Overview

• Multiple outlets report that Pérez has reached a near-final agreement to join Cadillac Racing as its lead driver for the team’s FIA-approved 2026 entry, with an official reveal expected at the Italian Grand Prix.
• Cadillac has partnered with Andretti Global and secured FIA approval to enter Formula 1 as the 11th team in 2026, planning to run Ferrari-supplied engines under GM Performance Power Units LLC.
• Former McLaren coordinator Jo Ramírez publicly questioned Pérez’s focus and motivation, attributing his 2024 exit and 2025 absence to off-track distractions and lucrative contracts.
• Paddock rumors suggest that ex-Red Bull principal Christian Horner could join Cadillac, creating uncertainty over Pérez’s seat despite widespread media reporting of his impending signing.
• Speculation over Pérez’s teammate ranges from veteran Valtteri Bottas to prospects like Felipe Drugovich and Jak Crawford as Cadillac seeks a blend of experience and youth.