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Hamilton Backs Cadillac’s Pérez–Bottas Lineup for 2026 F1 Debut

He says their top-team experience will accelerate the new outfit’s progress.

Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Ferrari acknowledges the fans on the driver's parade during the F1 Grand Prix of Italy at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on September 7, 2025 in Monza, Italy.
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Driver Sergio Perez holds the mexican flag for the media during a press conference at Teatro Telcel on August 27, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. Sergio "Checo" Perez will join Cadillac Formula 1 Team in 2026 as one of the drivers alongside Valtteri Botas. Perez has raced for 14 seasons as part of Sauber, Force India, Racing Point and Red Bull teams. (

Overview

  • Cadillac CEO Dan Towriss said Sergio Pérez "nailed" his interview, steering the team away from a veteran–rookie plan to a fully experienced pairing.
  • Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas have signed minimum two-year contracts as Cadillac finalizes preparations for its 2026 entry.
  • Max Verstappen called Pérez "very valuable," citing the Mexican’s experience across multiple teams and regulation eras as a key asset for a new operation.
  • Lewis Hamilton praised Bottas’s talent and character and said knowledge drawn from Red Bull and Mercedes should help the project move faster.
  • RacingNews365 reported an audience poll with about 80% support for the Pérez–Bottas choice as Cadillac integrates the drivers into development work.