# Sergio Pérez Formula 1 career status

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sergio-prez-formula-1-career-status
> Updated: 2026-10-22T22:24:30.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2.

Formula 1 driver Sergio Pérez has addressed his future in the sport while competing for the Cadillac team. Initially, Pérez indicated he was contemplating retirement, suggesting his career might not extend much beyond the 2027 season due to a desire to spend more time with his family. He noted that the Cadillac project has been more demanding than expected, as the team faces technical reliability and budget challenges while sitting at the bottom of the constructors’ championship.

Following these reflections, Pérez expressed his readiness to continue racing with the Cadillac F1 Team. He noted that after taking a sabbatical from Red Bull Racing in late 2024 to focus on his family, he had initial doubts about returning to the sport but is now certain of his decision and eager to reconnect with fans.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-22: Sergio Pérez discusses Formula 1 return and Ballon d'Or

Sergio Pérez discusses his return to Formula 1 with the Cadillac F1 Team and names Lamine Yamal as his pick for the 2026 Ballon d'Or.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sergio-prez-discusses-formula-1-return-and-ballon-dor

### 2026-10-20: Sergio Pérez contemplates Formula 1 retirement

Sergio Pérez is considering early retirement from Formula 1 to prioritize family, noting that his Cadillac project will take longer to become competitive than expected.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sergio-prez-signals-potential-formula-1-retirement

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