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Sergio Perez has completed his first day of F1 track action in almost a year, as the 35-year-old and his new Cadillac team prepare for the 2026 season.
Sergio Perez completed the first day of running for Cadillac’s new F1 team at Imola, driving a Ferrari SF-23 as preparation for the team’s entry into the championship in 2026. The Mexican driver used a blacked-out version of Ferrari’s 2023 car for the operational test. Cadillac, not having its own F1 car yet, is borrowing a chassis from Ferrari and will also receive power units from them for the first three seasons. This partnership helps the team gain experience in garage operations and communication before the 2026 rules take effect. Perez, returning to full-time racing after a year, is assessing his physical condition during the two-day session at Imola. The team is focusing on developing its operational structure, simulating all aspects of a grand prix weekend to prepare for the 2026 Australian Grand Prix debut in Melbourne.
