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Reports Point to Pérez and Bottas for Cadillac’s 2026 F1 Lineup

Contracts remain unsigned, leaving Mick Schumacher outside the likely race seats.

Cadillac steht kurz vor der Unterschrift mit den Fahrern für die kommende Saison

Overview

  • The Race, cited by multiple outlets, reported Cadillac settled in late July on Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas for its debut season.
  • A public unveiling could come around the Zandvoort race weekend, according to the coverage.
  • Cadillac is favoring veteran drivers to aid car development for the 2026 regulations, after also sounding out younger options.
  • Negotiations with Pérez are described as complicated by potential sponsorship involvement, with Carlos Slim mentioned in reports.
  • Mick Schumacher is not expected to secure a race seat but is reportedly being considered for a WEC drive or an F1 reserve role with Cadillac.