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Reports Point to Pérez Joining Cadillac for 2026 With Bottas as Teammate

The experienced duo is seen as a fast-track choice for development under Ferrari power in F1’s 2026 rules reset.

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Overview

  • Motorsport, The Race and other outlets report that Sergio Pérez has a multiyear agreement in place to race for Cadillac starting in 2026.
  • Valtteri Bottas is widely reported as the second driver, with multiple sources saying the lineup has been decided.
  • An official reveal is expected either during Dutch Grand Prix week or at the Italian Grand Prix in early September, according to the reports.
  • Coverage indicates Pérez’s contract spans two to three seasons with parity provisions, while Cadillac plans to run Ferrari power units in its debut year.
  • Team leadership has outlined post-summer operational tests likely at Silverstone, and separate reporting says Bottas’s simpler deal could see him sign first and conduct private running, with formal confirmation still pending.