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F1 is currently at the start of a five-day private test in Barcelona to kick off the 2026 campaign New Cadillac driver Valtteri Bottas hinted that problems

Formula One News / F1 on SI / January 17

Cadillac Makes 'Motorsport History' With First Laps In F1

The Cadillac Formula 1 team took another major step towards its maiden race by completing its first laps with its new car. Race drivers Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas were present at Silverstone, England, for one of the team's designated filming days, which has allowed the squad to shakedown machinery ahead of pre-season testing.

Formula One News / BBC Sport / January 13

F1: Chequered Flag

F1 race winners Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez make their comeback for Cadillac.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / January 12

Valtteri Bottas Will Carry Past F1 Punishment Into Australian Grand Prix

Valtteri Bottas will head into the 2026 Formula 1 season already under scrutiny after an unresolved penalty from the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was officially carried over, meaning the Cadillac driver will still be serving punishment when racing resumes in Australia.

Formula One News / Motorsport / January 6

Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas battle the heat and spill the truth in "Hot Ones" challenge

Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez took on the "Hot Ones Versus" challenge ahead of their 2026 Cadillac Formula 1 debut Cadillac Formula 1 drivers Valtteri

Formula One News / F1 on SI / January 6

Valtteri Bottas Set For Ferrari Drive Ahead Of F1 Season Opener

Valtteri Bottas will drive an iconic Ferrari Formula 1 car a week before his return to the grid with Cadillac. The Finnish driver will drive the Ferrari 156/85 from the 1985 season, driven by Michele Alboreto and Stefan Johansson, at the Adelaide Motorsport Festival.

Formula One News / Motorsport / January 6

Valtteri Bottas to drive historic Ferrari F1 car at Adelaide Motorsport Festival ahead of 2026 return

Valtteri Bottas will drive a 1985 Ferrari 156/85 at the Adelaide Motorsport Festival ahead of his return to the F1 grid with Cadillac in 2026 Valtteri Bottas is set to drive the Ferrari 156/85 from the 1985 Formula 1 season at the Adelaide Motorsport Festival ahead of the 2026 F1 season.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / December 9

Valtteri Bottas Begins 2026 F1 Preparations As Finn Officially Joins Cadillac

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 / 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 / Total Apex Sports / September 14

Cadillac’s Bold F1 Entry: Why Enthusiasm Trumped Everything for Bottas and Pérez

When the news dropped that Cadillac would enter the Formula 1 fray with Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Pérez, the paddock consensus was a quiet, knowing nod.

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.

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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 3

Valtteri Bottas confirms he’s open to joining another F1 team before Cadillac move

Valtteri Bottas is eyeing a return to the Formula 1 grid, and there is a chance he could be back before his expected move to Cadillac ahead of their 2026 debut.

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 / Last Word On Sports / July 9

Valtteri Bottas Confirms Recent Alpine Negotiations

Since missing out on a contract extension last year, Valtteri Bottas has worked diligently to secure an F1 comeback in 2026. After several months of negotiations, Bottas finds himself in talks with two teams interested in his signature – Cadillac and Alpine.

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