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Sergio Perez
Born: January 26, 1990
Height: 5' 8" (173cm)
Hometown: Guadalajara, Mexico
Nationality: 
Mexican
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Sports Mole has 1,500 articles about Sergio Perez. Articles 1 to 40:
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Sainz backs Perez as deserving of Cadillac F1 return
Carlos Sainz believes Sergio Perez has earned his upcoming Formula 1 return with Cadillac, describing the Mexican as one of the rare drivers to truly merit a second chance in the sport.Oct 30, 07:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F48%2Fyuki-tsunoda.jpg "Yuki Tsunoda pictured on November 23, 2024")
Yuki Tsunoda remains in the mix as Red Bull delays call
Yuki Tsunoda’s Formula 1 future is still unresolved, but the Japanese driver has been granted an important lifeline.Oct 27, 07:20
Audi power unit under scrutiny, Perez gears up for Ferrari test
Troubling reports are emerging from Germany suggesting that Audi’s 2026 Formula 1 engine project may already be behind schedule on performance.Oct 24, 07:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F10%2Faaa-f1-68f73c1dda1ff309297983.jpg "Christian Lundgaard on April 13, 2025")
Lundgaard cautions Herta over difficulty of F1 path
Christian Lundgaard has advised Colton Herta not to underestimate the steep challenge of swapping IndyCar for Formula 2 and the road to Formula 1.Oct 21, 07:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F36%2Fmick-schumacher.jpg "Mick Schumacher pictured in September 2024")
Mick Schumacher eyes Indycar debut as F1 comeback slips away
Mick Schumacher will sample an Indycar for the first time next month, as his fading Formula 1 return prospects push him toward a new path.Sep 29, 07:40
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Red Bull driver latest: Isack Hadjar told how to succeed as Max Verstappen's teammate ahead of potential promotion
Racing Bulls driver Isack Hadjar should jump at the chance to drive alongside Max Verstappen at Red Bull, a former F1 team principal.Sep 26, 11:38
Sergio Perez set for Ferrari test as Cadillac ramps up F1 plans
Sergio Perez has revealed that Cadillac will soon take its first steps on track in Formula 1, reportedly using an older Ferrari chassis.Sep 19, 08:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F37%2Fflavio-briatore.jpg "Flavio Briatore pictured on September 1, 2024")
Flavio Briatore closes door on Mick for Alpine’s final seat
Flavio Briatore says Mick Schumacher is not in contention for the only real vacancy on the 2026 Formula 1 grid - at Alpine.Sep 17, 09:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F06%2Ff1-mv-684d6bd7801ba874857244.jpg "Max Verstappen on June 13, 2025")
Ralf Schumacher: Max Verstappen unlikely to revive title hopes
Ralf Schumacher says Max Verstappen’s win at Monza has not put him back in the 2025 championship fight.Sep 17, 07:00
Franz Tost doubts Yuki Tsunoda’s work ethic as Hadjar talk builds
Yuki Tsunoda’s future in Formula 1 is again being questioned, with ex-Racing Bulls boss Franz Tost suggesting the Japanese driver is failing to apply himself fully.Sep 10, 07:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F09%2Fabab-68c207f281e92584996949.jpg "Francois Provost on September 7, 2025")
Francois Provost reaffirms Renault commitment in first F1 visit
Renault’s new CEO Francois Provost has used his first paddock appearance to underline the company’s dedication to Formula 1.Sep 10, 07:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F44%2Fjos-verstappen.jpg "Jos Verstappen on August 24, 2024")
Jos Verstappen ridicules Perez’s father over Red Bull claims
Jos Verstappen has dismissed Antonio Perez Garibay’s suggestion that his son was key to Red Bull’s world championship dominance.Sep 6, 09:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F03%2Fcolton-herta.jpg "Colton Herta pictured on September 15, 2024")
Colton Herta trades Indycar for F2 in 'risky' F1 push
Colton Herta has confirmed he will step away from Indycar next year to contest Formula 2, in a high-risk bid to secure a Formula 1 seat with Cadillac.Sep 5, 08:45
Cadillac signs Herta, F2 stint likely for Super License
Colton Herta has officially joined Cadillac’s new Formula 1 project, but his path to the grid almost certainly now runs through Formula 2.Sep 4, 08:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F06%2Fisack-hadjar.jpg "Isack Hadjar pictured on December 10, 2024")
Hadjar fuels Red Bull talk as Marko beams over 'little Prost'
Red Bull’s driver puzzle for 2026 is narrowing, with Isack Hadjar increasingly tipped to line up alongside Max Verstappen.Sep 1, 07:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F37%2Fvaltteri-bottas.jpg "Valtteri Bottas pictured on September 1, 2024")
Bottas says Cadillac move felt right despite Alpine link
Valtteri Bottas has revealed that his comeback to the Formula 1 grid with Cadillac was in motion well before this week’s official unveiling in New York.Aug 30, 19:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F41%2Fhelmut-marko.jpg "Helmut Marko pictured on August 31, 2024")
Marko calls Cadillac’s Perez-Bottas pairing ‘conservative’
Cadillac’s choice of Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas for its 2026 Formula 1 debut is being described as safe but uninspiring.Aug 29, 12:00
Valtteri Bottas to combine Mercedes reserve role with Cadillac prep
Valtteri Bottas will begin assisting Cadillac’s new Formula 1 effort this season, even while he continues in his current position as Mercedes’ reserve driver.Aug 27, 07:25
Cadillac explains choice of Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez for 2026 debut
