Aug.13 (GMM) With System 1’s August shutdown in full swing, one of many few rising headlines is that Cadillac has apparently settled on Sergio Perez as considered one of its 2026 race drivers – with an announcement anticipated shortly after the summer season break.
The brand new American crew has additionally been strongly linked to Valtteri Bottas, regardless of constantly hinting it needed to pair an skilled identify with a youthful driver. Felipe Drugovich stays a contender, whereas Mick Schumacher now seems unlikely.
Ralf Schumacher – the six-time grand prix winner and uncle of Mick – advised Bild newspaper: “The drivers are the least of their issues.
“They solely have 400 folks – they usually must construct a complete crew. Extraordinarily bold. I’m trying ahead to it, however it will likely be a sporting problem.
“Will they rise like a phoenix from the ashes? Or will they keep on the bottom?”
One other matter filling the summer season lull is the tightening McLaren title combat between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. “I might have stated Lando was the extra full driver earlier than,” Ralf stated. “However Oscar has overcome his weaknesses from final 12 months.
“He was too harsh on the tyres and couldn’t sustain with the race tempo. Now he has sturdy nerves and is quick. I see them each on the identical stage. One retirement or one mistake can determine the World Championship.
“However I do see the hazard with Oscar of taking too many dangers when he sees the title in entrance of him. That may typically go incorrect.”
Schumacher additionally welcomed the concept of Christian Horner – lengthy the topic of his calls to step down at Crimson Bull – making a comeback at Alpine.
“I believe the time for figures like Flavio (Briatore) is over. You want technically expert folks on the high, somebody like Horner,” stated the German.
“Flavio might then assist as an organiser and a networker – as a face to the surface world.”
