Flavio Briatore confirmed a talk with Czech Pérez

The name of the Mexican rang for Alpine, before the agreement with Cadillac finally arrived by 2026. The Mandamás del Team de Estone confirmed the contact.

Czech Pérez will be a pilot of Cadillac, the team that will disembark in 2026 in F1 and will take 11 the shields on the F1 grill. The official announcement of the Tapatío arrived on August 26, the day that the one that the General Motors brand also confirmed Valtteri Bottas for the other armchair. Before confirmation about the future of former Red Bull, his name sounded strong to occupy Franco Colapinto in Alpine. The rumor gained strength at times, but none of the parties formalized it. Finally, it was Flavio Briatore who confirmed that the talk existed.

“Pérez called me. He asked me what our plans were, but at the same time he told me that he was close to reaching an agreement with Cadillac. I couldn’t offer anything at that time, “said the Italian In statements to the Motor Motor UND Sport.

Bottas was also another surname that gained space in a certain part of the year to join Alpine. In fact, Toto Wolff, director of Mercedes (the Finn is the reserve of the Germans) said publicly that he had talks with Briatore. “I never talked with Bottas about 2026. I think the rumors that I could get to Alpine helped him sign with Cadillac,” said Piedmontés.

Alpine has confirmed Pierre Gasly for the next season. The Frenchman had a link until the closing of 2026 and signed the extension until 2028 during the weekend of the GP of Italy. We need to solve the second pilot, a place that Colapinto currently occupies. Briatore warned that at the end of October the announcement will be made and the Argentine can be the chosen one. His actions, and the economic contribution, will be fundamental for determination.