P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The two favourites for F1 seats with the new Cadillac team have been named.
General Motors will debut its luxury Cadillac brand in F1 in 2026, with Graeme Lowdon as team principal of the joint venture with TWG.
Although the driver lineup for Cadillac’s F1 team in 2026 has not been officially announced, names like Sergio Perez, Valtteri Bottas, and others have been linked to the team.
F1.com’s Lawrence Barretto predicts an experienced driver combination of Perez and Bottas for Cadillac, citing their skill sets and experience as valuable assets for the new team.
Barretto emphasizes the hunger and motivation of Perez to return to F1 with the right project, while also highlighting Bottas’s availability, experience with Mercedes, and knowledge of power units as reasons for their potential selection.
The choice of Perez and Bottas is seen as crucial for Cadillac to establish themselves quickly and effectively in the competitive world of Formula 1.
