Cadillac Formula 1® Team Signs Valtteri Bottas and Sergio “Checo” Pérez for 2026 Debut

The Cadillac Formula 1® Team has announced an exciting driver lineup for its highly anticipated 2026 debut season, signing 10-time Grand Prix winner Valtteri Bottas and six-time Grand Prix winner Sergio “Checo” Pérez to lead the team onto the global stage.

Together, Bottas and Pérez bring an unparalleled combination of experience, leadership, and technical insight, positioning Cadillac F1® for success as it joins the world’s most prestigious motorsport series. With more than 500 combined Grand Prix starts, over 100 podium finishes, and extensive development expertise, both drivers will play a key role in shaping the team’s competitive foundation from day one.

Pérez echoed the enthusiasm, saying, “Joining the Cadillac Formula 1® Team is an incredibly exciting new chapter in my career. This project is full of passion and determination, and it’s an honor to help build a team that can grow into a real contender. Cadillac represents American racing heritage, and I’m proud to be part of this journey from the beginning.”

Backed by TWG Motorsports and General Motors (GM), the Cadillac Formula 1® Team is developing a bold, innovative culture that merges American engineering ingenuity with European racing expertise. The team will operate across three motorsport hubs — Fishers, Indiana; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Silverstone, UK — bringing together world-class talent on both sides of the Atlantic.

Dan Towriss, CEO of the Cadillac Formula 1® Team and TWG Motorsports, emphasized the significance of the announcement: “Bottas and Checo bring the perfect balance of talent, maturity, and drive. They’re not just elite drivers — they’re builders and collaborators. This is more than a lineup announcement; it’s the beginning of a bold new chapter in American motorsport.”

With Bottas and Pérez at the helm, the Cadillac Formula 1® Team is poised to make a powerful entrance in 2026 — ushering in a new era for American performance on the world’s biggest racing stage.

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