The three drivers who could make F1 comeback with Cadillac
Team principal Graeme Lowdon has revealed that Cadillac is in talks with several drivers for their two F1 seats, including Mick Schumacher, Valtteri Bottas, and Sergio Perez.
Lowdon emphasised that the team seeks drivers motivated by collective success rather than those looking to prove a personal point.
Daniel Ricciardo is not on Cadillac's shortlist, with Lowdon stating that a driver should not need convincing to join Formula One.
Cadillac, led by CEO Dan Towriss and advised by 1978 F1 world champion Mario Andretti, has less than eight months until their debut at next year's season-opener in Australia.
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