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Jacques Villeneuve Slams Cadillac F1 Driver Choices: Experience Doesn’t Guarantee Success!

Arthur Ling by Arthur Ling
August 29, 2025
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Jacques Villeneuve Slams Cadillac F1 Driver Choices: Experience Doesn’t Guarantee Success!

Jacques Villeneuve Raises Eyebrows Over Cadillac’s Driver Selections: “Experience Doesn’t Equate to Speed”

In a shocking critique that’s reverberating across the motorsport community, former F1 champion Jacques Villeneuve has weighed in on Cadillac’s recent choice of drivers for its highly anticipated entry into Formula 1 in 2026. The American racing team has opted for seasoned veterans Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez, but Villeneuve is not convinced that experience translates to excellence on the track.

Cadillac, gearing up to be the 11th team on the F1 grid, made headlines with its driver announcement this week, banking on the combined expertise of Bottas and Perez to establish a foothold in the hyper-competitive world of Formula 1. Bottas, who made his debut in 2013 with Williams after a three-year apprenticeship as a test driver, has accrued an impressive resume, including 10 grand prix victories and 67 podium finishes. Meanwhile, Perez boasts six wins and a wealth of experience from his stints with Sauber, McLaren, and the reigning champions, Red Bull.

However, Villeneuve is throwing a wrench into the gears of optimism. He acknowledges the importance of experience but raises critical questions about the duo’s current form. “Experience doesn’t mean you’re quick or great,” he bluntly stated during an interview with Sky Sports F1 at Zandvoort. Villeneuve expressed skepticism about Bottas’s trajectory post-Mercedes, suggesting that the Finnish driver “lost interest” during his time at Sauber, a sentiment that could spell trouble for Cadillac if Bottas fails to recapture his former glory.

“Cadillac needs the Bottas of Mercedes, not the one who struggled at Sauber,” Villeneuve emphasized, noting that while Bottas once excelled alongside the legendary Lewis Hamilton, his motivation seemed to wane when the stakes were different. The underlying message is clear: the quality of experience matters just as much as the quantity.

Adding fuel to the fire, Alexander Wurz, ex-driver and chairman of the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association, commented on Cadillac’s strategy. He defended the decision to recruit older, yet experienced drivers, remarking, “They didn’t buy the oldest drivers, they bought the most experienced ones.” Wurz highlighted the critical nature of this experience, especially as it comes from diverse backgrounds, which could help establish a solid team culture right from the outset.

However, Wurz also recognizes the long road ahead. “At the beginning, having an experienced driver pairing is certainly a good thing,” he said, but cautioned that as performance improves, the team may need to consider integrating younger talent into the mix. “First, they need to learn to walk—simply being there, getting out on track on time, and finishing the first races,” he added. This foundational phase is crucial for any new team, and Bottas and Perez are expected to navigate it with the expertise they possess.

As the countdown to Cadillac’s F1 debut begins, all eyes will be on Bottas and Perez to see if they can rise to the occasion or if Villeneuve’s concerns will become a reality. Will they deliver the performance needed to propel Cadillac into the upper echelons of Formula 1, or will their past struggles come back to haunt them? The motorsport world is watching and waiting for answers.

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