Overview

• Cadillac officially confirmed Pérez and Bottas on multi-year contracts for its inaugural 2026 season, returning the 35-year-olds to the grid with 16 wins and 527 starts between them.
• Team CEO Dan Towriss and principal Graeme Lowdon said veteran leadership and technical feedback were paramount for a startup effort, describing the pairing as a bold signal of intent.
• As part of its vetting, Cadillac spoke with Red Bull and met extensively with Pérez to address concerns from his 2024 dip in form, concluding he fits the project.
• The GM-backed entrant will use Ferrari power units at launch while GM continues developing its own F1 power unit targeted for later this decade.
• Driver integration ramps up with on-track testing in January 2026 before the season opens at the Australian Grand Prix in March.