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News.com.au
6 days ago
- Automotive
- News.com.au
Schumacher's son on ‘list' of drivers in the mix for F1's new Cadillac team
Mick Schumacher is one of several drivers on a shortlist being considered by Cadillac for the team's Formula One debut in 2026. Preparation is in full swing for the General Motors brand to field a team next year in a landmark moment for F1, expanding the grid to 22 cars. Fox Sports, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every practice, qualifying session and race in the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship™ LIVE in 4K. New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1. Former Red Bull driver Sergio Perez and current Mercedes reserve driver Valtteri Bottas are among the favourites to drive for Cadillac next season, but they are far from the only drivers in the mix. The American outfit, backed by 1978 F1 world champion Michael Andretti, has been linked with several other drivers. Cadillac team principal Graeme Lowdon confirmed to the High Performance podcast that Schumacher is one of the contenders to drive to the team. 'Yeah, we are talking to Mick,' Lowdon said. 'Yes, I know Valtteri really well,' he added about 10-time race winner Bottas. 'I think they (Schumacher and Bottas) have both proved a whole bunch of things,' Lowdon explained. 'Everyone wants to prove something else again. I never look at that as the biggest motivator. Our team is not there as a vehicle for someone to prove a point. 'Our team is there to provide a position on the pitch, if you like, for someone to prove what they can do for sure. But it's not a vehicle to kind of show the world to prove a point or whatever. 'Drivers are there to prove the best they possibly can for the team and they should be motivated for the team around them as well. I'm less keen on people who kind of want to prove a personal point.' Perez and Bottas loom as the most likely driver pairing for Cadillac, who are not expected to challenge for race wins in their first season. 'Yes, we are talking (to Perez),' confirmed Lowdon. 'Mick is great,' Lowdon told Sky Deutschland. 'He's a very nice guy, I like him a lot. I've got to know him better now. 'He's still young, but he already has Formula 1 experience. Of course, that was a while ago, but he's kept himself up to date. 'He is no stranger to the team. He knows where we stand. There are some positive things to say about Mick. 'He is clearly one of the drivers on the list. But, I should also say that the list is quite long.' Schumacher has support from an unlikely source in Guenther Steiner, who was critical of the German during their time together at Haas, where Steiner was team principal. 'I think Mick has a good chance,' the former F1 team boss told RTL. 'Cadillac needs a driver with experience in Formula 1 and there are currently not many drivers who don't have a job but have already driven Formula 1. 'When he was a test driver at Mercedes, he didn't race, but he learned a lot about a good big team. 'This knowledge of how a successful team works could help Cadillac. 'I don't think they'll take an American driver because the risk is just too great,' he added. 'The guys have no experience in Formula 1 and then it can quickly backfire. That doesn't help anyone. 'Sergio Perez, Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu. All of them have experience in Formula 1. With Mick Schumacher, these are my four favourites.' 'Discussions are ongoing,' Schumacher told Brazil. 'The communication has been very positive so far. 'They've already hired a fantastic number of people,' he added. 'It's an honour to be part of it, to negotiate with them, and a great position to be in.' Schumacher, 26, served as Mercedes' reserve driver in 2024 but has branched out in the World Endurance Championship and raced in Le Mans this year. Lowdon also name checked other names including former F2 champion Felipe Drugovich and Red Bull academy driver Arvin Lindblad as some younger drivers in the mix if Cadillac picked a younger driver to develop. 'There are a bunch of young (drivers),' he said. 'There are some really good F2 drivers, Felipe Drugovich, Fred Vesti. The list kind of goes on. 'Arvid (Lindblad) is a really good guy. He has done a good job. He has Red Bull (as his backer). Indy Car driver Colton Herta is the main American name mentioned as a potential option if Cadillac wants a local to drive for the team 'In Colton's case, it's the superlicence that's the issue, but he can certainly drive a race car,' said Lowdon. Bottas' former Sauber teammate Guanyu Zhou, who is managed by Lowdon, is another name that's been floated. The F1 season continues this weekend at the Belgian Grand Prix as Oscar Piastri looks to claim his sixth win of the season.
The Star
21-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Star
If the Schu fits
Alpine Endurance Team's Mick Schumacher competing in the Hyperpole of the 2025 Le Mans 24 hour endurance race at the Le Mans circuit, northwestern France, on June 12. — AFP
Qatar Tribune
15-07-2025
- Automotive
- Qatar Tribune
Schumacher confirms he's in talks with future F1 team Cadillac
DPA Berlin Mick Schumacher has confirmed he's in talks with the future Cadillac team as he hopes for a return to Formula One. "The communication has been very positive so far," Schumacher told the Brazilian edition of the news portal. The son of seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher was in Brazil last weekend at the World Endurance Championship with his Alpine team. Cadillac is joining the top motorsport series in 2026 as an 11th team and Mick Schumacher believes the American carmaker have "an unbelievable project" and "a great history." There's been much speculation about who will take the two Cadillac seats. Team principal Graeme Lowdon has previously confirmed that Schumacher is among the candidates. "It's an honour to be part of it, to negotiate with them, and a great position to be in," Schumacher said. He made his F1 debut in 2021 with Haas and raced for the US team until 2022, but didn't have his contract extended. According to media reports, former Red Bull driver Sergio Perez is expected to be announced as one of the Cadillac drivers for 2026. Mercedes reserve driver Valtteri Bottas is another top candidate.
