Overview

• Alexander Wurz says pairing Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Pérez gives Cadillac steady leadership for the first two to three seasons while the team establishes basics before chasing peak performance.
• Jacques Villeneuve cautions that experience does not guarantee speed and notes Pérez brings financial pull that can help a startup outfit.
• Toto Wolff praises Bottas’ pace and integrity, confirms he remains Mercedes’ reserve through season’s end, and says Mercedes approved his participation in Cadillac’s announcement events.
• Flavio Briatore says Alpine chatter around Bottas was publicity that helped the Cadillac deal and denies any serious talks about an Alpine switch.
• Reaction highlights disappointment from those expecting youth picks, as Ralf Schumacher argues a younger option could serve long-term goals while acknowledging the value of veteran consistency for a debut season.