Sergio Perez says he has "unfinished business" in Formula 1 after it was announced he and Valtteri Bottas will race for the new Cadillac team next year.

Cadillac F1's move to tap the two proven race winners shows it is prioritizing experience in its driver lineup as it prepares to join the sport in 2026.

Last December, Mercedes completed its full Formula 1 driver lineup when the team announced that Valtteri Bottas was returning as its reserve driver. Bottas had spent five seasons in Brackley, helping the team secure five consecutive Constructors’ Championships.

Sergio Perez was presented with an off-camera Lewis Hamilton prediction, apparently made by new Cadillac F1 colleague Pat Symonds.

Sergio Perez said he had nothing to prove and just wanted to enjoy racing again after Cadillac announced the Mexican's Formula One comeback next season.Perez, 35, has not competed since he was dropped by Red Bull at the end of a difficult 2024 season and with two years left on his contract.

Christian Horner is rumored to be joining Cadillac after his dismissal from Red Bull. The Briton could be reunited with Sergio “Checo” Pérez in F1 2026.

Sergio Perez says he has nothing to prove upon his return with the Cadillac F1 team in light of the “struggles” of his successors, Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda, at Red Bull.

The dream of a Formula 1 comeback in 2026 is not over yet for Mick Schumacher. Despite widespread reports linking Cadillac with Sergio Perez, fresh information suggests that the American entrant has not finalised its driver line-up – leaving the door open for the German driver.