Sainz: Return to F1 should motivate Pérez

      In November Sergio Pérez will return behind the wheel of a Formula 1 car, but since the new Cadillac team is still preparing for its F1 debut, the Mexican driver will pilot a 2023-spec Ferrari SF-23 during the upcoming tests.

      The tests are scheduled for November 13-14 and will take place in Imola — of course, this will be very useful for Sergio in terms of regaining his normal competitive form, as the last time he drove a Formula 1 car was almost a year ago.

      Carlos Sainz is happy that Pérez is returning to the championship and has no doubt that his former rival deserves it. He has always had a great relationship with Sergio; they used to spend time together and flew to races together.

      “You must agree, Sergio has already shown everyone his talent and other strong qualities — just remember how his Formula 1 career unfolded,” the Williams driver said in an interview with Heraldo de Mexico. “Now he is preparing for the second stage of his career, which will be different from the first, but I think that should motivate him a great deal.

      He pins great hopes on his return to the championship. In any case, a second chance in Formula 1 is given to very few, and it is only those drivers who truly made an impression who get it — that was the case with Daniel Ricciardo, and now it’s Sergio’s turn. Nico Hülkenberg also received a second chance. All these drivers were able to attract special attention, and Sergio is among them.”