Ex-Mercedes driver reveals his ‘ultimate goal’ with $64 Billion worth Cadillac’ 2026 arrival in F1
Lewis Hamilton's ex-Mercedes teammate has set his eyes on the coveted 2026 F1 seat on the Cadillac racing team.
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Cadillac F1 (Via: PlanetF1)
The 10-time Grand Prix winner Valtteri Bottas has found himself without an F1 seat for the 2025 season. He is looking for a reserve driver role at Mercedes for next year, but with the recent announcement of Cadillac’s arrival in 2026, he is setting his sights on a grid return.
Valtteri Bottas genuinely feels that his chances of making a return to the grid have increased with the American outfit’s arrival. As per the recent rumors, Indycar driver Colton Herta is being seen as one of the favorites to amass one of the seats.
However, such things have not dampened the spirits of Bottas.
I think that’s just increased the chances of getting a seat for 2026, which ultimately is the goal.
Valtteri Bottas via PlanetF1
When asked if he has already showcased his interest to the $64 Billion worth American team for 2026, he had the following to add.
Yes, I think, for sure, I’m not the only one, but of course, it’s interesting for me, and I think it’s great for F1. It’s a great, great brand, GM is a big backer behind. So, for sure, it’s an interesting project.
Valtteri Bottas via the same interview
Bottas is one of the veterans in F1. He has amassed most of his success in his five years driving for Mercedes alongside Lewis Hamilton. Keeping this in view, a reserve driver role for 2025 could help the Finnish driver further solidify his case for the 2026 drive with Cadillac.
Valtteri Bottas’s take on potentially trying his hands at Indycar
While Valtteri Bottas has set his eyes on 2026, for next year, he could do other things alongside a potential reserve driver role with Mercedes. He was recently stressed about diving into the world of other racing categories, and he had the following to add.
It’s a conscious decision. I think it just comes too quick, let’s say, for example, jumping into a full IndyCar season after 12 years of F1. I just feel like it comes a bit too quick. Because it’s a lot of hard work and a lot of familiarisation to be done, and all these things. So I’d rather take just a bit of time, figure out what’s next, and go from there.
Valtteri Bottas via the same interview
Bottas is one of the most experienced drivers in F1. He has proved his worth as an extremely fast racer many a time, but it’s just that Sauber’s 2024 challenger is not quick enough. This has led to a fall in his stock as an F1 driver and could be the reason why he was overlooked for a potential drive for next year by the various teams on the grid.
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