Yesterday, the massive information got here out that Cadillac would be a part of the F1 grid for the 2026 season. At this time, GPblog completely spoke to the brand new director of the board Mario Andretti as they search for drivers and an engine provider for after they be a part of System 1. Additionally, the F1 world continues to be reacting to Max Verstappen sealing his fourth consecutive drivers’ title.
Andretti completely reveals Cadillac’s driver and engine ambitions
Yesterday, after repeated makes an attempt, Cadillac and Basic Motors had an accepted bid by F1 to permit them to affix the grid for the 2026 season. After a bid was rejected beneath the title ‘Andretti F1’, the American firm reshaped their high workforce, which means Michael Andretti was moved to a smaller function consequently. Now, Cadillac F1 have been accepted, and Mario Andretti, the 1978 world champion, shall be part of that high workforce.
At this time, the American spoke in an unique interview with GPblog, and he first spoke about which drivers the workforce shall be trying to signal to make up their lineup. One title was talked about, and it was Colton Herta. The 24-year-old American is simply in need of the required F1 Tremendous Licence, however the present IndyCar Andretti International driver is somebody who may very well be named as their driver for 2026. No second driver was named, however Andretti stated they’re searching for “a really skilled” driver.
One other query that may want answering earlier than the 2026 season will get underway is what engine producer the American workforce will use. There may be the hope that Cadillac themselves will change into a works workforce, however that solely appears to be like to be taking place by 2028 on the earliest. Nevertheless, Andretti stated it’s anticipated that Ferrari will briefly promote their energy models to the workforce.
Andretti and Cadillac additionally dream huge in F1, and intention to win Grands Prix and change into world champions within the competitors, having dedicated long-term. Learn an extended interview article right here!
Button and Hulkenberg react to Verstappen’s title win
Together with the breaking Cadillac information, the F1 world continues to be reacting to their title winner, and as soon as once more, it was Max Verstappen. The Dutchman earned his fourth consecutive world title, profitable it on the Las Vegas Grand Prix after ending forward of challenger Lando Norris.
2009 world champion Jenson Button was extraordinarily complimentary of the intelligent manner Verstappen has pushed to win his newest title. “He is an excessive expertise. Whenever you watch Max on observe, he appeared calm in making an attempt to get as many factors as he may, not getting confused about not having the quickest automobile. He obtained it into his head ‘I am not going to win one other race, I am simply going to do the very best I can each race’. And I believe the final race in Brazil, simply wow, and knocked it out with that win. That is what finalised it.”
Present drivers on the grid have additionally been stuffed with reward for the Purple Bull driver. Nico Hulkenberg was the newest to share his ideas on his title win. “What a man! He is simply so robust, so fast on a regular basis whatever the temperature, the situations. Hardly makes any errors and all the time simply maximises what he can, even when he does not have the profitable automobile or the very best automobile. Enormous respect for that, and plenty of congratulations to him. He did extremely nicely once more.”
