Bottas-Perez's Reaction To Being Unveiled As New Cadillac Drivers Is Hillariously Wholesome | Watch

Last Updated:August 26, 2025, 19:14 IST

Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas join Cadillac as drivers for the 2026 Formula One season, aiming to lead F1's 11th team with their vast experience and leadership.

Formula One: Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas will race for Cadillac (X)

Former Red Bull driver Sergio Perez and 10-time grand prix winner Valtteri Bottas were unveiled as drivers for Cadillac in the new Formula One next season.

The experienced pair, with over 500 grand prix starts between them, will return to the grid in 2026 after being dropped this year, joining the American outfit as F1’s 11th team.

F1 released a video of the pair reacting to the news of their announcement on social media.

The video is hilarious and wholesome.

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Perez, who has won six grand prix, was dismissed by Red Bull as Max Verstappen’s teammate at the end of last season, despite having two years remaining on his contract.

All of Bottas’s victories came during his tenure with Mercedes alongside Lewis Hamilton. The Finn raced for Sauber in 2024 and has served as Mercedes’ reserve driver this season.

Cadillac is relying on these two seasoned drivers — Perez is 35, and Bottas turns 36 on Thursday — to help them make a strong start in Formula One.

“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," Lowden added in a team statement.

“Their leadership, feedback, race-hardened instincts and of course their speed will be invaluable as we bring this team to life."

Mark Reuss, president of Cadillac’s parent company General Motors, highlighted the drivers’ experience with wins and podiums in F1, describing Cadillac’s driver pairing as “a really good winning combination".

Dan Towriss, CEO of GM’s partner TWG Global, said, “Their experience, leadership and technical acumen are what we need.

“We’re humbled by their belief in us and this project.

“There is a young pool of drivers who are exciting and very talented so it was a tough decision. But it was the leadership of these two drivers that stood out."

What Did Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas Say On Joining Cadillac?

Perez expressed his honour at helping Cadillac take their first steps in the sport. “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," he noted in the team’s statement.

Bottas, who played a crucial role in Mercedes winning the team world championship every year from 2017 to 2021, echoed his new teammate’s excitement at the challenge. “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," he said.

(With inputs from Agencies)

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