The Perez family recently said they were not done with Formula 1, but ousted Red Bull driver Sergio Perez could find himself elsewhere sooner than expected.
That's the view of Perez's father, Antonio Perez Garibay, a Mexican politician who has been closely linked to his son's career – including the financial involvement of one of the world's richest men, Carlos Slim.
Claro and Telcel have already left Red Bull, as expected, but Slim recently said: “Our intention is to support Latin American drivers, and Franco (Colapinto) is doing very well”.
Some of Perez's support linked to Slim, however, could simply be transferred from F1 to Formula E.
“I never really thought about Formula E, but I can imagine Checo going there to race there.”
“I have to choose my words carefully, but I have no problem with him running here.”
Perez Senior was speaking at last weekend's Formula E race in Mexico City.
“This category has existed for 11 years, so it’s a young category,” continued Antonio Perez Garibay. “Today it is the second category in the world, but in five years it will be the first.”
-“This is why I came here to Mexico. I can't wait to see what's next.”
Perez, 34, said a few days ago that while he did not rule out a possible return to Formula 1, he would decide his next step within six months.
Formula E co-founder Alberto Longo said he would like to attract Perez to the category.
“At the end of the day,” Perez Sr. insisted, “It's not the decision of the championship promoters, it's the decision of Checo and the teams, because they are the ones who decide who is in each car.”
“The best version of Checo Perez is yet to come. Everyone will be very happy and very proud.”
“Very big things are coming for the Perez family. The only thing I can tell you is that the Perez family has not given up hope of continuing in Formula 1.”
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