Key Highlights Ollie Bearman is expected to remain with Haas for 2027, with contract details still to be finalized. Cadillac must decide whether to retain Valtteri Bottas or promote American reserve driver Colton Herta alongside Sergio Perez. Esteban Ocon could miss out on a 2027 race seat but is believed to have options for a ...
Key Highlights Cadillac test driver Colton Herta has achieved the final point needed for his Formula 1 superlicence after completing his sixth FP1 session at Interlagos. Incumbent Cadillac driver Valtteri Bottas dismissed rumors about his 2027 seat, insisting the team remains satisfied with his performance despite a troubled season in the MAC-26. Any final driver ...
Key Highlights: Colton Herta will take part in his sixth FP1 session of the season at the Brazil Grand Prix, driving Sergio Perez’s Cadillac MAC-26. The appearance is aimed at securing Herta’s final required point to reach the 40-point threshold for an FIA superlicence following an administrative miscalculation in Mexico. Completing 24 laps (100km) at ...
Key Highlights: Valtteri Bottas remains “pretty confident” of continuing with Cadillac into the 2027 Formula 1 season despite intensifying rumors surrounding reserve driver Colton Herta. While teammate Sergio Perez has already secured a contract extension, Bottas is operating under a 1+1 deal that awaits formal validation from leadership in the United States. Cadillac remains scoreless ...
Key Highlights: Mercedes driver George Russell has backed reserve driver Frederik Vesti as a serious contender for a Cadillac Formula 1 seat for the 2027 campaign. Vesti impressed during opening practice in Mexico, finishing third overall after taking over Russell’s Mercedes W15 for the session. Cadillac test driver Colton Herta remains in contention and is ...
Key Highlights Sergio Perez has been ruled out of Friday’s fan forum at the Mexico Grand Prix due to illness, but Cadillac expects him to participate in both practice sessions. Cadillac team-mate Valtteri Bottas is scheduled to handle media duties and run in Free Practice 2, with test driver Colton Herta piloting his car in ...
Key Highlights: Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli was excused from Thursday media activities at the Mexico Grand Prix due to a viral illness. Cadillac driver Valtteri Bottas also sat out media day as an illness precaution, though both drivers are anticipated to return for on-track action. Antonelli arrives in Mexico with his first opportunity ...
Key Highlights: Sergio Perez achieves an elite Formula 1 milestone by entering the 300-race club, standing alongside iconic drivers such as Michael Schumacher, Jenson Button, and Rubens Barrichello. A storied career arc includes a shocking podium breakthrough with Sauber, five podiums with Force India, saving hundreds of factory jobs through administration proceedings, and a maiden ...
Key Highlights: General Motors president Mark Reuss commended Sergio Perez ahead of his milestone 300th Formula 1 race, calling it an “honour” to have him driving for Cadillac. Perez becomes only the seventh driver in F1 history to reach the 300-race threshold, celebrating the event in Mexico City alongside a demonstration run and a contract ...
Key Highlights: Valtteri Bottas has dismissed speculation regarding his Cadillac Formula 1 seat, asserting that his contract for the 2027 season is secure and the team is satisfied with his performances. Cadillac team principal Marcin Budkowski offered guarded answers at the United States Grand Prix when questioned about driver contracts and outside market interest. Driver ...
Key Highlights: General Motors will officially open its dedicated Formula 1 engine facility in Charlotte, North Carolina, on December 18. Cadillac aims to become a full works power unit supplier for the 2029 season after receiving official FIA approval in 2025. While managing a difficult debut season with customer Ferrari engines, GM is navigating potential ...
Key Highlights: Audi junior driver Freddie Slater will make his Formula 1 weekend debut with FP1 outings at the Mexico City and Sao Paulo Grands Prix. Slater will replace race drivers Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto for one session each, completing Audi’s mandatory rookie practice requirements. Cadillac test and development driver Colton Herta will take ...