The Mexican was dropped by Crimson Bull on the finish of final season regardless of having two additional years on his contract after the group felt he had run out of time to show he may present the required assist for Max Verstappen.
Dan Towriss, chief government officer of GM’s associate TWG Motorsports, stated Cadillac had thought-about signing a younger and up-and-coming driver earlier than confirming this line-up.
“Their expertise, management and technical acumen are what we want,” Towriss stated. “We’re humbled by their perception in us and this challenge.
“There’s a younger pool of drivers who’re thrilling and really proficient so it was a troublesome choice. Nevertheless it was the management of those two drivers that stood out.”
Bottas stated: “The primary talks we had was about two years in the past. Early on it was clear to me that I wished to be a part of this nice model, this start-up group however with nice construction and massive objectives.
“In fact, we’re practical, it’s a mountain of labor to do, and it’s F1. However we aren’t right here to remain on the again and with this construction and group of individuals there isn’t any purpose why we should not have the ability to get rapidly to the tempo.
“Checo and I nonetheless have fairly a bit within the tank so we are going to get pleasure from it once we get there.”
Perez added: “I had a really tough closing 12 months with Crimson Bull, it’s a sport I like and I wish to get again to enjoyment and this brings me the joy again as a result of I can put all my expertise and attempt to assist this group extra ahead.
“We wish to transfer ahead as rapidly as doable. We all know we do not have time on our aspect. However we’re bringing as a lot expertise as doable, and we consider within the challenge that we are able to transfer rapidly forwards.”
