P1racenews AI automatic summary:
There is no bad blood between Cadillac and Pato O’Ward, but there is clear daylight between his chances of filling one of the blank spaces in its driver line-up.
IndyCar star Pato O’Ward humorously referred to possible rumors about Taylor Swift and Fernando Alonso while discussing his chances with Cadillac’s F1 team. The rumors, originating in early 2023, hinted at a romantic connection between Alonso and Swift. Despite some social media videos featuring Swift songs, Alonso debunked the speculations. As Cadillac’s 2026 driver lineup remains uncertain, O’Ward, along with drivers like Bottas, Perez, and Schumacher, dismisses the swirling rumors and focuses on the present. O’Ward playfully quipped to ESPN Mexico that the talks of him joining Cadillac mirrored the Alonso-Swift saga. Additionally, O’Ward shared insight on Sergio Perez’s possible F1 return, acknowledging Perez’s respected status regardless of his decision to come back or not. O’Ward expressed confidence in Perez’s dedication, noting his ongoing training for a potential comeback.
