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Cadillac play it safe with Bottas and Perez – an F1 line-up lacking one key ingredient

The American-owned team passed on the likes of Mick Schumacher and Felipe Drugovich and instead opted for experience in both their seats, with less than seven months until the team’s debut in Formula One

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Sergio Perez feels he has nothing to prove after being unveiled by Cadillac

Perez will line up alongside Lewis Hamilton’s one-time Mercedes wingman Valtteri Bottas when the American outfit make their debut next year.

The Independent UK

Why Cadillac chose Bottas and Perez – and what it means for American F1 driver hopes

While Cadillac is flying the US flag in F1, its choice of drivers reflects the ongoing challenges in bringing a competitive American-based driver to the category

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Why Cadillac chose Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez over American drivers for F1 2026

While Cadillac is flying the US flag in F1, its choice of drivers reflects the ongoing challenges in bringing a competitive American-based driver to the category

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Cadillac announce Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez as drivers for 2026 season

The duo have won 16 grands prix between them and competed in more than 500 for the American debutants.

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Driver market: Who'll fill the last seats for F1 2026 after Cadillac news?

While Cadillac has announced Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas as its 2026 F1 driver line-up, there are still positions available elsewhere – in some surprising places

Motorsport

F1 driver market: Six seats yet to be filled for 2026

While Cadillac has announced Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas as its 2026 F1 driver line-up, there are still positions available elsewhere – in some surprising places

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Cadillac announce experienced driver line-up for first F1 season

The American-owned outfit will become the sport’s 11th team when they join the grid next year

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Bottas/Perez lineup "a bold signal of intent" – Cadillac

Team principal Graeme Lowdon explains why Cadillac is banking on veterans Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez to lead its new F1 team in 2026

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Cadillac confirms Bottas and Perez for 2026 F1 debut

The General Motors brand will enter Formula 1 in 2026 with veteran pairing Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez

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Cadillac confirms Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez for 2026 F1 debut

The General Motors brand will enter Formula 1 in 2026 with veteran pairing Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez

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Cadillac set to announce Sergio Perez as F1 driver for 2026

Sergio Perez is set to make his Formula 1 return alongside Valtteri Bottas as Cadillac prepares to enter the series in 2026

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Perez set to be announced as Cadillac F1 driver for 2026

F1 veteran Sergio Perez is set to join forces with Valtteri Bottas as Cadillac turns to veteran pair for its 2026 debut season

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How F1 teams pick their drivers and what Cadillac’s rumoured Valtteri Bottas signing means

As Valtteri Bottas closes in on a return to the grid with Cadillac, the American team shows its preference for experience ahead of its first foray into Formula 1 – but how did F1’s other new teams pick their driving line-ups?

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With Bottas, Cadillac favours experience: How did other new F1 teams approach their line-ups?

Cadillac's preference for 2026 appears to lie with experience, as Bottas closes in on an F1 return and Perez sits at the top of its list. We look at how F1's most recent all-new entrants approached their driving line-ups

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How 'hooligan' Bearman became Ocon’s favourite F1 team-mate

Esteban Ocon says his move to Haas has given him the best team-mate relationship of his career, with Oliver Bearman bringing energy, passion – and a bit of 'hooligan' spirit – to the partnership

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Why “hooligan” Oliver Bearman is Esteban Ocon’s “best” team-mate

The Frenchman says his move to Haas is giving him the best team-mate relationship of his career, with Oliver Bearman bringing energy, passion and a bit of 'hooligan' spirit

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Toto Wolff backs Valtteri Bottas to return to F1 ahead of Cadillac entry in 2026

The Finnish driver is currently a reserve at Mercedes but is being linked with a return to the grid

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How does Fernando Alonso's winless streak rank in F1 history?

It’s fair to say Kevin Magnussen never had a real shot at victory in Formula 1. The Danish driver spent seven of his nine F1 seasons with the modest Haas team, while his sophomore campaign took place at a struggling Renault outfit as the French brand made a full-on return…

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How does Alonso's winless streak rank in F1 history?

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Unlocking Leclerc's dire pole conversion rate

Statistics rarely lie. In Formula 1 world championship history, 487 grands prix have been won from pole position – 43.2% of the total.

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Charles Leclerc has just five wins from 27 pole positions – but how?

Statistics rarely lie. In Formula 1 world championship history, 487 grands prix have been won from pole position – 43.2% of the total.

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Is Oscar Piastri right to be worried about the "worst place" to start on Spa F1 pole?

Despite taking an utterly dominant Formula 1 sprint pole at the Belgian Grand Prix, McLaren's Oscar Piastri wasn't getting too excited just yet over his victory chances on Saturday morning.

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Is Piastri right to be worried about the "worst place" to start on Spa F1 pole?

Despite taking an utterly dominant Formula 1 sprint pole at the Belgian Grand Prix, McLaren's Oscar Piastri wasn't getting too excited just yet over his victory chances on Saturday morning.

The Independent UK

Frontrunners for Cadillac F1 seats in 2026 debut season revealed

Valtteri Bottas, Sergio Perez and Mick Schumacher are all in contention as F1’s 11th team joins the grid

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