BREAKING :Perez in shock Mercedes F1 return discussion as huge

Perez in shock Mercedes F1 return discussion as huge call made

Sergio Perez is currently without a seat for the 2025 Formula 1 season after being dropped by Red Bull during the offseason. The Mexican driver has expressed his desire to return to F1 in the near future, with hopes of securing a seat with a new team, possibly as early as the 2026 season. Perez’s future remains uncertain, but with several teams likely to have open seats in the coming years, he remains optimistic about finding a competitive ride.

One team that could have a vacancy is Mercedes, with both George Russell and teenage rookie Kimi Andrea Antonelli’s contracts set to expire after this season. Despite the possibility of changes within the Mercedes lineup, it seems likely that Russell and Antonelli will both be re-signed for the upcoming seasons. Still, Perez’s name has been floated as a potential contender for one of their seats, surprising many given Mercedes’ current direction and driver preferences.

Red Bull’s sister team, Racing Bulls, also has two drivers with expiring contracts, but a move there seems highly improbable for Perez. Red Bull’s focus has been on nurturing young talent, and Perez has made it clear that he is seeking a return to a team where he can contend for race wins—something less likely to happen at Racing Bulls given their development strategy.

A recent poll by GPFans revealed that Mercedes is the second most popular destination for Perez’s return, with many fans seeing the possibility of the Mexican driver joining the team as a viable option. Mercedes received more votes than all other potential suitors—Racing Bulls, Aston Martin, and Audi—combined. However, Mercedes is also expected to keep both Russell and Antonelli, meaning Perez’s chances of securing a seat with the team are slim unless one of the current drivers unexpectedly leaves.

At the moment, Perez’s future remains unclear. His immediate focus appears to be on recalibrating for a potential return in 2026, with some behind-the-scenes involvement at Red Bull expected in the interim. Perez is keen to regain his confidence and race-winning form, and a move to a competitive team is crucial to achieving that.

While speculation about his future continues to swirl, it seems that the 2025 season will not feature Perez on the grid. His next move will depend on the teams’ evolving lineups, with Mercedes’ interest in potentially bringing him in remaining an intriguing, though unlikely, prospect. Nonetheless, Perez’s determination to return to the sport is evident, and fans are eagerly awaiting news on where his next chapter in Formula 1 will unfold.