Overview

• Multiple media outlets report Pérez has reached an agreement to drive for Cadillac in 2026 with an announcement expected at the Italian Grand Prix in September.
• Cadillac and Pérez have not issued any formal confirmation of the deal.
• Valtteri Bottas remains the leading contender for Cadillac’s second race seat and Mercedes has publicly backed his bid to return to a full-time role.
• Max Verstappen has confirmed he will stay with Red Bull in 2026, removing him from the driver market.
• Cadillac plans to lean on veteran leadership and will use Ferrari power units as it builds its new team under overhauled regulations.