Perez insider reveals: 'F1 return is imminent'

The source in question is none other than Patricio O'Ward,the Arrow McLaren Indycardriver. Speaking to ESPN Racing, the Mexican said of his countryman's return to F1: "I know he would do it."

Shedding more light on the reasons why Perez would make thehighly anticipated comeback to F1 he said: "Because I think his exit from F1 was not what he wanted."

For O'Ward, the 6-time F1 Grand Prix winner's legend status is locked in regardless if he does return to F1 or not. "If he chooses not to return, he will continue to be an idol. I don't think much will change there."

The busy F1 calendar of 24 Grand Prix per season will have an impact on the Gudalajara-born driver, O'Ward believes, an even states that money will play a substantial role in Perez's decision to resume his role as F1 full-time driver.

But is Perez' return a done deal? Yes or no? Upon further questioning O'Ward revealed: "Yes. I saw him training. He wouldn't be training if he wasn't coming back."

With Cadillac coming onto the F1 scene in 2026, in Mexico theories put a potential all-Mexican line-up with Perez and O´Ward being fielded by the General Motors backed American team.

Confronted with the rumours, the Mexican debunked them with the humour characteristic to the IndyCar driver

GPblog understands that Perez has not yet signed with Cadillac, despite the rumours that have indicated as much recently. The American team is currently in talks with several drivers but has not yet signed any.

Although Perez is in the short list, this website understands that so are Valtteri Bottas and Mick Schumacher. The American team's principal also revealed talks were being held with the German driver, which were confirmed by Schumacher himself.