Rumor Mill: Sergio Perez to test Ferrari at Maranello

One of the big rumors that hit the paddock in Bahrain was related to a collaboration between Sauber's Sergio Perez and Ferrari. The Mexican has been linked with the Italian team since the beginning of the season, and his second place in Malaysia did nothing less than intensify the talks. Unofficial sources claim that Perez is set to test with Ferrari at Maranello during the three day-test program from the 1st until the 3rd of May.

Last time Perez sat in a Ferrari was in 2011 during testing

Felipe Massa's ongoing struggles have, no doubt, pursued Ferrari to re-think their driver line-up. At least for the 2013 season. Massa has yet to score a point this season, while his teammate, Fernando Alonso is currently third in the drivers' standings with 37 points.

Ferrari are heading to Maranello on the 1st of May to test new parts from their development program, which will be feature on their heavily revised car, set to launch at the kick-off of the European season in Barcelona.

Alonso will test the "B" version of the F2012 during the first two days, and the last day will see Perez run a few laps, if the rumors are to be trusted. Neither Ferrari, nor Perez, nor Massa have commented on the situation.

Not all rumors eventually turn out to be facts, but Perez definitely seems to be on Ferrari's list for the time being. Massa's performance will most likely be the deciding factor for the "who stays and who goes" dilemma.