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Cadillac F1 chief confirms talks with Mick Schumacher but rules out Daniel Ricciardo
Graeme Lowdon sets the record straight on conversations with Valtteri Bottas, Mick Schumacher, Daniel Ricciardo, and Sergio Perez
Lydia Mee
Published: Jul 11, 2025, 4:40 PM
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Cadillac Formula 1 team principal Graeme Lowdon has confirmed that the American outfit is in talks with Mick Schumacher for a potential contract for 2026. He also set the record straight about Daniel Ricciardo potentially joining the team, claiming that the Australian driver doesn't want to return to the championship.
The team, which is led by CEO Dan Towriss and benefits from 1978 F1 champion Mario Andretti being on the board of directors, is set to join the series as the 11th team next year. The debut date is creeping up on the team which is yet to announce a driver lineup.
"Yeah, we're talking to Mick," Lowdon said with a smile during an appearance on the High Performance podcast.
When asked about Ricciardo, Lowdon explained, "Yeah, actually, I think he's publicly said that he's not interested in Formula 1."
"It's not my job," he said when asked if he would try and change the eight-time grand prix winner's mind. "If I need to convince someone, then it's the wrong person. You never need to convince a Formula 1 driver to jump in the car."
He also added that the team is in talks with Mercedes reserve driver and former Sauber driver Valtteri Bottas.
"Everyone wants to prove something else again," Lowdon added about both Bottas and Schumacher. "I never look at that as the biggest motivator. Our team is not there as a vehicle for someone to prove a point. Our team is there to provide a position on the pitch, if you like. For someone to prove what they can do for sure, but it's not the vehicle to show the world, prove a point or whatever.
Graeme Lowdon, Cadillac F1 team principal
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"The driver is there to do the best that they possibly can for their team, and they should be motivated for the team around them as well. So, I'm less keen on people who kind of want to prove a personal point."
When quizzed further on other drivers the team are in conversation with, Lowdon confirmed they are also talking with former Red Bull driver Sergio Perez.
"Every single person, every name that you're going to read out, we're talking to everyone because everyone wants the drive."
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