For their debut Formula 1 season in 2026, Cadillac enters the grid with Sergio Perez & Valtteri Bottas — but crucially, NO American driver. This decision mirrors Force India’s strategy under Vijay Mallya, who resisted pressure to hire an Indian driver and instead chose the fastest talent available.
Do you think Cadillac should have had an American driver to bolster its American identify and calling?
Or has Cadillac done the right thing by prioritising performance over all else?
And for the fun take, will Donald Trump interfere in Cadillac's driver decisions?
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