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Cadillac F1 Shuts Down Horner Rumors, Names Bottas and Pérez, Backs Lowdon

The GM-backed entrant signaled continuity through an experienced driver pairing alongside full backing for team principal Graeme Lowdon.

Formula One F1 - British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain - July 6, 2025 Red Bull team principal Christian Horner ahead of the race REUTERS/Andrew Boyers/File Photo
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Overview

  • CEO Dan Towriss said there have been no talks with Christian Horner and moved to officially shut down the rumor.
  • Towriss announced Cadillac's first Formula 1 lineup as Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Pérez for the team's debut next season as the 11th entry.
  • Cadillac reaffirmed that support is 100% in team principal Graeme Lowdon, who was appointed in December.
  • Pérez previously raced under Horner at Red Bull before his departure at the end of 2024 despite two years remaining on his contract.
  • Horner left Red Bull after last month's British Grand Prix following a two-decade tenure that yielded eight drivers' titles and six constructors' crowns.