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Cadillac F1 is busy preparing for its debut in Formula 1. Sergio Pérez will spend two days testing in an old Ferrari next month at Imola.
Sergio Perez is scheduled to test a 2023 Ferrari Formula 1 car before his comeback next season with Cadillac, where he will join Valtteri Bottas in the 11-team field in 2026. Cadillac, initially a Ferrari customer outfit, aims to eventually become its own power unit supplier by 2029 under General Motors. To ensure a strong start, Cadillac is actively learning and preparing, conducting tests with an old Ferrari F1 car starting next month in Imola. Perez confirmed a two-day test in November, emphasizing the need to work with mechanics and engineers to be ready for the testing program starting in January. Returning to F1 will also help Perez train specific muscles needed for competitive driving, stating the importance of time in the car for conditioning.
