US EditionCadillac Picks Bottas and Pérez for F1 Debut in 2026, Prioritizing Experience over American Drivers
- Next year Cadillac confirmed Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas will form its driver lineup for the 2026 Formula 1 debut season, backed by General Motors and TWG Motorsports.
- After being dropped by Red Bull Racing, Cadillac Formula 1 Team ran a thorough selection process and chose Sergio Pérez, Mexican driver, valuing experience over youth, Dan Towriss said.
- Combined, Sergio Pérez, Mexican driver, and Valtteri Bottas, Finnish driver, offer 16 grand prix wins and 527 starts; both 35, Bottas said `From the moment I began speaking with the Cadillac Formula 1 Team, I felt something different-- something ambitious but also grounded`.
- Cadillac will conduct on-track testing this year with a supplied car and run a 'race ready' programme targeting the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne next year; Sergio Pérez will focus on test running in '25 while Valtteri Bottas continues reserve duties at Mercedes.
- Looking beyond debut, General Motors partnered with Ferrari for close technical ties while Cadillac Formula 1 Team plans an in-house programme for 2029, signaling serious competition intent.
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Cadillac picks Bottas and Pérez for F1 debut in 2026, prioritizing experience over American drivers
Cadillac has chosen Formula 1 veterans Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Pérez for its first F1 lineup, bypassing an American driver. The decision brings extensive experience to Cadillac's program, which will join the F1 grid in 2026. Bottas and Pérez, with…
Sergio ‘Checo’ Pérez signed with Cadillac, as rumors have pointed out for months; however, there are other comments from the paddock that will not be fulfilled: Christian Horner, Red Bull’s fired team leader, will not work again with the lid on the new American team. The Cadillac team, which also confirmed Valtteri Bottas in its driver line-up, strongly denied reports suggesting that he was considering hiring Christian Horner, to be part of what…
Cadillac played for sure with his first Formula One driver line-up, ignoring American drivers in favor of veterans Valtteri Bottas and Mexican Sergio Pérez.
Valtteri Bottas, Sergio Perez to return to F1 as Cadillac make blockbuster signings ahead of 2026 debut
Cadillac have made blockbuster signings as they are set to make their Formula 1 debut in 2026. The American squad has penned multi-year deals with Grand Prix winners Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez ahead of the 2026 season. Cadillac join the F1 paddock as the 11th team with Marussia Sporting Director Graeme Lowdon leading them. This will also increase the driver number to 22. Meanwhile, Bottas and Perez return to the F1 circuit after losing the…
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