Cadillac Formula 1 team announce driver lineup

Ahead of their arrival in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship in 2026, Cadillac Formula 1 Team has revealed their driver lineup. Despite rumours the American team would choose at least one American driver, experience has won out over patriotism, with Valtteri Bottas and Sergio ‘Checo’ Perez signed for the team’s debut season.

Between them, Bottas and Perez have 527 F1 starts, 106 podiums and 16 race wins. Both are still relatively fresh out of full-time driving, having last raced in the 2024 season, while Bottas has kept his hand in as a Mercedes reserve driver this season.

“Signing two very experienced racers like Bottas and Checo is a bold signal of intent,” said Team Principal Graeme Lowdon. “They’ve seen it all and they know what it takes to succeed in Formula 1. But more importantly, they understand what it means to help build a team.

“Their leadership, feedback, race-hardened instincts and, of course, their speed will be invaluable as we bring this team to life.”

Bottas described the Cadillac Formula 1 Team as something ‘ambitious but also grounded’.

“It's not every day that you get a chance to be part of something being built from the ground up and shape it into something that truly belongs on the F1 grid,” the 36-year-old Finn said.

“I’ve had the honour of working with some of the best teams in the world, and I can already see the same professionalism and hunger here. This is an iconic brand with a big legacy in American motorsport, and to be a part of the story as it enters the world stage of F1 is incredibly special for me.”

Perez was similarly positive, stating that the ‘passion and determination’ behind the Cadillac F1 project was obvious.

“Joining the Cadillac Formula 1 Team is an incredibly exciting new chapter in my career.” the 35-year-old Mexican enthused. “I’m proud to be part of such an ambitious and meaningful project from the very beginning.

“I’m really pleased to be part of such a dynamic line-up, and together, I believe we can help shape this team into a real contender - the team of the Americas.”