FORMULA 1® STAR Sergio “Checo” Pérez TO THROW CEREMONIAL FIRST PITCH AT DODGER STADIUM ON WEDNESDAY
LOS ANGELES – Formula 1® driver and six-time Grand Prix winner Sergio “Checo” Pérez will throw out the ceremonial first pitch Wednesday before the Dodgers 7:10 p.m. game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium, as part of Mexican Heritage Month and the week of Mexican Independence Day.
The appearance of Checo, who has earned more than 30 podium finishes over his career, underscores his stature as one of Mexico’s most celebrated athletes and his new role in shaping the identity of the Cadillac Formula 1® Team. Checo, 35, announced in August that he would join the Cadillac Formula 1® Team, along with 10-time Grand Prix winner Valtteri Bottas, for the 2026 campaign.
The Guadalajara native will attend Dodger batting practice, enjoy a Dodger clubhouse tour and engage in a jersey-helmet swap before taking the mound.
“I’m honored to throw the ceremonial first pitch for the Dodgers, especially during Mexican Heritage Month and so close to Mexican Independence Day,” said Checo. “I’m very proud to celebrate this moment with the Los Angeles community and with Mexican fans everywhere. Baseball is new for me, but it is great to see how sport has this incredible power to bring people together, and the TWG family is doing a fantastic job in this way. I'm excited to experience the passion of the Dodgers’ crowd, which I hope will get behind the Cadillac Formula 1 Team too."
The event marks the first public crossover of two of TWG Global’s most iconic sports portfolios — the Los Angeles Dodgers, one of Major League Baseball’s most storied franchises, and the Cadillac Formula 1® Team, America’s newest entry to the Formula 1® grid beginning in 2026. The partnership highlights TWG Global’s distinctive multi-sport model, which brings athletes into broader cultural conversations and introduces global fanbases to new sporting platforms.
“We’re honored to welcome Checo to Dodger Stadium during Mexican Heritage Month, an occasion that highlights the power of sport to unite fans,” said Mark Walter, Chairman of the Los Angeles Dodgers and CEO of TWG Global. “With both the Dodgers and Cadillac Formula 1 Team under the TWG umbrella, this moment reflects our shared commitment to excellence and to inspiring fans around the world.”
The Cadillac Formula 1® Team, a partnership between TWG Global and General Motors, will make its competitive debut in 2026. As the first American-led F1 team in a generation, Cadillac Formula 1® Team aims to redefine what it means to compete on the global stage – combining TWG’s technology and sporting platforms with GM’s engineering expertise. With Checo joining as one of its inaugural drivers, the team is positioning itself as both a racing contender and a cultural force, blending American innovation with international reach.
“This moment brings together two of TWG’s iconic teams — the Dodgers and Cadillac F1.” said Dan Towriss, CEO of TWG Motorsports and the Cadillac Formula 1® Team. “Having Checo take the mound at Dodger Stadium is a celebration of sport and culture and their collective power to ignite fandom."
PRESS CONFERENCE: Checo will meet with media at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Dodger interview room. RSVPs are encouraged and should be sent to Hayley Tennant (hayleyt@ladodgers.com).
ABOUT TWG GLOBAL
TWG Global is a multinational holding company that identifies and unlocks opportunities across industries, guiding its businesses to new levels of growth. TWG Global has interests spanning across financial services, artificial intelligence, technology, power, and merchant banking. Additionally, TWG Global has built a prominent presence in sports and entertainment through Founder and CEO, Mark Walter’s ownership stakes in the Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Lakers, Chelsea Football Club, the Los Angeles Sparks (WNBA), the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL), and the Cadillac Formula 1® Team, among others.
ABOUT CADILLAC FORMULA 1® TEAM
The Cadillac Formula 1® Team is a specialist motor racing team competing in the FIA Formula 1® World Championship TM. Backed by TWG Motorsports and General Motors, the team has operations in Fishers, Indiana (USA), Charlotte, North Carolina (USA) and Silverstone, Northamptonshire (UK). With the confidence to dream big and the passion to deliver, the Cadillac Formula 1® Team is building everything from the ground up – from high-performance race cars to an inclusive, values-driven culture. The team will make its Formula 1® debut in 2026.
ABOUT TWG MOTORSPORTS
TWG Motorsports is the motorsports entity of TWG Global, unifying a robust racing portfolio across the world's biggest stages in Formula 1®, INDYCAR, Formula E, IMSA, and NASCAR. With strategic partnerships that include General Motors on the Cadillac Formula 1® Team and ownership of Andretti Global, Wayne Taylor Racing and Spire Motorsports, TWG Motorsports combines deep technical expertise, proven competitive excellence and industry-leading business acumen. TWG Motorsports is committed to innovating, growing and winning at the highest levels of the sport. Learn more at TWGMotorsports.com.
ABOUT GM
General Motors (NYSE:GM) is driving the future of transportation, leveraging advanced technology to build safer, smarter, and lower emission cars, trucks, and SUVs. GM’s Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC brands offer a broad portfolio of innovative gasoline-powered vehicles and the industry’s widest range of EVs, as we move to an all-electric future. Learn more at GM.com.
CONTACTS
Cadillac Formula 1® Team
Lucy Genon, lucy.genon@cadillacf1team.com
TWG Motorsports
Ryann Weatherford, rw@twgmotorsports.com
TWG Global
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