, Perez was running at a decent pace before a water leak binned him, matching Alexander Albon throughout much of the race. Then came back-to-back finishes at Monza, showing the car isn't completely hopeless.

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The Ferrari engine upgrade arriving this weekend could be crucial. Team principal Marcin Budkowski has admitted Cadillac's still learning the power unit, particularly when it comes to energy management. Ferrari's revised spec might unlock some performance there, though aerodynamic shortfalls will still be hard to overcome at a circuit like Baku. Getting Perez across the line in the points isn't guaranteed, but his track record here gives Cadillac genuine reason for optimism after months of disappointment.

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