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Cadillac boss Graeme Lowdon has insisted the team will pick its debut F1 line-up based on “merit” having been given the green light to enter discussions with drivers.
Last week, F1 announced that Cadillac’s bid to join as the 11th team in 2026 had been accepted, coinciding with new rules being introduced. The General Motors-backed organization has been planning to enter F1 since 2023. Cadillac was not allowed to discuss race drives until approval by the FIA and F1. While incumbent teams have secured drivers, Cadillac is exploring options to form a strong pairing. Various experienced F1 drivers, such as Valtteri Bottas, Guanyu Zhou, and Sergio Perez, are being considered, with Zhou potentially having an advantage due to his relationship with the team’s management. Selection of drivers will be based on merit, with the goal of contributing to the team’s overall program.
