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Cadillac is yet to announce its 2026 F1 driver line-up, as one American racer knows what he must do to land one of the seats.
American Formula 2 driver Jak Crawford believes winning the F2 title in 2026 is crucial for his chance to secure a desired Formula 1 seat with Cadillac.
Currently second in the F2 standings, Crawford’s victories at Silverstone, Imola, and Monaco have positioned him as a strong contender for the championship.
Competition for the 2026 Cadillac F1 seats includes names like Valtteri Bottas, Sergio Perez, and Colton Herta, with Herta needing to finish fifth in the standings to qualify for a superlicence.
Crawford is determined to make history as no American driver has ever won the GP2/F2 title, viewing this accomplishment as key to his F1 aspirations.
With a focus on performing well in F2 and clinching the championship, Crawford remains hopeful that a Cadillac F1 seat could be within his reach in the upcoming season.
