Overview

• Cadillac officially named Sergio “Checo” Pérez and Valtteri Bottas as its drivers for the team’s inaugural Formula 1 season in 2026.
• Team director Graeme Lowdon said the experienced pairing was chosen to speed car development and team building during the 2026 rules reset.
• The entry becomes the 11th team on the 2026 grid, starting as a Ferrari customer with GM targeting an in‑house power unit from 2028.
• Pérez returns after a year away following his 2024 Red Bull exit, while Bottas arrives from a Mercedes reserve role with multiple wins and poles on his résumé.
• Operations are led by TWG Motorsports and General Motors with dual hubs in Indiana and Silverstone as processes and internal testing ramp up.