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Valtteri Bottas is understood to be top of the driver wishlist for the forthcoming Cadillac F1 team, as it prepares to open talks with potential candidates at next weekend’s British GP.
Valtteri Bottas is reportedly the top driver choice for the upcoming Cadillac Formula 1 team, with talks set to begin at the British Grand Prix. The American team, based at Silverstone, will send Team Principal Graeme Lowdon to evaluate potential drivers for their two seats.
CEO Dan Trowiss of TWG Group, the team’s owner, will also be present at the race. Bottas, currently a reserve driver at Mercedes, has been a rumored candidate for some time. Bottas and Lowdon were seen deep in conversation at the Monaco Grand Prix.
Mick Schumacher and Sergio Perez are also in consideration for Cadillac. If opting for an experienced duo, Bottas-Perez is likely; for a mix of youth and experience, Bottas stands out. Felipe Drugovich, an F2 champion in 2022 without a full-time F1 seat, is another option being looked at.
The TWG Group, overseeing Andretti Formula E as well, may evaluate Drugovich further in upcoming races. The team is gearing up for its inaugural F1 season. The drivers for the new team are eagerly awaited.
