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Cadillac Nears Deal With Perez but Driver Lineup Still Pending

Graeme Lowdon is seeking proven racers who can deliver detailed feedback under Formula 1’s sweeping 2026 technical rules.

Christian Horner, Team Principal of Oracle Red Bull Racing and Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing in the garage during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Spain at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on May 30, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing talks with Christian Horner, Team Principal of Oracle Red Bull Racing in the garage during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 03, 2025 in Miami, Florida.
Race winner George Russell of Great Britain and Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team, Second placed Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing stand on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Canada at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on June 15, 2025 in Montreal, Quebec.

Overview

  • Cadillac secured its spot as Formula 1’s 11th team for the 2026 season and is building a roster suited to new engine and chassis regulations.
  • Team principal Graeme Lowdon has held active talks with Sergio Perez, Valtteri Bottas and Mick Schumacher for two available seats.
  • Multiple outlets report Perez as the frontrunner with endorsements from Nigel Mansell and Max Verstappen and a deal described as pending.
  • Additional candidates including Jack Doohan, Franco Colapinto and Zhou Guanyu remain under consideration for Cadillac’s second cockpit.
  • No official driver announcements have been made as Cadillac maintains a deliberate, patient recruitment process to ensure competitive feedback for its debut car development.