Sergio Perez In Discussions With Teams About 2026 Return

Sergio Perez s absence from Formula 1 may not be a long one. Speaking to F1s official website on Tuesday, the former Red Bull driver and 14-year veteran of the circuit said he is talking to multiple teams about returning to racing in 2026 as he spends this year away from the circuit.

Ive been approached by a few teams since Abu Dhabi, the 35-year-old told F1.com while speaking from home in Mexico. Right now, the season has started so a few things will open up in the coming months.

We are talking to a few parties out there. Once I know all my options, I will make a decision. What is very clear to me is that Im only coming back if the project makes sense, and its something I can enjoy.

After the season finale in Abu Dhabi in December, Perez and Red Bull announced they were cutting ties despite Perez having two more years left on his contract. After finishing second in the standings to teammate Max Verstappen in 2023, Perez struggled last season. He failed to win a race for the first time since 2019 and had only four podium finishes. He had 20 over the two previous seasons.

In 281 career races, Perez has six wins, 39 podium finishes and four top-five finishes in the standings. A majority of that success including three of the top-five finishes came in his four seasons with Red Bull.