Cadillac has received cautionary advice regarding the potential signing of Mick Schumacher for their upcoming entry into the Formula 1 arena. The German driver is among the contenders linked to the new team preparing to make its debut on the race grid next season.
The introduction of this new team has opened up two additional race seats, attracting interest from drivers who found themselves without placements in the current season. Schumacher, eager to rejuvenate his Formula 1 career, is one of the hopefuls in this mix.
Having last competed in Formula 1 in 2022, Schumacher faced an early exit from Haas after a brief two-season stint where he participated in 43 races but only accumulated 12 points overall, failing to secure a contract renewal from then-team principal Guenther Steiner.
Following his departure from Haas, Schumacher swiftly joined his father Michael Schumacher’s former team, Mercedes, as a reserve driver. Additionally, he inked a deal with Alpine to compete in the World Endurance Championship, achieving three podium finishes so far.
Eager to leverage his success in WEC to make a comeback to Formula 1, Schumacher has openly expressed his desire to clinch a spot with Cadillac, a team yet to finalize their driver lineup decision.
During a recent interview with Brazilian media, Schumacher disclosed ongoing discussions with Cadillac, expressing optimism about the process and highlighting the appeal of being part of this esteemed project.
While the outcome of Schumacher’s potential recruitment by Cadillac remains uncertain, former F1 champion Jacques Villeneuve has voiced skepticism about the move, suggesting that selecting Schumacher may not be the wisest choice given his lack of experience and previous struggles at Haas.
In parallel developments, Cadillac is reportedly nearing an agreement to enlist six-time F1 race winner Sergio Perez, who has been off the grid since departing Red Bull last year. Another strong contender for a race seat is Valtteri Bottas, the Mercedes reserve driver with ten F1 victories to his name, a preference that aligns more with Villeneuve’s perspective.
Villeneuve emphasized Bottas’s wealth of experience, proven track record in winning races, and tenure with the high-performing Mercedes team as distinguishing attributes that make him a stronger candidate compared to Schumacher.
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