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Valtteri Bottas has marked his first day as a Cadillac Formula 1 driver with a seat fitting at the team's Silverstone base. The Finnish driver will make his return to the F1 grid next season with the American manufacturer, which enters the sport as a brand new 11th team at the start of a new regulatory era.

Formula One News / Motorsport / December 6

Valtteri Bottas bids emotional goodbye to Mercedes in funny final F1 Explains video

Valtteri Bottas bids farewell to Mercedes with a humorous F1 Explains video as he prepares to join the new Cadillac Formula 1 team Valtteri Bottas is set

Formula One News / Motorsport / December 1

Valtteri Bottas hilariously mocks Red Bull team radio blunder after Qatar GP mix-up

Valtteri Bottas light-heartedly mocked Red Bull for calling his name over team radio during the Qatar Grand Prix weekend Valtteri Bottas has poked fun at Red Bull for an error during the Qatar Grand Prix weekend over the team radio.

Formula One News / AutoRacing1.com / November 27

Formula 1 News: Bottas admits Mercedes limiting Cadillac preparations

(GMM) Valtteri Bottas (pictured) says his unfamiliar year as Mercedes reserve has given him valuable insight for Cadillac’s 2026 Formula 1 debut – but admits it would have been better … Read More

Formula One News / Motorsport / November 21

Valtteri Bottas spotted walking bride down the aisle at F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix

Valtteri Bottas added to the Las Vegas Grand Prix spectacle by walking a bride down the aisle at F1's Neon Chapel Mercedes reserve driver Valtteri Bottas was spotted walking a bride down the aisle at the Las Vegas Grand Prix as the couple tied the knot during the race weekend in Sin City.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / November 17

Cadillac Team Principal Warns F1 Entry Racing Against Time Ahead Of 2026 Debut

Cadillac has just over four months to get everything sorted for its debut on the grid at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix. This will include final preparations for the car and, more importantly, ensuring that both Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Pérez get ample time in terms of on-track practice.

Formula One News / HITC / November 16

Valtteri Bottas concedes his prediction on Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari switch was off the mark

Valtteri Bottas has commented on Lewis Hamilton’s tough first season at Ferrari, a far cry from the form he showed during their time together at Mercedes.

Formula One News / HITC / November 13

Valtteri Bottas to miss Cadillac’s first F1 test as Sergio Perez takes the wheel of unique Ferrari

Cadillac is ramping up its 2026 Formula 1 preparations with a test session at Imola, where Sergio Perez is driving an old Ferrari SF-23. The two-day session gives Perez a chance to reacclimate to racing after nearly a year away from the grid.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / November 2

Why Cadillac F1 should not be underestimated ahead of 2026

The 2026 regulations represent a huge challenge for F1’s teams, but they mean something slightly more to Cadillac – who will become the team’s eleventh squad next season.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / September 17

Can Valtteri Bottas’ Insane F1 Record Be Topped at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix?

Formula 1 is back in action as the season leaves Europe behind and heads into its final stretch, starting with the streets of Baku. The Azerbaijan Grand Prix has built a reputation for chaos and drama, producing some of the most unforgettable races in recent memory.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / August 29

‘The Sky’s the Limit’: Valtteri Bottas Embraces Fresh Start With Cadillac in F1

Ahead of F1’s return from the summer break, Cadillac have finally announced their driver line-up for their 2026 debut – Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez.

Valtteri Bottas excited about 'ambitious' Cadillac F1 project

Valtteri Bottas explains what stood out about Cadillac during his negotiations with the team. The Finn believes Cadillac have the vision to make a meaningful impact in Formula 1.

Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas Bring Unique Edge to F1 Newcomers Cadillac

Formula 1 has been on a rocket ship of popularity over the past decade, with millions of new fans tuning in thanks in no small part to Netflix’s Drive to Survive.

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Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez Confirmed as Cadillac F1 Drivers in 2026

In a move that instantly reshapes the 2026 grid, Cadillac has confirmed veteran race winners Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez as the new driver duo for its debut Formula 1 campaign.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / August 22

Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez on track to join Cadillac

Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez ae widely anticipated to be Cadillac’s driver pairing for the 2026 season. After almost a year of deliberation, the US outfit are closer to reaching an announcement for next year.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / August 11

Valtteri Bottas expected to become first Cadillac F1 signing

After months of reports and speculation, there is still no official announcement from Cadillac about their 2026 driver pairing. Although the wait for confirmation goes on, Valtteri Bottas is understood to be the team’s first choice.

Formula One News / HITC / August 1

Valtteri Bottas linked with mid-season Formula 1 seat ahead of 2026 Cadillac move

Valtteri Bottas has revealed he’s “close” to joining Cadillac, with the Finn potentially making his return to the F1 grid even before the team’s official debut in 2026.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / June 25

Reports: Valtteri Bottas nears F1 return with Cadillac

Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas is finalizing a deal to return to Formula 1 with Cadillac in 2026, multiple news outlets reported. Bottas, currently a reserve driver at Mercedes, added fuel to the speculation with a cheeky video posted to his X feed on Sunday.

Formula One News / HITC / June 4

Valtteri Bottas confirms his management have held ‘discussions’ with an F1 team over 2026 seat

Valtteri Bottas is working on multiple paths back onto the Formula 1 grid for 2026. He lost his Sauber seat at the end of the 2024 season. Unlike former Red Bull driver Sergio Perez, though, Bottas stayed close to the sport by rejoining Mercedes as a reserve driver.

Formula One News / The SportsRush / April 30

Underage Kimi Antonelli Nominates Valtteri Bottas to Drink Champagne for Him in Miami

One of the highlight moments of a successful F1 driver’s Grand Prix weekend is celebrating with champagne on the podium. There’s a condition for that, as they have to finish in the top three.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / January 10

Ex-F1 driver muses why Mercedes signed Valtteri Bottas over Kimi Antonelli

Mercedes put faith in Kimi Antonelli to help reach the next level in of performance for the 2025 season. However, the team also opted to sign Valtteri Bottas as a reserve driver should the Italian showcase disappointing performances.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / December 24

Valtteri Bottas Explains How He Replaced Lacklustre Sauber Performance With Off-Track Thrills

Sauber's Valtteri Bottas, who rejoins Mercedes as a reserve driver next year, explained how his off-track excursions have led him to find the thrill of pushing himself to the limit, which his C44 F1 car was unable to provide after a lackluster 2024 season.