Overview
- Sergio Perez has emerged as the leading candidate for one of Cadillac’s two 2026 seats with reports from Auto Evolution and Auto Motor und Sport indicating a deal is done and an official announcement is pending
- Nigel Mansell and Max Verstappen have publicly endorsed Perez’s return, praising his experience and past performances
- Team principal Graeme Lowdon has emphasized a patient, merit-based selection process designed to secure drivers who can provide key technical feedback under new 2026 regulations
- Cadillac has secured a Ferrari power unit deal and invested heavily in staff and facilities to support its debut season
- The second seat remains open with Valtteri Bottas, Mick Schumacher, Jack Doohan, Franco Colapinto and Zhou Guanyu also under consideration