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Cadillac Advances F1 Debut With Bottas Talks And Official Test Schedule

Following the pre-season calendar announcement for Barcelona and Bahrain, the team still has no signed drivers

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Overview

  • Under team principal Graeme Lowdon, Cadillac is in advanced negotiations with Valtteri Bottas for one of its two 2026 race seats.
  • The team is evaluating between six and ten candidates, including Mick Schumacher and Sergio Pérez, after Daniel Ricciardo declined interest.
  • Official pre-season tests are scheduled for January 26–30 in Barcelona and February 11–13 and 18–20 in Bahrain.
  • Cadillac plans internal testing after the F1 summer break, likely at Silverstone, to integrate mechanics and engineers with its equipment and processes.
  • Mario Andretti joins Cadillac’s board to help steer preparations for Formula 1’s 2026 regulation overhaul.