Cadillac Formula 1 Team Signs Two F1 Stars, Bottas And Pérez, To Lead Its Debut 2026 Campaign

Cadillac Formula 1 Team signs two F1 stars, Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez, to lead its debut 2026 campaign.

10-time Grand Prix winner Bottas and six-time Grand Prix winner Perez boasts together more than 100 podiums.

The Cadillac Formula 1 Team has announced the signing of two star drivers, Valtteri Bottas and fellow F1 standout, Sergio “Checo” Perez, to lead the team into its debut season in Formula 1 in 2026.

Boasting together 106 podiums, 10-time Grand Prix winner Valtteri Bottas and six-time Grand Prix winner Sergio “Checo” Perez will play a central role in shaping the team’s competitive foundation from day one.

“I’m looking forward to representing the American spirit of racing on the greatest circuits in the world. I’d also like to thank Mercedes for their unwavering support and sportsmanship in facilitating such an exciting step,” said Bottas.

Pérez added: “Cadillac is a legendary name in American motorsport, and to help bring such a fantastic company to Formula 1 is a huge responsibility, one I’m confident of taking on. I’m proud to be part of such an ambitious and meaningful project from the very beginning.”

Sergio Pérez with the Cadillac LYRIQ

Team Principal Graeme Lowdon said “signing two very experienced racers like Bottas and Checo is a bold signal of intent,” adding that “they’ve seen it all and they know what it takes to succeed in Formula 1.”

Mark Reuss, GM President, also said : “Our new drivers are a welcome addition to the Cadillac racing family— each brings a depth of experience, and an unwavering passion to win. Together, we’re building the foundation for American motorsports that will be an extraordinary legacy for Cadillac, GM and the sport.”

Valtteri Bottas – F1 stats

Nationality: Finnish

F1 race wins: 10

F1 race podiums: 67

Best F1 world championship finish: 2nd (2019, 2020)

Sergio Pérez – F1 stats

Nationality: Mexican

F1 race wins: 6

F1 race podiums: 39

Best F1 world championship finish: 2nd (2023)

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