Overview

• Sergio Perez says Cadillac can “surprise” by scoring points early in 2026, contingent on arriving fully prepared for the Melbourne season opener, with a Testing of Previous Cars session expected soon.
• Valtteri Bottas says the focus is to work together rather than fight each other, describing Perez as easy to collaborate with and emphasizing a driver pairing that puts the team first.
• Bottas remains Mercedes’ reserve through 2025, with his Cadillac role starting January 1, 2026, and he identifies the first on‑track running as a key milestone before his race return in Australia.
• Both drivers return to full‑time racing after a year out, bringing experience and a cooperative approach as the Silverstone‑based newcomer enters F1 under the 2026 rules overhaul.
• Team boss Graeme Lowdon and CEO Dan Towriss have been visible at Grands Prix as the operation ramps up, while Bottas underscores that finishing races comes before chasing immediate results.