Valtteri Bottas Begins Cadillac F1 Role at Silverstone

Valtteri Bottas began his tenure with the Cadillac Formula 1 team on Monday at the outfit's base in Silverstone, England, marking the start of preparations for the team's entry into the championship in 2026. The 36-year-old Finnish driver, a veteran with 246 grand prix starts, 10 victories and 67 podiums, signed with Cadillac after serving as Mercedes' primary reserve driver throughout the 2025 season.

Bottas' time with Mercedes concluded following the season finale at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday. He had joined the Brackley-based team in 2017, racing alongside Lewis Hamilton until the end of 2021, before moving to Alfa Romeo, which became Sauber, until losing his seat at the close of 2024. During his reserve year, Bottas tested for Mercedes-powered teams and mentored rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli, gaining deeper insight into the sport's operations.

Cadillac, entering Formula 1 as the 11th team under new technical regulations set for 2026, selected Bottas for his extensive experience to guide its inaugural campaign. He joins fellow veteran Sergio Perez, who was released by Red Bull at the end of 2024. The pairing aims to provide stability as the American manufacturer builds...