Cadillac's application to join 2026 grid was approved last week — meaning the new team now has work to do in the driver market.

The Cadillac Formula 1 team will run the majority of its project out of its new facility in Indiana, but will only select an American driver as part of its line-up if they earn their place on

Dutch pundit Jack Plooij, speaking on Ziggo Sport, suggested George Russell could claim the second seat, particularly if Max Verstappen displaces the Briton at Mercedes. Meanwhile, Aston Martin simulator driver Dani Juncadella argued that overlooking Indycar standout Alex Palou for a Cadillac seat would be an extreme mistake.