Cadillac has chosen experienced drivers Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas for its 2026 F1 debut, prioritizing proven skill over youth or American drivers, to build a competitive team with a strong foundation of experience.
Sergio Perez is expected to be announced as a Cadillac F1 driver for the 2026 season on a multi-year deal, partnering with Valtteri Bottas as they prepare for Cadillac's debut in Formula 1, which will be based in the UK and US and powered by Ferrari engines.
Verstappen secured Red Bull's 100th F1 victory at the Canadian Grand Prix, while Perez's poor performance puts his place at the team in doubt. Alonso and Hamilton completed the podium, showcasing that F1 greats still have life left in them. Williams took a giant leap forward with Albon's stunning drive to seventh. Ocon continues to fly under the radar, securing important points for Alpine. The FIA stewards' lack of consistency in decision-making created confusion across the weekend.
Max Verstappen won the F1 Spanish GP by over 24 seconds from Lewis Hamilton, with Sergio Perez completing the podium. Verstappen defended hard from Carlos Sainz at the start but soon pulled away, while Hamilton recovered from a collision with Lando Norris to finish second. George Russell finished ninth after a strong drive, while Charles Leclerc failed to score points despite making several passes.
Max Verstappen secured his first pole position in qualifying at the Monte Carlo circuit, beating Fernando Alonso by 0.084s. Sergio Perez was the biggest scalp of Q1 after his clash with the wall at Sainte Devote, which brought out the red flag with 11 minutes left on the clock.
Sergio Perez secures pole position for the F1 Miami GP, with Fernando Alonso in second place. Charles Leclerc crashed during his final run, prompting a red flag and denying Max Verstappen a chance to challenge for pole. Lewis Hamilton was eliminated in Q2, while Kevin Magnussen impressed with a fourth-place start for Haas.
Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas will start the F1 Australian GP from the pitlane after their teams made changes to the suspension set-up. Red Bull also replaced Perez's energy store and control electronics, which are his third examples of 2023, without incurring a significant grid penalty. The stewards noted that both drivers' changes were in breach of parc ferme rules, and they will start from the pitlane.
Sergio Perez wins the F1 Saudi Arabian GP, with Max Verstappen finishing second and Fernando Alonso in third place after serving a five-second penalty. Perez overcame a setback at the start and chased down Alonso to regain the lead. Verstappen closed the gap to Perez but was ultimately concerned with securing the fastest lap point. Alonso was initially third but was penalized for serving his penalty incorrectly, promoting George Russell to third place. Lewis Hamilton finished fifth, and Kevin Magnussen secured Haas' first point of the season.