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CADILLAC FORMULA 1® TEAM UNITES F1® STARS TO LAUNCH 2026 CAMPAIGN: BOTTAS AND PÉREZ TO LEAD DEBUT SEASON

August 26, 2025 — Fishers, Indiana and Silverstone, UK — The Cadillac Formula 1® Team today
announced the signing of two, star drivers – 10-time Grand Prix winner Valtteri Bottas and fellow F1®
standout and six-time Grand Prix winner Sergio “Checo” Pérez – to lead the team into its debut
season in Formula 1® in 2026.
Together, Bottas and Pérez bring an unmatched blend of experience, leadership and technical
acumen, positioning the Cadillac Formula 1® Team to hit the ground running as it joins the world’s
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’s competitive
foundation from day one.
"From the moment I began speaking with the Cadillac Formula 1® Team, I felt something different –
something ambitious but also grounded,” said Bottas. “This isn’t just a racing project; it’s 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® grid.
“I’ve 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® is incredibly special for
me. I’m looking forward to representing the American spirit of racing on the greatest circuits in the
world. I’d also like to thank Mercedes for their unwavering support and sportsmanship in facilitating
such an exciting step.”
Pérez added: “Joining the Cadillac Formula 1® 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 is a huge responsibility, one I’m confident of taking on. I’m proud to
be part of such an ambitious and meaningful project from the very beginning. I’m 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’re counting on support from across the continent – and we
want to make everyone proud.”
Backed by TWG Motorsports and General Motors (GM), the Cadillac Formula 1® Team is building from
the ground up and creating a culture rooted in innovation and performance.
The team will operate out of three key motorsport hubs: Fishers, Indiana; Charlotte, North Carolina;
and Silverstone, UK – merging American engineering ingenuity with European racing expertise.“Signing two very experienced racers like Bottas and Checo is a bold signal of intent,” said Team
Principal Graeme Lowdon. “They’ve seen it all and they know what it takes to succeed in Formula 1®
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.”
Dan Towriss, CEO of the Cadillac Formula 1® Team and TWG Motorsports, a division of TWG Global,
emphasized the synergy of experience and ambition. “Bottas and Checo bring the perfect balance of
talent, maturity, and drive. They’re not just accomplished racers, they’re builders, collaborators, and
professionals who will help define what the Cadillac Formula 1® Team stands for. This moment marks
more than just a lineup announcement. It’s the beginning of a bold new chapter in American
motorsport.”
Cadillac’s entry into Formula 1® marks a high-performance evolution for one of America’s most
storied and largest automotive brands.
"Our new drivers are a welcome addition to the Cadillac racing family— each brings a depth of
experience, and an unwavering passion to win,” said Mark Reuss, GM President. “Together, we’re
building the foundation for American motorsports that will be an extraordinary legacy for Cadillac,
GM and the sport.”
VALTTERI BOTTAS – F1® STATS
Nationality: Finnish
Date of birth: August 28, 1989
F1® debut: 2013
F1® race starts: 246
F1® race wins: 10
F1® race podiums: 67
F1® pole positions: 20
F1® fastest Laps: 19
Best F1® world championship finish: 2nd (2019, 2020)
SERGIO PÉREZ – F1® STATS
Nationality: Mexican
Date of birth: January 26, 1990
F1® debut: 2011
F1® race starts: 281
F1® race wins: 6
F1® race podiums: 39
F1® pole positions: 3
F1® fastest Laps: 12
Best F1® world championship finish: 2nd (2023)ABOUT CADILLAC FORMULA 1® TEAM
The Cadillac Formula 1® Team is a specialist motor racing team competing in the FIA Formula 1®
World Championship. Backed by TWG Motorsports and General Motors, the team has operations in
Fishers, Indiana (USA); Charlotte, North Carolina (USA); and Silverstone, Northamptonshire (UK).
With the confidence to dream big and the passion to deliver, the Cadillac Formula 1® Team is building
everything from the ground up – from high-performance race cars to an inclusive, values-driven
culture. The team will make its Formula 1® debut in 2026.
ABOUT TWG MOTORSPORTS
TWG Motorsports is the motorsports entity of TWG Global, unifying a robust racing portfolio across
the world's biggest stages in Formula 1®, INDYCAR, Formula E, IMSA, and NASCAR. With strategic
partnerships that include General Motors on the Cadillac Formula 1® Team and ownership of Andretti
Global, Wayne Taylor Racing and Spire Motorsports, TWG Motorsports combines deep technical
expertise, proven competitive excellence and industry-leading business acumen. TWG Motorsports is
committed to innovating, growing and winning at the highest levels of the sport. Learn more
at TWGMotorsports.com.
ABOUT GM
General Motors (NYSE:GM) is driving the future of transportation, leveraging advanced technology
to build safer, smarter, and lower emission cars, trucks, and SUVs. GM’s Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet,
and GMC brands offer a broad portfolio of innovative gasoline-powered vehicles and the
industry’s widest range of EVs, as we move to an all-electric future.