Overview

• Sergio Pérez called Cadillac his last big project in F1, confirmed a two-year contract and cautioned that early points in 2026 will be unlikely.
• Cadillac named Valtteri Bottas as Pérez’s teammate for its debut, with Mercedes’ Toto Wolff praising Bottas and saying the team will be sad to see him leave his current role.
• Max Verstappen said he quickly congratulated Pérez and is happy to see him back on the grid, noting performance will hinge on the competitiveness of Cadillac’s car.
• Young drivers including Gabriel Bortoleto and Liam Lawson criticized Cadillac’s veteran pairing for limiting opportunities for emerging talent.
• Franco Colapinto returned to action at Zandvoort still seeking his first 2025 points as Alpine evaluates him race by race, with Friday practice underway in mixed conditions reported by local media.