Opting for tried-and-tested F1 race winners in Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas, Gabriel Bortoleto is hoping that’s not the end of the road for overlooked candidate and 2022 Formula 2 champion Felipe Drugovich.

After months of speculation as Cadillac whittled down a long short list, the team announced F1 veterans Perez and Bottas would guide it through its debut campaign in Formula 1.

Cadillac went with tried-and-tested F1 experience

Additional reporting by Thomas Maher

Cadillac F1 team principal Graeme Lowdon explained : “Signing two very experienced racers like Bottas and Checo is a bold signal of intent.

“They’ve seen it all and they know what it takes to succeed in Formula 1. But more importantly, they understand what it means to help build a team.

“Their leadership, feedback,

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