Whereas Sergio Perez (35) is on F1 sabbatical for 2025 and avoiding all the present Pink Bull driver chaos, plans are afoot for a Method One return. Motorsport legend and Cadillac workforce advisor Mario Andretti has already stated the ousted Pink Bull driver could be an ‘ultimate possibility’ for the American racing outfit in 2026.
Not solely is Perez a confirmed and extremely skilled grand prix winner, however he’s strongly backed by Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim’s corporations. That is one thing any new workforce on the F1 grid must consider when selecting a driver. However, Perez is totally having fun with his 2025 F1 sabbatical. “I’ve six months,” he informed Prodynamics. “I gave myself six months to see what choices I’ve and determine what the subsequent step in my profession will likely be. The doorways are open in lots of locations. I’ve the chance to determine what I need with my profession. What comes subsequent is necessary, so I wish to give myself the time and house to make one of the best choice potential,” confirmed Perez.
PEREZ ON F1 SABBATICAL
However, regardless of his much-publicised struggles alongside four-time world champion Max Verstappen, Perez’s inventory has immediately risen once more. This follows his successor – Kiwi Liam Lawson – being ousted from his vacated Pink Bull seat after simply two races. Worse nonetheless, after crashing out in a moist and changeable Melbourne, Lawson was demonstrably the slowest driver total in a bone-dry Shanghai. “I imply, for sure races final yr, Sergio is now trying like a magician,” commented former F1 driver Mark Webber.
Fox Sports activities claims negotiations between Cadillac and Perez are ‘properly underway’. And, as for Cadillac, Andretti admits one other Mexican – this one not on F1 sabbatical – is another choice. He’s, after all, referring to 2025 IndyCar frontrunner Pato O’Ward. Though the workforce says they could need to struggle to extricate him from his present contract with McLaren. – with GMM
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