Mexican driver Sergio Checo Pérez is at the center of a new wave of rumors within Formula 1, and although for months his name has been linked to Cadillac’s new project for the 2026 season, specialized sources indicate that Alpine is also in talks with the 35-year-old driver from Guadalajara.
According to the specialized portal The Race, there have been “initial contacts” between Perez and Alpine for a possible seat in the 2025 season. This information comes in a context of instability within the French team, which recently fired Jack Doohan and has incorporated the young Argentinean Franco Colapinto, who is only guaranteed five races.
The door that opens
The temporary arrival of Colapinto opens an important opportunity for Checo Perez.
If the Argentinean fails to deliver consistent results, Alpine could turn to an experienced driver, especially one who brings stability, sponsorship and a global reputation.
Checo Pérez meets all these requirements after his stints at Red Bull, Racing Point and Force India.
Alpine is also in talks with the 35-year-old Guadalajara native
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Moreover, the pressure at Alpine is strong, especially under the leadership of Flavio Briatore.
Flavio has made it clear that performance will be the sole criterion for defining driver continuity.
In this context, having Checo Perez at Alpine, and not Cadillac, on the radar seems like a strategic move on the part of the French team.
A distant option
Buzzy
Although Cadillac has publicly expressed its desire to have a high-profile driver for its 2026 debut, the absence of Checo Perez at the team’s official presentation in Miami is seen by many as a sign that negotiations are not closed.
The U.S. team still has a long way to go to consolidate its position.
The Mexican may not be willing to wait that long without competing.
Despite his departure from Red Bull, Checo remains one of the most respected and beloved drivers by Latino fans in the U.S. and around the world.
His possible return in 2025, and not in 2026 as many thought, shows that his career is far from over.
With more than 250 Grands Prix contested and multiple podiums on his record, his presence on the grid would be great news for F1.
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