Cadillac Weighs Frederik Vesti as Potential Replacement for Valtteri Bottas

General Motors and TWG Global, the joint owners of Cadillac, are in a bit of a conundrum over who should join Sergio Perez in the driver lineup for the 2027 Formula 1 season. While Valtteri Bottas has been a fixture since Cadillac's debut season in 2026, his seat may be under threat. The Finn's performance has been under scrutiny, especially when compared to his teammate Perez, who has outperformed him in most races.

Cadillac has been considering Colton Herta, an American driver, to bolster their brand's American identity. Herta has been making strides to secure his FIA superlicence by participating in FP1 sessions, but not everyone at Cadillac is sold on him yet. General Motors, for instance, is looking at Mercedes reserve driver Frederik Vesti as an alternative. Vesti is already well-regarded within GM due to his successful stint in the IMSA series, where he helped Cadillac win the manufacturer and GTP team titles.

The situation is a classic case of divided loyalties: TWG Global is keen on Herta for his marketability as an American driver, while GM sees Vesti's experience as invaluable, especially his insider knowledge from Mercedes. Vesti's technical insights could be crucial for Cadillac as they continue to develop their F1 car.

There's a twist, though. If Cadillac opts for Vesti, it would essentially be an admission that they might have erred in choosing Bottas over Vesti for the 2026 season. Yet, Vesti's impressive work in IMSA has certainly bolstered his case. The decision is yet to be made, but it seems the debate within Cadillac is far from over.