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Cadillac has made its Formula 1 track debut with Sergio Perez aboard a Ferrari SF-23 at the Imola Circuit, ahead of the team’s debut campaign next year.
Cadillac recently made its Formula 1 track debut at the Imola Circuit with Sergio Perez driving a Ferrari SF-23 as part of the team’s preparations for their debut campaign in 2026.
The American team has been busy with off-track preparations ahead of their first season in F1, including receiving power units and gearboxes from Ferrari.
Valtteri Bottas, still a Mercedes reserve driver, will join Perez in piloting Cadillac’s 2023 test car, lent by Ferrari for preparatory testing.
The car was initially tested by Arthur Leclerc at Ferrari’s Fiorano track, and Cadillac Team Principal Graeme Lowdon emphasized the importance of familiarizing the team with F1 machinery.
Cadillac is focusing on acclimating its mechanics to F1 operations through testing, aiming to ensure they have the necessary experience and skills for the upcoming season.
The team looks forward to their F1 debut next year, with a strong driver lineup and support from established manufacturers like Ferrari and Mercedes.
