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Cadillac is considering some big names, including, Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas. What does it mean for a candidate yet to race in F1?
Cadillac F1 hopeful Felipe Drugovich is cautious about the number of drivers the new team is in discussions with for the upcoming season. Despite not having raced in Formula 1 yet, he has been Aston Martin’s reserve driver after winning the 2022 Formula 2 championship. Drugovich has participated in several first practice sessions and substituted for Lance Stroll during pre-season testing for the 2023 campaign. Although making his competitive single-seater debut at the Formula E Berlin E-Prix this weekend, he maintains his aspiration of competing in F1. Drugovich acknowledges the challenges in securing an F1 seat for next year but stresses the importance of having a consistent racing program. While being considered by Cadillac along with drivers like Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez, Drugovich remains realistic about his prospects amidst the extensive discussions the team is having with potential candidates.
