Overview

• Schumacher has held direct talks with Cadillac and insists on securing a primary Formula 1 race seat over a reserve or test role.
• Cadillac’s factory WEC team Jota has reportedly shown interest in signing Schumacher as a replacement for Jenson Button in endurance racing.
• Discussions are underway on a potential split program pairing a World Endurance Championship race seat with a Formula 1 reserve driver contract for Schumacher.
• Industry observers warn that establishing operational structures poses a greater challenge than selecting drivers, noting Cadillac started with just 400 staff.
• Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas remain top contenders alongside Schumacher as Cadillac evaluates its inaugural 2026 lineup.