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Cadillac boss Graeme Lowdon has ruled out launching a bid to entice Daniel Ricciardo to return to F1 to headline the prospective team’s driver line-up in 2026.
Cadillac boss Graeme Lowdon has confirmed that there will be no attempt to bring Daniel Ricciardo back to Formula 1 for the team’s 2026 lineup. Despite speculation from Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner, Ricciardo has expressed no interest in returning to the sport. Cadillac will be expanding to 22 cars in 2025, with two seats still available for the upcoming season.
Lowdon stated that he believes a driver should not need convincing to join the team and that everyone should make their own decision. Cadillac is now considering up to 10 potential drivers, aiming to sign at least one established F1 driver. Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez are among the options being considered, with both showing interest in returning to the series.
Cadillac CEO Dan Towriss expressed admiration for Bottas, highlighting his skill as a driver and the opportunities available. Sergio Perez, despite a challenging 2024 season, is also on Cadillac’s radar due to his past successes and potential sponsorship contributions. Lowdon emphasized that the team is willing to wait for the right driver combination for their debut season.
