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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez will join the new Cadillac Formula 1 team for the 2026 season

Caption: Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez will join the new Cadillac Formula 1 team for the 2026 season. Both drivers, sidelined this year after leaving their previous teams, bring extensive F1 experience, with Bottas claiming 10 wins and 20 poles for Mercedes, and Perez winning six grands prix, including five for Red Bull - According to BBC. General Motors’ Mark Reuss called them “a really good winning combination,” highlighting their leadership and technical skills. Cadillac’s CEO Dan Towriss added that while young talent was considered, the team prioritized proven F1 expertise for their debut. Bottas described Cadillac as “ambitious but grounded,” excited to help shape the team from the ground up, while Perez praised the project’s passion and determination. Although Cadillac hopes to eventually include an American driver, experience was key for their first season, with team principal Graeme Lowdon noting they expect to start at the back of the grid. This pairing marks an exciting start for Cadillac as it enters the world stage of Formula 1. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT

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