While the official announcement of Cadillac entering Formula 1 in 2026 shaken the world of motorsport, a question burns the lips of the fans: who will be the pilots chosen for this adventure?
Among the names circulating, that of Sergio Pérez seems to detach, but the choice of the second pilot is not yet made. What is certain is that the American team intends to stand out in its first season.
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Sergio Pérez: A recruit of choice for Cadillac?
One of the most experienced paddock pilots, Sergio Pérez, seems to be a privileged option for Cadillac. After left Red Bull at the end of 2024following a difficult season where he finished far from his teammate Max Verstappen, Pérez is looking for a new opportunity. The Graeme Lowdon team, who heads Cadillac in Formula 1, would have opened negotiations with him for a three -year contract. With 281 Grand Prix departures et Six wins To his credit, the Mexican would bring to Cadillac a precious experience.
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Would Pérez have been released too early from F1?
Pérez, even if some doubt that he is still at the top of his art, remains a high quality pilot. His constancy on the podium and his ability to fight tight battles make him an undeniable asset for a team that wants to make a place among the giants of the F1. But, as Graeme Lowdon points out, the selection of pilots will not be on nationality criteria, but on merit. He had huge Difficulties in adapting to the Red Bull single -seater In recent years, but we realize this season that the problem has not come from him but from F1 terribly complex to apprehend.
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Alternatives: Ricciardo, Herta, and others
Although Pérez is an option of weight, other pilots are also on the list of potentials. Daniel Ricciardoanother F1 veteran is often cited. His experience and popularity, notably thanks to the Netflix series “Drive to Survive”, could play in his favor. Le Duo Pérez-Christardo According to some, it would be an ideal combination for a team that wants to combine experience and passion. It would also be The most improbable duo in the history of F1the two having left discipline brutally …
However, the most intriguing option could be Colton Herta, young American driver. A member of the Andretti family, Colton has already tested an F1 and has attracted several experts, including Mario Andretti himself who sees in him a future champion. His presence would also be a boost for Cadillac, since an American driver behind the wheel of an American team would be a strong sign for fans.
Cadillac’s strategy: a pilot to make history
Cadillac does not intend to rush. The team is aware that it enters an ultra-competitive world where each decision has. The choice of pilots is crucial to ensure a special place among the best grid teams. According to Lowdon, the calendar of the selection of pilots is somewhat offset, which allows them to think about each detail before making a decision. But one thing is certain: Cadillac wants to build a strong team, capable of competing with the Giants of Formula 1 From his first year.
Cet article explore…
- The Sergio Pérez option for Cadillac in F1an experienced pilot in search of a new adventure.
- Other potential candidates like Daniel Ricciardo et Colton Herta.
- Cadillac’s strategy To build a strong team in F1 from 2026.
Cadillac is about to make a shattering entry into F1. If Sergio Pérez’s signature seems plausible, the other options like Ricciardo and Herta are not to be ruled out. One thing is certain: whatever the choice of the team, it will make every effort to be a force from its first season.
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