The Cadillac Formula 1\u00aeTeam today announced the signing of two star drivers \u2013 10-time Grand Prix winner Valtteri Bottas and fellow F1 standout and six-time Grand Prix winner Sergio \u201cCheco\u201d Perez \u2013 to lead the team into its debut season in Formula 1\u00ae in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Together, Bottas and Perez bring an unmatched blend of experience, leadership and technical acumen,positioning the Cadillac Formula 1\u00ae Team to hit the ground running as it joins the world\u2019s most elite racing series. With more than 500 combined Grand Prix starts, over 100 podiums and deep development expertise, the pair will play a central role in shaping the team\u2019s competitive foundation from day one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“From the moment I began speaking with the Cadillac Formula 1\u00ae Team, I felt something different \u2013 something ambitious but also grounded,\u201d said Bottas. \u201cThis isn\u2019t just a racing project; it\u2019s a long-term vision. It’s not every day that you get a chance to be part of something being built from the ground up and helping shape it into something that truly belongs on the F1\u00ae grid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI\u2019ve had the honor of working with some of the best teams in the world, and I can already see the same professionalism and hunger here. This is an iconic brand with a big legacy in American motorsport, and to be a part of the story as it enters the world stage of F1\u00aeis incredibly special for me. I\u2019m looking forward to representing the American spirit of racing on the greatest circuits in the world. I\u2019d also like to thank Mercedes for their unwavering support and sportsmanship in facilitating such an exciting step.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
P\u00e9rez added: \u201cJoining the Cadillac Formula 1\u00ae Team is an incredibly exciting new chapter in my career. From our first conversations, I could sense the passion and determination behind this project. It’s an honor to be part of a building a team that can develop together so that, in time, we will fight at the very front. Cadillac is a legendary name in American motorsport, and to help bring such a fantastic company to Formula 1\u00ae is a huge responsibility, one I\u2019m confident of taking on. I\u2019m proud to be part of such an ambitious and meaningful project from the very beginning. I\u2019m really pleased to be part of such a dynamic line-up, and together I believe we can help shape this team into a real contender,the team of the Americas. We\u2019re counting on support from across the continent \u2013 and we want to make everyone proud.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Backed by TWG Motorsports and General Motors (GM), the Cadillac Formula 1\u00ae Team is building from the ground up and creating a culture rooted in innovation and performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The team will operate out of three key motorsport hubs: Fishers, Indiana; Charlotte, NorthCarolina; and Silverstone, UK \u2013 merging American engineering ingenuity with European racing expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSigning two very experienced racers like Bottas and Checo is a bold signal of intent,\u201dsaid Team Principal Graeme Lowdon. \u201cThey\u2019ve seen it all and they know what it takes to succeed in Formula 1\u00ae. But more importantly, they understand what it means to help build a team. Their leadership, feedback, race-hardened instincts and of course their speed will be invaluable as we bring this team to life. A big thank you to the team at Mercedes for their co-operation and understanding.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dan Towriss, CEO of the Cadillac Formula 1\u00ae Team and TWG Motorsports, a division of TWG Global, emphasized the synergy of experience and ambition. \u201cBottas and Checo bring the perfect balance of talent, maturity, and drive. They\u2019re not just accomplished racers, they\u2019re builders, collaborators, and professionals who will help define what the Cadillac Formula 1\u00ae Team stands for. This moment marks more than just a line up announcement. It\u2019s the beginning of a bold new chapter in American motorsport.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cadillac\u2019s entry into Formula 1\u00ae marks a high-performance evolution for one of America\u2019s most storied and largest automotive brands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Our new drivers are a welcome addition to the Cadillac racing family\u2014 each brings a depth of experience, and an unwavering passion to win,\u201d said Mark Reuss, GM President.\u201cTogether, we\u2019re building the foundation for American motorsports that will be an extraordinary legacy for Cadillac, GM and the sport.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Valtteri Bottas \u2013 F1 stats<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Nationality: <\/strong>Finnish<\/p>\n\n\n\n Date of birth: <\/strong>August 28, 1989<\/p>\n\n\n\n F1 debut: <\/strong>2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n F1 race starts: <\/strong>246<\/p>\n\n\n\n F1 race wins: <\/strong>10<\/p>\n\n\n\n F1 race podiums: <\/strong>67<\/p>\n\n\n\n F1 pole positions: <\/strong>20<\/p>\n\n\n\n F1 fastest Laps: <\/strong>19<\/p>\n\n\n\n Best F1 world championship finish: <\/strong>2nd (2019, 2020)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sergio P\u00e9rez \u2013 F1 stats<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Nationality: <\/strong>Mexican<\/p>\n\n\n\n Date of birth: <\/strong>January 26, 1990<\/p>\n\n\n\n F1 debut: <\/strong>2011<\/p>\n\n\n\n F1 race starts: <\/strong>281<\/p>\n\n\n\n F1 race wins: <\/strong>6<\/p>\n\n\n\n F1 race podiums: <\/strong>39<\/p>\n\n\n\n F1 pole positions: <\/strong>3<\/p>\n\n\n\n F1 fastest Laps: <\/strong>12<\/p>\n\n\n\n Best F1 world championship finish: <\/strong>2nd (2023)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Cadillac Formula 1\u00aeTeam today announced the signing of two star drivers \u2013 10-time Grand Prix winner Valtteri Bottas and fellow F1 standout and six-time Grand Prix winner Sergio \u201cCheco\u201d Perez \u2013 to lead the team into its debut season in Formula 1\u00ae in 2026. Together, Bottas and Perez bring an unmatched blend of experience, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":20590,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20587","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20587","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20587"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20587\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20591,"href":"https:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20587\/revisions\/20591"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20590"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20587"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20587"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20587"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}