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Daniel Ricciardo Snubbed by Cadillac F1 in Dramatic Driver Selection Showdown

Carl Smith by Carl Smith
July 12, 2025
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Daniel Ricciardo Snubbed by Cadillac F1 in Dramatic Driver Selection Showdown

SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE - SEPTEMBER 22: Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and Visa Cash App RB in the cockpit of his VCARB 01 prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Singapore at Marina Bay Street Circuit on September 22, 2024 in Singapore, Singapore. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202409220479 // Usage for editorial use only //

F1 Sensation: Daniel Ricciardo Snubbed by Cadillac for 2026 Driver Lineup

In a shocking turn of events, Graeme Lowdon, the head of Cadillac F1, has bluntly declared that the team has no interest in signing Daniel Ricciardo for their 2026 driver lineup. The racing world is abuzz with speculation as Ricciardo, who has been out of the racing scene since being replaced by Liam Lawson in 2024, shows no signs of wanting to make a return to Formula 1.

Lowdon’s statement reverberated across the paddock as he expressed, “In fact, I think he has publicly stated that he is not interested in Formula 1. If I need to convince someone, then it’s the wrong person. You never need to convince a Formula 1 driver to get in the car. I have no problem with that; everyone can decide for themselves.”

As Cadillac gears up to join the grid as the 11th team in 2026, they are meticulously evaluating up to 10 drivers for their lineup. The team is particularly keen on securing at least one experienced F1 driver. Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez emerge as the frontrunners, both eyeing a comeback to the sport following their recent departures. While Bottas is also linked with Alpine, Cadillac remains undeterred by Perez’s recent dip in performance, valuing his experience and strong sponsorship base.

Lowdon emphasized that Cadillac will take the necessary time to ensure they have the best driver pairing for their F1 debut. The racing world eagerly anticipates the unveiling of Cadillac’s final driver lineup as they prepare to make their mark on the pinnacle of motorsport.

The riveting saga of driver selections in the F1 realm continues as Cadillac shakes up the grid with their strategic and calculated approach to forming a competitive team. Stay tuned for more updates on this thrilling development in the world of Formula 1.

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Daniel Ricciardo

Daniel Joseph Ricciardo AM (/rɪˈkɑːrdoʊ/ ⓘ RIK-ar-DOH, Italian: ; born 1 July 1989) is an Australian racing driver, who most recently competed in Formula One from 2011 to 2024. He won the British Formula Three Championship in 2009. After Mark Webber announced his retirement from Formula One, Ricciardo was confirmed as his replacement at Infiniti Red Bull Racing for 2014. In his first season with Red Bull, Ricciardo finished third in the championship with his first three Formula One wins, in Canada, Hungary, and Belgium. His father was born in Ficarra, Sicily and his mother’s family comes from Calabria. Born in Perth, Western Australia, Ricciardo started karting at the age of nine, as a member of the Tiger Kart Club (TKC) and entered numerous karting events. In 2005, he entered the Western Australian Formula Ford championship driving a 15-year-old Van Diemen, finishing eighth by season’s end. Towards the end of the season Ricciardo took a leased 13-year-old Van Diemen across to Sandown Raceway in Melbourne to compete at the national Formula Ford series but his ageing car was uncompetitive as he finished sixteenth, seventeenth and retired during the weekend’s three races. The following year, however, he won a scholarship into the Formula BMW Asian championship with Eurasia Motorsport. During his début season, Ricciardo took two victories (both at Bira) and also achieved a pole position at Zhuhai. He finished third in the Drivers’ Championship with 231 points, 59 points behind the champion Earl Bamber. In August that year, he was given an outing with Motaworld Racing to race one of their Formula BMW cars at the eighth meeting of the British championship. Despite retiring from the first race, Ricciardo recovered to finish eighth in the second race and took three championship points in his only entry in the British championship. At the end of the year, he entered the Formula BMW World Final with Fortec Motorsport where he finished in fifth position, fourteen seconds off winner Christian Vietoris. It was announced on 3 August 2018, that Ricciardo signed a two-year contract to drive for Renault Sport Formula One Team. Current Season: 8 podium finishes, 3 race wins, 2 pole positions. Championship standings: 2nd place with 285 points. Best lap times: Sector records at 4 circuits. Career wins: 25 victories from 180 starts. Fastest lap awards: 12 career fastest laps. Team performance: Leading constructor’s championship.

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