Sergio Perez Confirms Cadillac F1 Test Plan

Perez made his first high-profile appearance since the announcement that he would be joining Cadillac on Wednesday [September 17] by throwing the ceremonial first pitch at the Los Angeles Dodgers home game against the Philadelphia Phillies.

He was present for Dodger batting practice, was given a tour of the Dodger clubhouse and engaged in a jersey-helmet swap before taking the mound.

Speaking at an LA Dodgers event pre-game, Perez confirmed his plans to prepare for a return to F1, explaining: "Next week I will be in Charlotte and in England. For me, it's important to drive this year, especially for the neck, so that my body adapts again to what's going to happen in 2026.

"I will train in the simulator and there are plans for me to test an F1 car."

Team principal Graeme Lowdon has previously revealed plans to complete a TPC [testing of previous car] run using borrowed machinery, given Cadillac doesn't have a car that is at least two years old to test.

In all likelihood, Cadillac would use a car borrowed from Ferrari. The Italian marque will power the General Motors brand initially before Cadillac produces its own power units at the end of the decade.

However it is unlikely Bottas will be able to test for Cadillac this term given his commitments as Mercedes' third driver.