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Did F1 star just get dumped because rival is back on the scene?
A new sponsorship deal for Formula 1 driver Sergio Perez has been announced, displacing his rival in the process. Perez is returning to the sport for the 2026 season with Cadillac, who prioritize experience in their driver lineup alongside Valtteri Bottas. The Mexican driver has secured a partnership with Latin American e-commerce giant, Mercado Libre, replacing their previous sponsorship of Alpine’s Franco Colapinto. Colapinto’s team notably lacked the Mercado Libre branding during the Barcelona shakedown, hinting at the upcoming change. Perez expressed excitement about the new sponsorship, underlining the shared values and support between him and the company. The official reveal of Cadillac’s F1 livery, featuring Perez and Bottas, is set for February 8 during a Super Bowl TV commercial.
