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Sergio Perez has been making headlines again in all the best ways for his fans and for Formula 1 insiders. After his high-profile exit from Red Bull at the end of 2024, which capped fourteen consecutive seasons in the sport, Perez chose to spend much of this year with his family, remaining largely under the radar as he weighed his options. That changed dramatically in the past week, with Cadillac confirming their ambitious Formula 1 project and naming Checo as team leader alongside Valtteri Bottas, both drivers combining for over 500 Grand Prix starts. According to Sports Illustrated and RacingNews365, Perez returned to the spotlight in classic LA style, throwing the first pitch at the Los Angeles Dodgers game on September 17. Major League Baseball’s official account posted clips of the pitch, showing Perez swapping gear and engaging with fans, marking his first big public appearance since signing with Cadillac.
What’s truly biographically significant this week is the confirmation that Perez will test F1 machinery as part of his preparations for Cadillac’s 2026 debut. He told gathered reporters that he’ll be in Charlotte and England next week for simulator work and, crucially, will get actual track time in a Formula 1 car. According to Grandprix.com and The Judge 13, Cadillac does not yet have its own two-year-old chassis to legally test under F1 rules, so arrangements with Ferrari are in place for Perez to use a 2023-spec Ferrari, making this a unique transatlantic prep program. Team principal Graeme Lowdon and Cadillac CEO Dan Towriss were spotted at recent Grands Prix, scouting for technical partners and deepening relationships as the American giant builds its organization. While Perez’s new teammate Valtteri Bottas is confirmed for the racing lineup, speculation reported by motorsportweek.com suggests Bottas will not have the same early testing opportunities due to his current commitment as Mercedes reserve driver.
On the business side, Cadillac leadership described their recruitment of Perez as "love at first sight," with CEO Towriss telling beIN Sports that Checo's experience, drive, and vision for team building matched Cadillac’s ambitions perfectly. As this partnership takes shape, Perez is eager to help mold team identity and serve as a figurehead for Cadillac’s Formula 1 aspirations.
Social media has been buzzing, especially after his Dodgers appearance, with fans and analysts highlighting Perez's return and the new energy he’s bringing to Cadillac. The move is being framed as a career-defining fresh start for Perez, who himself says he is motivated to rediscover his joy for racing and carry a legendary American brand back into global motorsport relevance.
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