Sergio Perez has put in his first laps within the Cadillac Method 1 simulator forward of the American outfit’s debut within the championship in 2026.
After visiting the group’s Charlotte base, the Mexican driver arrived on the Silverstone headquarters, which was unveiled in 2024. The squad, led by group principal Graeme Lowdon and CEO Dan Towriss, shared a behind-the-scenes have a look at Perez’s go to to the power, which included the 35-year-old placing in his first laps within the group’s simulator.
This comes after Perez made an look on the Los Angeles Dodger Stadium to throw the ceremonial first pitch, the place he spoke about getting within the simulator and likewise testing an previous F1 automobile.
“Subsequent week, I will likely be in Charlotte and in England,” Perez mentioned. “For me, it’s essential to drive this yr, particularly for the neck, in order that my physique adapts once more to what’s going to occur in 2026. I’ll prepare within the simulator, and there are plans for me to check an previous F1 automobile.”
He added: “The purpose is to reach prepared as a group for the primary race. If we obtain that, I imagine the potential is immense. A yr of Method 1 means a number of races; we’ll evolve. Within the meantime, we must be a strong group. I’m positive we’re going to shock and that we will win factors early within the season.”
The previous Purple Bull driver will return following a yr out of the championship, having been changed on the Milton Keynes outfit for 2025 by rookie Liam Lawson. Over his 14-year profession in F1 up to now, Perez has pushed for Sauber, McLaren, Drive India, Racing Level and Purple Bull. He has collected six grand prix wins, 39 podium finishes, three pole positions and 12 quickest laps.
Perez will be a part of former Sauber F1 driver and Mercedes reserve Valtteri Bottas on the American squad to kind an skilled driver line-up. IndyCar star Colton Herta has signed with the group because the check driver.
