Overview

• Pato O’Ward’s formal withdrawal has narrowed Cadillac’s driver pool and boosted Mick Schumacher’s chances for a 2026 seat.
• Lowdon has reiterated that final driver choices will hinge solely on performance metrics rather than nationality or personal agendas.
• Schumacher’s two years of F1 experience with Haas and his recent work as a Mercedes reserve driver have strengthened his candidacy.
• Cadillac has entered a phase of deeper discussions with shortlisted contenders to evaluate their motivations and readiness.
• The team will conduct its first on-track tests at Silverstone after the summer break to assess drivers and fine-tune its operations before naming the full lineup.