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Sergio Perez says he has spoken to "a few" teams about a return to the grid next season. The 35-year-old Mexican left Red Bull shortly after the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in December, six months after signing a new two-year contract. He failed to win a race in 2024 and had only four podium finishes, his worst season since joining Red Bull in 2021.
"I've been approached by a few teams since Abu Dhabi. The season has started, so a few things will open up in the coming months," Perez told the Formula 1 website. , external "Once I know all my options, I will make a decision.
"What is very clear to me is that I'm only coming back if the project makes sense and it's something I can enjoy." Perez finished second in the drivers' championship in 2023 behind team-mate Max Verstappen, but he described last season as "terrible" after failing to win a race for the first time since 2019. Perez, who has also driven for Sauber and McLaren, said his struggles were partly because of issues with Red Bull's RB20 car.
, external His replacement, Liam Lawson, was dropped after two races this season and replaced by Yuki Tsunoda after failing to get to grips with its successor, the RB21. Perez said: "Especially last year, I didn't get to show what I'm able to do as a driver. "Now, all of a sudden, people realise how difficult the car is to drive.
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