Cadillac will become Formula 1’s 11th tꦫeam from 2026.

But tꦆheir work has already started on a project which they will demand success from.

A key topic as the 2025 F1 season begins will be which drivers Cadillac s🦹ign up.

The manufacturer has already admitted their interest in putting an American driver in their car, to rep꧂resent the US-based team.

But will𒈔 they opt fo𒁏r experience in their other car? An out-of-work big name? Or can they snare a driver in their prime?

Our experts pointed to the drivers who will be picked by Cadillac…

Lewis Larkam: “I can see Cadillac opting for a seasoned F1 driver to🧜 fill one of their seats.

“Mercedes reserve 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Valtteri Bottas i🎐s the best available ﷺcandidate on the market, and I wouldn’t be surprised if the Finn ended up at Cadillac.

“As a 10-time grand prix winner who has driven for three different teams in F1, he has a wealth of experience th⛄at would be invaluable to the operation as it enters the sport.

“Meanwhile, IndyCar star Col💎ton Herta continues to be linked with Cadillac. Will Herta finally get his F1 shot in 2026?”

Connor McDonagh: “With a lot of experienced drivers available for 2026, Cadilꦰlac haveﷺ a number of great options.

“Z💟hou Guanyu’s✱ financial backing will make him an attractive option to a team like Cadillac, plus he has three years of F1 experience under his belt.

“Additionally, the A🤪merican team will be running Ferrari eng🐟ines, and Zhou is their test and reserve driver for this year so perhaps that will work in his favour.”

Lewis Duncan: “You’ve got to feel that ༒Cadillac would want a name familiar with a North American audience when it joins the F1 grid. That leaves IndyCar star Colton Herta as a strong contender.

"With the team formerly mဣeant to be the Andretti-branded squad, Herta’s ties to the that team in IndyCar has made him a favourite for an F1 shot with the outfit. At 24, Herta would be a good long-term bet for the team, while he has prior experience of F1 machinery with numerous tests.

"Herta has moved to downplay a move away from IndyCar, but the right offer would be har⭕d to turn down for any young driver.

"As for its second seat, Cadillac should look to add an experienced hand to help steer 💦its development. 

"Multiple race winner Valtteri Bottas would be a safe pair of hands and🌞 an easy driver to get a hold of as he serves 2025 from the sidelines as a reserve for Mercedes.

"At 35, Bottas isn’t a long-term prospect but he doesn’t need to be if his prime directive is to simply add some experience to a fresh team and hel🍌p itꦚ get its project off the ground."