Sergio Perez is reported to have held initial talks to join Alpine in 2026 as he continues to plot a comeback into For🍎mula 1.

After losing his drive at Red Bull at the end of last season, Perez took a sabbatical from F1𝓀 this year but is open to returning to the series should 🥃he find a "project that motivates" him.

Cadillac is believed to be one of the primary options for Perez, with the team’s advisor Mario Andre💖tti hint꧃ing that he is being considered for a 2026 seat.

However, it has now emerged that Cadillac is not the only team where Perez c♛ould end up next year.

Sergio Perez to Alpine?

The Race has reported that the Mexican’s camp held talks with Alpine boss Flavio Briatore over the Miami GP weekend to🌱 discuss any potential vacancies in the team.

It has been claimed that Al🐼pine is open to hiring the six-time grand prix winner, although he is not considered🍒 to be at the top of the list.

While joining the factory Cadillac team is an attractive prospect for Perez, given he would have a chance to build a new manufacturer-backed team ♏from scratch, he is aware that Alpine will offer a more competitive seat to him, at least in the short te🦂rm.

Perez’s long-time backer and multi-bill💟ionaire Carlos Slim also appeared in Miami to hold meetings about his F1 return pla𒅌ns.

But while getting Perez back on the grid is the priority, Slim could also choose to back 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Franco Colapinto should the Argentine driver become Alpine’s preferred long-te🍸rm choice.

The Renault-based brand ha꧂s benched Jack Doohan for the next six F1 races to evaluate Colapi🐟nto, who has only nine grand prix starts under his belt.