Sergio Perez holds talks on the return of Formula 1 in 2026

“Once I know all my options, I will make a decision.

“What is very clear to me is that I am returning only if the project makes sense and it is something I can enjoy.”

Perez came second in the drivers’ championship in 2023 behind his teammate Max Verstappen, but described last season as “terrible” after not winning a race for the first time since 2019.

Perez, who also led for Sauber and McLaren, said that his struggles were partly because of problems with RAB20 car of Red Bull., external

His substitute, Liam Lawson, was dropped after two races In this season and replaced by Yuki Tsunoda after having failed to deal with his successor, the RB21.

Perez said: “Especially last year, I couldn’t show what I am able to do as a pilot.

“Now, suddenly, people realize how difficult it is to drive the car.”