Sergio Pérez reveals what’s next on Cadillac’s test program after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The American team is ready for the next phase of preparations for their Formula 1 debut in 2026. According to the Mexican driver, this phase involves him driving a Ferrari car for Cadillac this year. Pérez hopes this will help him quickly readjust to the physical demands of Formula 1.
Sergio Pérez will be back on the grid in 2026 after a year’s absence from Formula 1. The Mexican driver, along with Valtteri Bottas, will be driving for the newest team, Cadillac. The preparations for the American team’s debut on the grid next year are in full swing. The team is even moving into the next phase. Pérez reveals that this phase involves Cadillac working with the drivers in the factory.
The former teammate of Max Verstappen reveals that an intensive test program is on the calendar after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The ex-Red Bull driver will travel to both the United States and the United Kingdom to take part in the Testing of Previous Cars rules in the Ferrari SF-23. Reportedly, Cadillac has chosen a chassis from the Italian team, as it will also be sourcing engines from Scuderia for the first two years.
The Test Program of Pérez
“I will be in the simulator and there are plans to test an F1 car. This way, we can be as well-prepared as possible for the new year,” the 35-year-old driver reveals the test plans during an event in California. According to the upcoming Cadillac driver, it is crucial to get some mileage in a Formula 1 car in 2025. “For me, it’s important to experience all the sensations this year – especially for the neck, the physical part – to refresh my body for what’s to come.”
