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Cadillac Confirms Bottas and Pérez on Multi-Year Deals for 2026 F1 Debut

Cadillac says proven leaders will accelerate development under the 2026 rules reset.

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Overview

  • The American entrant finalized its veteran pairing after an evaluation focused on experience, technical feedback and team-building leadership.
  • CEO Dan Towriss said the team consulted Red Bull about Pérez’s recent form and concluded his motivation and fit met their standards.
  • Both drivers return to full-time competition in 2026 after a year away, with Bottas working as Mercedes’ reserve and Pérez departing Red Bull at the end of 2024.
  • Cadillac will launch with Ferrari power units before introducing a General Motors works engine targeted for 2029.
  • The team frames its first season as a building phase with intent to climb quickly, while outlining a future pathway for an American driver once super-licence requirements are met.