Cadillac is “not in a hurry” to sign its drivers for its 2026 Formula 1 debut and will only put an American in the car when there is someone who fits the bill.The GM-backed squad will become F1’s 11th team from next year and is well under way with its car design,

The American automaker’s quest to become the sport’s 11th team began two years ago. It joins the grid in 2026.

Sergio Perez is currently in talks over a three-year contract with the Cadillac Formula 1 squad but also has other options, Motorsport.com understands.