Martin Brundle has praised Cadillac ’s decision to sign up Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez as their drivers for their debut season in F1 next year.

Bottas and Perez, both 35 and unattached this year, will return to the grid in 2026 with the American-owned outfit, after an announcement on Tuesday .

Cadillac opted to go for experience over youth and American involvement, while the likes of Mick Schumacher, Zhou Guanyu and Felipe Drugovich missed out.

Ahead of a rules reset next year, with new engine and chassis regulations being enforced, ex-F1 racer and Sky Sports pundit Brundle has backed Cadillac’s decision to bring Bottas and Perez back to the grid.

“That’s a great driver line up,” Brundle said on X.

“The team needs experience and direction in year one and can’t afford t

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