Overview

• Cadillac is set to debut in Formula 1 in 2026 as the eleventh team, with two seats to fill and performance prioritized over American identity.
• Sergio Perez is currently viewed as the leading candidate for one of the seats, following his departure from Red Bull.
• Mick Schumacher held private discussions with Cadillac leadership and advisor Mario Andretti during the Miami Grand Prix, bolstering his candidacy.
• Schumacher’s experience in F1, reserve role at Mercedes, and recent success in Alpine’s WEC program position him as a competitive option.
• Cadillac’s driver shortlist also includes Valtteri Bottas, Guanyu Zhou, Felipe Drugovich, and U.S. hopefuls Colton Herta and Alex Palou.