F1 legend Juan Pablo Montoya has named Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas the “very best pair” for Cadillac subsequent yr.
Cadillac will be a part of the F1 grid in 2026 because the eleventh workforce.
The American outfit haven’t but introduced their driver line-up, however Perez and Bottas have been closely linked with Cadillac.
The duo aren’t at the moment on the grid after being dropped by Purple Bull and Sauber, respectively.
Perez’s repute has solely been enhanced following Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda’s Purple Bull struggles.
The Mexican additionally brings important monetary backing and shall be a key asset for sponsors.
Bottas has remained energetic in F1 as Mercedes’ check and reserve driver.
The ten-time grand prix winner has insisted he’s motivated to stay in F1, and his last yr at Sauber confirmed he’s nonetheless very fast.
Chatting with AS Colombia, Montoya defined that originally, Cadillac ought to go for a Perez-Bottas line-up.
Nevertheless, the previous Williams driver thinks Cadillac ought to quickly search for a youthful driver.
“Sure, for me, I believe that’s the pair,” Montoya stated. “And the best way I believe they need to do it’s signal one for 2 years and the opposite for one yr.
“Commit one for 2 or three years after which begin on the lookout for somebody youthful who might be extra of a future for them.
“As a result of the 2 drivers they’ve could be excellent, however they’re drivers that in two or three years will already be excited about stopping.
“However for the start of the workforce, it might be the best pair.”
Perez will “match them somewhat higher”
Earlier than becoming a member of Purple Bull, Perez was generally known as F1’s ‘king of the midfield’.
Sergio Perez tended to safe large leads to the midfield equipment, scoring a number of podiums at Pressure India.
Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas
Valtteri Bottas’ pre-Mercedes profession was additionally spectacular, main Williams’ cost up the sphere.
Bottas’ Sauber profession was patchy, beginning off robust in 2022.
It wasn’t till his last season that he began dominating teammate Zhou Guanyu once more, when each of their F1 careers had been on the road.
“Of the 2, Checo,” Montoya added. “I believe Checo would match them somewhat higher with the profile and every thing, however Bottas can be very quick.
“It will depend on how motivated Valtteri is, as a result of I believe Valtteri may be very quick and might be quicker than Checo, however Valtteri may be very emotional, it will depend on the day.”
