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Cadillac Nears Perez Signing for 2026 F1 Debut With Final Seat Unsettled

The team expects to confirm its full driver lineup only after gathering performance data from its 2026 prototype.

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.
Third placed Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy and Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team and Second placed Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing talk in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Canada at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on June 15, 2025 in Montreal, Quebec.

Overview

  • Auto Evolution and Auto Motor und Sport report that Perez’s signing is finalized behind the scenes, awaiting a formal announcement.
  • Cadillac principal Graeme Lowdon emphasized a deliberate evaluation process, saying the team’s out-of-sync schedule gives it extra time to match driver attributes with its needs.
  • Max Verstappen publicly endorsed Perez’s candidacy, praising his consistency and calling him a strong choice for a new outfit.
  • Mick Schumacher, Valtteri Bottas, Jack Doohan, Franco Colapinto and Zhou Guanyu remain in talks for the second seat as Cadillac weighs experience against feedback requirements.
  • The American debutant continues to prioritize development of its 2026 car under the incoming engine regulations before finalizing any driver contracts.