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Sergio Perez has driven for various teams during his F1 career – and his path almost led him to a seat at Mercedes!
Sergio Perez revealed he had the option to join Mercedes before ultimately landing a seat at McLaren. Perez made his F1 debut with Sauber in 2011 and stood out with three podium finishes in 2012. In 2013, Perez joined McLaren after Lewis Hamilton left for Mercedes. Despite having options with Ferrari, Perez decided to sign with McLaren due to the opportunity to fight for championships. However, his stint at McLaren lasted only one year as he left the team at the end of the season following a disappointing campaign.
