Two exiled Method 1 drivers are reportedly in talks to return to the grid.
Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas misplaced their race seats this 12 months however may come again in 2026.
The arrival of Cadillac because the eleventh group, and the onset of the 2026 F1 laws, means subsequent season presents potential for these at the moment with no spot.
Cadillac have lengthy been linked with a driver duo compromising one skilled veteran and an up-and-comer, presumably from America.
Cadillac “have a eager curiosity” in Perez, F1.com insist.
“My sources inform me the Mexican has spoken to a number of groups, together with Cadillac and Alpine,” wrote Lawrence Barretto.
Perez confirmed he can carry out for a midfield group with Racing Level/Power India, then backed up Max Verstappen as an in a position No2 drive at Crimson Bull.
He finally misplaced his seat this 12 months when his potential to attain factors in a difficult Crimson Bull waned final season.
However the skilled Perez retains a stable fame for tyre administration and his potential to assist develop a automobile.
Perez additionally brings monetary backing, from Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim, which is able to flip heads.
The curiosity in him from Alpine provides one other dimension to the driving force market.
Alpine have already changed Jack Doohan with Franco Colapinto, the newest in a collection of brutal calls by Flavio Briatore over his prolonged profession.
Pierre Gasly is established of their different automobile, however Perez has now emerged as a contender to threaten Colapinto’s place.
Valtteri Bottas additionally in Cadillac talks
Perez has competitors for the Cadillac drive.
“Sources say Bottas and his administration have held talks with Cadillac a couple of seat for subsequent 12 months,” Barretto wrote.
Bottas is aware of Cadillac boss Graeme Lowdon who beforehand labored at Sauber.
Bottas has additionally pushed with Ferrari energy, via his time at Sauber. Cadillac will enter F1 utilizing Ferrari engines.
The Finn was a well-liked driver alongside Lewis Hamilton, throughout his golden interval at Mercedes.
However he misplaced his drive this 12 months after failing to attain some extent for Sauber in 2024.
Bottas has made his curiosity in becoming a member of Cadillac very clear.
