Just a few hours before the passion and adrenaline of Formula 1 returns for its 2025 season, fans remember that one of the big absentees in the driver lineup is Checo Pérez, a driver who was cut at the end of 2024 by Red Bull and is currently without a seat. Uncertainty about his future has grown in recent days.
To clarify the situation, Checo Pérez's father, Antonio Pérez Garibay, has broken the silence, explaining what the current situation of his son is and what his next professional step on the track might be. In a recent interview, Garibay mentioned that Checo is enjoying his time with family and is not thinking about his career at the moment. He will only consider the offers he has on the table later.
"Right now he is enjoying things he hasn't experienced for a long time. He said he will wait six months, there are proposals from several teams that want him, what he is clear about is that he will only race in Formula 1," Garibay assured.
The lead-up to Cadillac's arrival on the Formula 1 grid has generated speculation about Sergio Pérez's possible inclusion in the team. There will be hard work to form a competitive team that can stand out in its debut. Sergio Pérez is seen as a driver with great experience, a characteristic that the team is looking for.
In a recent conference, Graeme Lowdon, the team director, talked about the multiple variables that influence driver selection, such as skill, capacity, and experience. He also highlighted the importance of looking towards the future when forming the rest of the team. "There are many people with a lot of experience in the administrative and operational side of the team, so that’s important," Lowdon commented.
