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Cadillac have added another driver with F1 experience to their team prior to their 2026 debut.
Cadillac has added another driver with F1 experience to their team for their 2026 debut, joining the sport as the 11th team on the grid.
They have announced Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas as their first driver lineup, both bringing a wealth of F1 experience and success with them.
Colton Herta, an IndyCar star, has also been signed as a test driver by Cadillac as they aim to establish themselves in Formula 1.
In addition to Herta, Cadillac has enlisted three simulator drivers, including Pietro Fittipaldi, grandson of Emerson Fittipaldi, to support their behind-the-scenes operations.
Despite a challenging start expected by team principal Graeme Lowdon, Cadillac looks ahead to a potential competitive breakthrough in 2028 with a power unit partnership with General Motors.
For the first two seasons, Cadillac will be using Ferrari power units in 2026 and 2027 as they set their sights on long-term success in Formula 1.
