He\u2019s been regularly visiting Formula 1<\/a> race weekends, talking to representatives and drivers themselves about the prospect of racing for Cadillac<\/a> in 2026.<\/p>\n One of the drivers who has been most closely linked with Cadillac this year is Sergio Perez<\/a>.<\/p>\n F1 Oversteer exclusively reported earlier this year that Perez was Cadillac\u2019s number one target<\/a> for the upcoming campaign.<\/p>\n The Mexican driver has vast experience, and his difficult time at Red Bull last year is being put into stark context by the struggles of Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda.<\/p>\n James Hinchcliffe has his fingers crossed that Cadillac will sign Perez<\/a>, but it looks like the American team are about to make a move for their first driver.<\/p>\n Valtteri Bottas looks set to be announced as Cadillac\u2019s first driver<\/a>, which is likely to upset Perez\u2019s camp, who had one request for their driver.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Sergio Perez\u2019s life outside F1 from net worth to nickname<\/a><\/p>\n A report from Fox Sports AU<\/a> has shared more details about Cadillac\u2019s search for two drivers.<\/p>\n It\u2019s believed that Cadillac are still deciding on whether to go ahead with two experienced drivers, or if they would like to follow Sauber\u2019s lead and pair Bottas with a younger driver.<\/p>\n Gabriel Bortoleto\u2019s emergence alongside Nico Hulkenberg is likely to give the likes of Felipe Drugovich and potentially even Mick Schumacher hope that they could be on the grid next season.<\/p>\n Yuki Tsunoda\u2019s agent has spoken to Cadillac<\/a>, with his Red Bull future far from guaranteed.<\/p>\n The report suggests that \u2018P\u00e9rez\u2019s camp is rumoured not to want to be the second driver on the list\u2019 and are pushing to get a deal over the line.<\/p>\n They\u2019re concerned that a potential change in Cadillac\u2019s plan and late competition for the seat could be slowing down a deal between Perez and F1\u2019s 11th team.<\/p>\n The likes of Zhou Guanyu, Jack Doohan and even Paul Aron will be putting their hats in the ring to be Cadillac\u2019s number two driver.<\/p>\n But Perez might be about to suddenly find himself under far more pressure to return to Formula 1 if Bottas is confirmed in the coming days.<\/p>\n READ MORE: All to know about General Motors\u2019 Cadillac F1 team from engine to drivers<\/a><\/p>\n Cadillac previously denied Sergio Perez deal for 2026 Formula 1 season was done<\/p>\n Perez has a huge fanbase, and Cadillac would be wise to announce any potential deal before the Mexico City Grand Prix<\/a> at the end of October.<\/p>\n He would bring significant sponsorship, although with the backing of General Motors, that might not be that important to Lowdon\u2019s team.<\/p>\n Grand Prix starts281Pole positions3Podiums39Wins6Fastest laps12Points1638Best championship result2nd (2023)Sergio Perez\u2019s Formula 1 career stats<\/p>\n![\"Sergio](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GettyImages-1693251843-1024x683.jpg\")
Photo by Clive Mason\/Getty ImagesSergio Perez\u2019s camp didn\u2019t want to be Cadillac\u2019s second driver for the 2026 F1 season<\/p>\n