IndyCar Sensation Pato O’Ward Shuts Down Cadillac F1 Rumors Once and For All!
Rumors have been swirling about IndyCar star Pato O’Ward potentially making a move to the Cadillac Formula 1 team in 2026, but the Mexican driver has finally set the record straight. Despite being a hot commodity in the racing world and currently sitting in second place in the IndyCar Series standings, O’Ward has made it clear that he will not be joining the new American F1 team.
In a recent interview with ESPN Mexico, O’Ward playfully dismissed the speculation, drawing a humorous parallel to past gossip about Fernando Alonso supposedly dating Taylor Swift. The Arrow McLaren driver quipped, “The rumors about me going to Cadillac were like the rumors about Fernando Alonso hanging out with Taylor Swift.”
While O’Ward’s ties to F1 are not completely baseless – having participated in Free Practice 1 for the McLaren F1 team at the 2024 Mexican Grand Prix and set to do so again this year as a reserve driver – his immediate future remains in the IndyCar Series.
Meanwhile, Cadillac F1 team principal Graeme Lowdon has confirmed ongoing discussions with multiple drivers, including notable names like Mick Schumacher, Valtteri Bottas, and Sergio Perez. The team is keeping its options open, with a potential interest in adding an American driver like Colton Herta to the lineup.
Lowdon emphasized that driver selections will be solely based on merit, stating, “We’ll select drivers on merit… The team’s here to stay. I think the fans would love to see an American driver in an American team.”
As the racing world eagerly awaits Cadillac F1’s final driver lineup, one thing is certain – the competition for seats is fierce, and only the best of the best will secure a spot in this highly anticipated team.
Stay tuned for more updates on this thrilling saga as it unfolds in the high-stakes world of motorsports!
