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Sergio Perez was left with a huge decision to make on his career following his 2013 McLaren exit.
Sergio Perez openly admitted that he would have chosen to exit Formula 1 rather than joining Caterham after leaving McLaren in 2013. During his single season at McLaren alongside Jenson Button, Perez faced challenges with an uncompetitive car and achieved only one top-five finish. Despite high expectations at McLaren, Perez was not retained for a second year, ultimately leading him to decide between Caterham and Force India for his future in F1. Perez opted for Force India and excelled during his seven years with the team before moving to Red Bull. He emphasized that joining Caterham was not an option for him, stating he would have rather left F1 altogether, marking a significant turning point in his career. Perez reflected on his McLaren exit and subsequent journey, expressing gratitude for the opportunities that followed with Force India, leading to his most successful years in Formula 1.
