Tuesday\u2019s fast-paced F1 news includes a \u2018controversial\u2019 Lewis Hamilton contract clause at Ferrari and a major update on Sergio Perez\u2019s F1 2026 return hopes.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s fly through the day\u2019s main headlines at the speed of light\u2026<\/p>\n
Sergio Perez strikes agreement with Cadillac for F1 2026 season<\/p>\n
Former Red Bull driver Sergio Perez is closing in on a return to Formula 1 with the new Cadillac F1 team, PlanetF1.com understands.<\/p>\n
Multiple sources have told PlanetF1.com that Perez, who vacated his Red Bull seat at the end of last season, has reached an agreement with Cadillac.<\/p>\n
An announcement is expected on the eve of the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.<\/p>\n
Read more:\u00a0Sergio Perez set for sensational F1 comeback with confirmation expected<\/a><\/p>\n Adrian Newey effect revealed by Aston Martin boss<\/p>\n In an exclusive interview with PlanetF1.com, Aston Martin boss Andy Cowell has revealed the effect Adrian Newey has had on the team.<\/p>\n Newey officially started work with Aston Martin in March, less than a fortnight ahead of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.<\/p>\n The 66-year-old is leading the development of Aston Martin\u2019s first car \u2013 expected to be named the AMR26 \u2013 for the new F1 2026 rules.<\/p>\n Read more:\u00a0Aston Martin \u2018more adventurous\u2019 wind tunnel work as immediate Adrian Newey impact uncovered<\/a><\/p>\n Is Ferrari stuck with Lewis Hamilton? \u2018Controversial\u2019 contract clause emerges<\/p>\n Lewis Hamilton could have the power to extend his Ferrari contract into the F1 2027 season regardless of his performance level, it has been claimed.<\/p>\n And Ferrari could be powerless to stop it, with the option to extend the contract said to belong entirely to Hamilton.<\/p>\n Hamilton signed a multi-year contract to join Ferrari with his initial deal widely expected to run until the end of next season.<\/p>\n Read more:\u00a0\u2018Controversial\u2019 Lewis Hamilton contract clause uncovered as Ferrari left powerless \u2013 report<\/a><\/p>\n Jacques Villeneuve doubts Mercedes dominance in F1 2026<\/p>\n Mercedes will not catch its rivals \u201coff guard\u201d when the F1 2026 rules are introduced.<\/p>\n That is the claim of Jacques Villeneuve, the 1997 World Champion, who believes the team will not repeat its dominance after the last major engine regulation changes in 2014.<\/p>\n Mercedes\u2019 preparations for the new rules are widely believed to be advanced.<\/p>\n