Cadillac is entering Formula 1 as General Motors has secured a position on the 2026 grid. Despite their ample resources, they have not yet revealed any driver signings.
The GM-supported team is among three currently without any drivers confirmed for the 2026 F1 season, along with Mercedes and Racing Bulls. Both Alpine and Red Bull are also looking to fill at least one seat, with Franco Colapinto and Yuki Tsunoda vying to stay in the sport.
Max Verstappen from Red Bull and George Russell of Mercedes are central figures in the 2026 F1 driver market, influencing the decisions of many teams. Cadillac is reportedly considering Russell as a potential signing since his contract expires after the 2025 season.
Cadillac’s main focus appears to be on experienced free agents like Valtteri Bottas, who could provide essential experience for the American team’s debut in F1. Reports suggest that Cadillac and Bottas have agreed on contract terms, although nothing is finalized yet.
Cadillac is poised to announce Sergio Perez as their first F1 driver
Both Cadillac and Bottas have yet to finalize a contract, but reports from Motorsport.com and Mundo Deportivo indicate that an announcement regarding Sergio Perez‘s signing is imminent.
Perez, who aims to restore his reputation after a challenging stint with Red Bull, is seen as an ideal choice to assist team principal Graeme Lowdon and engineer Pat Symonds in developing their vehicle in Silverstone.
Cadillac has allocated substantial resources towards establishing their Formula 1 project, with Perez identified as their primary target from the start. While Bottas is still a contender, Perez is edging closer to leading the brand into its debut season.
Sergio Perez looks to recover from his Red Bull struggles with Cadillac
Perez aims to prove his worth again after a tough last year with Red Bull, where he earned only 152 of the team’s 589 points and finished eighth in the F1 drivers’ championship. Following the expiration of his contract, Red Bull made the decision to pay Perez £15.5 million to terminate his deal.
