As many as eight drivers are in contentꦬion to join Cadillac’s new Formula 1 tꦬeam in 2026.

Geꦍneral Motors is holding a launch event for its most ambitious racing prog꧅ramme on Saturday at the eve of the Miami Grand Prix, where it may reveal the definitive livery of its first Ferrari-powered F1 contender.

Cadillac’s entry into grand prix racing is significant, as it not only brings another manufacturer into F1 but💜 also creates two extra spots on a grid that h🐎as been limited to just 20 drivers since Manor’s exit at the end of 2026.

Several drivers who have recently lost a s꧃eat in F1, as well as youngsters coming through the ranks in Formula 2, have been linked with the Cadillac project.

Among those mentioned is 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Sergio Perez, who will be returning to 𒁏the F1 paddock in Miami for the first time since he was dropped by Red Bull at the end of last season.

Eight-driver shortlist for Cadillac F1 team

“Is it a coincidence that Cadillac are 🌠having a big launch this week, and Sergio Perez is in town?,ꦦ” Sky TV commentator David Croft asked on Thursday as the paddock convened at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.

Pat Symonds, now with Ca♌dillac's F1 team, smiled anཧd didn't offer an answer which revealed any truth.

Cadillac’s advisor Mario Andretti has previously said the American marque has shortlisted three drivers for its F1 team, with 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Perez among those under consideratio🐷n thankꦫs to his extens🌟ive experience with both front-running and midfield teams.

Zhou Guanyu, who joined Ferrari as a reserve driver this year after two years at Sauber, was also identified as a potential candidate☂ by Juan Pablo Mont🍎oya.

However, Croft thinks the actual list is much longer than Andretti sug𝐆gested, as Cadillac’s entry has grabbed the attention of several drivers.

“In all seriousness, I’m told there is about eight𝓀 drivers on the list,” he said.

“Perez might be one of them. The fact tha🌃t he’s here doesn’t surprise me.

“Perez is a m🐲an we’ve missed at a race track, and we want to see back.

“168澳洲5最新开奖结果:[Valtteri] Bottas, Zhou, Zak Crawford’s name has been ment🔥ioned. The꧂re are a lot of drivers who covet that seat.”

Cadillac has yet to reveal ಌwhen it will announce its driver line-up for the 2026 season.

Andretti recently stated that there is no guarantee an Ame🃏rican driver could join the team next year, citing hurdles such as super license points.