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Marko reveals Perez talks after Cadillac signing
Red Bull boss Helmut Marko has spoken to former driver Sergio Perez about his move to Cadillac in 2026. Perez and Valtteri Bottas make up the lineup for the new American team.
Perez was dropped by Red Bull at the end of the 2024 season after struggling as Max Verstappen’s teammate. Marko believes Perez can return to form with Cadillac, despite his age of 35.
No new F1 team in the 21st century has won a race, but Marko is optimistic about Perez’s chances. Perez has 6 wins and nearly 40 podium finishes in his career.
Stewart, the last new team to win a race, was later bought by Red Bull. Perez also secured 5 of his 6 wins with Red Bull.
Toto Wolff severs ties with a driver, while Hamilton battles McLarens in the Dutch GP. Perez looks to rekindle his success with Cadillac in F1’s new era.
