What series should Sergio Perez move to in 2025 after Red Bull sacking?

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Sergio Perez’s racing career is in turmoil after his dismissal from Red Bull before the 2025 Formula 1 season.

The Mexican had been under immense pressure in 2024 to keep his seat with the Milton Keynes-based outfit. While Max Verstappen grabbed his fourth consecutive drivers’ title, Perez endured his worst season with Red Bull, finishing eighth in the standings after not finishing in the top five after the Miami Grand Prix.

Perez did have a contract with Red Bull for the 2025 season after signing an extension in June. The team had hoped the 34-year-old’s form would improve with his future secured.

However, things only got worse for Perez as he only finished above 10th once in the final eight races of the season. Ultimately, Red Bull decided to sack Perez, cutting ties with the Mexican ahead of likely bringing Liam Lawson in to partner Verstappen.

After his sacking from the Milton Keynes-based squad, Perez’s career is now left in uncertainty, with the F1 grid closed off for the 2025 season.

So what are Perez’s options for 2025? Where could he race next season, if anywhere at all?

What categories could Sergio Perez move to after his sacking from Red Bull?

Perez has only ever driven open-wheel cars in his career, therefore the category that would make the most sense for the Mexican to move to would be IndyCar.

There are three seats still available for the 2025 season, with Juncos Hollinger Racing searching for their second driver, while Dale Coyne Racing are yet to confirm either of their drivers. While these teams will have other experienced options available to them, a six-time Formula 1 race winner with significant financial backing would be hard to turn down.

Furthermore, Perez comes with incredible support from his fellow Mexicans, which would prove to be a great move commercially for IndyCar and would mark another step closer to getting a race in the country.

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For similar reasons, a move to NASCAR would be good for the 34-year-old. While he has never driven sports cars before competitively, he can capitalise on the huge American market, increase his popularity and grab substantial financial benefits.

The World Endurance Championship would also prove a great option for Perez, as it would give him the chance to compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans – something he has previously stated he would love to compete in one day.

The WEC has been the home of several former F1 drivers who have achieved success in endurance racing, including the likes of Kamui Kobayashi, Brendan Hartley and most recently Mick Schumacher. With Kevin Magnussen joining BMW next year after his sacking from Haas, Perez could be the next to add his name to the list of former F1 stars to move over to sports cars.

Is there a chance Sergio Perez could return to Formula 1?

Of course, it would only be natural for Perez to keep his eye on the F1 driver market during his time away and he will be certainly eyeing a possible return.

The truth is that most teams have signed their drivers for the long term as they prepare for the new technical regulations that are coming to the sport in 2026.

However, there could be some seats available come the 2026 season for Perez. Mercedes will have a seat vacant with George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s deals only running until 2025, but it is unlikely the Silver Arrows would consider the Mexican given their interest in Verstappen.

A move to Aston Martin could be a good opportunity for Perez given that they will run with Honda engines in 2026 and their operations will be spearheaded by Adrian Newey – having worked with both during his time at Red Bull.

Newcomers Cadillac could also be a solid option for the Mexican when they join the grid in 2026. Given that the current 10 teams will have their options for the future already lined up, F1’s first 11th team since 2016 may likely be Perez’s last chance to race in the pinnacle of motorsport.