GM looks to pick drivers at Miami GP for Cadillac's entry, Indycar struggles with new car issues, and other big updates

GM looks to pick drivers at Miami GP for Cadillac's entry

General Motors plans to use the Miami Grand Prix to advance its driver lineup ahead of Cadillac's 2026 F1 entry. No drivers are signed yet, but GM has narrowed down options for their team. The top candidates are former Red Bull driver Sergio Perez, American Colton Herta, Mercedes reserve Valtteri Bottas, and Zhou Guanyu. Senior GM staff will be at the race to discuss their future involvement and focus on selecting potential drivers. 

Click here to read the full article by Sam Cooper (planetf1.com)

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Indycar struggles with new car issues

Formula 1 decided to keep its plan for hybrid engines starting in 2026, even though some people wanted to bring back the older V10 or V8 engines. This shows that even big racing series like F1 are unsure about the best way forward, which makes it even harder for smaller series like IndyCar. IndyCar plans to introduce a new hybrid car in 2027, but it's facing problems like possible tariffs, supply issues, and uncertainty about whether Honda and Chevrolet will continue to provide engines after 2026. If IndyCar doesn't handle this well, it could end up without any engine suppliers and no clear future.​

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Perez set for Miami appearance amid comeback rumors

Sergio Perez is set to appear in Miami this weekend amid ongoing rumors about a potential return to F1. He has been linked to Cadillac, which will show its 2024 livery on May 3, but no drivers have been confirmed yet. Perez is being considered for a return in 2026, along with Zhou Guanyu and Valtteri Bottas. Even after a tough season at Red Bull, former chief Jonathan Wheatley believes Perez could quickly get up to speed with a new team.

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Words everyone should know

Formula One drivers come from different countries and speak diverse languages, so naturally, there's a word in their language they think everyone should know. For Brazilian prodigy Gabriel Bortoleto, it's 'Bom dia,' meaning good morning. For Kimi Antonelli, it's 'mamma mia,' complete with the hand gesture. But what about the English speakers?

Inside crash repair and recovery

A Formula 1 crash doesn't end when the car stops moving. In reality, that's just the beginning. From the moment it comes to a halt to the time it's back in the garage, a lot happens behind the scenes. In this video, you'll see how teams handle crash repairs, how mechanics manage to fix F1 cars so quickly, and how support systems like the F1 medical car come into play.