P1racenews AI automatic summary:
What next for the group of drivers who have missed out on a drive at Cadillac for 2026?
Cadillac has finalized their first F1 driver-line up for 2026, with Valtteri Bottas partnering Sergio Perez.
The pairing is seen as a race-winning combination that fills many criteria for Cadillac.
Both drivers bring a wealth of experience and proven success to the team.
Despite not always besting Hamilton and Verstappen, Bottas and Perez have shown their talent in top teams.
Several drivers, including Mick Schumacher, Zhou Guanyu, Frederik Vesti, and Felipe Drugovich, have missed out on a Cadillac seat for next year.
Schumacher appears to be focusing on his sportscar career after talks with Cadillac fell through.
Zhou and Vesti also seem unlikely to make a return to F1 soon, with Drugovich also missing out on the opportunity with Cadillac’s decision to go for experience.
