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Juan Pablo Montoya names his “ideal pair” for Cadillac in 2026
Juan Pablo Montoya, a Formula 1 legend, believes Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas would make the “ideal pair” for Cadillac in the upcoming season as the team joins the F1 grid in 2026. While Cadillac has not made an official announcement regarding their drivers, Perez and Bottas are strong contenders for the positions, having been recently dropped by Red Bull and Sauber, respectively. Montoya highlighted Perez’s enhanced reputation following challenges faced by Red Bull’s Lawson and Tsunoda, emphasizing Perez’s financial backing as a valuable asset for sponsors. Bottas, a ten-time grand prix winner, remains motivated for an F1 career, with Montoya suggesting Cadillac consider signing one driver for two years and another for one year before seeking a younger talent to secure the team’s future. Montoya favors Perez as a better fit initially for Cadillac but acknowledges Bottas’s strong potential if properly motivated, emphasizing the importance of driver choice for the team’s success in the early stages on the grid.
