"Cadillac's new Formula 1 team will join the grid in 2026 with a lineup familiar to many fans: Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas. It's a tried-and-tested pairing and, until Tuesday's announcement, had been the biggest missing piece of the new team's identity. Both have joined on multiyear contracts, offering the new team immediate stability in what can be the most volatile part of the F1 team-building jigsaw puzzle."
"This decision ultimately boiled down to logic that will be familiar to anyone who's participated in a fantasy draft: selecting the best available talents. Cadillac's new team will face a steep learning curve, joining the grid at the beginning of a brand-new set of aerodynamic and engine regulations. Experience will be key for the team and help ensure it hits the ground running."
"This was evidenced by the wording of Tuesday's announcement. The duo, Cadillac said, bring "an unmatched blend of experience, leadership and technical acumen." Between them, they have 527 grand prix starts, 23 pole positions, 16 race wins (and three sprint victories for good measure). The only other race winner who seemed like a candidate was Daniel Ricciardo (eight victories), but he ruled himself out of contention early on, telling people privately he considers his racing career to be finished."
Cadillac will join the Formula 1 grid in 2026 and signed Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas to multiyear contracts, giving the new team experienced drivers and immediate stability. The pairing offers leadership and technical acumen, with a combined 527 grand prix starts, 23 pole positions and 16 race wins plus three sprint victories. The team prioritized proven talent and experience to navigate new aerodynamic and engine regulations and the steep learning curve of a brand-new entry. Daniel Ricciardo, a potential candidate, ruled himself out of contention and Cadillac did not formally approach him.
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