Why it matters: A new investor is attempting to revive the dormant Caterham F1 team, aiming for a 2027 entry, while Cadillac is making strategic driver choices for their potential F1 debut.
The big picture: Saad Kassis-Mohamed Capital announced plans to bring Caterham back as SKM Racing by 2027, pending FIA approval. However, the original Caterham went bankrupt in 2014 after struggling in the sport, making a return challenging.
Meanwhile, at Cadillac: Valtteri Bottas is confirmed as Cadillac's first driver. Sergio Pérez is strongly linked as a second driver, though no official agreement is in place yet.
Driving force: Cadillac is prioritizing experienced drivers like Bottas and potentially Pérez over younger talent for their challenging debut season. This strategy aims to leverage their technical knowledge and ability to consistently bring the car to the finish line during what is expected to be a tough initial year.
What's next: While Bottas is set, the confirmation of Pérez is still pending. If Pérez joins, he could potentially start with Cadillac sooner than expected.