‘Much better’ team emerges as serious option for Sergio Perez

Sergio Pérez is weighing a route back onto the Formula 1 grid and finds himself wooed by Cadillac and, unexpectedly, Alpine.



Reports place the six-time race winner atop Cadillac’s shortlist for its 2026 entry, yet pundit Juan Pablo Montoya believes a vacancy at Enstone offers a faster track to competitiveness.



Montoya’s Advice



“I would still think Sergio Pérez’s main aim is to get the Cadillac seat, but if he can get into the Alpine next year, that would be much better for him,” Montoya said.



He argued that Alpine’s existing infrastructure and 2022-race-winning pedigree make it the more sensible choice for a veteran seeking immediate results.







Alpine’s Moving Parts



Alpine handed rookie Franco Colapinto just a five-race contract, signalling flexibility if performance disappoints.



Team sources admit Pérez’s experience appeals as the French manufacturer plots a return to the front under new technical leadership.



Cadillac’s Pitch



Cadillac board member Mario Andretti confirmed Pérez is “an option,” though the brand still hopes to field an American driver when it debuts in 2026.



GM’s programme is ambitious but unproven, and delays in power-unit homologation raise questions about early competitiveness.



Pérez Sets Criteria



“If I find a project that motivates me fully to come back, where the team believe in me and where they appreciate my career… it would be very attractive,” Pérez recently told F1.com.



The Mexican has given himself six months to finalise plans and says multiple teams have approached him since leaving Red Bull.



Strategic Considerations



A short Alpine deal could bridge Pérez to Cadillac later, allowing him to remain race-sharp while evaluating the newcomer’s progress.



Conversely, committing to Cadillac now might cement him as the face of America’s first works effort since Ford-Cosworth—a marketing coup with career-end security.



Timeline to Decision



Industry insiders expect Alpine to decide on Colapinto’s future by the summer break.



Cadillac aims to announce at least one driver before the 2025 finale to guide simulator development.



Pérez’s self-imposed deadline aligns with both schedules, ensuring clarity before next winter’s driver-market frenzy.
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