Sergio Perez will drive a Ferrari Formula 1 car again next month, testing for future American team Cadillac. The two-day session at Imola will give Cadillac, set to join the grid in 2026 with Ferrari power, crucial experience in running an F1 operation. Ferrari is providing a previous-spec car and facilities for the test, allowing Cadillac to practice the complex logistics, garage setup, and IT systems required for Grand Prix racing.
Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur emphasized the immense challenge for the new US entry, highlighting organizational hurdles over the car itself. Perez, who left Red Bull at the end of last season, is one of Cadillac’s announced 2026 drivers, alongside Valtteri Bottas. This marks Perez’s second stint in a Ferrari F1 car, having first tested for them in 2011 as a Sauber driver and Ferrari Driver Academy member. This test is a critical step for Cadillac, laying groundwork for a strong American F1 entry and proving readiness to compete at the highest level.
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