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Sergio Perez will team up with Valtteri Bottas at Cadillac next season, and the six-time grand prix winner has spoken out about his tenure alongside Max Verstappen at Red Bull.
Sergio Perez is confident that he doesn’t need to prove anything in Formula 1, especially given the struggles of his successors at Red Bull.
In 2026, Perez will make his F1 comeback alongside Valtteri Bottas at the new Cadillac team, leveraging his vast experience.
His return follows a year of absence after a challenging 2024 season that led to his departure from Red Bull.
Seeing Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda struggle in his former team has reinforced Perez’s belief in the unique pressures he faced and his solid performances.
Despite the ongoing difficulties at Red Bull, Perez remains resolute that he has nothing to prove, as reflected in his limited points comparison with his replacements.
