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Seven drivers emerge as potential candidates for the two seats at Cadillac.
Cadillac has shortlisted as many as seven drivers for its 2026 Formula 1 debut, with a mix of experienced names and rising talents in talks, team boss Graeme Lowdon has confirmed.
The General Motors brand’s entry will expand the F1 grid to 22 cars, offering two additional drivers a chance who might have been left without a seat.
Names like Mick Schumacher and Valtteri Bottas are on the shortlist, with discussions ongoing for potential inclusion in the new team.
Cadillac’s approach focuses on finding drivers who are motivated for the team’s success, rather than just wanting to prove a personal point in F1.
While experienced F1 drivers like Bottas and Sergio Perez are options, Cadillac is also open to the idea of nurturing young talents from junior ranks like Felipe Drugovich or Fred Vesti.
The long-term goal includes having an American driver, like IndyCar star Colton, in the lineup, but decisions will ultimately be based on finding the best fit for the team’s objectives.
