Cadillac, under General Motors and Andretti, is looking to establish itself in F1 in 2026. For this new team, experience and development are crucial.
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Sergio Pérez, with his career and popularity, seemed like the ideal candidate to lead the project; however, recent reports suggest that his arrival has become complicated.
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The main reason lies in the inevitable learning curve of a debutant team, Cadillac, being a completely new team, will not offer immediate victories, a scenario that may not align with Pérez’s aspirations to fight for the top.
The team would be prioritizing the “commitment and personality” of their drivers for the development phase, and Pérez’s stance of keeping other options open could have influenced the decision.
Cadillac’s new favorite
In this scenario of uncertainty for Pérez, Valtteri Bottas emerged strongly; the Finn, with vast experience in F1 and a reputation as a car developer, has a very attractive profile for Cadillac.
His deep technical expertise and ability to guide a project from its foundations are invaluable qualities.
Reports from the paddock, even from Spa-Francorchamps, indicate that Cadillac finalized their lineup with Bottas as one of the chosen ones, with only the formal announcement missing.
The team would have chosen him because of his “commitment and personality,” considering him a key pillar for the long-term project.
The uncertain future of Checo in F1
The apparent preference of Cadillac for Bottas is a significant blow to Sergio Pérez’s aspirations; since his options are reduced, with Alpine as the main rumored alternative.
The driver market is closing rapidly, and each day without a confirmed contract increases the pressure on the Mexican driver, Checo Pérez‘s future in Formula 1 hangs by a thread, while fans anxiously await the definition of his next chapter.