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Cadillac Nears Deal With Pérez as Horner Emerges as Potential Team Principal

Talks of a Monza announcement for Pérez and a Horner hire coincide with F1’s plans for sprint invert grids and lighter hybrid rules designed to boost mid-pack competitiveness.

Cadillac podría contratar a Christian Horner como jefe de equipo. Foto: Reuters
(From L-R) Formula One CEO Stefano Domenicali, Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen, McLaren's Australian driver Oscar Piastri, and McLaren's British driver Lando Norris pose for a picture after the sprint race ahead of the Qatari Formula One Grand Prix at the Lusail International Circuit on October 7, 2023. (Photo by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP)
Marc Márquez quiere ganar, este domingo, por vez primera en Austria.
Ferrari tendrá sus propios motores, que son los más antiguos de la F1: desde 1950. (AP Foto/Joan Monfort)

Overview

  • Multiple outlets report that Sergio Pérez has a tentative agreement to join Cadillac for its 2026 debut, with an official reveal expected during the Italian Grand Prix at Monza in early September.
  • Cadillac has approached former Red Bull principal Christian Horner about leading the new team, a move that could influence Pérez’s final commitment given their history.
  • Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali says the sport is evaluating sprint-format changes, including inverted starting grids, as part of its broader 2026 overhaul.
  • New technical regulations for 2026 will introduce lighter hybrid powertrains, prompting teams such as Alpine to pause current upgrades and focus resources on next year’s car.
  • Franco Colapinto’s name is absent from F1’s preliminary 2026 driver list despite holding an Alpine contract, highlighting uncertainty over his seat even as upcoming rule tweaks could improve his chances.