Aug 31: Dutch Grand Prix

Cadillac sign
Perez and Bottas

General Motors brand, Cadillac,
will make its F1 debut in 2026 with
a veteran pairing of Sergio Perez and
Valtteri Bottas. The experienced duo
have previously raced for Red Bull and
Mercedes, sharing 16 race victories

TEAM USA
Cadillac to
become first new
constructor to join
F1 since Haas in 2016 –
expanding grid to 11 teams.
American outfit will have bases
in Indiana, North Carolina, Michigan,
plus one in United Kingdom


Driver comparison	Perez	Bottas
Age			35	35
Nationality		Mexican	Finnish
Debut			2011	2013
Grands Prix		281	246
Wins			6	10
Podiums			39	67
Pole positions		3	20
Best season		2nd	2nd
			2023	2019
			285pts	326pts

BEHIND THE WHEEL
Netherlands 2024 result: Top 6 places
Lando Norris	McLaren
Max Verstappen	Red Bull
Charles Leclerc	Ferrari
Oscar Piastri	McLaren
Carlos Sainz	Ferrari
Sergio Perez	Red Bull

2025 driver standings
Oscar Piastri	284pts
Lando Norris	275pts

Timing
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DRS
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AUG 31: Netherlands, Zandvoort
Distance: 72 laps – 306.587km
CIRCUIT
ZANDVOORT

Sources: FIA, Forix, Autosport
Pictures: Getty Images
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