The Sun
15-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Michael Schumacher's son Mick in talks over ‘incredible' F1 return after three years
MICK SCHUMACHER has confirmed he is in talks to return to F1 with newcomers Cadillac. The son of legendary F1 driver Michael Schumacher could make a comeback next season having not raced in the sport since leaving Haas in 2022. 1 He has also been a reserve driver for both Mercedes and McLaren - but was replaced by Valtteri Bottas as Merc driver at the end of last season. New General Motors-backed team Cadillac will be on the grid for the first time from 2026 and are finalising their line-up. The 26-year-old said: "Yes, of course, discussions are ongoing. The communication has been very positive so far. "They've already hired a fantastic number of people for it [the project]. It's an honour to be part of it, to negotiate with them, and a great position to be in." Ex-Red Bull driver Sergio Perez and Bottas are thought to be the favourites for the two Cadillac seats. But team boss Graeme Lowdon remains a huge admirer of Schumacher - who currently drives in the World Endurance Championship with Alpine. During him time in F1, Schumacher started 43 races. His best placing was a sixth place finish, while he only finished in the points twice. Lowdon has also confirmed that "positive" discussions with Schumacher had taken place while on the High Performance podcast. He said: "Yeah, we're talking to Mick." He also added on Sky Deutschland: "Mick is great. He's a very nice guy, I like him a lot. I've got to know him better now. "He's still young, but he already has F1 experience. Of course, that was a while ago, but he's kept himself up to date. "We really like that. We really like that. He is no stranger to the team. He knows where we stand. There are some positive things to say about Mick. "He is clearly one of the drivers on the list. But I should also say that the list is quite long." Lowdon has also previously confirmed that talks with Bottas have taken place. The Cadillac boss wants the team to make a statement in their first year and not just make up the numbers. He said: "Everyone wants to prove something else again. I never look at that as the biggest motivator. "Our team is not there as a vehicle for someone to prove a point. Our team is there to provide a position on the pitch, if you like. "For someone to prove what they can do for sure, but it's not the vehicle to show the world, prove a point, or whatever. "The driver is there to do the best that they possibly can for their team, and they should be motivated for the team around them as well. So, I'm less keen on people who kind of want to prove a personal point." When asked about the prospect of Perez joining the cause, Lowdon did not rule it out. He added: "Every single person, every name that you're going to read out, we're talking to everyone because everyone wants the drive."
The Independent
15-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Independent
Frontrunners for Cadillac F1 seats in 2026 debut season revealed
Cadillac team principal Graeme Lowdon has confirmed that his team are in talks with at least three different drivers for their two seats on the F1 grid next season. Cadillac, owned by American automotive giant General Motors, will become Formula One's 11th outfit when they join the sport in time for new engine and chassis regulations next season. As such, there is a host of interest and speculation surrounding their two driver spots. And Lowdon, formerly team principal with Marussia in the mid-2010s, admitted that Cadillac are in talks with Mick Schumacher, Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez, amongst others. 'We're talking to Mick,' Lowdon told The High Performance Podcast. Schumacher, son of seven-time world champion Michael, has not raced in F1 since being axed by Haas in 2022. Mercedes reserve driver Bottas and former Red Bull driver Perez were also confirmed to be in the running. "Everyone wants to prove something else again,' Lowdon, who also represents Ferrari reserve driver Zhou Guanyu, added. "I never look at that as the biggest motivator. Our team is not there as a vehicle for someone to prove a point. 'Our team is there to provide a position on the pitch, if you like. For someone to prove what they can do for sure, but it's not the vehicle to show the world, prove a point or whatever. "The driver is there to do the best that they possibly can for their team, and they should be motivated for the team around them as well. So, I'm less keen on people who kind of want to prove a personal point." However, Lowdon confirmed that Daniel Ricciardo – dropped by Racing Bulls last year – is not on his shortlist. 'Actually, I think he's publicly said that he's not interested in Formula 1,' Lowdon replied, when asked about the Australian. 'If I need to convince someone, then it's the wrong person. You never need to convince a Formula 1 driver to jump in the car." Cadillac, led by CEO Dan Towriss and advised by 1978 F1 world champion Mario Andretti, have less than eight months until they join the sport at next year's season-opener in Australia.
