Two exiled System 1 drivers are reportedly in talks to return to the grid.
Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas misplaced their race seats this yr however may come again in 2026.
The arrival of Cadillac because the eleventh workforce, and the onset of the 2026 F1 rules, means subsequent season affords potential for these at present 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 workforce with Racing Level/Power India, then backed up Max Verstappen as an ready No2 drive at Crimson Bull.
He finally misplaced his seat this yr when his capability to attain factors in a hard Crimson Bull waned final season.
However the skilled Perez retains a stable status for tyre administration and his capability to assist develop a automotive.
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 motive force market.
Alpine have already changed Jack Doohan with Franco Colapinto, the most recent in a collection of brutal calls by Flavio Briatore over his prolonged profession.
Pierre Gasly is established of their different automotive, 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 yr,” 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 yr after failing to attain some extent for Sauber in 2024.
Bottas has made his curiosity in becoming a member of Cadillac very clear.
