Perez tipped for SHOCK F1 comeback in 2026 …..read more
Perez is reportedly preparing for a potential Formula 1 comeback in 2026, after a difficult two-season stint with Red Bull. Perez, currently on a sabbatical, struggled in the 2023 and 2024 seasons, finishing in eighth place in the championship last year. He hasn’t won a race since April 2023, while his teammate Max Verstappen dominated, securing 25 victories during the same period. Over the four seasons they were teammates, Verstappen claimed four world titles, consistently outperforming Perez.
Perez’s struggles deepened in 2024, as he failed to secure a podium finish in the final 19 races of the season. This led to Red Bull replacing him with Liam Lawson for the 2025 season. As a result, Perez will be absent from F1 in 2025, marking at least a year-long break from the sport. However, a recent report from Marca suggests Perez’s team is planning for his return in 2026, when new regulation changes are set to shake up the grid.
The 2026 season will bring significant changes, including the entry of a new team backed by Cadillac and General Motors, with a plan to produce their own power units by 2028. Despite Andretti Global’s failed bid for an F1 team in 2024, the new team will feature a heavy Andretti influence, with Mario Andretti joining the board of directors. This team is reportedly looking to pair an experienced F1 driver with a young American talent.
IndyCar driver Colton Herta is considered the favorite for one of the seats at the new team, and according to the report, Perez’s camp is advocating for him to be the other driver alongside Herta. With extensive experience in F1, having raced for teams like McLaren, Racing Point, and Red Bull from 2011 to 2024, Perez would bring invaluable experience to the new team.
The move to push for Perez’s return in 2026 comes as the sport is set to expand, and the new regulations could offer a fresh opportunity for drivers like Perez, who have proven their skills but faced challenges in their careers. If the plan materializes, Perez would have a chance to make a significant comeback, potentially alongside a rising star like Herta.
