Overview
- Pérez says fans will be surprised by his competitiveness in 2026 and vows to show his full potential after a year out of a race seat.
- He has completed initial simulator sessions and will drive two days at Imola next month in a two‑year‑old Ferrari to rebuild rhythm and work with engineers.
- He publicly criticized Red Bull’s environment, claiming the car and operations are tailored to Max Verstappen and that “no driver could survive there.”
- Cadillac will debut in Formula 1 in 2026 as the 11th team, providing the platform for Pérez’s return.
- The 2026 pre-season features a closed test in Barcelona on Jan 26–30 and Bahrain sessions on Feb 11–13 and Feb 18–20 ahead of the Mar 8 opener in Australia.