P1racenews AI automatic summary:
“Before that, we were looking at a younger driver, but he was fantastic, and the experience really starts to separate itself from those who haven’t been in a seat yet.”
Cadillac initially considered signing a less experienced driver before being impressed by Sergio Perez’s performance. Last month, Cadillac confirmed Perez and Valtteri Bottas as their drivers for the 2026 F1 season. It will be Cadillac’s debut in F1 as the 11th team on the grid. Bottas, previously a Mercedes test and reserve driver, was chosen alongside Perez. The team had contemplated a younger driver but were swayed by Perez’s experience and enthusiasm for the project. Other aspiring drivers like Mick Schumacher and Felipe Drugovich missed out on a Cadillac seat for 2026, with Colton Herta possibly joining as a test driver. If Herta gains enough super licence points, he could become a full-time Cadillac F1 driver in the future.
