Valtteri Bottas has accomplished his first day as a Cadillac Method 1 driver, forward of his return to the world championship in 2026.
A veteran of 246 grand prix begins and 67 podium finishes, Bottas signed with the brand new Cadillac group for F1’s new period in 2026 after spending this 12 months on the sidelines as Mercedes’ major reserve driver.
Bottas’ time at Mercedes ended following the 2025 season finale in Abu Dhabi, and he’s now attending to know his new outfit at its British base in Silverstone.
This has included a seat match, because the Finn prepares to drive Cadillac’s maiden F1 automobile in January.
Valtteri Bottas, Cadillac
Picture by: Cadillac Communications
“I’m excited to be beginning as a Cadillac Method 1 Crew driver – lastly,” Bottas mentioned. “This can be a proud second in my profession because it marks the start of a brand new chapter again on the grid with a group that’s beginning its journey within the sport. There’s loads of arduous work that lies forward, so I’m eager to make use of my expertise to assist the group now that I’m absolutely on board.
“Seeing every part coming collectively for the primary time as a brand-new group is particular and makes you realise the momentum of the venture. It’s vital to get the preparation proper as these moments actually are the primary steps to getting us prepared for the primary check. I can’t wait to get the season began and go racing as soon as once more.”
Crew principal Graeme Lowdon added: “It’s nice to lastly have Valtteri onboard and built-in with the group. We’ve been planning for fairly a while now, so it’s incredible to see these moments taking place forward of our first season on monitor.
“I’m happy with all of the work all people is doing within the group. Method 1 is the best group sport on the planet and it’s occasions like this the place you see the talents, expertise and experience we have now, and the way effectively such a expertise like Valtteri can be at house.”
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Cadillac borrowed engine provider Ferrari’s SF-23 automobile for a check at Imola final month with a purpose to observe the operational facet of operating F1 equipment. Bottas’ team-mate Sergio Perez was in motion.
Cadillac has been planning to fireplace up its new automobile by Christmas earlier than shaking it down in January, forward of the opening pre-season check at Barcelona from 26-30 January.
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