In a major development for Formula 1's expanding American presence, the new Cadillac team has secured two veteran drivers for its 2026 debut season. Former Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas and ex Red Bull pilot Sergio Pérez have been confirmed as the team's inaugural driver lineup [1], marking a significant milestone in F1's growing footprint in the United States.
The announcement comes as a strategic move for Cadillac's entry into Formula 1, bringing together two experienced drivers with proven track records. Pérez, formerly driving for Red Bull, and Bottas, with his extensive experience at Mercedes and Alfa Romeo, bring a combined wealth of F1 knowledge to the new American outfit [2].
The driver market for 2026 remains dynamic, with six seats still to be filled across various teams [3]. This movement comes at a time when Formula 1 is preparing for significant technical changes, with Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff predicting that the new 2026 cars could reach speeds of up to 400 km/h [4].
The sport is currently preparing to return from its summer break with the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort [5], where teams will continue their battles in the current championship while keeping an eye on their future lineups. The upcoming race weekend promises to set the tone for the remainder of the 2025 season.
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- F1 driver market: Six seats yet to be filled for 2026
- Formula 1, Toto Wolff è sicuro: "le nuove monoposto arriveranno a 400 km/h"
- What to look forward to in the second half of F1 2025
