Sergio Perez may be close to F1 return after Red Bull exit

Two months after leaving Red Bull following a disappointing 2024 campaign, Sergio Perez is working toward a return to Formula 1 with Cadillac, per Spanish media outlet Marca.

Perez, 35, a six-time Grand Prix winner, has been in talks with Cadillac to join the team in 2026 on a fulltime basis, per the report.

Cadillac recently agreed to a deal with General Motors for their entry into F1. Unable to produce its own engines until 2028, Cadillac is said to be in talks with Ferrari to buy a customer engine.

According to Marca, Cadillac – which will be the 11th team to join the grid – has made hiring a veteran driver a "priority."

In 2024, Perez finished 224 points behind teammate and champion Max Verstappen, which prevented the duo from winning the Constructors' Championship. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri won that title for McLaren.