Overview
- Sergio Pérez confirms his return for 2026 with newcomer Cadillac Racing, which will debut as the eleventh team on the grid.
- Pérez says fans will be surprised by his competitiveness and repeats that he wants to prove his potential before choosing when to retire.
- He criticizes Red Bull’s environment, arguing the car is developed around Max Verstappen’s style and saying no teammate could thrive there.
- Preparation is underway with simulator work completed and a two‑day Imola run planned in a two‑year‑old Ferrari to rebuild race rhythm.
- Under new 2026 regulations, pre‑season testing expands to Barcelona on Jan. 26–30 and two Bahrain sessions on Feb. 11–13 and Feb. 18–20 before the March 8 opener in Australia, with Valtteri Bottas reported as his teammate.