F1 Sensation: Fans Demand Sergio Perez’s Comeback as Cadillac Considers New Lineup
Formula 1 enthusiasts caused a stir at Cadillac F1’s Miami Grand Prix launch, demanding the return of the beloved Sergio Perez to the racing scene. Following his departure from Red Bull at the conclusion of the 2024 season, Perez took a break from the sport, citing limited options for the upcoming 2025 season. However, speculation about his comeback has been rife, with Perez, along with his father and management team, expressing a strong desire to secure a full-time seat in F1 in the near future.
Cadillac team principal Graeme Lowdon hinted at potential discussions with various drivers, including Perez, fueling anticipation for the 35-year-old driver’s potential return in 2026. The fervor for Perez was palpable at the Miami GP, where fans fervently chanted “Checo, Checo, Checo,” disrupting a Cadillac event at the exclusive Queen Miami Beach venue.
As Cadillac gears up for its inaugural season in F1, the team is poised to unveil its team colors at the Miami GP. With former F1 champion Mario Andretti emphasizing the importance of pairing an experienced F1 driver with a young American racer, speculation has been rife regarding the team’s lineup. Initially linked to drivers like Daniel Ricciardo, Colton Herta, and Kevin Magnussen, the team’s focus on a young American racer has seemingly waned.
Instead, drivers with F1 experience such as Zhou Guanyu and Mick Schumacher are now being considered to partner with an experienced racer, with Perez emerging as a frontrunner for the coveted position. With the FIA recently issuing a verdict on a Red Bull protest and the final order for the Miami GP confirmed, the anticipation for Perez’s potential return to the F1 grid continues to escalate.