DRIVER MARKET: Who's on Cadillac’s driver shortlist as they prepare for 2026 F1 entry?
Cadillac's arrival in F1 for 2026 opens up two more driver spots on the grid – but who is in the frame for a place at the team?

/Formula%201%20header%20templates%20-%202025-06-06T113333.124.webp)
Opportunities to get a seat in Formula 1 are few and far between – but the probability of getting one has increased slightly for 2026 as there's an extra two spots next year courtesy of Cadillac's arrival in the sport.
As you'd expect, the American squad have been inundated with calls from drivers and managers enquiring about a job and that led to the team compiling a long-list that ran to 15 names at one point.

Unlock exclusive F1 content and more with F1 Unlocked. Totally free.
Membership gets you closer with:
Curated insider content
Live like an F1 insider with exclusive access and VIP experiences
Member benefits, rewards and offers
Next Up
Related Articles
Half Term Reports 2025How Racing Bulls' 2025 season has played out so far
UnlockedVerstappen's dramatic first title win as he edged out Hamilton
Wheatley turning pressure ‘into something positive’ for Audi arrival
8 of McLaren’s strongest line-ups before Norris & Piastri
Half Term Reports 2025How Mercedes’ 2025 season has played out so far
Wolff backs Bottas in push for full-time F1 return