HINCHCLIFFE: 5 US-based drivers Cadillac should consider for their F1 team
IndyCar star and F1 TV pundit James Hinchcliffe picks out five drivers Cadillac could bring to the F1 grid in 2026.

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One of the biggest questions that still remains about Cadillac’s nascent F1 program is who will be tapped to drive for them. While some established F1 veterans have been touted as front runners for the ride, it is no secret that one day they would love to have a US driver in their stable.
So if one of the seats had to be earmarked for an American, who would the best options be? We asked IndyCar star and F1 TV pundit James Hinchcliffe to pick out five drivers Caddilac could bring to the F1 grid…

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