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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Kieran Jackson

Valtteri Bottas may have just revealed his next F1 seat

Valtteri Bottas F1 Cadillac
  • Valtteri Bottas, a 10-time race winner and current Mercedes reserve driver, is keen to return to the Formula One grid next year.
  • Bottas, who raced for 12 consecutive seasons until losing his Sauber seat, is linked with Cadillac, set to join F1 as the 11th team in 2026.
  • He fueled speculation by posting a video with a Cadillac SUV, commenting on its 'nice seat' and responding 'Not yet' when asked about 'two free seats'.
  • Cadillac team principal Graeme Lowdon stated that driver selection will be based on merit, not nationality, though an American driver is not ruled out.
  • Other drivers linked to Cadillac include Sergio Perez, Mick Schumacher, Zhou Guanyu, and Colton Herta.

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Valtteri Bottas gives hint on F1 future with 2026 Cadillac entry looming

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