US EditionMax Verstappen Welcomes Sergio Pérez Back to F1 for a 'Fresh Start' with Cadillac
Cadillac aims to leverage the expertise of Perez and Bottas to build a strong foundation for its 2026 Formula 1 debut under new regulations tailored to their driving styles.
- As the 2025 Formula 1 schedule nears the end of a three-week summer break, the Cadillac F1 Team announced it signed Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas for its inaugural 2026 season, ending speculation about their driver lineup.
- Pat Symonds noted that the 2026 regulations influenced Cadillac's choice to pursue experienced drivers like Perez, while Team Principal Graeme Lowdon endorsed seasoned racers for stability in General Motors' F1 project.
- Both drivers bring deep experience, with Sergio Perez's 281 starts, six wins, and 39 podiums, yet he described his recent car as `undriveable`; their combined record exceeds 500 races and 16 wins.
- General Motors' F1 project now has its driver lineup, three operational bases in Fishers, Charlotte and Silverstone, and Graeme Lowdon running the team, yet Riccardo Patrese called the pairing `nothing special`.
- The 2026 season could reshape Formula One as new technical rules demand adaptable drivers, with six seats still possibly open at top teams like Red Bull, Mercedes, Alpine, and Racing Bulls.
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Max Verstappen welcomes Sergio Pérez back to F1 for a 'fresh start' with Cadillac
Max Verstappen says he’s happy to see his old teammate Sergio Pérez back for a “fresh start” in Formula 1 and that his experience will be a major asset to the new Cadillac team in 2026.
2026 F1 Grid: Six seats up for grabs and possible candidates as Perez and Bottas secure Cadillac spots
While the 2025 Formula 1 season is in full swing, the 2026 driver market is heating up, with six coveted seats still possibly open at top teams like Mercedes, Alpine, Racing Bulls, and Red Bull.
In Formula 1 there is no time to lose. One day after the signing of Czech Perez in Cadillac became official the company headquarters of the Slim family had already staged a ceremony in honor of Pérez, Cadillac's brand new signing. América Móvil's headquarters in the Mexican capital already boasted, in addition, a luxurious truck of the American automaker at the entrance of its façade and with disco party songs.
How long will 'Checo' Pérez be in Cadillac? The tapatío driver commented on his plans for the future.
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