Sergio Perez' father, Antonio Perez Garibay insists that the best is yet to come from his son.

The former Red Bull driver, who parted ways with the Austrian outfit following a dreadful 2024 season, has put F1 on the back burner for now, spending time with his family as he ponders making a decision about his future later in the year.

Though linked with a potential return with Cadillac, and in a position to provide much needed sponsorship, at present the 34-yer-old's prospects look slim.

Not so, says his father.

"It's going to be wonderful," he tells Soy Motor. "He is the Mexican, the best-known Latin American in the world today, above footballers and celebrities.

"Because in those times, the media didn't touch a Senna, a Fangio, they would be more famous with so many championships won," he adds. "The best version of Checo Perez is yet to come.

"Everybody is going to be very happy and very proud," he continues. "What Checo Perez did until the past was this. What is coming will be historic, I assure you.

"Very big things are coming for the Perez, the only thing I tell you is that we Perez have not left F1."

Christian Horner agrees that Cadillac is likely the best option for the Mexican, the new outfit needing a driver with experience.

"I wouldn't at all be surprised if they went for the experience of someone like Sergio if he wants to decide to continue his career in F1," the Red Bull boss told Talksport.

"If he sits on the sidelines for one year, then of course, as an experienced driver, there can always be new opportunities for him," agreed Helmut Marko, talking to Sport.de.

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1. Posted by BrightonCorgi, 18/01/2025 14:41

"Perez is the closest to an American driver who is worthy of a seat should Cadillac want to go that route.

Does seem like a logical move to propel a new team fanbase.

Perhaps Max would like to spend the off season in the States? Imagine and Max & Sergio reunited on a US team?

It seems like the writing in on the wall for Max going to AMF1 in '26 though."

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2. Posted by Batman, 18/01/2025 12:28

"Never heard nothing like that from my father and sincerely, I don't feel the need either anymore."

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3. Posted by kenji, 18/01/2025 10:58

"I'll have a serve of burritos with that. Stand up comedy ...Mexican style."

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4. Posted by KKK, 17/01/2025 20:13

"D'you know, it makes me puke. The car was built around max, and max held all the strings to tge puppets. If Sergio wanted something changed, it would be vetoed by Max, Jo's and Marko. I feel anyone who is RB second driver. You ain't gonna go anywhere. I truly hope he gets another seat, and soon. "

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5. Posted by Wokingchap, 17/01/2025 17:24

"That's the funniest thing i've heard this year."

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6. Posted by Apexing, 17/01/2025 16:08

"My dad says the same thing about me, but I think he's just trying to make me feel better..."

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7. Posted by Celtic Tiger, 17/01/2025 15:52

"The vibes of his dad reminds me of that old Simpsons episode when the character Milhouse once proclaimed "But my mom says I'm cool.""

His best is yet to come... say's Perez' dad

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