11/09/2025 16:29
Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas have been handed a ringing
endorsement of their new-found partnership with Cadillac for next
year. Ahead of becoming F1's 11th team in 2026, Cadillac F1 CEO Dan
Towriss and team principal Graeme Lowdon deliberated long and hard
over its driver line-up. A host of names were in the frame, with
Towriss and Lowdon considering a veteran/young driver pairing
before opting for 35-year-old Perez and 36-year-old Bottas, who
have 527 grand prix starts, 16 victories and 106 podiums between
them. Towriss was so impressed by Perez, in particular, stating
that the Mexican "nailed the meeting" , referring to what was
effectively a job interview. Following on from the confirmation
from Cadillac that Perez and Bottas had signed minimum two-year
contracts, we asked you, our loyal readership in a poll, whether
you felt they were the right choice. It was met with a resounding
result, with 80% of you indicating they are the ideal driver
pairing and exactly what Cadillac needs to drive the team forward
in its debut season. Just 15% felt that Cadillac should have
blended an experienced driver with a rookie, whilst the remainder
were unsure.