Cadillac has moved to justify its selection of Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez as its first Formula 1 drivers, stressing that experience was prioritised over youth or nationality.Aug 27, 07:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F17%2Fvaltteri-bottas-williams.jpg "Valtteri Bottas of Williams in the paddock during previews ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix of Russia at Sochi Autodrom on April 28, 2016")
Mika Salo: Valtteri Bottas the right fit for Cadillac F1 debut
Mika Salo has given his seal of approval to Cadillac’s choice of fellow Finn Valtteri Bottas for the brand’s maiden Formula 1 campaign in 2026.Aug 27, 07:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F15%2Falex-palou.jpg "Alex Palou pictured on September 26, 2021")
Palou rumoured as Red Bull candidate for 2026
Alex Palou has emerged as a surprise contender for Red Bull’s second Formula 1 seat in 2026, according to fresh reports.Aug 26, 09:15
Bottas and Perez tipped for Cadillac F1 debut
Cadillac is edging closer to confirming its first Formula 1 driver pairing, with the strongest speculation pointing to Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez for the new team’s 2026 entry.Aug 25, 16:00
Cadillac reserve role may be Mick Schumacher’s F1 lifeline
Mick Schumacher’s chances of returning to the Formula 1 grid now appear to rest on a possible test and reserve position with Cadillac rather than a 2026 race seat.Aug 14, 08:15
Ex-physio hints Perez not done with F1 yet
Sergio Perez may really be eyeing a Formula 1 comeback in 2026, according to his longtime former physio Xavi Martos.Aug 8, 06:20
Flavio Briatore eyes Sergio Perez as Franco Colapinto faces Alpine pressure
Sergio Perez has emerged as a serious contender for an Alpine seat, as doubts continue to mount over the future of Franco Colapinto.Aug 6, 06:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F15%2Ffernando-alonso.jpg "Fernando Alonso on April 4, 2025")
O’Ward compares Cadillac link to Alonso-Taylor Swift gossip
Pato O’Ward has poured cold water on speculation linking him to Cadillac’s upcoming Formula 1 entry in 2026.Jul 18, 17:30
Honda says Tsunoda free to join Cadillac or Haas in 2026
Yuki Tsunoda is free to race for a non-Honda-affiliated team in Formula 1 next season, according to Honda Racing Corporation president Koji Watanabe.Jul 18, 17:00
Verstappen and Hadjar back Perez for Cadillac seat
Sergio Perez is getting support from within the paddock as rumours grow about a potential Formula 1 return in 2026 with Cadillac.Jul 7, 07:30
Cadillac confirms Mick Schumacher is on 2026 driver list
Mick Schumacher could be on the verge of returning to Formula 1, with Cadillac confirming the German is under serious consideration for a 2026 race seat.Jul 6, 06:05
Marko insists Verstappen is not free to join Mercedes
Amid intensifying rumours at Silverstone, Dr Helmut Marko has attempted to shut down speculation about Max Verstappen’s future with a blunt assessment.Jul 4, 05:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F36%2Fdaniel-ricciardo.jpg "Daniel Ricciardo on September 1, 2024")
Ricciardo embraces slower pace after F1 exit
Daniel Ricciardo admits to "enjoying life in the slow lane".Jul 2, 08:25
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F06%2Ff1-hm-684d6b9bf2f70452656604.jpg "Helmut Marko on May 30, 2025")
No second chance for Lawson as Marko stands by Tsunoda decision
While speculation swirls around Max Verstappen and George Russell’s long-term futures, don’t expect any clarity at Silverstone.Jun 30, 09:01
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F38%2Fsergio-perez.jpg "Sergio Perez pictured on September 14, 2024")
Salo backs Bottas for Cadillac, doubts Perez suitability
Former Formula 1 driver Mika Salo has advised Cadillac against signing Sergio Perez as the American outfit prepares for its 2026 F1 debut.Jun 26, 08:10
Briatore says Colapinto still has full support
Flavio Briatore backtracks on recent remarks suggesting dissatisfaction with Alpine rookie Franco Colapinto.Jun 12, 14:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F14%2F11%2Flewis-hamilton.jpg "Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes GP prepares to drive during practise for the Australian Formula One Grand Prix on March 15, 2014")
'Habits' holding back Hamilton and Sainz, says Hadjar
Just months into his rookie Formula 1 campaign, Isack Hadjar is already staking a serious claim for a future seat at Red Bull Racing.Jun 5, 17:27
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F16%2Fmax-verstappen.jpg "Red Bull driver Max Verstappen in April 2025.")
Red Bull admits struggle to find Verstappen teammate
Red Bull still hasn’t found the right teammate for Max Verstappen, with Helmut Marko admitting the team needs a driver who can stay consistent without trying to directly challenge the reigning champion.Jun 5, 17:27
Verstappen defends Tsunoda - 'He's not a pancake'
Max Verstappen has stepped in to defend current teammate Yuki Tsunoda, suggesting Red Bull's ongoing car issues are at the heart of the problem — not the driver.Jun 1, 14:30
Perez hints at 2026 return with Cadillac F1 team
Sergio Perez says he hasn't ruled out a return to Formula 1 — if the right opportunity comes along.Jun 1, 10:30
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Hadjar emerging as real Tsunoda challenger - Marko
Isack Hadjar is fast becoming a serious contender to partner Max Verstappen at Red Bull Racing, according to the team's influential advisor, Dr Helmut Marko.May 24, 09:35
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Mateschitz Jr. says Red Bull must keep Verstappen
Max Verstappen has won over one of Red Bull's most powerful figures — co-owner Mark Mateschitz — with a commanding performance at Imola.May 20, 12:00
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