field for the rookie Cadillac team. In Barcelona, rumours
intensified that several teams would be happy to welcome the
returning driver for 2027 or beyond. Perez’s intra-team dominance
at Cadillac leaves no room for doubt. Following his performance in
the first seven races after a one-year forced hiatus, the returning
Mexican driver is on the radar of multiple teams. While this was
already rumoured weeks ago, according to RacingNews365 ’s sources,
interest from several outfits has recently intensified. Various
paddock sources are saying that one of the interested teams is
Williams. It is no secret that both Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon
would willingly leave the Grove-based team for a better
opportunity, given their agonising start to the season and lack of
significant improvement so far. Since the driver market cycle has
not yet kicked into gear, the team’s management is trying to make a
proactive move and they are considering Perez as an ideal solution
if they have to move. With his current form and car development
skills, the 36-year-old driver could be a major reinforcement for
Williams, which— if the market situation demand it—would be willing
to spend a significant amount of money to sign him. Aston Martin is
also among Perez’s suitors, as based on recent weeks’ rumours, they
might fear losing two-time world champion Fernando Alonso. The
grid’s oldest driver is allegedly eyed for a year-end signing by
Alpine, which is managed by his manager, Flavio Briatore.
According to RacingNews365 ‘s information, the Spaniard only
intends to decide on his future later, after the debut of the
highly anticipated upgrade package planned for Spa. Aston Martin
and Alpine possibilities If Alonso decides to leave, Aston Martin
may need a high-profile driver; however, given their current form
following a disastrous start to the season, the outfit can hardly
entice anyone from the front of the grid. As a six-time grand prix
winner, a former world championship runner-up, and excellent car
developer, Perez could be a good solution for Lawrence Stroll’s
outfit. The financial situation of the team would also allow a
substantial salary for Perez, who is considered an old acquaintance
in Silverstone: he raced for the team’s predecessor from 2014 to
2020, and although major changes have occurred since then, many
people from the Force India/Racing Point era still work there in
engineering and other areas. It is important to note that Aston
Martin’s technical guru, the legendary Adrian Newey, worked with
Perez at Red Bull and has never hidden his high regard for the
Mexican driver’s technical acumen and expertise. If Alpine cannot
lure Alonso back, securing Perez could be an attractive option for
them as well. Joining Pierre Gasly, they would form a strong duo in
every respect; furthermore, Perez would fit well with the team’s
sponsorship portfolio. One of Alpine’s key partners is the
e-commerce company Mercado Libre, which also sponsors the driver,
and the move could also be particularly attractive to Gucci. For
the luxury brand, the Latin American market is strategically
important, with Mexico representing one of its most significant
growth markets. Perez’s commercial appeal has also been underlined
by the success of his recent partnership with Tommy Hilfiger, where
he quickly became a global brand ambassador and helped drive strong
brand visibility and commercial results across key markets. Other
teams may also be on the list, and although Perez has reaffirmed
his commitment to the Cadillac project multiple times before, a
potential turbulence in the driver market could change his
situation. What is certain: at the moment, the Mexican is focusing
on Cadillac’s next “big” upgrade package, which arrives at the
Austrian Grand Prix. “No, that will not solve it” – Perez replied
in Barcelona when asked whether the new development package would
solve Cadillac’s weaknesses. “We will improve it though, but I
think we’re looking forward to, hopefully Silverstone will be the
place that we will solve it.”