Bottas/Perez lineup “a bold signal of intent...

Cadillac F1 group boss Graeme Lowdon says signing skilled grand prix winners Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez to the programme is a “daring sign of intent”.

On Tuesday the TWG Motorsports-owned squad confirmed Bottas and Perez would type the squad’s spine because it enters the game in 2026 as an eleventh enlargement group, ranging from the bottom up at a European headquarters in Silverstone in addition to bases in Indiana and North Carolina.

Normal Motors model Cadillac entertained numerous driver choices over the previous yr, with it identified to have held talks with Aston Martin reserve driver Felipe Drugovich and American F2 prospect Jak Crawford, additionally an Aston junior driver.

Cadillac does harbour a long-term ambition to convey by means of American drivers, however its most popular possibility for its foundational years has all the time been to go for confirmed F1 expertise; pairing Bottas and Perez, who mix for 16 grand prix wins, over 100 podiums and greater than 500 begins, definitely achieves this.

With each Bottas and Perez having pushed for championship-calibre groups at Mercedes and Pink Bull respectively, group boss Lowdon stated their intimate information of what makes an F1 group work could be key to assist construct Cadillac right into a profitable entity.

“Signing two very skilled racers like Bottas and Checo is a daring sign of intent,” stated group principal Graeme Lowdon. “They’ve seen all of it they usually know what it takes to reach F1. However extra importantly, they perceive what it means to assist construct a group. Their management, suggestions, race-hardened instincts and naturally their velocity shall be invaluable as we convey this group to life. A giant thanks to the group at Mercedes for his or her co-operation and understanding.”

TWG and Cadillac F1 CEO Dan Towriss added: “Bottas and Checo convey the right steadiness of expertise, maturity, and drive. They’re not simply completed racers, they’re builders, collaborators, and professionals who will assist outline what the Cadillac System 1 Workforce stands for. This second marks greater than only a lineup announcement. It’s the start of a daring new chapter in American motorsport.”

Mark Reuss, president of Cadillac’s mum or dad firm GM, additionally backed the squad’s driver selections: “Our new drivers are a welcome addition to the Cadillac racing household; every brings a depth of expertise, and an unwavering ardour to win,” Reuss stated. “Collectively, we’re constructing the inspiration for American motorsports that shall be a unprecedented legacy for Cadillac, GM and the game.”