The Silly Season traditionally only really starts in the summer in Formula 1, but this year it is already diligently speculating about possible changes. There is now a rumor with a bright effect about the former Red Bull pilot Sergio Pérez.
The change from Sergio Pérez to Formula 1 newcomer Cadillac is obviously not yet in dry cloths. According to a report by “Motorsport.com”, the Mexican is still talking behind the scenes with two other teams with which a collaboration from 2026 is in the room. These teams are said to be alpine and Mercedes.
The talks are still only in the early stages, writes “Motorsport.com”. Nevertheless, there could be no question of an agreement between Pérez and Cadillac. According to the specialist portal, Checo has not yet signed the US team and explains the options mentioned.
Formula 1 path from Pérez to Mercedes is complicated
The possible Pérez path to Mercedes is particularly exciting (and complicated). This could be free if the Verstappen bomb burst at Red Bull Racing. Means: the Dutch leaves his team and changes to Aston Martin, Christian Horner and Co. According to “Motorsport.com”, George Russell is at the top of the list of candidates.
If Russell succumbed to the calls from Milton Keynes, his Mercedes cockpit vacant would be vacant, Pérez could get it. Toto Wolff appreciates the development work of the Mexican and knew about his excellent reputation as a team player, it is said. According to the mind games, the veteran could become the teacher for youngster Kimi Antonelli at the silver arrows.
Pérez plunges into the Formula 1 chaos at Alpine?
The scenario at Alpine is much more transparent. There are already large personnel renovation work here, both in the cockpit and outside. The French team simply does not come to rest and only exchanged team boss Oliver Oakes and driver Jack Doohan a few days ago. It is not yet clear how long in the current constellation with Flavio Briatore and Franco Colapinto behind the wheel.
For this reason too, Pérez is talking. And because the Mexican also has some wealthy sponsors in the back who, like that of Colapinto, could ensure the necessary cash flow at Alpine. According to reports, Briatore was already very important in the commitment of the young Argentine.