Perez confirms major plans to return to F1 in 2026, but at one specific condition

Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas are probably the two drivers most burned by last season’s driver market drama. Despite both boasting extensive experience and multiple Grand Prix wins with top teams, they found themselves without a seat for this season.

While the Finnish driver seems increasingly likely to return to the grid with Cadillac, the Mexican driver has confirmed his desire to return to Formula 1 in 2026—provided the project is genuinely interesting and challenging.

When asked if he wants to return to Formula 1 on the 'Desde el Paddock' podcast, the Guadalajara native replied: "Yes, I want to, if the project comes along where I feel I belong, where I should be''.

Like Bottas, Pérez has long been linked to the American giant. When asked about how the negotiations are progressing, he responded: ''It's going well, it's still early, given the season, where it's at''.