P1racenews AI automatic summary:
F1 fans have thrown their support behind a recently-fired driver, who may well feature on Cadillac’s shortlist, to return to the championship.
The driver most recently losing their seat in F1, whom fans wish to see back in the championship, is Sergio Perez. During the 2024 season, there was significant driver turnover in the paddock, with only two out of 10 line-ups remaining unchanged. Among those losing their seats were Logan Sargeant, Daniel Ricciardo, Valtteri Bottas, Zhou Guanyu, Kevin Magnussen, and Sergio Perez. Perez, with strong support from fans, is a likely candidate to return to the grid, especially with Cadillac F1 joining the championship in 2026, expanding the number of available seats to 22. In a recent poll by RacingNews365, Perez received 43.52% support, surpassing other axed drivers like Ricciardo and Bottas. Perez and Bottas are anticipated contenders for the Cadillac F1 seats, along with a potential American driver like Colton Herta as the other likely option.
