Article by Tudor Belivaca – published on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 7:13 / Updated Wednesday, September 17, 2025 7:14
Flavio Briatore, who is still playing the role of team leader in Alpine, revealed in an interview for Auto Motor und Sport that he really discussed with Sergio Perez before the Mexican sign with Cadillac for season 1.
Perez was left without a pilot's place after the separation of Red Bull at the end of last year, but he never hid his desire to return to the starting grid as a holder since season 2026. The Mexican was associated with several pilot places before signing with the new Cadillac team, where he will team with another veteran, which was another veteran.
Flavio Briatore, disclosures from the negotiations with Sergio Perez: “I had nothing to offer”
Flavio Briatore, yesterday at the Austrian Grand Prize, is always attentive to the situation of Squadrei Azzurra / Photo: Imago
“I have never talked to Bottas about 2026,” Briatore commented, according to Sportal.bg. “I think the rumors that connected Bottas de Alpine helped him sign with Cadillac. Perez called me. He asked me what our plans are, but at the same time he said he was close to signing with Cadillac. At that time I had nothing to offer,” the Italian added, according to the quoted source.
To join Cadillac is a new chapter in very exciting career. From the first conversation I could feel the passion and determination behind this project. It is an honor to be involved in the construction of a team that can evolve, so that, in time, we fight at the top
-Sergio Perez, at Cadillac presentation
Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas will team up at Cadillac from 2026
Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas signed with Cadillac / Photo: Instagram
Cadillac confirmed in office for 2026 on Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas. The American team, which will debut next season in the “Great Circus”, argued the decision to appoint the two pilots. Veterne's experience has played an important role in selection made by US chiefs
