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Would Mick Schumacher be a good choice for Cadillac in 2026? One F1 champion doesn’t think so
Jacques Villeneuve, the 1997 F1 world champion, has ruled out Mick Schumacher as a potential driver option for Cadillac in 2026, amidst talks of several drivers negotiating with the team for a race seat. Schumacher, who has been off the F1 grid since 2022, lost his place at Haas to Nico Hulkenberg and has since been a test and reserve driver for Mercedes, now competing for Alpine in the World Endurance Championship. While discussions with Cadillac have been described as positive, Villeneuve has dismissed Schumacher as lacking experience and not a viable choice. Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez have emerged as frontrunners for Cadillac, with Bottas being the reported top choice after an impressive tenure with Mercedes despite missing out on a drive at Sauber. Villeneuve praised Bottas’ experience and race-winning abilities but questioned his motivation and hunger during his Sauber years.
