Cadillac Confirms Perez, Bottas For 2026 F1 Debut

Cadillac has announced that Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas will be their driver lineup for the team's debut season in Formula One in 2026. Both drivers, who have extensive F1 experience and race-winning credentials, have signed multi-year deals with the General Motors-backed team, which will use Ferrari power units until 2029. Pérez, a six-time race winner and former Red Bull driver, and Bottas, a 10-time race winner who recently served as a Mercedes reserve, bring leadership and technical acumen that Cadillac's CEO Dan Towriss said are vital for the new team. The pair have combined for over 500 race starts and 106 podiums, and both are eager for a fresh start after being dropped by their previous teams in 2024. Towriss highlighted Pérez's strong performance during the evaluation process, despite his recent slump at Red Bull. Cadillac's entry marks the 11th team in F1 and represents a long-term vision supported by a steep learning curve as they join a new engine era.