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Sergio Perez will compete for Cadillac in 2026 and is set to test F1 machinery for the first time since his Red Bull exit very soon.
Sergio Perez has confirmed his first test with Cadillac F1 for the team’s debut Formula 1 season in 2026. The Mexican driver will partner with Valtteri Bottas, forming a duo with extensive GP experience. With bases in the US and England, Perez will be shuttling between the two countries. Perez shared his upcoming plans at a Los Angeles Dodgers event, emphasizing the importance of preparing his body for the new season. His testing is expected to involve an old Ferrari F1 car, as Cadillac will be using Ferrari engines. The specific dates for Perez’s first F1 test in Cadillac livery have not been revealed yet.
