Sergio Perez "had conversations" with other F1 teams - but never thought of leaving Cadillac
Sergio Perez revealed that his management had held talks with other Formula 1 teams about a potential 2027 switch, but he wants to remain part of Cadillac to help drive the team forward. It had been rumoured that Perez's management team had been in discussions with Williams about a drive, should Carlos Sainz have elected to leave the team. Sainz then signed a multi-year extension with the Grove…
Sergio Perez believes he has about three more years left in Formula 1 before his competitive edge starts to fade. The Mexican driver, who was released by Red Bull at the end of 2024 after a difficult season, will join Cadillac Racing's rookie team this year to help drive its development. Perez was out of F1 for a year when he was signed by Cadillac, partnering Valtteri Bottas.
He enjoys being more than just a driver and influencing the team's direction. Perez says he will know it's time to retire when his motivation starts to wane and his focus on the team becomes diluted. He doesn't think there's a specific age for retirement, as it varies for each driver. However, he feels he has around three more years of racing left before he would consider leaving F1 to pursue other interests.
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