Perez proposes a junior program, with Verstappen supporting the initiatives.

      "Without Carlos Slim, I wouldn’t be in this position."

      Sergio Perez has announced that he is working on his own development project for young drivers, inspired by Lando Norris' launch of LN4 Fusion. The Cadillac driver stated he and his manager Khalil Beshir are making plans that are set to be unveiled in the coming months. "I think Lando did an excellent job," he mentioned at Monza. "It’s a fantastic project, so congratulations to him. I aspire to undertake something similar at some stage in my career." Perez noted that his personal experience with funding challenges, especially as a Latin American driver, provides significant inspiration for his initiative. "Without Carlos Slim, I wouldn’t be where I am today," he remarked. "I was fortunate that he recognized my potential and offered his support."

      "Our focus won’t be exclusively on Mexican talent. We are open to evaluating drivers from around the globe. However, we will primarily concentrate on young drivers." Max Verstappen also praised Norris’ efforts. "It's a tough situation right now," he said. "Costs keep increasing, so the more assistance we can provide, the better." "Some exceptionally talented individuals lack sufficient financial resources." Verstappen is already actively participating in driver development through sim racing and other motorsport endeavors. "We train numerous drivers from Formula 2, Formula 3, and Formula 4," said the Red Bull racer. "I take great satisfaction in what I’m doing." He also mentioned that he is still contemplating competing in the GT World Challenge finale at Portimao, as schedule conflicts with the WEC create openings in his typical driver lineup. "There’s a conflict in the calendar with the WEC," Verstappen confirmed. "I end up losing two of my GT drivers. We’re still determining who would be best to take their place."