Perez talks REVEALED over shock F1 return

Sergio Perez is in talks to return to Formula 1 after his demotion from Red Bull in the winter.

Cadillac F1 team chief Graeme Lowdon has been on the lookout for drivers to fill the non-American slot on the team's roster, and has confirmed that he's been in talks with the Mexican star.

The Mexican driver was axed from Red Bull at the end of last year and replaced by Liam Lawson, but his father and management team have made no secret of his desire to get back involved in the sport.

The confirmation of Cadillac as an 11th team on the grid has provided additional hope for the likes of Perez, Valtteri Bottas and even Daniel Ricciardo, who all found themselves without a seat at the end of the 2024 season.

Cadillac talking to axed drivers

Now, new team principal Lowdon has revealed that a plethora of initial phone calls have taken place with various drivers, including Perez and Bottas.

"It’s important for us to talk to a number of potential candidates," Lowdon told The Athletic

"Do we see experienced, capable drivers, very talented drivers who aren’t currently on the grid? Yes, we do.

"We are going to be quite busy talking to a few people. My phone’s certainly been busy, that’s for sure. There are easily half a dozen, if not more, candidates out there who offer extremely good credentials to be in Formula 1, or to be in Formula 1 again."

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