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Cadillac Accelerates 2026 F1 Build-Up as Sergio Pérez Begins Work and Lines Up TPC Running

His ramp-up centers on simulator sessions now with tightly limited TPC laps to come in a 2023 Ferrari under FIA rules.

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El Haas de Romain Grosjean luce envuelto en llamas durante el GP de Baréin de 2020; afortunadamente, el piloto francés salió ileso del auto
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Overview

  • General Motors shared video of Pérez striking a wall in the team simulator before continuing, marking the start of on-site integration across Charlotte and Silverstone.
  • The team has obtained a 2023 Ferrari SF-23 for early TPC mileage and pit-stop practice, with tests restricted to Grade 1 circuits, a four-day allowance for race drivers and a 1,000 km cap.
  • Pérez framed his goals as progress and enjoyment over silverware, saying an extra trophy is irrelevant at this stage of his career.
  • Romain Grosjean returned to an F1 cockpit with Haas at Mugello in a TPC run with the 2023 VF-23, his first laps since his 2020 Bahrain accident.
  • Alpine’s 2026 seat beside Pierre Gasly remains between Franco Colapinto and Paul Aron, with Gasly backing Colapinto and a decision window signaled for late October to November, while Carlos Sainz dismissed Mercedes rumors and reaffirmed his Williams commitment.