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Alex Albon and Esteban Ocon believe Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez won’t be at a disadvantage upon their comebacks to F1 due to new regulations.
Alex Albon and Esteban Ocon have expressed confidence that Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez will not be disadvantaged in their Formula 1 comebacks due to the new regulations. The experienced drivers, with over 450 Grand Prix starts and multiple wins, are set to return in 2026 with Cadillac making its debut in the sport. Ocon and Albon, having gone through similar situations, believe the timing of Bottas and Perez’s return aligns well with their experience. Ocon emphasizes that the pair’s vast experience will aid in an easier transition and could make Cadillac a competitive force in 2026. Albon, who returned to racing with Williams in 2022 after being Red Bull’s reserve driver in 2021, believes the regulation reset for 2026 levels the playing field for all drivers, including Bottas and Perez. The Anglo-Thai driver is confident that the high experience level of Bottas and Perez will facilitate a smooth return to racing without requiring extensive preparation.
