Overview

• Multiple outlets report Valtteri Bottas has reached an agreement to race for Cadillac with a presentation expected within days, potentially before the Dutch Grand Prix.
• Cadillac’s confirmed 2026 entry adds two grid spots, with Sergio Pérez still linked to the second seat and Mick Schumacher more likely discussed for a reserve role according to reports.
• Ford’s motorsport chief Mark Rushbrook said the company’s 2026 partnership with Red Bull now spans electrification, contributions to the combustion engine and work across most of the car and operations.
• Red Bull’s 2025 slump has left the team fourth and Max Verstappen far from the title fight, with the driver stressing a focus on learning from the current car ahead of the 2026 rules change.
• A 24‑year‑old Kuwaiti investor launched a bid to relaunch Caterham as SKM Racing for 2027 with about €280 million planned, facilities in Silverstone and Munich, and a timeline that still requires FIA and Formula 1 approvals, as calendar talks continue with Germany, Portugal and Malaysia constrained by hosting costs.