Pietro Fittipaldi joins Cadillac as development driver

Cadillac has announced Pietro Fittipaldi as their new development driver, further bolstering their preparations for a 2026 F1 grid entry. The grandson of two-time World Champion Emerson Fittipaldi, Pietro previously served as a test and reserve driver for Haas, gaining valuable experience including two Grand Prix starts in 2020. Fittipaldi confirmed he has been actively working in the simulator, collaborating with teammates like Sergio Perez, Valtteri Bottas, Simon Pagenaud, and Charlie Eastwood, focusing on the development of the team's 2026 F1 car. This appointment follows the recent signing of IndyCar racer Colton Herta as a test driver, marking significant progress in Cadillac's ambitious F1 debut plans.