Cadillac F1's move to tap the two proven race winners shows it is prioritizing experience in its driver lineup as it prepares to join the sport in 2026.

Cadillac will make its long-awaited debut, and while it’s a brand-new name in Formula 1, the drivers leading the charge are anything but rookies. After plenty of speculation, the team confirmed that Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas will form their 2026 lineup,

Perez will return to the grid with Cadillac in 2026 while Hamilton has struggled in his first season at Ferrari

Sergio Perez said he had nothing to prove and just wanted to enjoy racing again after Cadillac announced the Mexican's Formula One comeback next season.Perez, 35, has not competed since he was dropped by Red Bull at the end of a difficult 2024 season and with two years left on his contract.

Sergio ‘Checo’ Perez has only just been announced as Cadillac’s star signing for 2026 alongside Valtteri Bottas, but fans are already flooding the internet

Sergio Perez says he has nothing to prove upon his return with the Cadillac F1 team in light of the “struggles” of his successors, Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda, at Red Bull.

The American team headquartered in Fishers announced its drivers for its inaugural season in 2026, and they both have a long-time history in the sport.