F1 was once Colton Herta's goal; now he's not sure. But the young Andretti Global IndyCar drive also needs to qualify.

The Cadillac team set to debut in Formula One next year has at least six names on a list of potential drivers and will decide on merit, principal Graeme Lowdon said on Monday.

Formula 1's 11th team entry is confirmed, Cadillac F1 boss Graeme Lowden can hire drivers and ramp up development of its 2026 car, as he describes the "limitless ambition" of a new outfit "raised unde

Cadillac Formula 1 boss Graeme Lowdon says that the team will only select an American driver “on merit”, as it continues to ramp up preparations for next year.

Colton Herta, currently competing for Andretti in Indycar, remains the standout favourite for one of the cockpits, aligning with the team's keen interest in featuring an American driver. His challenge, however, lies in securing enough points for an FIA super licence.

Cadillac's application to join 2026 grid was approved last week — meaning the new team now has work to do in the driver market.

Cadillac's new UK headquarters at Silverstone and ongoing hiring process are crucial in developing a potent F1 car, ensuring the team is race-ready before its debut in twelve months. Now, though, Cadillac's priority is signing two strong drivers. Newsweek Sports reported recently the team is keen on having an American talent on board.

The Cadillac Formula 1 team will run the majority of its project out of its new facility in Indiana, but will only select an American driver as part of its line-up if they earn their place on

The rumors around American IndyCar driver Colton Herta's potential move to Formula 1 has been a constant topic among motorsport fans for a couple of years now.

Formula 1’s newest team, Cadillac, set to join the grid in 2026, is already at the centre of a fierce driver market tussle, with