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Cadillac Poised to Name Pérez and Bottas for 2026 F1 Debut

The entrant is betting on veteran leadership to speed up development under the 2026 rules reset.

Overview

  • Autosport reports Sergio Pérez has finalized a multi-year deal, with multiple outlets indicating a Pérez–Valtteri Bottas lineup will be announced this week, likely before the Dutch Grand Prix.
  • Cadillac will begin with Ferrari power units in 2026 while General Motors develops its own engine program targeted for later in the decade.
  • Sources say Alpine made a late bid to lure either driver as a potential replacement for Franco Colapinto, but both Pérez and Bottas declined.
  • The team plans early driver integration through Testing of Previous Cars in an older Ferrari and extensive simulator work before year-end.
  • The FIA has confirmed Bottas must serve a five-place grid penalty on his return stemming from a 2024 Abu Dhabi incident.